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.

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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.

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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

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Try a spicy chicken salad for a change by following this quick to make ginger lime chicken salad. It’s good as a meal on its own, or you can serve it up as an appetizing side dish as a variation from your main course.

This salad recipe needs 25 minutes preparation time and makes 2 servings.

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Ingredients needed:

• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise dressing
• 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 small clove garlic, quartered
• 1.5 cups roasted chicken breast cut into bite-size strips
• 1 stalk celery, cut lengthwise into thin ribbons
• 1 tablespoon salted pumpkin seeds or chopped peanuts

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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.

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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

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How would you like a totally refreshing mix of fruits and vegetable salad to add on to just about any meal? This very appetizing salad is sure to score full points with your guests and family members!

It’s so easy to make and so yummy to the taste. It takes only 20 minutes to prepare and you will have a generous portion of salad to serve 6.

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Ingredients needed:

• 6 ounce fresh baby spinach or 8 cups fresh baby spinach and/or assorted torn greens
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
• 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
• Several dashes of chili powder
• 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
• 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)

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