Hi Phil and Donna,

I so agree with you on Phil's recipes they all sound wonderful. I would have never thought this sounded appealing, but Spicy Mango Sweet Potato Chicken picture looks wonderful, and very appealing.

Hi Donna, Myrna & Friends,

Myrna, I know it's probably not Sanitary, but it's such a "Cute" little Hare. Donna, so sorry to hear that you've joined the "Do Not Notify" Club, that seems to attack Adland every so often. Glad you made it over here, and once again, Congratulations on your JP Award and Happy Birthday this weekend.

Here's another Shrimp & Avocado Recipe. Not sure whether this will appeal to you all or not, but it's a little something totally different that I served this past weekend at a Brunch which we held for a few friends. Thought I would see what you thought.

Ceviche is a seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of the Americas, especially Central and South America. The dish is typically made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime and spiced with chilli peppers. Additional seasonings such as onion, salt, and pepper are also usually added. Ceviche is often also accompanied by side dishes that compliment it's flavors, such as sweet potato, lettuce, corn or avocado. Since the dish is not cooked with heat, it must always be prepared fresh, to avoid any potentially undesirable health effects.

This dish is excellent for an appetizer in smaller portions, or as a meal itself. Most of my Guests enjoyed this with a couple of ice cold Corona Extras on the side.

Avocado Shrimp Ceviche-Estillo Sarita

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Have A Terrific Weekend,

Phil

Hello Again My Friends,

Well, since I kind of threw you all a curve with the practically raw Shrimp, how about something a little more normal. As you all know, this is one of my favorite times of year, since I love my Veggies, especially Squash & Zucchini. Well, here's a recipe with tender squash, gooey cheese, and crunchy crackers, which make this either a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. Surprisedly enough, this is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients, and it still tastes just as good!

Following this, get ready for a surprise dessert.

Yellow Squash Casserole

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And now, as promised, a "Healthy" Dessert...

Zucchini Brownies

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Have A Happy Weekend,

Phil

Hi Everyone,

Today, in honor of my Dear Friend Myrna, and my Favorite Buddy Judy, whom I miss terribly by the way, I'm goiing to share a little something special that my Cousin from up North turned me on to. Being from down here in Davidson County, NC, the Barbecue Capitol of the Civilized world, she figured that I would fall in love with it. (P.S. She doesn't know that I'm almost a Vegetarian these days.)

However, according to Cousin Susan, this is a wonderful staple of the Pennsylvania Coal Region. Even though it's made from Beef, instead of our beloved Pig, like NC Barbecue, it has the same traditional 'sweet and sour' flavor that we love about Barbecue here in NC, and it's absolutely delicious on a hamburger bun.

Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 hamburger buns

Directions

1. Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease, and stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Serve on buns.

Have A Terrific Week,

Phil

Hi Phil,

We call those "steamers" in this part of Pa. But then I never put sugar and vinegar in mine either, so I guess that is the difference. Very seldom do I crave these anymore, I eat a lot of steamers and picked eggs years ago. There was a couple who sold steamers and picked eggs in a small trailer. (Trailers like at they have at carnivals) that was our snack many night. They were so good. I finally got the recipe, and made them, but they never tasted as good as when they made them.

Thank you so much for the honoring Judy and I. I miss her, she is always so much fun. Judy are you from the Coal mining area? That is up in Scranton area, which is north east part of PA. I am in south center part of Pa, which is farming.Also, are know for our apples and peaches.

Come to think of it, I never had a recipe, I just dumped and tasted, you know a little of this and a little of that until it tastes right. Don't you just love people with that kind of recipes. lol

Myrna