Reckless Optimism

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Across
  1. 3. hairstyle or type of grill
  2. 8. generously receiving guests
  3. 11. crispy clucker
  4. 12. international symbol of hospitality
  5. 14. firmly held belief or opinion n.
  6. 17. popular Christmas song bird
  7. 19. alfonso, cerignola, galega, eg.
  8. 21. tightly sealed glass container
  9. 24. Rome in Roswell
  10. 25. portable sound system of a bygone era
  11. 26. boiled cornmeal (in the south)
  12. 27. pickling herb
Down
  1. 1. backlit sign
  2. 2. confidence about the future n.
  3. 4. right of possession
  4. 5. alliterative food delivery service
  5. 6. to cut into small cubes
  6. 7. simple, seasonal, southern
  7. 9. helps dough rise
  8. 10. cook until just firm
  9. 13. aka, bowtie pasta
  10. 15. dressing with anchovy
  11. 16. enthusiasm, affection, kindness, syn.
  12. 18. Italilan liqueur with almond-like flavor
  13. 20. alliance n.
  14. 22. strong feeling of support or allegiance n.
  15. 23. cabbage or region in CA