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Party Package Cookbook A Collection of Favorite Recipes

by Students in Typography III Winter Quarter 2014] Instructor: Charmaine Martinez Department of Art and Design California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California

TABLE OF CONTENTS ALCOHOL.................................................................. 7

SEAFOOD SENSATION.....................................................72

Cucumber Sangria , Viridiana Osio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Moscow Mule, Emma Dowling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BlackFlower Fizz, Jared Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pimm’s No. 1 Traditional Cocktail, Allison Gentes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Blackberry Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonics, Kelsey Lancaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Avocado Mango Shrimp Stacks, Alyssa Hornby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Mixed Grill Kebabs with Guava BBQ Sauce, Katelyn Burgin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Cajun Shrimp Alfredo, Nicole Bergmann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Hamachi Poke, James Butler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

STARTERS.................................................................18

NOT YOUR AVERAGE COOKIE............................................84

Greek Grilled Avocados Recipe, Samantha Gee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Caprese Stack, Christy Pak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Worlds Best Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!, Evan LaForce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Browned Butter Spoon Cookies, Madison Mar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Italian Sesame Seed Cookies, Danielle Hadley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Almond Paste Cookies, Heather Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

SOUTH OF THE BORDER................................................26

FRUITY FAVORITES.........................................................96

Mexican two bean chicken chili, Sara Ingram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Taco Soup!, Zachary Zulch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Now That’s a Taco Salad, Alyx Mackler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tostada Crisp, Kathy Choi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chocolate-Banana Bonbons with Toasted Almonds, Jaclyn Cruickshank. . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Nana’s Banana Bread, Skyler Muench. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Mor Mor’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Kirsten Jacobsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

ASIAN PERSUASION.....................................................38

Halo-Halo, Cristopher Lagmay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Nana’s Coconut Cream Pie, Kerstin Segervall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Oat Nut Bars with Sweet Lemon Coconut Icing, Jason Shindler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Really Good Guac, Kelsey Dodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Spam Musubi, Ashley Andrews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 California Roll, Hyung-Min Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ahi Tuna Tartare on Sesame Wonton Chips, Jenna Verbryke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Oriental Cold Noodle Salad, Amanda Yam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Pork with Sweet Soy Sauce (BABI Kecap), Kelby Hertanu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Short Ribs Korean Barbeque (Kalbi), Paul Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Joong: Chinese Tamale, Darren Chan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

CRAZY COCONUT...........................................................104

CHOCOLATE CRAVING.....................................................114 Buckeye Brownie Cookies with Easy Fudge Frosting, Chelsea Lightfoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Black Russian Cake, Sara Vetrovec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Fear of a Black Planet Cake, Olivia Yu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

QUALITY COMFORT.....................................................58

MORNIN' DESSERT.........................................................122

Bertolucci’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Albert Chang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Moroccan Chickpea Soup, Kat Whalen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mushroom Risotto, Florence Lui. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Shepherd’s Pie, Meagan Haneke-Hopps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Shepherd’s Pie, Joseph Hewison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Grandma’s Swedish Pancakes, Rebecca Reid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread, Emilee Rudd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

DRINKS

ALCOHOL

CUCUMBER SANGRIA

1 Cut the melon in half; remove and discard seeds and rind. Cut melon into thin slices.

In a large pitcher combine melon, cucumber, lime slices, and the 12 mint leaves.

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If a large pitcher will not fit into your refrigerator, divide the mixture in half and place in 2 smaller pitchers or covered containers.

In a small bowl stir together lime juice and honey until combined; pour over melon mixture.

Add wine, stirring gently. Cover and chill for at least two hours.

2 To serve, stir in carbonated water. Ladle or pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with additional mint.

INGREDIENTS 1 small honeydew melon 1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 12 fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup honey 1 bottle (750 ml) Sauvignon blanc or semi-dry white wine, chilled 1 liter bottle carbonated water, chilled Fresh mint sprigs and/or leaves (optional) Contributed by Viridiana Osio Credit to The Test Kitchen @ bhg.com

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MOSCOW MULE

HISTORY The story of the Moscow Mule begins in 1939 when a nearly broke Russian ex-pat, Rudolph Kunett, sold the Smirnoff brand to John Martin, head of G.F. Heublein & Bros. Eventually John Martin used the Moscow Mule to help promote vodka to bars across the US and this helped fuel the mainstream acceptance of vodka as the preferred white spirit, replacing gin.

