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HERBED YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SAUCE

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Middle Eastern yogurt and cucumber sauce makes a cool addition to a mezzah platter. Begin with yogurt, cucumbers, lemon and garlic and add a variety of spices and herbs to suit your palate.

MARGO’S END OF SUMMER COCKTAIL

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A Pimm's cup variation to celebrate the end of summer. Gin, fino dry sherry, pineapple, St. Germaine and lemon juice combine to make a refreshing, but not too sweet cocktail loaded with berries and cucumber slices.

MISO GRILLED SALMON

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A slam-dunk easy way to prepare salmon that comes out moist and delicious every time. Better yet you can marinate the salmon for 1 to 3 days in advance. The miso tenderizes and flavors the salmon for a sure-fire recipe you will use over and over.

ASIAN-STYLE COLESLAW

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Asian flavored coleslaw is crisp, colorful and tasty. Serve it as a salad or layer it in your pulled pork sandwich.

FISH CEVICHE

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Fish ceviche is one of my favorite appetizers. It is quick to make, it tastes good the first day and great the second day.

PALOMA COCKTAIL

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Fresh grapefruit juice and tequila with a splash of mineral water and a drop or two of agave makes a not-too-sweet great alternative to the standard margarita.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICE MIX

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A great Southwestern spice mix to use on chicken tacos, fish and to spice up grilled vegetables.

WATERMELON, TOMATO AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BURRATA

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Sweet watermelon, vine-ripened tomatoes and juicy strawberries, on top of melt-in-your-mouth burrata, sprinkled with fresh herbs and pine nuts. This salad is delicious.

MAPLE-BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

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The secret to moist and juicy pork chops is brining. A salty brine allows moisture to enter the pork chop and literally traps it between protein cells, keeping the chop plumper and juicier when it is cooked.

CHOPPED GREEK SALAD