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  • Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella on Mini Forks

    Both delicious and healthy, mozzarella, tomato and basil is a classic, but can be made to look extraordinary when served on miniature seafood forks. Serving form and function, the mini forks provide just a bite-ful of this Mediterranean favorite. Directions...

  • Garlic Ginger Shrimp Recipe

    Ingredients 2 tablespoons of oil (canola or vegetable is fine) 2 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of garlic, ginger and scallions, minced together 2 ounces of soy sauce fresh cut parsley 1/2 pound of shrimp (we used 16/20 which means...

  • Creamy Mini Tarts Recipe

    Ingredients 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 (1.9 oz.) boxes mini fillo shells 2/3 cup Smucker's Orchard's Finest Northwoods Blueberry Preserves...

  • Curried Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

    Prep: 1 hr. Yield: Makes about 25 servings Ingredients 4 cups finely chopped cooked chicken 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted 6 green onions, minced 2 celery ribs, diced...

  • Famous Mocha Java Cakes

    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup butter 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate morsels 4 egg yolks 4 large eggs 2 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon instant espresso or instant coffee granules Pinch of salt Garnish: powdered sugar...

  • Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse in Mini Cones

    Toast the cones before filling with mousse to make the extra crisp. Arrange the filled cones in a bowl of fresh cranberries for an impressive display. Ingredients 1 (3.1-oz.) package chocolate mousse 1/4 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 16 Salt Mini...