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Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse

  INGREDIENTS 8 Oz Bittersweet Chocolate – finely chopped 2 Large Eggs and 2 Large Yolks ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar – packed ½ tsp Orange Zest – grated 1 Cup Heavy Cream 3 Tbs Grand Marnier METHOD Microwave…

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Chocolate Poke Cake

Chocolate always soothes the soul. This is a great recipe for “Game Day” because the day is as much about the food as the game. And who doesn’t like something chocolaty! INGREDIENTS Cake 2 cups sugar 1 ¾ cups…

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FRANCESCA’S SUGAR STICKS

(From My Dear Friend Francesca German in Erie, PA) 6 Egg Whites 1 Cup Flour Sifted ¾ Cup Sugar – plus extra for second baking 2 tsps Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Walnuts – whole 8 Tbs Butter – unsalted,…

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ROSEMARY TWISTED BREAD

  1 ¼ TSP ACTIVE DRY YEAST ½ CUP WARM WATER – 110º ¼ CUP WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR 2 TBS HONEY 1 ½ CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR – or more as needed 1 TB OLIVE OIL 1/3 CUP WALNUTS…

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RICE TORTA

 1 CUP LONG GRAIN RICE 3 EGGS – large 7-8 TBS OLIVE OIL ½ CUP PARMESAN CHEESE – grated 1 ONION – medium, chopped FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 TB CORN MEAL or POLEMNTA SALT TO TASTE ITALIAN SAUSAGE…

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SPIEDINI di SCAMPI IMPANATI

Skewered Breaded Shrimp This recipe serves 4 and makes a good appetizer or even a tasty dinner when served with a side of vegetables, rice and a salad and is easily adapted to serve more than 4. 20 SHRIMP…

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POT ROAST

(A Great Dish for a Dreary Day) 1 Beef Chuck Pot Roast – 3lbs 1 Tbs Olive Oil – plus extra 10 Red Skinned Potatoes – small and halved 1 Onions – large, halved and sliced A Few Carrots…