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Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints
Most thumbprints are butter cookies with an indentation made with the poke of a thumb, which is how the cookie got its name that is filled with jam. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, a jazzier version for the holidays, … Continue reading
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons Every now and then I get the urge for moist, chewy treats, so I always keep a can of sweetened condense milk in the pantry and a bag of coconut in the freezer. I guess you could say … Continue reading
Fig Half Moons
FIG HALF MOONS Fig is a popular filling for pastries and cookies at Christmastime, especially in the Italian Tradition. Here, an orange-scented fig paste is tucked into rich pastry dough that is formed into half-moon shapes. A little more work … Continue reading
Chocolate Crinkles
The dough is easy but the waiting is hard Yes this dough, which is more like a thick creamy batter, really requires a thorough chilling that is best accomplished overnight. It needs to be firm enough to roll into balls … Continue reading
Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake
Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake METHOD: Crust preparation In a medium sized bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, ginger snap crumbs, sugar, and butter, mix well. Press crust into a springform pan. Press the crust about halfway up the side of … Continue reading
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
1 pint of heavy cream 1/4 pound of butter (one stick) 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1/2 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, … Continue reading
Olive Garden Sam Remo Dip
Olive Garden Sam Remo Dip METHOD: In a 2-quart saucepan on medium-low, heat olive oil and blend in flour. Add to flour the liquids that were reserve from the shrimp and crab, stir well. To this sauce, add cubed cream … Continue reading
Grand Marnier Truffles
Grand Marnier Truffles METHOD: Note: Pregnant or nursing women, young children or any with an immune deficiency should not eat foods made with raw eggs. Heat butter in a small saucepan until very hot and bubbly (be careful not … Continue reading
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken METHOD: Stir broth into cornstarch in small bowl. Add next 4 ingredients. Stir. Set aside. Beat next 3 ingredients with fork in medium bowl. Add chicken. Stir until coated. Deep-fry, in 2 batches, in hot (375°F, 190°C) … Continue reading