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  • Panna Cotta with Berries

    Serves 8: Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from 2 packages) 4 tablespoons water 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup mild honey 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2-pint baskets assorted fresh berries (such...

  • Cookie Tulips With Fresh Strawberries

    Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites, beaten 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 (8...

  • Jello Shots in Oranges

    Ingredients 1 package of Jello 1/2 cup Vodka 1/2 cup water 3 oranges per package Directions Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over one package of jello, stir in 1/2 cup vodka. Previously. cut in half oranges and carefully remove orange...

  • Simple Party Tropical Punch

    Ingredients 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 6 cups chilled ginger ale 2 cups chilled club soda Preparation In a small pan,...

  • Rolo Pretzel Candies Recipe

    Ingredients Rolo Candy Mini Pretzels Pecan Halves Directions Simply place an unwrapped 'Rolo candy' on top of a mini pretzel and heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until soft (not melted). Immediately place a pecan half on top...

  • Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks

    Directions Like most sparklers, these are extinguished after a short while -- with several large bites. To make two dozen, place 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until...