Watermelon Mint Margarita Credit: The Food Network Ingredients: 4 cups seeded and chopped watermelon Fresh lime juice Sugar 1/2 cup tequila* 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lime rind 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves Garnish: fresh mint sprig *1/2 cup orange

Cranberry Brie Bites Ingredients: One ½ lb wedge of brie cheese One 17.5 ounce package of Frozen Puff pastry defrosted 1 Cup Rosemary Cranberry Sauce (see the next recipe) 1 Large Egg beaten with 2 Tbsp. Water Directions: Cut the brie into ½ inch thick slices and cut each slice

Deconstructed Egg Roll Ingredients: 1 lb. ground pork (can use chicken or turkey) 2 tsp sesame oil, divided 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced 6 green onions (white and light green parts, minced and the darker green parts chopped) 1 14 oz bag of coleslaw mix

Lime Kicking Dip Ingredients: 12 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup Chunky Salsa ½ Cup Corona beer 1 Tbsp. lime 1 – 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced Hot Sauce to taste Cilantro to garnish Directions: Blend Cheddar Cheese, cream cheese, salsa, beer, lime

Serving Size: Makes 2 Quiches Ingredients: 10 eggs ½ Cup All Purpose Flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ Cup butter or margarine, melted 4 Cups Cottage Cheese (I know it sounds weird but this is so good) 10 oz frozen chopped

This dish is great for appetizers! Ingredients: 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa, chilled 1 Tbsp Cornstarch ¼ tsp black pepper 4 oz. reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 1 lb reduced-fat pork sausage (Jimmy Dean is a good one to use) Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Combine

Saint-Tropez Chicken This has to marinate overnight. Ingredients: 10 chicken pieces – I use chicken thigh and drumsticks with skin on and bone in. 1 lemon, juice of 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup red wine or white wine 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 tablespoon dried herbs