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Cranberry Apple Sauce
By mangia_g2
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients
- 1 lb cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Olive Oil - Fennel Quick Bread
By mangia_g2
Preheat oven to 375. Oil 12 cup muffin tin with olive oil
- 3 cups flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 TB brown sugar
- 1 TB crushed fennel seed
- 1 TB dried dill
- 12 oz (1 can) light beer
- 3 TB extra virgin olive oil
Truffles, Chocolate
By mangia_g2
Coarsely chop both chocolates and set aside
- 1/2 lb semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 TB instant coffee powder
- 2 TB coffee liqueur
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
Orange and Almond Cake
By mangia_g2
Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8 inch springform pan and line with wax paper
- 1 orange
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup marmalade
- Confectioners sugar, for dusting
Tartar Sauce
By mangia_g2
Mix all ingredients. Cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Grated zest of one lemon
- 2 TB fresh lemon juice
- 4 cornichons, chopped fine
- 2 TB capers, chopped fine
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small red onion, chopped fine
- 3 TB parsley, chopped fine
- salt & pepper
- dash of cayenne pepper
- optional: packet of Truvia
Coconut-Cranberry Macaroon
By mangia_g2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 cups (about 8 ounces) finely shredded unsweetened coconut
Truffles, Cream Cheese
By mangia_g2
Melt 8 squares of chocolate
- 20 squares Bakers chocolate
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Decorations
Shrimp and Orzo with Saffron
By mangia_g2
In a large pot bring broth to a boil over high heat
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp saffron threads
- 1 lb orzo
- 7 TB olive oil
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley
- juice of one lemon
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Broccoli & Cheese Soup
By mangia_g2
Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon sliced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 5 cups chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese
- Simple Croutons, for garnish (optional)
Halibut with Tomatoes and Capers
By mangia_g2
Heat 1 TB oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 TB plus 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 TB capers
- salt and pepper
- 4 6oz pieces skinless halibut