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup vodka ½ cup ginger beer

Martin set off to market the Moscow Mule in the bars around the country. He bought one of the first Polaroid cameras and asked barmen to pose with a Moscow Mule copper mug and a bottle of Smirnoff vodka. Then he would leave one copy of the photo at the bar and take a second copy to the bar next door to show them that their competitors were selling their concoction. Between 1947 and 1950, thanks to their invention, Smirnoff vodka case columns more than tripled and nearly doubled in 1951.

The Moscow Mule took heat for the Russian association. Assuming that Smirnoff was a Russian import, unionized bartenders in New York announced a Moscow Mule boycott, refusing to “shove slave labor liquor across the wood in any American saloon.”

Smirnoff rushed to testify that its vodka was not, and never had been a member of the Communist Party. In support, Walter Winchell wrote in 1951, “The Moscow Mule is US made, so don’t be political when you’re thirsty. Three are enough, however, to make you wanna fight pro-Communists.”

Contributed by Emma Dowling Credit to cocktailtimes.com

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BLACKFLOWER FIZZ

1 In a pint glass muddle: one slice of a fresh peach, two fresh blackberries, two fresh mint leaves, two ice cubes.

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2011 Vodka Martini Shakedown: 1st Place Judges Choice Award Winner & Place Peoples Choice Award Winner

2 Fill the glass with ice and add: 2 oz Absolut Citron Vodka 3/4 oz St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur 2 oz Pomegranate Juice splash of Sprite (can substitute club soda) Shake and strain into large chilled martini glass 3

INGREDIENTS Absolut Citron Vodka

Then float: 1 1/2 oz Perrier Jouet Brut Champagne

St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur Perrier Jouet Brut Champagne Peaches Blackberries Mint Pomegranate Juice Sprite Dry Ice (optional for effect)

4 Garnish: Cut peach skin into flower shape and freeze. Use drink pick to thread the peach skin, mint leaves (as flower leaves), and blackberry (as flower center). Place entire “flower” garnish back into freezer.

When ready to serve, prepare drinks, push the drink pick down (as a stem) and float the frozen “flower” garnish on top, finish with small piece of dry ice for dramatic smoking and fizzing effects, as well as colder drinks.

Contributed by Jared Moore Credit to Mixologists Jared Moore & Jack Britton

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PIMM’S NO. 1 TRADITIONAL COCKTAIL

1 Hall fill a large jug or tall glass with ice cubes 2 Take one slice of lemon, orange, apple, cucumber, strawberry and one sprig of mint (per person) and add to jug or glass.

3 Pour two parts lemonade to one part Pimm’s over the top of fruit. Mix and serve.

INGREDIENTS (PER PERSON): 1 cup Pimm’s liquor 2 cups lemonade 1 slice lemon 1 slice orange 1 slice apple 1 slice cucumber 1 sprig fresh mint 2 strawberries

Contributed by Allison Gentes Credit to recipewise.co.uk

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BLACKBERRY MEYER LEMON GIN AND TONICS Party Package / Alcohol

1 Set out four high ball glasses.

2 Place 3 blackberries, 5 mint leaves, juice of ½ lemon, and 1 tbsp simple syrup in each glass and muddle together.

3 Fill each glass with ice, followed by 3 oz of gin.

Top off each drink with tonic water, stir and serve.

INGREDIENTS 12 blackberries 20 fresh mint leaves 2 Meyer lemons (or regular lemons) 1/4 cup simple syrup 12 ounces good quality gin tonic water ice

Contributed by Kelsey Lancaster Credit to spoonforkbacon.com

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FOOD

Starters

REALLY GOOD GUAC

1 Slice open those ripe avocados and mush out the innards into a bowl. Remove the pits and discard.

2 Chop up some onions, cilantro, and jalape単os. Add them to the bowl along with the juice of one lime.

Now mush it all up!!! No special mushing technique required, but feel free to make one up.

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INGREDIENTS 2 large avocados 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro juice of one lime chopped up pickled jalape単o slices

Add 1 tsp of jalape単o juice for added spiciness if desired.

4 Salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together, and enjoy some good guac that will be sure to make your ancestors proud.

