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  • Triple Berry Freeze Recipe

    Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, which are all packed with health-boosting antioxidants, give this drink a rich flavor and a deep, enticing color. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients 2 cups sparkling water, chilled 1 cup lemon sorbet...

  • Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cheesecake

    Prep: 35 min.; Cook: 1 hr., 10 min.; Other: 9 hr., 10 min. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 32 cookies) 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (14-oz.) can...

  • New Moon Blood Orange Martini

    Ingredients 4 Fl. Oz. Vodka 1/2 Fl. Oz. triple sec or flavored orange liqueur 2 Fl. Oz. Blood Orange Juice 2 Slices Blood Orange Steps In a martini shaker combine all ingredients except the orange slices, with a generous amount...

  • Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Make soup special. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 8 Servings Ingredients: 1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter 6 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 (14 oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes with their juice 4...

  • Black and Blue Berries in Ginger Syrup

    Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 7 minutes; Stand: 5 minutes. Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients 2 cups water 2 1/2 cups blackberries, divided 1/3 cup turbinado or granulated sugar 2 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger, thinly...

  • Marinated Feta and Olive Skewers

    Marinate: 1 hour; Prep: 25 minutes. Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: 3 skewers) Ingredients 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons orange zest 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into...