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Table of Contents

Presenting & Grocery Sponsor . . 4Pasta Primavera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Appliance, Master Chef & Other Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . 6&7Event Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8&9Southwestern Rice Salad . . . . . . 10Buffalo and Blue Cheese-StuffedButton Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Creamy Chicken Pot Pie. . . . . . . . 12Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos . . 14

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irst Citizens returns to the Taste of Home Cooking School in a biggerway…as this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Brian Mitchum, Vice President,

says, "Last year the First Citizens team participated in The Taste of HomeCooking School as a vendor at the event. We had so much fun talking with all of thepeople that attended, we jumped at the opportunity to be a Presenting Sponsor thisyear and we look forward to an even bigger and better event.”

First Citizens has been a reliable banking resource for those in South Carolina andGeorgia since the early 1900s. Through an extensive network of branches andATMs, this institution provides what many other banks cannot – few worries. Withmore than 190 locations, this bank aims to provide access without confusing terms,hidden fees, small print and red tape. First Citizens understands that people are sat-isfied with their banking experience when stress, anxiety and frustration are elimi-nated through trust. No hassles. No baggage. No worries. You’ve got it because FirstCitizens is on it!

PRESENTING SPONSOR GROCERY SPONSOR

ublix is proud return as this Grocery Sponsor. While at the show, Culinary Specialist,Michelle Roberts, will show you how to prepare easy meals, offer cooking tips, and

more. Publix knows that in today's hurried world, it can feel next to impossible to pre-pare a meal at home. But thankfully the Taste of Home experts are here to show you sometips during the show, and before the show be sure to stop by Publix’s booth to see demon-strations of Publix’s very own Apron’s Simple Meals. Publix created our Apron’s programto help our customers discover (or re-discover) the joys of cooking. We wanted to give peo-ple what they need to enjoy themselves, both in the kitchen and at the table, including:

• In-store cooking demonstrations, so our customers could watch, taste and learn• Easy-to-read recipe cards – complete with shopping lists – that fit into a convenient binder• All the ingredients in one spot in your neighborhood Publix.

Nothing is quite as gratifying as creating something delightful in the kitchen and gather-ing with your loved ones to savor it. We are excited to be a part of the Taste of HomeCooking School, see you at the show!

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Light CreamyAlfredo Sauce;everything anAlfredo shouldbe, just lighter

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 6 servings (about 1-1/2 cups per serving)

Ingredients1 box (12 oz.) linguine pasta 3 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper 1-1/2 cups asparagus tips 1 jar (15 oz.) Classico Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce, or about 2 cups* 3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped, or about 1-1/2 cups

Directions Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm,

reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic

and onion for 1 to 2 minutes. Add pepper and asparagus, and cook for 2 to 3 min-utes, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved pasta water and bring to a boil. Reduceheat to medium and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in Pasta Sauce and tomatoes, and simmer for an additional 6 to 8 minutes,or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Serve hot with cooked pasta. Tip: For a spicy variation, add 1/4 tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes. *Tip: If desired, substitute Classico Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce with

Classico Mushroom Alfredo PastaSauce.

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There’s a new Chevy intown – Crews Chevrolet, onRivers, just pastNorthwood’s Mall. Theymight be new to Chevy, butthey’ve been taking care ofLow Country car buyers forover 20 years. Customerservice, selection and valueis delivered every day, everytime. You’ll always find anexcellent selection of newand used cars; the factory-trained technicians are asadvanced as the vehicle youdrive; and the State of the artcollision center will fix yourcar right and on time. You’vegot a friend in the car busi-ness at Crews Chevrolet,8199 Rivers. Get more infor-mation on line atcrewschevrolet.com.

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tate Farm®, well known for being a “good neighbor” by “being there” forour customers, was founded in 1922 by retired farmer and insurance sales-

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Originally a single line auto insurance company, State Farm now offers nearly 100products and services, in five different lines of business, to help customers managetoday and prepare for tomorrow. We show our commitment to our policyholders byhandling nearly 35,000 claims per day.

State Farm not only does the right thing for our customers, we do the right thingfor communities. We are heavily involved in and support communities through spon-sorships, safety programs, education leadership, and service-learning. For moreinformation about our insurance products and financial services, contact your localState Farm Agent.

MASTER CHEF SPONSORAPPLIANCE SPONSOR

he Home Depot and Maytag are proud to return as this year's ApplianceSponsor. By partnering with Maytag, you will be able to experience ourappliances offered first hand at the event. From the appliances used on

stage, to our interactive booth, you will have ample opportunity to ask questions andto get to know our products. And don’t forget, May is Maytag Month! For the entiremonth of May, Maytag is offering big savings on select products backed with adependable 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty.

The Home Depot has everything you need for your home at everyday low prices.As the largest home improvement retailer in North America, we’re able to offer agreat selection of top name brand items, including Maytag, at affordable prices. Sowhether you’re shopping for a new refrigerator, stylish patio furniture or other homeimprovement needs, our incredible selection and values can’t be beat.

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Carolina Harvest Carolina's Harvest is the manufacturer of 17

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Cookie Lee – Catherine Scribner/Dana Wright

With Cookie Lee, you can build your jewel-ry wardrobe without spending a lot of money!Thousands of Cookie Lee Consultants aremaking their dreams come true by selling on-trend, affordable jewelry through homeshows, office shows, fundraisers, personalshopping and more. Whether you’re shop-

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Helping makeyour mealtimes

easieretween drop-ping the kidsoff at school,paying bills,

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Southwestern Rice Salad Makes 8 servings

Ingredients 2 cups Minute White or Brown Rice, uncooked 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed 1cup corn 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 3 green onions, sliced 1 cup Italian dressing 1 cup salsa 1 cup lightly crushed tortilla chips

Directions Prepare rice according to package directions. Place in

large bowl; cool. Add beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, dressing and salsa;

mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or untilready to serve.

