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Make a delicious appetizer – a grilled shrimp cocktail served with a Tunisian pesto dip. Shrimp cocktails are rather popular and common, so try grilling the shrimps instead to offer something different on the dining table.
It should only take about 10 minutes of your time to prepare this wonderful dish that serves 6.
Ingredients needed:
For shrimp:
- 1 pound medium sized shrimp with tails, peeled and deveined
- Oil or melted butter for grilling
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 lime
For pesto:
- 2 cups fresh coriander or cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (leaves and stems)
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
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Enjoy this savoury salad that’s just as good as a main meal if you are feeling like a light and easy meal. No need to crack your brain on what to make for a simple lunch, just spend some time to toss up this delicious salad and you’re good to go!
This quick and easy salad recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4.
Ingredients needed:
- 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 2.5 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 large eggs
- 8 cups salad greens (about 7 ounces)
- 4 to 8 slices crusty bread, toasted if desired
Pumpkin soup is an easy to make and delicious soup that is a great meal starter. Cooking this soup is rather interesting as it’s best to be cooked with a modern-day Dutch oven.
This rich and creamy pumpkin soup recipe takes 25 minutes to cook and has plenty to serve up to 8 persons.
Ingredients needed:
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 29-ounce pumpkin
- 2 cans (14 ounce) chicken broth
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
Want to try a different kind of soup? If you’re serving a family with kids, you may want to skip this since it contains alcohol. But this spicy and tasty beer, cheese and bacon soup makes a great appetizer for a nice, intimate party.
This soup takes 15 minutes to cook and serves up to 8 persons.
Ingredients needed:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 12-ounce can beer
- 10.5 ounche can condensed chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (12 ounces)
- 10 slics bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled
This mash potato soup makes a great appetizer to start the meal. If you are thinking of a light meal, this soup is filling enough too as it’s made of potatoes.
You only need a mere 15 minutes to make this soup that serves 3. Try it!
Ingredients needed:
- 20 ounce package refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 14 ounce can chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 ounces Swiss, cheddar, or smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- Dairy sour cream (optional)