1 tsp of jalape単o juice salt and pepper to taste

Contributed by Kelsey Dodge Credit to Emma Dorantes

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GREEK GRILLED AVOCADOS

1 Cut avocados in half and remove pit.

2 Slice the avocado into chunks, maintaining the structure of the avocado skin, so the olive oil and ingredients can spread all over the avocado.

3 Drizzle the avocado with olive oil, sun dried tomato infused olive oil is a great for this recipe.

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INGREDIENTS avocado olive Oil artichoke Hearts sun dried tomatoes

Top your avocado with artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta cheese.

5 Place on barbecue for 5–10 minutes depending on the heat of your barbecue.

kalamata Olives feta Cheese

Contributed by Samantha Gee Credit to Tammilee Tips

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1

CAPRESE STACK

Slice the tomato in approximately 1/4 inch thick slices. Do the same for the mozzarella.

2 Alternate layers between the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil­­— tomato slice, mozzarella slice, couple leaves of basil, beginning and ending with tomatoes.

3 Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.

INGREDIENTS 1 medium to large tomato 1/4 cup basil leaves 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese 4 tsp Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to taste

Contributed by Christy Pak Credit to tablespoon.com

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South of the Border

MEXICAN TWO BEAN

1 Combine broth, salsa and tomato sauce in 4 qt pot.

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Great optional toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed corn chips or tortilla chips, sliced green onions or fresh cilantro leaves

Add zucchini, beans, corn, chicken, pressed garlic, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with spoon.

3 Ladle chili into soup bowls. Top with desired toppings.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups chicken broth 1 jar (16 oz) thick and chunky mild salsa 1 cup tomato sauce  1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups rinsed and drained canned black beans 1 1/2 cups rinsed and drained canned pinto beans 1 cup drained canned whole kernel corn 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin

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Contributed by Sara Ingram Credit to The Pampered Chef

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1 Chop and sauté yellow onion in a large skillet 2

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Meat does not need to be thoroughly cooked, as it will be boiled in the steps below

TACO SOUP!

Add ground sirloin and continue sautéing until meat is a light brown color.

3 If your meat is under 90% fat free, drain and remove fat 4 Remove from heat and pour into a large pot 5

INGREDIENTS One pound ground sirloin ¾ yellow onion 1 packet dried ranch dressing 1 packet Schilling taco seasoning 8 oz can of Rotel diced chili 14 oz can of corn 14 oz can of pinto beans 14 oz can of kidney beans 24 oz can of hominy 24 oz can of diced tomatoes small bag of Fritos cilantro 2 cups of Mexican shredded cheese

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Add corn, pinto beans, kidney beans, hominy, diced tomatoes, Rotel diced chili, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing to the pot. Bring to a boil.

6 Once boiling, change heat to low and simmer for three hours 7 Remove from heat and serve 8 Add crushed Fritos, cilantro, and Mexican shredded cheese to the top. Enjoy!

Contributed by Zachary Zulch Credit to Zulch Family Recipe

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2/3 cup sweet corn

NOW THAT’S A TACO SALAD

1/2 pint grape tomatoes, quartered 1/4 red onion, diced 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 lime, juiced a few tortilla chips, crushed 1 The night before (or a few hours before) combine cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add chicken to a large ziplock bag or baking dish and cover with olive oil and lime juice, then add in garlic. Sprinkle seasoning over top and marinate in the fridge for 2–24 hours.

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INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 2 limes, juiced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tps ground cumin 2 tps smoked paprika 1/2 tps chili powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 oz monterey jack cheese, freshly grated 4 cups butter lettuce, chopped 1 avocado, chopped

Party Package / South of the Border

When ready to make the salads, heat a large skillet over medium-heat heat and add a little olive oil.

Sear chicken both sides then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through. Additionally you can bake or grill the chicken - whichever you prefer! Once chicken is finished, let cool for a few minutes and then cut into chunks.

3 To make the salads, combine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado,cheese, corn and onion in a large bowl, then toss with the salt and pepper. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar and lime juice, tossing well to coat. Add in chicken and toss well, then separate on to two plates or bowls. Add crushed tortilla chips on top and it’s fiesta time!

Contributed by Alyx Mackler Credit to howseetitis.com

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TOSTADA CRISP

Shred Rotisserie chicken and place 1/2 of shredded chicken on pan. Add 2 tbsp of teriyaki sauce and mix. Keep lid on at low heat.