Top with crushed chips. Footnote: Garnish with cilantro, if desired, just before

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ushrooms are considered Nature’sHidden Treasure and the star of theproduce aisle, thanks to their nutri-

tion, value and versatility. Agrowing body of research links

mushrooms to good health. Americans looking forpowerful superfoods to add to their plates shouldlook no further than the mighty mushroom. Beloware 10 top reasons and ways to celebrate mush-rooms every day, every way!

1. Mushrooms are the only freshfruit or vegetable with bone-strengthening vitamin D.

2. According to consumer stud-ies, mushrooms are among thethree most popular vegetables inthe United States along with toma-toes and broccoli.

3. Mushrooms are low in calories, fat free, cho-lesterol-free and can be an effective substitute formeats, thanks to their hearty and fulfilling nature.

4. Cook with mushrooms every day, every way!Add them in soups, omelets, stir fries, pasta, rice,salads and kebobs. Swap mushrooms for meat insandwiches, burgers, or meatballs.

5. Scientists at City of Hope were some of thefirst to study the potential effects of white button

mushrooms on cancer and are now applying thisresearch to human clinical trials.

6. Within the produce aisle, mushrooms are aleading source of the antioxidants that helpstrengthen the immune system and protect bodycells from damage that might lead to chronic dis-eases.

7. California ‘gurl,’ Katy Perry, considers mush-rooms to be her secret to staying slim and one ofher favorite foods, according to BangMedia

International.8. Mushrooms appear on more

restaurant menus than ever before!Since 2005, there has been a 12.5percent increase in mushrooms onmenus.

9. Ancient Egyptians believedmushrooms were the plant of immortality, accord-ing to the hieroglyphics of 4,600 years ago.

10. Mushrooms provide B vitamins, which helpto provide energy by breaking down proteins, fatsand carbohydrates.

For more information, recipes and blogs, visitwww.mushroominfo.com, or follow the MushroomChannel on Twitter (twitter.com/mushroomchan-nel) and Facebook (facebook .com/mushroom-channel).

Top 10 reasons to love mushrooms,the ultimate fun-guy (fungi)

About The Mushroom Council:The Mushroom Council is composed of fresh market producers or importers who average more than 500,000 pounds of mushrooms produced or imported annually. The mushroom program is authorized by the Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990 and is

administered by the Mushroom Council under the supervision of the Agricultural Marketing Service. Research and promotion programs help to expand, maintain and develop markets for individual agricultural commodities in the United States and abroad. These industry self-help programs arerequested and funded by the industry groups that they serve. For more information on the Mushroom Council, visit mushroomcouncil.org.

Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients20 button mushrooms3/4 cup chopped shallots2 tablespoons butter1/2 lb mild blue cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce1/2 cup + 1/4 cup panko, dividedOlive oilAdditional Frank's RedHot Sauce for serving

DirectionsPreheat oven to 375°F, and place a rack in

the upper third of the oven. Clean mush-rooms and remove stems. Cut ends fromstems and chop finely. Chop two of themushrooms finely as well. Dice shallots.Melt butter in a heavy 4 qt pan and add shal-lots. Sauté over medium-low heat until trans-parent and then add chopped mushrooms andstems. Sauté until softened and remove panfrom heat. Stir in blue cheese, Frank's sauce,

and 1/2 cup panko, stir until smooth. Grease a cookie sheet with olive oil. Brush

mushroom caps with oil and spread out oncookie sheet. Fill each mushroom cap with aspoonful of the cheese stuffing, letting itmound just slightly on the top of the mush-room. Sprinkle the remaining panko over thetop. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until mush-rooms are soft. If you have a broiler, feel freeto turn it on for a minute or two to crisp upthe top, but watch it carefully. Serve withadditional hot sauce.

Buffalo and Blue Cheese-StuffedButton Mushrooms

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o beyond the bagel! Everyoneloves delicious PHILADELPHIA

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Spread a pheeling with Philly Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 48 min. Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken

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drained 1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIASavory Garlic Cooking Creme 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie

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Starting a newSpring tradition

Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Directions: Mix together cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Seasonchicken thighs with spice mix, including under skin. Heat a few tablespoons of canola oilin a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides, turning once,until golden brown, remove chicken from pan. Add onion, garlic, and 1/2 jalapeno tosame pan and briefly cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes, add tomato paste and stir tocook about 2 minutes more. Add chicken stock, crushed pineapple, and bay leaf, stir tocombine and add chicken back to pan, adding more chicken stock if necessary to coveralmost, but not quite, the chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer untilchicken is cooked all the way through, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat and allow tocool to room temperature. Remove chicken from cooking liquidand shred chicken, discarding bones and skin. Hold shreddingchicken in a few cups of the cooking liquid to keep moist. Whilechicken is cooking, prepare pineapple salsa by mixing togetherdiced pineapple, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice. Finely diceremaining 1/2 jalapeno and add pineapple salsa according todesired spice level. Reheat chicken in sauté pan, serve on warmtortillas garnished with pineapple salsa.

from the Gallo Family recipe book Pairs with Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato

Ingredients:2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder Canola oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 jalapeño 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste 1-2 cups chicken stock 1 small (8 oz) can crushed pineapple

A home cook’s take on tacos “al pastor,” the sweet and spicy chicken is full of fresh newflavors. Helpful tip: Prepare the chicken ahead of time and reheat in a sauté pan as youassemble the tacos later on.

Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Yield: 10 – 14 small tacos

1 bay leaf 2 cups fresh (or canned) diced pineapple 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 red onion, small diced 1 lime, juiced 15-20 corn or flour tortillas

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