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Farmer's Market Lasagna

Farmer's Market Lasagna

It's hard to resist great looking eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers at the farmer's market, and this meatless lasagna is a great way to work their great, fresh flavors into a satisfying, economical and healthy meal. Much lighter than a traditional meat lasagna, this is delicious served with a Caesar salad and a glass of your favorite Pinot Grigio.

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Avocado-Spinach Soup
Avocado-Spinach Soup

A simple combination of fresh spinach and avocado make a creamy and delicious soup that can be served either warm or chilled.

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Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice

Fried rice is a quick, easy dish to make at home, provided you have cooked your rice in advance. This recipe uses chicken thighs, but pork or shrimp would be equally delicious.

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Jalapeno Lime Corn Bread
Jalapeno-Lime Corn Bread

Jalapeno peppers and kaffir lime powder give this moist corn bread a bit of heat and some citrus tang.

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Sweet Soy-Marinated Flank Steak with Mushrooms
Sweet Soy-Marinated Flank Steak with Mushrooms

Flank steak marinated in soy sauce, honey and garlic is grilled and topped with a saucy stir-fry of mushrooms and scallions.

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from our recipe exchange

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie

A cinnamon-spiced crumb topping adds a delicious twist to the classic flavors of strawberry-rhubarb pie.

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latest in cocktails, wine & spirits

Watermelon Drop

Watermelon Sour Schnapps

Make some refreshing summer cocktails with Hiram Walker Watermelon Sour Schnapps.

It has a tangy flavor reminiscent of watermelon candy, but without the excess sweetness.

With a relatively low proof, it's perfect for mixing with stronger spirits like vodka and tequila to add a burst of watermelon flavor to all sorts of cocktail recipes.

Try a twist on a favorite like the Margarita or Cosmo (recipes below) or get creative and mix up something new.

Watermelon Drop

3/4 part Hiram Walker Watermelon Schnapps
3/4 part ABSOLUT Citron

Layer the Citron on Hiram Walker Watermelon Schnapps. Serve as a shot with a lemon wedge.

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the current issue of ZEST

ZEST - Spring 2012
Spring 2012: ZEST Digital Magazine

The Spring Issue of ZEST Digital Magazine is packed with our favorite seasonal recipes and entertaining ideas for Easter, Passover, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Father's Day.

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latest articles & features

Everyday Grilling: 50 Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts
Everyday Grilling

"Everyday Grilling: 50 Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts" is a collection of 50 creative, easy-to-follow grilling recipes from Sur La Table (Recipe Excerpt Included: Grilled Pound Cake).

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