2 Chop 1 head of lettuce into thin pieces. Chop 1 red bell pepper into small strips. Set aside.

3 Salsa mix: dice 2 tomatoes and 1 onion then place into a bowl. Cut lime and squeeze over diced tomatoes and onions. Add a large pinch of salt and pepper, mix, and set aside. (Add a squirt of Tabasco for a kick.)

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INGREDIENTS 1 head of lettuce 1 onion 2 tomatoes 1 red bell pepper 1 avocado 1 lime feta cheese mozzarella cheese small tortillas (Mission Artisan Tortillas) tostada shells (Guerrero Tostada Shells) 1 whole cooked Rotisserie Chicken Teriyaki Sauce

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TapatĂ­o Sauce

Cut avocado in half then slice vertically into one avocado half making thin slices. Use a large spoon to scoop out avocado slices and set aside.

5 Place 1 small tortilla on pan and heat up for one minute; flip occasionally. While heating, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over one round tostada shell and microwave for 30 seconds. Once heated, place heated tortilla directly onto the microwaved tostada shell.

6 Place 1/2 cup of shredded teriyaki chicken onto tostada base.

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7 Add two spoons of salsa mix on top of chicken, spread evenly and add a small handful of lettuce.

TOSTADA CRISP

8 Place red bell pepper strips on top along with 1/4 of the sliced avocados.

9 Sprinkle 1 tbsp of feta cheese evenly over entire Tostada Crisp, then sprinkle TapatĂ­o Sauce lightly over tostada.

Contributed by Kathy Choi Credit to Kathy Choi

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Asian Persuasion

1 Cut Spam into 10 slices. Fry until slightly crispy.

Remove and drain on plate lined with paper towels.

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Requires spam musubi maker

SPAM MUSUBI

2 In another pan, add Teriyaki Sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low.

3 Add Spam slices, coating them in the mixture. When mixture has thickened, remove spam from pan.

4 Lay a sheet of nori lengthwise on a clean surface.

Moisten lower half of musubi maker, and place on lower third of nori.

INGREDIENTS 5 cups cooked rice, room temperature 5 sheets nori (seaweed)

5 Fill musubi maker with rice and press flat until the rice is 1½ inch high. Sprinkle rice with Furikake.

1 (12 oz) can Spam ½ cup Teriyaki Sauce Furikake, to taste (Japanese rice seasoning)

6 Top with slice of Spam. Remove musubi maker.

7 Starting at the end towards you, fold nori over Spam and rice stack, and keep rolling until completely wrapped in the nori. Slightly dampen the end of the nori to seal it. Repeat with the other nine Spam slices, making sure to rinse off musubi maker after each use to prevent it from getting too sticky.

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Contributed by Ashley Andrews Credit to Mamadrews

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CALIFORNIA ROLL

1 Prepare sushi rice first. When the rice is done from the cooker, place the rice into the mixing bowl and combine it with rice vinegar. Allow the rice mixture to cool to room temperature before making the roll.

2 Cover a sushi roll rolling mat with plastic wrap.

3 Cut nori (seaweed) sheets in half crosswise.

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces

4 Lay 1 sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic covered mat. Wet your fingers with water and spread about 1/2 cup of the rice evenly onto the nori. Sprinkle the rice with sesame seeds.

4 sheets nori (seaweed) 1/2 batch sushi rice­— recipe follows 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces 1 small carrot cut into matchstick-size pieces 4 imitation crabsticks, torn into pieces Wasabi and Soy Sauce for serving

5 Turn the sheet of nori over so that the rice side is down. Place 1/4 of the cucumber, carrot, avocado and crab sticks in the center of the sheet.

6 Grab the edge of the mat closest to you, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, and roll it into a tight cylinder, using the mat to shape the cylinder.

7 Cut the roll

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Contributed by Hyung-Min Park Credit to foodnetwork.com

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AHI TUNA TARTARE ON SESAME WONTON CHIPS

Sesame Wonton Crisps 1 Preheat oven to 350째F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

It is important that the tuna is not left at room temperature for more than 1 hour.

