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2 cans Cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
5 bacon slices
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 ...
Makes 6-8 servings
Soup:
6 large red bell peppers
3 ears of sweet corn (reserve one for the salsa)
1/2 cup tequila
1-1/2 cups margarita mix
2 ounces Peach Schnapps
16 ounces (about 2 cups) of frozen ...
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1¾ oz Irish Whiskey
3½ oz hot coffee
2/3 oz cream
Pour the whiskey ...
1 cup dry white wine
1 chubby clove of garlic, minced
1 large shallot, chopped fine
1½ teaspoons ...
2 tablespoons coconut oil, olive oil or unsalted butter
2 onions, chopped fine
1/4 cup minced ...
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