DAY Recipe

Canned chicken soup with a bit of oregano and lemon juice, accompanied by warm pita bread, starts the meal with the proper Greek flavors. Purchased baklava and strong coffee splashed with ouzo conclude the dinner in a spirited way.

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You can use leftover roast chicken too.

Makes 4 main-course servings.

INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons chopped shallots

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

3/4 cup olive oil
4 red or yellow bell peppers (or 2 of [...]

Pass these around to accompany cocktails before everyone sits down for dinner.

Makes 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1/3cup dijon mustard
3tablespoons olive oil
1green onion, minced
1 1/2tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 1/2pounds uncooked large shrimp (about 40), peeled, deveined8bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
DIRECTIONS
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INGREDIENTS

4 (4ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter , melted
4 slices deli ham (thin slices)
4 tablespoons honey mustard dressing
4 slices swiss cheese (thin slices)

DIRECTIONS

Broil chicken 4-6 inches from the heat for 3 minutes on each side.
Brush with butter.
Broil 4 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear (depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts), turning and basting occasionally.
Place a ham slice on each chicken breast; broil for [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups potato chips
1 lb lump crabmeat , picked throught to remove any shells
1/3 cup tartar sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter , thinly sliced into 6 pieces
1 lemon , cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

Heat broiler.

In a medium bowl, finely crush the potato chips.

Add the crabmeat, tarter sauce, mustard, and pepper and stir to combine.

Form mixture into 6 patties and place on parchment paper or foil lined baking [...]