Spumetti

Ingredients:      1 egg white     1 cup white sugar     1 cup toasted sliced almonds Directions   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.  In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold in the toasted almonds. Drop by teaspoonfuls...

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Warm Corn Salad

Ingredients:    1 teaspoon butter    2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob    1/2 red onion, diced    1 tablespoon fresh parsley    salt to taste    ground black pepper to taste    1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Directions: Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the corn and onion. Cook 5 minutes, until heated...

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Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients:    1 tablespoon butter    3 tablespoons olive oil    1 medium head garlic - peeled and sliced    2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained    salt and pepper to taste    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil; add garlic, and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently....

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No-Bake Mint-Avocado Chocolate Layer Cake

serves: 6-8prep time: 15-25 minutestime to set cake: a few hoursequipment: food processor, blender, 6 in springform pan Ingredients: Chocolate Cake•    2 2/3 cups whole walnuts, shelled, unsoaked•    1/3 cup cocoa powder•    2 tbsp chia seeds (mila or flax meal)•    2 tbsp xylitol or sugar (if want to use stevia do about 1/4-1/2 tsp liquid stevia)•    1-2 tbsp agave or...

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Layered Chocolate Mint Fudge

Ingredients •    1 packet of Duncan Hines® Frosting Creations™ Mint Chocolate Flavor Mix •    1 14 oz can condensed milk •    1 bag Hershy semi-sweet chocolate chips •    1 bag white vandy melts •    1 1/2 TBS vanilla Baking Instructions  1. Line small glass pan with foil, lightly grease the inside with butter.  2. On low heat melt the bag of chocolate chips...

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Mini Mint Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs mixed with 4 tablespoons melted butterMint Cheesecake1 package 1/3 less fat cream cheese (room temp)1/2 cup fat free yogurt ( I use Fage yogurt)2 eggs (room temp)1/2 cup sugar2 Tablespoons flour1 teaspoon vanilla4 Tablespoons Creme de Menthe Preheat oven 325Place cookie crumb mixture in bottom of pan, press firmly.Beat cream cheese with yogurt. Add in sugar and flour mix until well blended. Add one egg...

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Marbled Mint Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 ounces white chocolate1 tablespoon peppermint extract Directions: 1.    (Do this step and the next at the same time) On a double boiler, melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; add vanilla. 2.    In a double boiler, melt white chocolate with remaining sweetened condensed milk....

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Festive Mint Cream Dessert Recipe

Ingredients •    3/4 cup butter, divided •    1 package (16 ounces) chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed •    8 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened •    1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips •    1 cup confectioners' sugar •    3/4 cup evaporated milk •    1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed •    Chocolate...

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Fresh Mint Buttercream

 Ingredients •    3 cups all-purpose flour •    11/4 cups cocoa powder •    21/2 tsps baking powder •    11/2 tsps baking soda •    3/4 tsp salt •    3 eggs •    11/2 cups milk •    3/4 cup canola oil •    1 tbsp vanilla extract •    23/4 cups sugar •    1 cup boiling water •  ...

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Potted Mint-Chocolate Puddings

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder Salt 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 10 chocolate wafer cookies Garnish: mint sprigs Directions: Whisk together sugar,...

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Peppermint & Cacao Balls

Makes 16 Balls Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews ¼ cup shredded coconut 2 tbsp raw cacao powder 1 tbsp raw virgin coconut oil, softened 2 tsp rice malt syrup 1-2 drops pure peppermint oil Method Pulse the cashews and shredded coconut in a food processor until you get fine crumbs. Stir through the cacao powder, coconut oil and rice malt syrup. Stir through the peppermint oil. You may want to do this one drop at a time, tasting as you go....

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients1    pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) sugar cookie mix 1/2    cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4    to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 6     to 8 drops green food color 1    egg 1    cup creme de menthe baking chips 1    cup semisweet chocolate chunks Directions   1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color...

