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"United States Congressman The Honorable Steven C. LaTourette (Ohio) used his "Grape Dogs" recipe several years ago at a "Real Men Can Cook" contest for a charity in Lake County, Ohio and won. He says Grape Dogs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer at tailgate and cocktail parties, and also says the tangy sauce is delicious with meatballs...."

Ingredients: hot dogs, grape jelly...

"Look to the cookie.

These cake-style cookies are a staple in New York City. Growing up we used to buy these all the time and you can still get them in every bake-shop in the city. They were made famous to the rest of the world by an episode of Seinfeld entitled "The Dinner Party". They are more like small cakes than crunchy or..."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar...

"For all of the Alton Brown turkey brine fans out there, this is Mr. Brown's brine for shrimp cocktail. I personally like to add a few extra spices to my brine, which are listed above, but I've posted his original brine as he made it on his show. Ever since I found this recipe, its become ONLY way I ever make peel and eat shrimp cocktail. The..."

Ingredients: dried coriander, diced tomatoes...

"This recipe is from Tom Colicchio, the head judge of Top Chef. I got this recipe from Today's Kitchen cookbook(recipes made on the Today news show). It's simple and delicious! Baby carrots were used for this dish, but feel free to use large carrots, cut to size."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, peanut oil...

"Gleaned from the Today's Kitchen Cookbook, recipes from the Today show. This is from Katie Couric."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, cooked basmati rice...

"From The Honorable John E. Baldacci,
Governor of Maine. His favorite appetizer / side dish as posted on the Govenor's Index. Posted for ZWT3."

Ingredients: eggplants, green olives...

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, pecorino romano cheese...

"Here's yet another trip down Nostalgia Lane by the old bone man. (There are more, including county fair specialties on my recipe list). They used to advertise this on American Bandstand (hosted by Dick Clark) in the 50s and this drink's popularity finally died out somewhere around the mid-60s. But you can STILL do it if you have a notion! *.*"

Ingredients: Dr. Pepper cola, lemon slices...

"Based on a recipe from Guy Fieri�s book, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: an All-American Road Trip�With Recipes! This celebrates Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, a landmark diner established in 1922."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"From the Govenor's Gourmet Index, I give you the (former Governor of Maine)
Honorable Angus S. King, Jr's favorite dessert."

Ingredients: cinnamon, wild blueberries...

"Try this American classic....with a Carla Hall twist!
Make the pie crust with the recipe here or buy one ready made at the store."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cornstarch...

"I saw this on Martha Stewart's television show in the early 90s when I was home sick from school one day. I have kept it since and need a place to store it..."

Ingredients: coarse salt, fresh ground pepper...

"This'll put hair on our chests! Check out all the liquor in this! I think the combination is inspired..."

Ingredients: rye whiskey, jamaican rum...

"I just saw this on Hungry Girl and it looks right up my alley! I might try subbing vegan ricotta which uses tofu. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: eggplants, fat-free ricotta cheese...