Lemon-Pesto Chicken Wings

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Ingredients
4 lb. chicken wings, tips removed
¾ cup store-bought basil pesto
1 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. lemon zest (grate lemon peel)

Directions
Heat oven to 400℉.
Place wings in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Wash hands after handling raw chicken.
Place sheet in oven and bake wings for 25-30 minutes or until they are well browned and crispy and the internal temperature of the chicken comes to165℉, as measured with a food thermometer in the thickest area, avoiding bone. Wash thermometer with hot soapy water after each temperature reading
While wings are roasting, combine pesto, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and lemon zest (the peel) in a bowl large enough to hold all wings. When wings are cooked, remove from oven and place in pesto mixture. Toss to coat well.
Hold food hot after cooking (at 140℉ or above), by using a heat source such as an oven, chafing dish or warming tray.

Cool Refreshing Summer Drink

Ingredients:

5 – 7 black tea bags depending on how strong you like your tea
3 cups of water
2 lemons sliced
1 small 1 inch piece of ginger-root peeled and sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar
Additional water
Ice

Instructions:
1. In a microwave safe bowl or glass measuring cup, microwave the 3 cups of water and tea bags on high for about 3 – 4 minutes.
2. Slice the lemons and ginger and add to a large 2 quart pitcher.
3. Pour the water and tea bags over the lemons and ginger and steep, until water returns to room temperature. Remove tea bags.
4. Fill pitcher with water and stir in the sugar. Refrigerate until cold. Fill glasses with ice and pour tea into glasses. Garnish with additional lemon slices, if desired. Enjoy.

OLD FASHIONED PECAN PRALINES

This is an easy and delicious holiday gift.

2cups of brown sugar

1 cup of white sugar

1 cup of water

1 cup of cream

3 cups of pecans

1 to 2 tsp. vanilla

   Combine sugar, cream, and water in a saucepan and cook to a soft ball (238⁰F), stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and beat until creamy. Add nuts and drop by spoonfuls onto buttered sheet of wax paper. Work fast because it will set quickly. Makes about 2 dozen.