Patch Picks: Memorial Day Recipes

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Patch Picks: Memorial Day Recipes

1. Hot Pink Lemonade:

• 1 cup water
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
• 7 cups cool water
• 2 cups ice
• 3/4 cup blueberries

View mixing directions here.

2. Margaritas to die for:

• 2 limes
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup premium tequila
• 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• coarse salt

View mixing directions here.

3. Kim's Macaroni Salad:

• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

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4. BBQ Feta and Hot Banana Pepper Turkey Burger

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/4 cup seeded, chopped banana peppers
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

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5. Berry Burst Sorbet:

• 1 cup SPLENDA® Granular
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups frozen blackberries, thawed
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

View mixing directions here.