Bellinis and Minted Limeade

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Who wants to go on a picnic? Here's the menu for an easy yet
elegant picnic, so get out the picnic basket and put the folding
chairs in the car.

Monday's Starter
Bellinis and Minted Limeade

Tuesday's Soup or Salad
Curried Chicken and Mango Salad

Wednesday's Side Dish
Carrots with Sherry and Fennel

Thursday's Entree
Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Friday's Dessert
Pecan Sandies

Every summer picnic needs a refreshing beverage or two to get
things started. I suggest bringing along at least two drinks - one
for kids and teetotalers, and one for the rest of us.

Bellinis

1 bottle (750 ml) dry (brut) Champagne or
sparkling wine, chilled
1 cup (250 ml) canned peach nectar, chilled
2 Tbs (30 ml) Grand Marnier or other orange-
flavored liqueur (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a pitcher and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.

Minted Limeade

1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1/4 cup (124 ml) fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) fresh lime juice
5 cups (1.25 L) water

Combine the sugar and mint leaves in a large pitcher and, using a
long-handled wooden spoon, crush the mint leaves. Add the lime
juice and water and stir to dissolve the sugar. Serve over ice. Serves
4 to 6.
Received on Mon Jul 4 07:50:58 2005