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INGREDIENTS Sesame Wonton Crisps 12 wonton wrappers (can substitute egg roll wrappers) 2 tbsp olive oil (will probably need more) 3 tbsp sesame seeds Tuna Tartare 6 oz sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 tbsp green onions, green parts only, finely chopped 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 tsp orange zest 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Cut the wonton squares on an angle to make two triangles. Arrange the wonton triangles on the baking sheet. Spray with olive oil on one side (or brush lightly). Sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds. Bake until golden, about 6 minutes. (Can burn easily so watch carefully). Let cool. (Alternatively, if you want cups, put the oiled whole wrappers in mini muffin tins). Remove triangles from the pan and let cook on a cooling rack.

Tuna Tartar 3 Mix tuna, green onions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, orange zest, cilantro and salt together in a medium bowl. Mix well.

4 Right before ready to serve, add the avocado and lime juice. (Do not mix in advance.) Place a heaping teaspoon of the tuna mixture on each wonton triangle. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Serve immediately.

1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 tap lime juice Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

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Contributed by Jenna Verbryke Credit to cdkitchen.com

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ORIENTAL COLD NOODLE SALAD Party Package / Asian Persuasion

1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

2 For the dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame seed oil, brown sugar, chili paste, salt, and pepper.

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INGREDIENTS 1 (16 oz) package Capellini

Add bell peppers, cilantro, green onions to the pasta in a large bowl and toss in the dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for a cold salad.

2 red bell peppers, diced 1 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup cilantro Dressing 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp sesame seed oil 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp chili paste 1 tsp salt and pepper

Contributed by Amanda Yam Adapted from Oriental Cold Noodle Salad Dish found at Los Altos Bakery and CafĂŠ in Los Altos, CA

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PORK WITH SWEET

In a food processor grind the spices (2 shallot, 1 inch ginger, 2 cloves garlic) 2 Cut the pork into about 2 inch cubes 3 Rub the pork with salt, white pepper, garlic powder, Chinese Five Spices 4 Let the pork mixture sit in the rice wine and soy sauce for at least 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Pork Butt, Shoulder or Spare ribs 1 tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper 1 tsp Chinese Five Spices 2 tbsp rice wine 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 Star Anise 2 tbsp Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) 3 tbsp oil 2 shallots 1 in ginger 2 cloves garlic

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5 Put oil in a pot and stir fry the spices on medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the pork mixture and star anise into the pot, then stir occasionally and cook until it changes to a deep brown color 6 Add 1 cup of water and Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) to the pot. Cook until done (about 45 minutes–1 hour, depending on desired tenderness) and oil comes out.

7 Serve with rice and vegetables for a balanced meal

Contributed by Kelby Hertanu Credit to Mrs. Lusiana Hertanu

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SHORT RIBS KOREAN BARBEQUE (KALBI)

1 Combine all ingredients except for ribs in a large bowl or plastic bag, make sure the bag is big enough that it can fit the ribs in later.

2 Mix all ingredients until sugar has dissolved.

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INGREDIENTS 4 lbs Korean-style short ribs (or LA style cut ribs) 3/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 onion yellow onion; chopped 2 stalks green onion; chopped

Submerge ribs in the marinade making sure they are completely covered. Meat can be touching but make sure to mix it so that the marinade gets in between the ribs. Cover the bowl or close the bag with no air so that the marinade is always touching the ribs.

4 Refrigerate for 4 hours, but the longer the better, letting it marinate overnight is highly recommended. Half way through resting, or in the morning if doing overnight, make sure to turn the meat or flip and mix around the plastic bag so that all parts are getting an even marinade.

2 tsp ginger; minced 3– 6 cloves garlic; minced (I like garlic so I do 4–6 de pending on size) 1 tbsp honey 2–3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp oil 1/2 tsp cayenne

5 Remove from marinade, wipe or shake off excess marinade on meat, too much excess soy sauce, sesame seeds, or sugar on the outside of meat can burn and give a different flavored than desired. Cook on a preheated grill for about 4 to 6 minutes, or until meat is at desired doneness. Finish up by garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, though not required.

Contributed by Paul Washington Credit to Joyce Washington

2 tbsp Mirin aka Rice Wine (or White vinegar) Party Package / Asian Persuasion

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JOONG: Â CHINESE TAMALE

1 For the bamboo leaves: Place at least half of the package of joong leaves in a large container and cover completely with cool water. Soak leaves for twenty-four hours, changing water twice.

