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Succulent Scallops in Creamy Bacon Sauce

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What You Need: 2 T unsalted butter 8 leeks, white part only cut into thin slices 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 C heavy cream 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/2 lb. fresh scallops, rinsed and patted dry How to Make It: Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the leeks and the garlic to the skillet. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Adjust the temperature to medium and pour in the cream. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture is reduce by 2/3 in volume. Place the… Read the rest

Better Than Candy Chocolate Cake

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What You Need: 3 C flour 1/4 t baking powder 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 2 3/4 C sugar 1/2 C canola oil 5 eggs 1 C buttermilk 2/3 C + 4 T chocolate syrup, divided 1 1/2 t vanilla, divided 3 T butter, room temperature 1/2 C powdered sugar How to Make It: Place the oven temperature on 325 and allow the oven to heat while preparing the batter. Grease and flour a bunt pan and set aside. Place the flour into a mixing bowl. Add in the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Toss the ingredients… Read the rest

Goddess Salad with Herb Dressing

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What You Need: 1 garlic clove, minced 1 T Dijon style mustard 1/4 t dried rosemary 1/8 t dried thyme 1/4 t salt 1/4 t pepper 2 T red wine vinegar 1/8 C olive oil 1 bunch Arugula, rinsed and pat dry 1 C Romaine lettuce rinsed and pat dry 3 T sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chop fine 1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated How to Make It: Place the garlic in a jar that has a tight fitting lid. Add the mustard and vinegar to the jar. Tighten the lid onto the jar and shake until the… Read the rest

Blissful Bruschetta Steak Salad

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What You Need: 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper 2 (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks, 1 in thick 4 slices French bread, 1/4 in thick 1/4 C apricot preserves 1/4 C horseradish 1/4 C Dijon style mustard 2 T lemon juice 2 C arugula 1/4 C roasted red sweet peppers, chopped 1/4 C blue cheese, crumbled How to Make It: Heat the broiler while preparing the steaks. Rub the salt and pepper into both sides of each of the steaks. Place the steaks on a broiler pan, 4 inches from the heat and broil 6 minutes then turn. Continue broiling… Read the rest

Pucker Up Lemon Soup

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What You Need: 2 T butter, cubed 1/2 C flour 3 C chicken broth, divided 1/2 C milk 1/2 C half and half 1 C cooked chicken, cubed 2 t lemon juice 1/4 t salt 1/8 t pepper 1/8 t nutmeg 4 lemon slices How to Make It: Melt the butter over medium heat in a soup kettle. Stir in the flour and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Carefully pour in 1 C of the chicken broth, the milk and the half and half. Bring the mixture to a brisk boil. Cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce has… Read the rest

Cloud Nine Amaretto Fondue

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What You Need: 1/4 C almonds, sliced 3 T heavy cream 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1/8 t cinnamon 1 T amaretto 1/8 t almond extract How to Make It: Place the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes or until browned. Allow the almonds to cool, then chop and set aside. Pour the heavy cream into a non stick heavy saucepan. Add the chocolate and the cinnamon. Place the pan over low heat and cook until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, stirring often. Stir… Read the rest

Love Fruit in Sparkling Champagne

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What You Need: 2 egg yolks 1/2 C sugar 2 t cornstarch 1 C milk 1 t vanilla extract 1/4 C whipping cream, beaten until stiff 1/4 C Asti Spumante 1 qt. fresh strawberries How to Make It: Place the egg yolks into a saucepan. Add the sugar and cornstarch to the egg yolks. Place the pan over low heat. Stirring continuously slowly add in the milk. Up the heat to medium and allow the mixture to cook 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and refrigerate until cool about 30 minutes.… Read the rest

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