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  • Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Dried Apricots

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    Ingredients: 4 pounds beef short ribs ½ cup flour 1 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion chopped 5 cloves garlic chopped 2 ½ cups Cabernet 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup dried apricots Instructions: Rinse ribs and pat dry.  In a paper bag, combine flour with 1 […]

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  • Bruschetta with Fig Puree and Blue Cheese

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    Ingredients: 1 pound dried Black Mission figs, stems trimmed 3 cups merlot or other smooth red wine ¼ teaspoon anise seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 1 loaf country-style bread (1 ½ pounds), cut into ½ inch thick slices Olive oil 4 ounces blue cheese, Maytag works particularly well, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped […]

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  • Broccoli, Sweet Onion and Pecan Salad

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    Ingredients: 1 large bunch broccoli, tough stems removed ½ cup pecan halves DRESSING 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar ½ teaspoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon mayo ½ cup Vidalia or other sweet onion cut into VERY THIN […]

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  • Broccoli Salad

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    Ingredients: 1 pound raw broccoli cut into small florets(you can lightly steam if you care to) 1 red onion thinly sliced(soaked in ice water for 15 minutes and dryed) ½ pound bacon, fried and crumbled 4-5 ounces cheddar cheese grated ½ cup oil ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Instructions: Toss the above […]

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  • Broccoli “Lasagna”

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    Ingredients: 1 large bunch broccoli ¼ teaspoon salt 1 16 ounce container cottage cheese 2 egg whites 1/3 cup Parmesan 3 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning ½ of a 15 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce 4 ounces mozzarella, shredded Instructions: Slice broccoli lengthwise into ¼ inch slices.  In a skillet over medium heat, […]

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  • Broccoli Frittata

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound bunch broccoli, cooked, drained and chopped 6 eggs ¼ cup milk 3 tablespoons parmesan 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic in butter until tender.  Add broccoli and sauté. Combine eggs, milk and parmesan and season to taste […]

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  • Brie Stuffed with Amaretto Infused Apricots and Toasted Almonds

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    Ingredients: 8 ounces sliced almonds, toasted until golden in 350 oven 6 ounces dried apricots, soaked in amaretto until soft (takes about 1 week), chopped One 1.5  to 2.2 pound wheel of Brie 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold (about 12 ounces) 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon cream Instructions: Slice Brie in […]

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  • Brandied Toffee Lace Cookies

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    Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons cream 6 tablespoons cream 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons brandy Instructions: Melt the butter, remove from the heat and stir in the oats, brown sugar, flour and 4 tablespoons of the cream.  […]

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  • Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary

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    Ingredients: ¼ cup diced pancetta or bacon 6 pounds bone in short ribs 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion ¼ cup finely chopped shallots 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped carrots 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups dry red wine 3 cups chicken or beef broth or a mixture 2 cups chopped […]

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  • Braised Chicken Maharaja

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    Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 one inch piece cinnamon stick 8 whole cloves 5 green cardamom pods, husked 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 large bay leaves Whole chicken cut into 8 pieces 1/8 teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon […]

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