Introduction
Grandma used whatever nuts she had on hand, which is how this delicious variation of pecan pie came to be. Hazelnut, macadamia nuts, cashews, or peanuts also work well.
Ingredients
1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 cup maple-flavored syrup or pure maple syrup
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Although this recipe calls for fresh clams, you can also make this with canned minced clams (use one 6.5 ounce can, drained of all but 1 Tbsp of clam juice). Bake as directed on clam shells, or bake in a casserole dish and use as a dip with crackers.
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Use fresh rosemary, if possible (many supermarkets carry it). The flavor it imparts to the lamb will be far superior to that of dried. If you like, white potatoes may be substituted for the sweet potatoes, and turnips for the parsnips. You can also flavor lamb by covering it with lemon slices before roasting.
Serves
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In colonial days, Indian pudding was a simple cornmeal mush sweetened with molasses. In later years, it was dressed up with everything from sugar and eggs to raisins and spices.
Servs
Makes 4 servings.
Preparation time
10 minutes.
Cooking time
50 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups low-fat (1% milkfat) milk
1/4 cup dark molasses
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Here’s a taste of Victorian Christmases past, when families hung cookies on their holiday tree. To make holes for hanging, pierce the top of each cookie with a skewer as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Serves
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
Preparation time
1 hour.
Chilling time
1 hour.
Cooking time
8 minutes.
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The curved roof tiles, called tuiles, on the farmhouses of southern France are the inspiration behind these curved almond cookies. Shaping them is the trickiest part of the recipe, but a little practice will make the process easier and easier. It is also true that the cookies taste just as good when they are flat.
Serves
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An irresistible indulgence or a luscious gift for a special occasion, these chocolate truffles will delight your family and friends.
Servs
Makes 30 servings.
Preparation time
1 hour.
Ingredients
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons cognac or rum
1 1/4 cups apricots, finely chopped
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Desiccated coconut, which is available in health-food stores and the natural-foods section of supermarkets, produces an excellent macaroon.
Serves
Makes about 35 macaroons.
Total time: 45 minutes.
Ingredients
3 egg whites
I cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
1 cup macadamia nuts or almonds, finely chopped
Directions
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A cooling drink is an essential partner to this hot and spicy nut mix. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Servs
Makes 3 cups
Preparation time
2 minutes.
Cooking time
32 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter or margarine
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup whole almonds
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
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This traditional holiday beverage gets fresh sparkle and flavor from the addition of ginger ale and orange juice.
Serves
Makes eight 7-ounce servings.
Preparation time
5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 quart reduced-fat dairy eggnog or 1 can (1 quart) eggnog
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)
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