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OVEN-BAKED CRAB CAKES

YIELDS ABOUT 17 SMALL CRAB CAKES INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup Panko• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan(not shredded)• 1/4 cup Hellmann’smayonnaise• 1 Tablespoon minced greenonion• 1 Tablespoon minced basil• 1 teaspoon Old

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CHOCOLATE CHIP SKILLET COOKIE

Ingredients: Directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Lightly butter pan. Whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. Heat 10 tablespoons of butter in

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POLYNESIAN WHITEFISH

From the kitchen of corporate chef,ROGER TAPPEN POLYNESIANWHITEFISH Ingredients:-4 (8oz) Tilapia, Basa, Haddock,Cod, Pollock,or similar Whitefish Fillets Brought to you by: 2406 Molly Pitcher Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-263-1214 800-262-1214

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Buffalo Shrimp

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 2406 Molly Pitcher Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-263-1214 800-262-1214www.johnniesinc.com

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Recipe of the Week: Snow Ice Cream

Turn fresh snowfall into a winter treat with Snow Ice Cream! This fun, old-fashioned recipe transforms clean, fluffy snow into a creamy, sweet dessert in minutes using simple ingredients you

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Steamed Shrimp

with cocktail sauce Johnnies offers only first quality shell-on shrimp from the Gulf. It’s available frozen in 5lb boxes or bags of IQF (individually quick frozen—so you can use as

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Hot Crab Dip

Ingredients: 6 tbsp…Unsalted Butter4…Medium Shallots, minced1/2 tsp…Cayenne pepper1.5 tsp…Old Bay3 tsp…Dry Mustard16oz…Cream Cheese12oz…Half & Half8oz…Sharp White Cheddar Cheese–grated6 tbsp…Lemon Juice4 tsp…Worcestershire Sauce16oz…Lump Crabmeat1 tsp…Paprika Adopted from our friend,Emily Cooperfrom Trans-Global.

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OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

36 medium size oysters on the half shell Put through the food grinder a mixture of:  2 cups cooked spinach  ¼ cup chopped onion  ½ cup dry bread crumbs  2 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon  1

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Grandma’s Apple Pie

INGREDIENTS8 small Granny Smith apples, or as needed½ cup unsalted butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ cup white sugar½ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup water1 (9 inch) double-crust pie pastry, thawed DIRECTIONS

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Cozy Beef Stew

Ingredients: Directions:In a large, oven-proof pot, brown bacon over medium heat. Set bacon aside. Save the bacon grease for browning the beef. Put beef in a large mixing bowl and

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Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Ingredients: *Directions: In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add shallots and cook until soft. Pour half and half and lemon juice into sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Add

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Baked Crab Cake Bites

Crab Balls are delicious mini crab cake bites with lump crab meat. This is easy to prepare and makes tasty hors d’oeuvers or can be used as a protein in

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Crockpot Little Smokies

These little smokies are cocktail sausages simmered in the crockpot in a sweet and savory barbecue sauce. A super easy slow cooker appetizer that takes just minutes to put together

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Recipe of the Week: Mummy Hot Dogs

Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun and easy recipe for Mummy Hot Dogs! Perfect for parties, family dinners, or spooky movie nights, these tasty treats take classic pigs

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Recipe of the Week: Ratatouille

Bring the vibrant flavors of Provence to your kitchen with this classic Ratatouille recipe! Bursting with fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes, this dish is a

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Recipe of the Week: American Pie

Make your 4th of July celebration extra sweet with a stunning American flag pie that’s as patriotic as it is delicious. Featuring a flaky, golden crust and a vibrant filling

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Recipe of the Week: Mango Popsicles

Cool off with the tropical sweetness of homemade Mango Popsicles! Made with ripe, juicy mangoes and just a few simple ingredients, these refreshing treats are perfect for hot summer days.

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