Posted in alcoholic drinks on Jan 23rd, 2009 No Comments »
This is a delicious drink, almost a smoothie kind of cocktail.
Pink Dream Cocktail
3/4 oz White creme de cacao
3/4 oz Vodka
3 oz Raspberry sherbet
3 oz Vanilla ice cream
3 oz Ice
Preparation : Blend all ingredients until thick and serve in a 7 ounce stemmed wine glass. Yield: 1 serving.
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Posted in Vegetarian on Mar 27th, 2008 No Comments »
This is an easy and elegant side dish you can serve as soon as the strawberries and asparagus are fresh in your area.
Asparagus with Strawberry Vinaigrette
2 1/2 lb Asparagus
2 c Hulled strawberries
DRESSING
1/4 c Strawberry vinegar
1 tb Walnut oil
1/2 c Peanut oil
1 1/2 ts Honey
Trim asparagus and cut each stalk in thirds. Steam until tender [...]
Posted in Sauces on Mar 7th, 2008 No Comments »
You can use this raspberry sauce for either a dessert or a main course, like over pork or chicken.
Brandied Raspberry Sauce
12 oz Raspberries;frozen, dry pack
3/4 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1/4 c Brandy
Note: 3 cups fresh raspberries can be used in place of frozen raspberries.
Combine raspberries and sugar in medium saucepan. Dissolved the cornstarch in the [...]
Posted in Cake, Valentine's Day on Feb 14th, 2008 No Comments »
Sometimes the simplest things are the best, like this chocolate truffle torte, your loved ones will enjoy on Valentine’s or any other special occasion.
Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Torte
1 lb Grated bittersweet chocolate
1/2 lb Unsalted butter
6 Large eggs
Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot (not simmering) water. Add butter to chocolate and melt together. Heat eggs over [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Kids on Aug 20th, 2007 No Comments »
Here’s a quick and easy low fat dip you can make that most people will like, but especially children. You can use any flavor jam you or your kids like.
Berry Delight Fruit Dip
Yield: 2 cups
1 pkg fat free sour cream (16 oz)
1/3 c seedless raspberry jam
1 tb honey
1/4 ts grated lime rind
1 ts lime juice [...]