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TROPICAL FRU FRUS 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 small carton cream cheese1 teaspoon lemon basil leaves (optional)1 head iceberg lettuce1 jar maraschino cherries1 can crushed pineapple1/2 cup pecans in broken pieces1/3 cup dried shredded coconut Several hours before preparation time, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, and the basil (if available) together and chill. To prepare, wash the …

Serves 6 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 small carton cream cheese1 teaspoon lemon basil leaves (optional)1 head iceberg lettuce1 jar maraschino cherries1 can crushed pineapple1/2 cup pecans in broken pieces1/3 cup dried shredded coconut Several hours before preparation time, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, and the basil (if available) together and chill. To prepare, wash the lettuce …

Serves 8 2 tablespoons Essence1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Add the Essence to the butter and mix together thoroughly. Spread over hard crusted bread and brown in the oven. You will love this one, I’m sure!

Serves 4 2 tablespoons Essence1 tablespoon mustard1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 cup olive oilPepper to taste Add mustard, pepper, and vinegar to the Essence. While whisking this together, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsifi ed. Serve over a nice green salad.

1 tablespoon dried or 2 tablespoons fresh basil1 tablespoon dried or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon sea salt Work these ingredients together and use them in the recipes given or try in your own recipes. However you use this Essence, I’m sure you will be pleased with the results.

Serves 4 1/2 pound bacon1 cup mushrooms (quartered)1 cup green onions (white part only), sliced1/2 cup white wine1 cup chicken stock1 cup heavy cream1 /2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons Essence12 ounces linguine, cooked1/2 cup green onions (green part),mincedSalt and freshly ground blackpepper to taste Sauté bacon until soft brown, then remove from the pan. …