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Chocolate torte

Ingredients:•  225g of 70% Amedei “chuao” chocolate, or dark cooking chocolate •  225g of unsalted butter •  340g of caster sugar •  6 medium free-range eggs •  1 drop of vanilla essence •  160g of ground almonds •  140g of white breadcrumbs Recipe: Preheat the oven to 160˚C/gas mark 3 and line a 22cm spring-form cake tinStart with the cake by melting the chocolate over a bain-marie. Cream the butter and sugar...

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Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch fine salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 1/3 cups heavy cream, plus a bit extra for brushing 1 large egg 1/4 cup honey One 16-ounce container strawberries, trimmed and chopped (about 3 cups) 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn, plus extra for garnish Directions Preheat the oven to 375...

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Strawberry Country Cake

Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda For the filling for each cake: 1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream, chilled 3 tablespoons...

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Open-Faced Plum Tart

Ingredients 1 disk refrigerated pie dough (half of a 14-ounce package) 1/4 cup fig jam 1 pound plums, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 large egg 1/4 cup raw cane sugar Ice cream, for serving (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Let the dough soften at room temperature for 10 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the pie crust on the parchment paper. Spread the fig jam on the crust, leaving a...

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Lemon Coconut Pound Cake

Ingredients •    1/2 cup butter, softened •    1 1/3 cups granulated sugar •    3 large eggs •    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour •    1/2 teaspoon salt •    1/8 teaspoon baking soda •    1/2 cup sour cream •    2 teaspoons lemon zest •    1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, divided •    Lemon Glaze Preparation 1....

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Cake

Ingredients •    Parchment paper •    Devil's Food Cake Batter •    1/2 gal. mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened •    10 chocolate wafers, coarsely crushed •    Chocolate Ganache •    Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, thin crème de menthe chocolate mints Preparation  1. Preheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour 3 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with...

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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake

Ingredients •    2 3/4 pounds large Granny Smith apples (about 6 apples) •    1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided •    1 tablespoon butter •    2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers) •    1/2 cup melted butter •    1/2 cup finely chopped pecans •    3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened •  ...

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Ultimate Cheesecake

Ingredients •    2 cups graham cracker crumbs •    1/4 cup sugar •    1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted •    7 large eggs •    4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened •    1 3/4 cups sugar •    2 teaspoons vanilla extract •    1 (16-ounce) container sour cream •    1/2 cup sugar •    1/8...

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Zesty Lemon Pie

Ingredients •    1 cup graham cracker crumbs •    3 tablespoons powdered sugar •    3 tablespoons butter, melted •    6 egg yolks •    2 (14-oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk •    1 cup fresh lemon juice •    1 cup whipping cream •    2 tablespoons powdered sugar •    Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh mint leaves...

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Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Ingredients •    3 cups chopped pecans •    3/4 cup sugar •    3/4 cup dark corn syrup •    3 large eggs, lightly beaten •    2 tablespoons melted butter •    1 teaspoon vanilla extract •    1/8 teaspoon salt •    5 (2.1-oz.) packages frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans...

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Peach-and-Toasted Pecan Ice Cream

Ingredients •    3/4 cup sugar •    2 tablespoons cornstarch •    1/8 teaspoon table salt •    2 cups milk •    1 cup heavy whipping cream •    1 egg yolk •    1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste•    1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped peaches •    2 tablespoons light corn syrup •    1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Double Apple Pie with Cornmeal Crust

Ingredients •    2 1/4 pounds Granny Smith apples •    2 1/4 pounds Braeburn apples •    1/4 cup all-purpose flour •    2 tablespoons apple jelly •    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice •    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon •    1/4 teaspoon salt •    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg •    1/3 cup sugar •   ...

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Blackberry-Apple Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients •    3/4 cup butter, softened and divided •    1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar •    1/4 cup honey •    2 large Gala apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices •    1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries •    1 cup granulated sugar •    2 large eggs •    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour •  ...

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