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  • Lemon pie

    1 1/2 c. sugar
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/4 c. plus 2 Tbs. water
    3/4 c. fresh squeezed & strained lemon juice
    8 egg yolks, beaten
    2 Tbs. unsalted butter
    8 egg whites
    1 1/2 c. sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla
    9″ baked pie shell

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  • Spiced Walnuts

    2 cups walnut or pecan halves
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    2 tablespoons butter

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  • Breasts of Chicken with Garlic Cloves

    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    Salt & pepper to taste
    3 large, red ripe tomatoes
    2 Tbs. olive oil
    4 large, unpeeled garlic cloves
    1/3 c. finely chopped onion
    1/2 c. dry white wine
    1 bay leaf
    1/2 tsp. dried thyme

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  • Cappuccino Truffles

    2 Tbs. instant coffee granules
    Coconut
    2 Tbs. orange juice
    2 tsps. bandy flavoring
    1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme
    3 c. finely crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
    1 c. chopped pecans
    1 Tb. orange peel
    2 Tbs. cocoa
    2 Tbs. powdered sugar

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  • Chinese Dumplings

    1/2 lb. ground pork
    1 c. finely shredded cabbage
    2 green onions, minced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    2 Tbs. lite soy sauce
    2 tsps. sesame oil
    1/4 tsp. ground ginger
    1/4 tsp. salt
    2 Tbs. + 1/2 c. water
    1 1/2 tsps. cornstarch
    24 dumpling wrappers
    2 Tbs. vegetable oil
    Dipping sauce:
    1/4 c. lite soy sauce
    2 Tbs. water
    2 tsps. sugar

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  • White Chocolate Orange Cookies

    2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    3/4 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup butter or margarine, softened
    1/2 cup white sugar
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1 egg
    2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel
    1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
    1 cup chopped walnuts

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  • Pecan Corn Bread Dressing

    2 c. chopped pecans
    2 1/2 c. finely chopped scallions
    1 c. finely chopped celery
    3/4 c. chopped parsley
    1/2 c. finely chopped carrot
    1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
    Salt & pepper
    1 1/2 c. butter, melted & cooled
    1/2 c. chicken stock

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  • Chinese Spareribs

    2 racks sparereibs, about 4 lbs.
    1/3 c. soy sauce
    1/3 c. honey
    3 Tbs. cider vinegar
    1 Tb. sugar
    1 tsp. ground ginger
    2 Tbs. dry sherry
    1 1/2 c. beef broth
    2 cloves garlic, minced

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  • Sherry Vinegar Dressing

    1/4 c oil
    1 Tb. rice vinegar
    1 Tb. dry Sherry
    1 tsp. sugar
    Salt
    Pepper

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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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