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Bombay Salad

Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup chutney, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey, shredded
- 1/3 cup california raisins
- 1 bunch green leaf lettuce
- 1 quart chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted
- 1/4 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 4 slices
- 1/4 honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 4 slices
Directions:
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Combine sour cream, chutney, curry and lime juice. Mix well.
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In mixing bowl, mix 3/4 cup dressing with chicken and raisins.
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Cover and chill chicken mixture and remaining dressing.
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To serve, line salad bowls or serving platter with leaf lettuce and pile torn iceberg lettuce in center.
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Stir coconut and almonds into chicken mixture.
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Spoon mixture into center of bowl or platter.
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Arrange melon slices around chicken mixture.
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Serve remaining dressing on the side.
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White Velvet Cutout Cookies

- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
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In a mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
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Add sugar, egg yolks and vanilla: mix well.
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Gradually add flour.
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Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Cut into 3-inch shapes.
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Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set (not brown at all).
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Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to continue cooling.
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Frost after completely cool with White Velvet Buttercream Cookie Frosting (see Frosting for White Velvet Cutout Cookies).
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/white-velvet-cutout-cookies-48000
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Three-Fruit Yogurt Shake

- 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 cup peach slices, frozen
- 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained and frozen
Directions:
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Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Serve immediately.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/three-fruit-yogurt-shake-297887
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Jicama Salad

- 1 jicama (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 small cucumber, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup red onion, slivered
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chili
- 3 tablespoons lite olive oil
- green leaf lettuce (enough to dress the edges of the bowl)
Directions:
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Pare the Jicama; cut lengthwise into 8 wedges; cut wedges crosswise into 1/8" slices.
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Cut cucumber lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
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Cut halves crosswise into 1/8"slices.
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Combine Jicama, Cucumber And Onion in a large bowl.
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Toss lightly.
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Mix lime juice, lime rind,garlic, salt, and chili in a small bowl.
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Gradually add oil continuously whisking until thoroughly blended.
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Pour dressing over Jicama mixture, toss lightly to evenly coat the salad.
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Refrigerate 1-2 hours , covered, to blend the flavors.
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Just before serving line a shallow salad bowl with the lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/jicama-salad-8898
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Lentil Soup Express

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 cups water
- 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (OR you can add fresh spinach at the end to wilt into the soup)
Directions:
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In a medium pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until onion is tender.
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Add water, tomatoes with their juice, and lentils. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add carrots, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and salt. Cover and simmer 25 more minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
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Garnish with chopped parsley (OR you can add fresh spinach and wilt it into the soup).
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-express-371820