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concoctions you can try at home. Some recipes contain wine or spirits.
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Texas Caviar
Here is a zippy way to start the New Year. Serve with tortilla chips and a zesty Don David Torrontes from Argentina ($16.99 at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits).
Ingredients
1/2 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1. In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander.
2. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.
3. Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve.
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