Lime-Cilantro Shrimp
Submitted by: Barbiel
1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
2 large limes
1 bunch fresh cilantro
Combine shrimp, juice of two limes and chopped cilantro, to taste, and place in air-tight container. Shake periodically to coat evenly. Refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Garnish with lemon and lime wedges. Serve with salsa and chips. Makes 6-8 servings.
Note: Served on a bed of shredded lettuce and garnished this can be a fresh summer appetizer goes well with chicken fahitas and margaritas.

Grilled Roast Beef and Stilton Sandwich
Submitted by: Merribuck
1 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
8 (3 by 5-inch) sourdough bread slices
1 pound thinly sliced roast beef 		1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed
salt to taste
pepper to taste
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Mash first 3 ingredients in a small bowl until almost smooth. Place bread on work surface and surface and spread mixture on 1 side of each slice. Top each of 4 (four) bread slices with 1/4 of beef, then onion and arugula. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread, cheese side down. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sandwiches and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot. Yield: 4 servings.

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Butter
Submitted by: Merribuck
2 red bell peppers
1 pound butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup basil leaves 		2 tablespoons lime juice
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
Roast the red peppers whole over a charcoal flame or under a broiler, turning until entirely blackened. Remove from the grill and immediately place in a paper bag. Seal bag and let sit for 10 minutes. Peel off the charred skin and discard. Slice the peeled peppers open and discard the membranes and seeds. In a food processor, puree the butter, peppers, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide butter into 4 equal amounts, place each portion on tin foil, waxed paper or plastic wrap, then roll into a butter log, approximately 1 1/4-inches in diameter. Return to refrigerator until butter hardens. To serve, remove from foil, and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Flavored butter may be kept refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for one month.
Note: It is excellent on burgers, veal chops, steaks, baked potatoes, or on toasted crusty bread.

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