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WARM BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES
By akselden
Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add apples and saute 3 minutes
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 4 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled,
- cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 12"-wheel Brie
- 1 1/2 cups sliced, toasted almonds
TART - LEMON AND COCONUT TARTLETS
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 325°F
- 2 C. sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/2 C. sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 recipe Lemon Tart Filling
NEW SALMON COULBIAC
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons low-fat, low cholesterol butter substitute
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 cup Cooked barley (cook until Just
- ten der; do not overcook)
- 1/4 CUP chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons "light" sour cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 sheets phyllo pastry, 16 x 12 inches (thawed, If frozen)
- 8 tablespoons melted low-fat, low-
- cholesterol butter substitute
- 1 pound salmon fillets (skinned and
- boned), cut into 8 pieces crosswise, 2 1/2 x 1 inch
- 8 large sprigs of dill (for garnish)
SAUCE - SUMMER TOMATO
By akselden
1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, scallions, garlic salt, pepper, and slivered basil
- 6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/2 C. coarsely chopped pitted black olives
- 3 scallions (2 inches of green left on), cut in thin diagonal slices
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 whole fresh basil leaves, slivered
- 1/4 C. olive oil
- 1/2 lb. shaped pasta (penne, ziti), cooked al dente
Wine and Peppercorn Crackers
By akselden
"In a small pot over high heat, reduce 1 cup (250 ml
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) dry red wine reduction'
- 2-1 /4 cups (550 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) black peppercorns,
- roughly cracked
- 1-1/2 tsp (8 ml) finely chopped fresh
- rosemary (optional)
SCONES - CAFE LATTE CAPUCCINO WHITE CHOCOLATE
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 1 1/2 C. buttermilk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 C. all purpose flour
- 3/4 C. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 4 tsp. double acting baking powder
- 1/2 C. fresh espresso coffee grounds
- 2 sticks (1 C.) cold butter
- 1 C. white chocolate chips
- 1 T. milk
JAM - ONION
By akselden
1. In large, heavy based saucepan, heat oil and cook onion over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lb. onions, sliced
- 1/2 C. dark brown sugar
- 1/2 C. balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/4 C. dry red wine
Cranberry Raisin Tart
By akselden
Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly dust one side of bottom crust with flour
- teaspoon each:
- 1 15-ounce package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 1/2 cups OCEANSPRAY Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- nutmeg, ginger, allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
BURGERS - BLUE CHEESE BUTTER
By akselden
Shape beef and seasonings into patties
- Blue Cheese Butter:
- 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef servings
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 oz. butter, room temperature
- 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
BONE-IN PORK LOIN ROAST WITH ORANGE JUICE AND WHITE WINE
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 450°F
- 3/4 C. orange juice
- 3/4 tsp. paprika
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 center cut loin of pork on the bone
- 3/4 C. white wine or non-alcoholic white wine