Apricot delight

Ingredients:    1 825g can apricot halves, in natural fruit juice    1 orange    25mls (5 tsp) Grand Marnier liqueur (optional)    18 savoiardi (sponge finger) biscuits    500mls (2 cups) thickened cream    2 tsp caster sugarDirections: Drain the apricots in a colander and reserve the juice for later use. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the rind from the orange. Remove the white pith from the rind and cut...

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Almond Crunch

Ingredients:    1 cup blanched slivered almonds    1 cup butter    1 1/4 cups white sugar    2 tablespoons light corn syrup    2 tablespoons water    2 cups milk chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes. Line a jelly roll pan with foil. In a...

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Caramel Apples

Ingredients:    6 apples    1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped    2 tablespoons milk Directions: Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top.  Butter a baking sheet. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set...

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Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:    4 cups peeled, sliced peaches    2 cups sugar, divided    1/2 cup water    8 tablespoons butter    1 1/2 cups self-rising flour    1 1/2 cups milk    Ground cinnamon, optionalDirections: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Put the butter in a...

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Coffee Eclairs

Ingredients:     60g butter    185ml (3/4 cup) water    115g (3/4 cup) plain flour, sifted    3 eggs, lightly whisked    200g dark chocolate, melted    500ml (2 cups) thickened cream    2 tbs pure icing sugar    2 tsp instant coffee granules    2 tsp boiling water    1 tbs Baileys Coffee Irish Cream liqueurDirections: Preheat oven to 200°C. Line...

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Tuna Carpaccio

Ingredients:    1 pound tuna, cut into 1 inch slices    1/4 cup olive oil    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar    1/2 teaspoon spicy mustard    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice    1 tablespoon shallot, diced finely    4 teaspoons small capers    Sea salt    Black pepper Directions: Place tuna between 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap Lightly moisten a work surface...

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Mexican Ceviche

Ingredients:      1 lb halibut fillets or use a mixture of fish and shrimp      5 -6 limes (enough Juice to cover fish)      1 cup diced fresh tomato      1 green pepper, sweet, chopped      4 tablespoons chopped parsley or  chopped cilantro      1/4 teaspoon salt      1/4 teaspoon pepper      1/2 teaspoon oregano     ...

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Prosciutto-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:    16 large fresh mushrooms    3 tablespoons olive oil, divided    1/2 cup finely chopped onion    1 garlic clove, minced    2 tablespoons butter    1 cup dry bread crumbs    4 thin slices prosciutto, chopped    1/4 teaspoon dried oregano    1/4 teaspoon lemon juice    Pepper to taste    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim...

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients:    2 cups water    1 cup quinoa    1 pinch salt    1/4 cup olive oil    1/2 teaspoon sea salt    1/4 cup lemon juice    3 tomatoes, diced    1 cucumber, diced    2 bunches green onions, diced    2 carrots, grated    1 cup fresh parsley, choppedDirections: In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce...

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Double-Cherry Pies

Ingredients:    1 cup dried sweet cherries    1/4 cup sugar    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon    1 (16-ounce) bag frozen sour cherries, thawed and drained    1 tablespoon butter     2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract    12 Sweet Cream Cheese Dough circles    1/4 cup white chocolate baking chips Directions: Combine...

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