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MERRY BERRY MARGARITAS
By jarren
Combine in a pitcher; serve over ice
- 1 cup white tequila
- 3 cups margarita mix, such as Sauza
- 1 cup cranberry cocktail
POPPY SEED CAKE
By jarren
Joyce McKinlay
- 1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- 1 instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/3 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- icing sugar
SHRIMP DIJON WITH LINGUINE
By jarren
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact
- 1 1/2 lb (0.75 kg) frozen raw shrimp, thawed and rinsed
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped green onion
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) brandy
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley Hot cooked linguine
GORGONZOLA PATE
By jarren
Use a mild Gorgonzola or other creamy mild blue cheese for best results
- 1/2 lb Gorgonzola cheese 250 g
- 1/4 lb cream cheese 125 g
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 125 ml
- 2 tbsp sour cream 25 ml
- 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 2 ml
- 1/4 pepper 1 ml
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts 125 ml
SESAME BALSAMIC TUNA
By jarren
Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry
- 2 (1/2-inch) tuna steaks
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons freshly grated gingerroot
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
ROSEMARY CASHEWS
By jarren
Preheat the oven to 550F degrees
- 1 pound roasted unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
GREEK SLOW COOKER BEEF
By jarren
Brown beef over medium high heat
- 2 lb sirloin beef cubes
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
PINWHEEL COOKIES
By jarren
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until well blended and light in colour, 1-2 minutes
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 egg
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (Edwards Brothers)
By jarren
In a large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla with mixer on medium speed until creamy
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 12 oz chocolate chips
PECAN PIE
By jarren
Excellent
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 9-inch pie shell