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Soak the bamboo leaves, glutinous rice, mung beans and dried scallops overnight to remove any impurities that can spoil the joong in plenty of water as they will expand.

Place joong leaves in large stockpot or Dutch oven. Cover with water and place on stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes. Drain leaves and rinse with cold water. Using a vegetable brush, take one leaf and scrub each side and rinse again under running water. Trim off stem using kitchen shears and discard. Repeat until all the leaves are scrubbed, rinsed and trimmed.

Put leaves in colander and set aside.

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INGREDIENTS 1 (12 oz) package dried bamboo leaves 1/2 lbs pork belly 21/2 lbs glutinous rice loh mai* 2 tsp vegetable or canola oil 4 tsp kosher salt 1 (14 oz) package dried split hulled mung bean* 8 raw salted duck egg yolks 3 links (6 oz) of Chinese sausage : lap cheong 1/4 cup (1 oz) dried baby shrimp : ha mai 4 (1 oz) dried scallops : ghown bhoy

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For the lap cheong: Rinse lap cheong under cold running water and drain. Cut each lap cheong in half crosswise. Split each half lengthwise twice into quarters (you should get 8 pieces out of each lap cheong). Set aside.

4 For the the pork belly: Rinse pork belly under cold running water to remove excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels and slice into 1/2-inch wide strips lengthwise. Cut each strip into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

5 For the salted duck egg yolks: If using cooked salted duck egg yolks: Cut each yolk in half and set aside.

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JOONG: Â CHINESE TAMALE

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For the dried shrimp and dried scallops: Place shrimp and scallops in separate small bowls.

Wash three times in cold water drain. Cover completely with water and let soak for fifteen minutes. drain and set aside. Shred scallops into strips and set aside.

7 For the rice: Place rice in fine meshed strainer.

Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Transfer to large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Allow to soak 15 minutes. Drain well and transfer to large bowl.

8 For the mung bean: Place beans in fine meshed strainer. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Add vegetable oil and salt and mix well. Add mung beans to rice and toss to combine.

9 Take two whole joong leaves of approximately the same size. Make sure there are no tears or rips in leaves. Leaves should curve in same direction. Take one joong leaf in each hand holding it horizontally in front of you while making sure the ends match each other. Overlap edge of one leaf onto center spine of other leaf. Hold overlapping leaves together with your thumb in the center of the leaves and fold in half.

10 Fold bottom half inch of leaf upwards and tuck under thumb to create pocket inside leaves for joong. Hold the folded leaves in one hand and then use the other hand to open the leaves to make the pocket inside.

11 Holding leaves firmly, place 3 tablespoons rice mixture in pocket. Add once piece cured pork belly, half an egg yolk, three shrimp, three strands scallops and one piece lap cheong to center of rice. Cover filling with another 3 tablespoons rice.

12 Add third joong leaf by wrapping it around top of the two leaves in order to extend the height of the joong.

You will be using this leaf to close everything up.Take outer edge of third leaf and fold it towards the center, sealing the joong. The joong should now be sealed at one end and open at the other.

13 Smooth out leaves towards open end and then gather all the ends, fold them towards the center and hold down with your thumb. Be firm, but do not rip or tear leaves. If leaves tear, start over. Secure the with kitchen twine by making several loops around joong and securing with knot. Pat finished joong with hands on both sides to compact. Repeat until joong leaves and filling are finished. Excess joong leaves can be dried at room temperature on a wire cooling rack and reused

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14 Layer finished joong in a large stockpot and cover with water. Place on stove over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.

Cook for 2 1/2 hours, topping up pot vwith boiling water to keep joong submerged and rotating joong every hour to promote even cooking.

15 Remove joong and drain in colander set in sink. Allow to rest for ten minutes. Cut open parcels and serve immediately with soy sauce.

16 Extra joong can be stored in refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer for several months. To reheat, place in simmering water until heated through.

Contributed by Darren Chan Joong is a traditional Cantonese recipe that is made in June to celebrate the annual Dragon Boat Festival.

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Quality Comfort

1

BERTOLUCCI’S GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE

Preheat skillet over medium heat.

2 Lather both sides of bread with butter (1 tbsp on each side) and place one slice of bread on skillet butter-side-down. Add slice of Jarlsberg cheese on non-buttered side.Slice half tomato into thin slices and place on top of cheese. Gently place slice of turkey breast on top of tomato slices. Add slice of Provolone cheese on top of turkey.Place second slice of bread on top of sandwich butter-side-up.

