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  • Cocoa Bundt Cake

    1 2/3 c. all purpose flour
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 1/2 c. sugar
    1/2 c. cocoa
    1 1/2 tsps. baking soda
    1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. salt
    2 eggs
    1/2 c. shortening
    1 1/2 c. buttermilk
    Chocolate Glaze:
    1/4 c. sugar
    1/4 c. water
    1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips

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  • Peking Stir Fry

    1 oz. dried black mushrooms
    1 1/2 c. chicken broth
    Peanut oil
    3 whole boneless & skinless chicken breasts cut in 1/2″ strips
    1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded & julienned
    3 stalks celery, cut on diagonal, 2″ long & 1/4″ thick
    10 whole scallions, 4″ of green left on
    2 medium carrots, julienned
    1 head bok choy, washed & coarsley chopped
    1 7-oz. can baby corn, drained
    1/3 lb. snow peas, strings removed
    1 oz. fresh ginger, peeled & minced
    4 large cloves garlic,minced
    2 Tbs. dry sherry
    1 1/2 Tbs. soy sauce
    Dash of hot chili oil (optional)
    1 c. salted peanuts

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  • Tricolor Antipasto Salad

    1 package tricolor fusilli
    16 oz. spicy pickled mixed vegetables, drained
    8 oz. mushrooms, halved
    6 oz. marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
    6 oz. pitted ripe olives, drained
    3 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
    1 Tb. basil
    2 Tbs. oregano
    1/2 c. parsley, minced
    4 oz. pre-sliced pepperoni
    8 oz. provolone, cubed
    Salt & pepper to taste

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  • Creme de Menthe Brownies

    For the brownies:
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 cups granulated sugar
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    1 cup (2 sticks) butter
    1 cup water
    1/4 cup cocoa
    2/3 cup buttermilk
    2 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Creme de menthe frosting
    Chocolate glaze
    For the frosting:
    1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
    2 cups sifted powdered sugar
    2 or more tablespoons green creme de menthe
    For the glaze:
    1 cup chocolate chips
    6 tablespoons butter

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  • Spinach Salad With Clementines

    1/2 cup chopped pecans, or small halves
    1 teaspoon dry mustard
    Salt to taste
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    1 tablespoon honey
    2 tablespoons cider vinegar
    1/2 cup olive or other vegetable oil
    12 ounces fresh spinach, washed, thick stems removed
    4 clementines, peeled and divided into segments
    1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries

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  • Citrus-Curry Chicken Breasts

    1/4 c. orange juice
    2 Tbs. lime juice
    1 medium clove garlic, pressed
    1 tsp. hot curry powder
    1/4 tsp. salt
    Freshly ground black pepper
    6 skinless chicken breast halves on the bone
    1 Tb. butter, melted

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  • Crab Cakes a la 103 West

    6 ounces grouper, diced
    2 tablespoons butter
    1/2 bunch green onion, sliced thinly
    1 large egg
    1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    5 dashes Tabasco sauce
    5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
    1 cup heavy cream
    1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, cleaned of all shell and cartilage

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  • Caramel Cake

    Cake:
    2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
    3/4 tsp. baking soda
    3/4 tsp. salt
    1 c. butter, softened
    2 c. sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    3 eggs
    1 c. buttermilk
    Frosting:
    1/2 c. margarine
    1 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
    1/2 c. milk
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    4 c. (approximately) powdered sugar

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  • Steamed Mussels With Beer and Curry

    2 tablespoons butter
    1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
    2 finely minced garlic cloves
    1 teaspoon curry powder
    1 1/2 pounds mussels, thoroughly cleaned and bearded
    Freshly ground black pepper
    1/3 cup Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde or other blond beer
    1 cup heavy cream
    1 tablespoon finely minced parsley
    1 tablespoon finely minced chives

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  • Coleman House Chocolate Chess Pie

    1 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate
    1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (do not use margarine)
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 cup granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 unbaked (9-inch) pie shell
    For garnish: whipped cream and sliced almonds

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