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1 cup cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 apples 2 bananas 1 pint strawberries 2 kiwis 1 cantaloupeIn a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.Use as a dip for apples, [...]
Appetizer Egg Rolls
Gather your friends together and munch on these tasty egg rolls. Serve with apricot sauce.1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 pound pork strips, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced 1/4 cup [...]
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon OR 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon or red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, with the tail segment left on
8 strips smoked bacon, cut crosswise in half
16 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 20 minutes and drained
For the [...]
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup margarine OR butter, softened1 1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup instant potato flakes1/2 cup water1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 large egg1 (7-ounce) tube almond pastePreheat oven to 375*F (90*C).In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; blend in [...]
6 cups mixed greens, such as mesclun, gourmet, Italian or Mediterranean salad mix 1 cup artichoke heart quarters, drained 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained 1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained 1/2 cup ripe olives 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning* 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, beaten 1 [...]
1 (11-ounce) package goat cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 Granny Smith apple, sliced1 Red Delicious apple, sliced1 cup pineapple juice12 slices provolone cheese12 slices prosciutto1 (10-ounce) round Gouda cheese, cut into 16 wedgesGarnish: fresh thyme, red flame and green grapesFrench baguette, sliced and toastedPlace first 4 ingredients [...]
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, quartered (not marinated)1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese16 deli sliced Muenster cheese16 slices large rounds thin-sliced hard salamiIn a medium bowl, mix together the quartered artichokes, mustard and Parmesan cheese.Wrap 1 cheese slice and 1 salami slice around each artichoke quarter to resemble a cornucopia. Secure [...]
1 pound medium rare deli roast beef, thinly sliced 25 thin asparagus spears, cut into 3-inch lenths 3/4 cup cream cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely choppedDrop asparagus spears into boiling water for 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Cool in ice water bath.Combine cream cheese, [...]
2 pounds asparagus3/4 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 garlic clove, crushed1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon granulated sugarSalt and pepper, to tasteSnap tough ends off asparagus. Peel stalks, if desired.In large skillet, bring about 1-inch of water [...]