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  • Chocolate Terrine with Candied Oranges

    2 quarts water
    4 small naval oranges
    4 c. sugar
    3 c. heavy cream
    1 1/2 lbs. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
    Mint Sauce:
    20 fresh mint leaves
    2 c. milk
    4 egg yolks
    1/3 c. sugar
    Mint strips to garnish

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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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  • Hot Buttered & Spiced Cider

    4 quart apple cider
    2 cinnamon sticks
    4 whole cloves
    2 Tbs. butter
    2 c. dark rum, optional

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  • Turkey Mornay

    1 bunch fresh broccoli
    8-10 sliced turkey breast
    4 Tbs. butter
    3 Tbs. flour
    1 c. chicken stock
    1 c. half & half
    1 egg yolk
    3 Tbs. heavy cream
    2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
    Salt & pepper to taste
    1/4 c. dry sherry or vermouth
    1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese
    Grated nutmeg & cayenne pepper to taste

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  • Provolone Calzone

    4 Tb olive oil
    5-6 cloves crushed garlic
    1 1/2 lbs. provolone cheese, grated
    1 large tomato, in 6 slices

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  • Tom’s Onion Casserole

    4 medium Vidalia onions, sliced 1/4″ thick
    12 saltine crackers, crushed
    4 oz. margarine, plus 1 Tb. for greasing
    1 can cream of mushroom soup
    2 eggs
    1/2 to 3/4 c. milk
    1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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  • Beef “Rags” With Basil and Garlic

    8 ounces fettuccine
    1 pound beef filet, trimmed
    Generous handful (about half a bunch) fresh basil leaves
    6 cloves garlic
    4 tablespoons (or more to taste) extra-virgin olive oil

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  • Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

    1 (26-ounce) bag frozen country-style hash browns
    2 cups shredded Colby cheese
    1/4 cup minced onion
    1 cup milk
    1/2 cup beef stock or canned broth
    2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
    Dash garlic powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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  • Santa Fe Party Dip

    16 oz. refried beans
    4 oz. chopped green chiles,
    drained
    1 envelope taco seasoning mix
    2 avocados, seeded & peeled
    1 Tb. lemon juice
    6 Tb. taco sauce or to taste
    1 c. sour cream
    Shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, chips
    1 tomato chopped

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  • Cuban Sandwiches

    Sandwiches:
    8 oz. thinly sliced pork loin, marinated & drained
    2 tsps. butter
    8 oz. thinly sliced boiled ham
    4 oz. sliced Swiss cheese
    16 thin slices dill pickle
    4 8″-oval rolls Cuban bread, halved
    Mojo Sauce:
    1 c. water
    1/2 c. peeled garlic cloves
    1/2 c. Spanish olive oil
    1/4 c. cider vinegar
    2 tsps. salt
    1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
    1/2 tsp. dry thyme leaves
    1/4 c. fresh lemon juice

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