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Freeze the shells at least one hour. The frozen shell prevents the sorbet from melting too quickly when you serve it.

in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until sugar dissolves. Add lemon zest. Stir until mixture comes to a boil, and then boil two minutes. Add lemon juice, and stir well.

Remove from heat, cool and strain. Pour cooled mixture into a shallow container, cover and place mixture in the freezer.

When mixture is semi-solid, place in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Cover and refreeze until serving time.

When ready to serve, layer each frozen lemon shell with cookie crumbles, then sorbet and repeat. Garnish with one Lemon Chalet Cremes cookie.

Serving suggestions: Perfect for a dinner party dessert. can be prepared three days in advance. makes eight servings

FRIED SAMOAS SHRIMP

• 4 extra large shrimp, peeled and veins removed• 5 Samoas Girl Scout cookies, finely chopped• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs• 2 cups flour• 1 cup coconut flakes• 4 egg whites• 1 pinch cayenne pepper• 1 lime for garnish• Vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Toss coconut flakes with bread crumbs, cayenne pepper and chopped Samoas Girl Scout cookies.

Dredge shrimp through flour, followed by egg whites and Samoas Girl Scout cookies mixture.

Fry shrimp in vegetable oil at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown. Garnish with coconut flakes and lime wedges. makes five shrimp

Serving suggestions: Serve warm. Arrange in a star pattern on a salad plate, or on a bamboo skewer with tropical fruits. Serve as an appetizer, in a salad or as an entree. If serving as an entree, accompany with fried plantains and wild rice.

PEANUT THAI CHICKEN

• 8 crushed Do-Si-Dos Girl Scout cookies• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins• Wood skewers• Teriyaki glaze• Thai peanut sauce

Grill chicken tenderloins on wood skewers, brushing occasionally with Teriyaki glaze. Prepare Pad Thai noodles according to directions on box. Serve chicken tenderloins with four crushed Do-Si-Dos cookies sprinkled on top. Mix remaining Do-Si-Dos cookie crumbs with peanut sauce.