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"An interesting change from guacamole, served directly on tortilla chips or crackers.
Add more hot pepper sauce for a bigger kick if you want!
You can leave it plain or add one of the suggested toppings below.
From Food and Drink Magazine."

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, coriander sprigs...

"My friend Lorraine B gave me this wonderful recipe when I was looking for an interesting hostess gift. One of the best things about this recipe is that it only takes one week to infuse, as opposed to up to a month that I've seen in other recipes. I actually made a quadruple recipe and got 6 bottles to give as gifts (I kept one for myself, of course!)...."

Ingredients: lemons, sugar, vodka...

"Adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. These are amazing on their own as a side dish or with pasta."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, dried thyme...

"This is the way I make Long Island Iced Tea. It does taste different from the usual Long Island. The citrus is a nice touch. Since I am frequently asked for the recipe by those that try it... I am posting it for all. As always, use quality liquor. Cheers!"

Ingredients: tequila, cola, grenadine...

"This is a simple pizza sauce. If you grow fresh plum tomatoes use about 2 cups of them chopped in place of the canned tomatoes."

Ingredients: pepper, dried basil...

"I could not believe how good this little cocktail was - the recipe could not be simpler! I found this one online at www.drinksmixer.com"

Ingredients: coconut rum, almond liqueur...

"This recipe originated in the caribbean. It is not for the meek. Be careful handling the peppers. Wear rubber gloves and keep your hands away from your eyes! Move over Tobasco!"

Ingredients: hot red peppers, dry mustard...

"Adapted from The Minimalist Cooks at Home by Mark Bittman. Who says delicious dips have to be laden with fat - this one is very simple and so tasty. A refreshing alternative."

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"I found the original recipe on Allrecipes.com, although I tweeked it a bit. The balsamic really adds alot of flavor to this salad and the almonds give it a nice crunch. You could toss in some cooked chicken and call it dinner real easy."

Ingredients: dried onion flakes, baby spinach...

"This is from a great new Vegan cookbook that my sister got me. I always looked at Vegan food as earthy and grose, but this really changed my mind."

Ingredients: tempeh, vegetarian sausages...

"Adapted from "Peterson's Holiday Helper," by Valerie Peterson (Clarkson Potter, 2008). This is a blend of all the favorite holiday flavors, not really a true sangria. You can use a sparkling cider or grape juice, or even a champagne if you'd like to. Cherries are an excellent addition to this drink as well. This is best left to sit..."

Ingredients: dry red wine, sparkling apple cider...

"The Mai Tai Cocktail is a beautiful tribute to rum....fine aged rum. If you like rum, you will like this strong cocktail. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a fruity cocktail and I cringe when I see bartenders add fruit juices to this perfect drink. If you like fruity drinks try a zombie or Maui Mai Tai - but if you like rum, this is a celebration...."

Ingredients: Curacao, dark rum, grenadine...

"I've never been to Florida, but I love this drink, and I understand it gets me pretty close!"

Ingredients: club soda, seltzer water...

"From Giada. Haven't tried but looked beautiful and delicious."

Ingredients: fresh basil, refrigerated pie crusts...