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  • Coffee Walnut Cookies

    2 c. flour
    1 c. unsalted butter, softened
    1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
    1 egg yolk
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 1/4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
    2 Tbs. medium ground coffee beans
    1 1/2 c. walnut pieces, optional

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  • Butter Cookies

    8 oz. carton sweet whipped butter
    3 heaping Tbs. powdered sugar
    1 egg yolk
    4 c. sifted flour or as needed
    1/2 c. pecans, chopped
    Powdered sugar for dusting

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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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  • Marinade Cancun

    1/2 c. spicy hot & sweet mustard
    6 oz. dark beer
    1/4 c. vinegar
    1 Tb. Worcestershire sauce
    1 Tb. chili powder
    1/2 tsp. cayenne
    1 tsp salt, optional
    Beef, chicken, or pork

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  • Chocolate Cashew Spread

    2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, cut up
    1 c roasted unsalted cashews or toasted blanced almonds
    1/4 c butter, cut up

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  • Make Ahead Breakfast Bake

    1 lb. bulk sausage
    2 slices bread, cut into 1/2″ cubes
    1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    6 eggs
    2 c. milk
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. dry mustard

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  • Pineapple Punch

    8 oz. pineapple, packed in natural juice
    1 c. unsweetened frozen raspberries
    2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
    2 quarts unsweetened pineapple juice
    2 quarts sparkling mineral water, chilled

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  • Waldorf Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

    2 heads Bib lettuce
    2 Red Delicious apples
    1/2 lb. white seedless grapes
    1 c. chopped walnuts
    Vinaigrette:
    1/4 white wine vinegar
    1/2 c. toasted, chopped walnuts
    1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
    1 c. walnut oil
    1/2 c. vegetable oil

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  • Smoked Salmon Canapes

    4 oz. cream cheese, softened
    2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tsps. lime juice
    1/2 tsp. finely minced jalepeno pepper
    2 dashes Tabasco sauce
    5 slices white bread, crust removed, toasted & quartered diagonally
    4 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon
    2 tsps. finely minced red onion

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  • Lahvash Pinwheels

    1 sheet lahvash, or similar soft Middle Eastern bread, from 14-ounce package
    1/4 cup horseradish mustard or Dijonnaise
    1/2 cup oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes, well-drained and chopped
    2 1/2 cups bite-size pieces arugula lettuce or watercress sprigs
    4 ounces thinly sliced rare roast beef
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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