Debbi Covington | DIY RECIPES


Fruity Blackberry Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette You can use any combination of fresh fruit and berries for this delightful and refreshing salad!


For the vinaigrette: 5 tablespoons seedless blackberry preserves ¼ cup red wine vinegar 6 fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup vegetable oil


For the salad: 8 cups mixed salad greens 1½ cups sliced mango 1½ cups pink grapefruit segments 4 kiwi, peeled and sliced 2 cups fresh blackberries ½ cup pomegranate arils


Place preserves, vinegar, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Pulse until blended. With blender running, pour vegetable oil through lid in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth. Place greens in a salad bowl. Toss with vinaigrette to coat. Add fruit and toss lightly. Serves 8.


Petite Cocktail Muffins I have made thousands of these yummy muffins! They're great with salads!


6 tablespoons butter 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon chopped chives 1 cup self-rising flour ½ cup sour cream


Spray two miniature 12-cup muffin pans with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add cheese and chives; stir until cheese is melted. Add flour and sour cream; mix well. Batter will be stiff. Divide batter evenly into minia- ture muffin pans. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until muffins are golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack. Serves 10 to 12.


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