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  • Fresh Pineapple Royale

    1/2 c. frozen vanilla yogurt, softened slightly
    1/4 tsp. almond extract
    1/4 tsp. rum
    1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1 fresh pineapple, peeled & cored
    2 kiwi fruit, peeled & sliced
    1 orange, peeled & sectioned
    1 c. strawberries, halved
    2 Tbs. toasted almond slices

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  • Swedish Egg Cake

    1/4 c. butter
    3 eggs
    2 c. milk
    1 c. flour
    2 T. sugar
    1 tsp. salt

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  • Basic Sweet Dough — Sponge Method

    For the bread:
    3 to 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour, divided, plus additional for kneading
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    1 scant tablespoon or 1 ( 1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 cup milk
    1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) soft butter
    1 large egg, beaten
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    For Cut Wreath or Cinnamon Rolls:
    2 tablespoons melted butter
    1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)
    1/3 cup raisins (optional)
    For the glaze:
    1 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar
    3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream

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  • Charger

    Ice cubes
    4-5 dashes Angostura bitters
    Wedge of lemon or lime
    6 oz. chilled club soda
    Lemon or lime slice for garnish

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  • Potato Croquettes Stuffed with Meat (Mezze)

    2 c. leftover mashed potatoes
    1 c. ground beef
    1 Tb. oil or butter
    Salt & pepper
    1/8 tsp. allspice
    3 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced
    2 green onions, chopped
    Cayenne pepper (optional)
    1 beaten egg, mixed with 1 Tb water
    Seasoned bread crumbs
    Oil for frying

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  • Bishop’s Bread

    Nonstick baking spray with flour
    1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
    1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    2/3 cup buttermilk
    1 large egg, well-beaten
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additional 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling, if desired

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  • Moorings Special

    Ice
    2 oz. Pusser’s rum
    1 oz. Mount Gay rum
    Juice of one lime
    Dash of grenadine
    Dash of fresh orange juice
    1/2 oz. triple sec
    Dash of guava nectar

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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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  • Chocolate Poundcake

    Cake:
    1/2 cup vegetable shortening
    1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
    2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
    5 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    5 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 cup milk
    Frosting:
    1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
    1/2 cup light cream, evaporated milk or evaporated skim milk
    1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
    2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

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  • Pain Killer

    2-4 oz. Pusser’s 95.5 proof rum
    4 oz. pineapple juice
    1 oz. cream of coconut
    1 oz. fresh orange juice

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