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  • Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

    Cookies:
    1/2 c. soft butter
    1 c. sugar
    1 egg
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 c. milk
    2 c. flour
    1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1 1/2 tsps. baking soda
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/2 c. cocoa
    Cookie filling:
    1/2 c shortening
    2 c powdered sugar
    1 c marshmallow whip
    1 tsp vanilla
    3-4 tsp milk

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  • Rigatoni, Broccoli & Mozzarella Melt

    4 Tbs. butter
    12 oz. Rigatoni
    2-3 cloves garlic, pressed
    4 Tbs. flour
    2 c. milk
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 bunch fresh broccoli
    2 Tbs. olive oil
    8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese

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  • Almond Hershey Bar Pie

    9″ graham cracker crust
    24 large marshmallows
    6 8.7 oz. Hershey bars with almonds
    1/2 c. evaporated milk
    8 oz. carton Cool Whip, thawed
    Grated chocolate for garnish

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  • Baking Mix Cookies for Gift Jars

    For Hazelnut Cookies:
    1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and cooled completely
    1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    For White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies:
    1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
    1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
    1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    For Chocolate Lovers’ Cookies:
    1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
    1/3 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
    1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    For Chewy Coconut-Almond Cookies:
    1 cup shredded coconut
    1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled completely
    1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix
    1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 cup biscuit and baking mix

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  • Roast Chicken Moroccan Style

    2 whole chickens
    1/2 c. dried apricots
    1/2 c. dried currants
    1/2 c slivered almonds
    2 1/2 c. chicken stock
    1 clove garlic, mashed
    3-4 whole coriander seeds
    6 green oinions, trimmed & minced
    2 c. instant couscous
    1 1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon
    1/4 c. minced parsley
    Sea salt & pepper to taste
    Glaze:
    4 Tbs. unsalted butter
    1/2 c. honey mustard
    1/2 c. orange liqueuer or orange juice concentrate
    Gravy:
    1/2 c. white port
    1 c. chicken stock

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  • South City Kitchen’s Shrimp and Scallops in Garlic Gravy Over Stone-Ground Grits

    1 bulb garlic
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 1/2 cups water
    1 1/2 cups milk
    1 tablespoon butter
    1 cup stone-ground grits
    1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
    1/2 cup red wine
    1 sprig fresh thyme
    2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, dissolved in
    1 tablespoon water
    1 tablespoon oil, for sauteing
    8 medium to large shrimp
    8 medium to large sea scallops
    1 tablespoon chopped chives, for garnish

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  • Holiday Morning French Toast

    1 c brown sugar
    1/2 c butter, melted
    3 tsp cinnamon, divided
    3 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
    1/2 c dried cranberries or raisins, optional
    1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
    6 large eggs
    1 1/2 c milk
    1 Tb vanilla extract

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  • Cranberry Cordial

    12 oz. package fresh cranberries
    4 c. vodka
    2 c. sugar
    1 c. water
    Peel of 2 oranges
    1/2 tsp. almond extract
    2 whole cloves
    1 stick cinnamon

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  • Peppermint Patty Surprise

    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    1 cup white sugar
    2 egg
    1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
    12 ounces mint flavored chocolate chips
    1 (13 ounce) package of mini peppermint patties

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  • Chess Pie Squares

    1 stick margarine, melted
    8 oz. cream cheese, softened
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 lb. powdered sugar
    1 box butter cake mix
    4 eggs

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