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Granny's Shrimp (or Crawfish) Mold     Don't be put off by the name.  This is a "molded" appetizer, hence the name.  If the process of molding is a little daunting, you can certainly eliminate the gelatin and serve as a dip instead.    Ingredients: 1 can condensed tomato soup 2 packets Knox Gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water 6 ounces packages cream cheese at room temperature 3 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise 3/4 cup finely minced celery 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion 1-2 teaspoons minced parsley  1 pound cooked shrimp or crawfish, chopped Ritz crackers Directions: Heat tomato soup and add the dissolved gelatine.   Remove from heat and add cream cheese and mayonnaise.  Whisk to blend.   Add shrimp and vegetables and pour into a wet mold.   Refrigerate until set.   Serve with Ritz crackers. Mary deSilva is a travel guide author, YouTube Vlogger, and artist. Buy Me a Coffee!   Use the link to support continuin...

This recipe is a great way to use boneless chicken thighs.     Chicken with Mango Barbecue Sauce This delicious recipe includes a spice rub for seasoning the chicken thighs.  The chicken is then browned and cooked in the sauce. For more asian flavor, add a little extra soy sauce and sriracha to taste. Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken thighs, skin removed.  Serve whole pieces or cut into large chunks 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil Spice Rub Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon brown sugar Mango BBQ Sauce Ingredients:  4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped  1 fresh large or 2 small mango, peeled and diced 1 or 2 fresh jalapeño peppers or Serrano peppers, chopped and seeds removed 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup...