Appetizers

Japanese-Style Deep Fried Chicken

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If you like the taste of Japanese dishes, you will love it. Very crispy, and my friends like it too. You can buy joshinko (rice flour), katakuriko (potato starch), and sesame oil at asian market. If you live in large city, you may find them at American grocery store. Joshinko and katakuriko taste nothing different from regular flour, but they really help to make crispy fried chicken. Do not use sweet soy sauce or too salty soy sauce.

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

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This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.

Ribbon Salad

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Cherry and blue raspberry Jell-O with a sweetened sour cream layer make the red, white, and blue layers.

Mosaic Dessert Bars

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Bright and colorful cubes of strawberry, lime, orange, and lemon gelatin shine like stained glass in this pretty dessert.

Fourth of July Layered Gelatin

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A hit with kids and those young at heart. My childhood neighbor made it our block party and now, even though I have moved far away, I still make it with fond memories...it just isn't Fourth of July without it! I have seen similar recipes where the white layer is made with sour cream or whipped topping, but this one uses sweetened condensed milk...easy and delicious!

Antipasto Salad Platter

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This crisp, fresh salad contains all your favorite antipasto ingredients--artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese cubs, sweet little tomatoes, salami, and red bell pepper strips.