8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped...1/4 cup chopped almonds, cashews or walnuts...1 tablespoon orange juice, or more if needed...1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder*...Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated...48 wonton wrappers*...Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)...
1/2 cup raisins...2 cups cream cheese, softened...1/2 cup whipping cream...1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...1/4 cup dark brown sugar...1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...Ground cinnamon
Mix the raisins and brandy, making sure all the raisins are coated, and let soak for 15 minutes.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add vanilla extract, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the "soused" raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature.
Vegetable oil (for frying)...1 cup all-purpose flour...3/4 cup beer, or more...1/2 teaspoon baking powder...1/8 teaspoon salt...3 to 4 bananas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces...
Deep-Fried Date-Filled Wontons
8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped...1/4 cup chopped almonds, cashews or walnuts...1 tablespoon orange juice, or more if needed...1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder*...Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated...48 wonton wrappers*...Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)...
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Source: Grunberg Haus Bed and Breakfast - Waterbury-Stowe, Vermont
3/4 cup all-purpose flour...1/2 teaspoon nutmeg...1 tablespoon granulated sugar...1 teaspoon baking powder...1 cup ricotta cheese...2 eggs...2/3 cup milk...
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Chocolate Cheese Cake Dip
1/2 cup raisins...2 cups cream cheese, softened...1/2 cup whipping cream...1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...1/4 cup dark brown sugar...1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...Ground cinnamon
Mix the raisins and brandy, making sure all the raisins are coated, and let soak for 15 minutes.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add vanilla extract, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the "soused" raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature.
Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip, or 6 servings.
Suggested dippers...
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2 cups ground almonds...2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar...1 teaspoon rose water...1 large egg white...
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Thyme Restaurant Chocolate Croque Monsieur
Source: Bubala, chef at Thyme restaurant, Chicago, Illinois
Serves 6 people.
1 brioche bread loaf ...1 small jar Nutella...1 cup raspberry jam ...3 tablespoons unsalted butter ...
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Rhubarb Flan
Pastry for 11-inch flan ring or 10-inch pie pan ...6 cups finely diced rhubarb...2 cups granulated sugar ...1/3 cup all-purpose flour ...1/4 teaspoon mace ...1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ...1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...
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Banana Bites
Vegetable oil (for frying)...1 cup all-purpose flour...3/4 cup beer, or more...1/2 teaspoon baking powder...1/8 teaspoon salt...3 to 4 bananas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces...
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Thyme Restaurant Chocolate Croque Monsieur
Source: Bubala, chef at Thyme restaurant, Chicago, Illinois
Serves 6 people.
1 brioche bread loaf ...1 small jar Nutella...1 cup raspberry jam ...3 tablespoons unsalted butter ...
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