INGREDIENTS 2 pieces sliced sourdough 1/2 fresh ripe tomato 1 slice Jarlsberg cheese 1 slice Provolone cheese

3 Grill until lightly browned and flip over; repeat process until cheese is melted. When cheese has melted, remove from skillet using spatula and cut in half diagonally. Bon Appetit!

1 slice Columbus Peppered Turkey Breast 2 tbsp butter

Contributed by Albert Chang Credit to Albert Chang

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MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP

1 Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and sugar and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, saffron, ginger, and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2 Stir in the chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes with their juice, and broth. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and continue to simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

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INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp canola oil 1 onion, minced

Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon to thicken the soup slightly. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.

1 tbsp sugar 4 garlic cloves, minced ½ tbsp hot paprika ¼ tbsp saffron threads, crumbled 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cumin 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed 1 lb red potatoes (about 3 medium) scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 (141/2 oz) can diced tomatoes 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 zucchini, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Contributed by Kat Whalen Credit to America’s Test Kitchen Healthy Cookbook

salt and pepper Party Package / Quality Comfort

lemon wedges

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MUSHROOM RISOTTO

1 In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat.

2 Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and their liquid, and set aside.

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INGREDIENTS 6 cups chicken broth, divided 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lbs portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 lbs white mushrooms, thinly sliced

Add olive oil to skillet, and stir in the shallots.

Cook 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, about 2 minutes. When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, pour in wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed. Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed.

Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes.

4 Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2 shallots, diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tbsp finely chopped chives 4 tbsp butter

Contributed by Florence Lui Credit to Myleen @ allrecipes.com

â…“ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Party Package / Quality Comfort

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1 Preheat oven to 350°F 2

SHEPHERD’S PIE

Brown the ground beef in a skillet

This recipe has been passed down in the Hopps family for generations. Great for a cold winter’s night or simply an easy-tocook family dinner, this meal is kid friendly, hearty and delicious.

3 Make instant mashed potatoes in a bowl according to package instructions and set aside 4 Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Open canned veggies; drain, dump in casserole dish. Strain off any fat from ground beef, then add on top of veggies. Mix/stir ground beef and all cans of veggies together in casserole dish and spread evenly along the bottom of the dish 5

INGREDIENTS

Open tomato soup cans (do not add water), dump on top of veggie/beef mix. Stir in with the veggie/beef mix so that veggies/beef are evenly coated in tomato soup

2 lbs ground beef 2 cans cut green beans (drained) 2 cans corn (drained) 2 cans condensed tomato soup (do not add water) 4 cups mashed potatoes (made from instant potatoes, enough to cover dish) shredded cheese (to melt on top)

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6 Spread mashed potatoes to even cover all other ingredients (do not mix in) 7 Cook for 25 minutes, uncovered. Cover with shredded cheese and let cook for another 5 minutes in the oven. Let cool and enjoy!!

Contributed by Meagan Haneke-Hopps Credit to Grandma Judith Hopps

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Mashed Potatoes 1 1/2 lbs golden potatoes 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 1/2 tbsp butter salt

SHEPHERD’S PIE

pepper 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Prep Work Dice the garlic Separate herbs from the stems

INGREDIENTS

Separate egg yolks

Filling

Peel and slice potatoes into even pieces

2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or beef 1 large carrot 1 large onion fresh rosemary fresh thyme 4 cloves minced garlic salt pepper Worcestershire sauce tomato puree or paste red wine 1/4 cup chicken stock

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Cooking the Filling 1 Pour Olive Oil into a hot, large pan, then add meat. Stir meat for a few minutes until  brown, and broken into very small pieces.

2 Add rosemary, thyme, and garlic, then stir some more. Add carrot, and onion, stir a little longer. Add Worcestershire Sauce, stir, add Tomato Puree, stir. Add Red Wine and sweat down for a minute or two. Add chicken stock and cook for 3 more minutes.

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Cooking the Potatoes 3

SHEPHERD’S PIE

Boil water, add salt and potatoes, and set a timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, take potatoes out and strain the water off. Put potatoes back into the pan, or into a medium mixing bowl.

4 Mash the potatoes with their ingredients from above and keep warm

Final Instructions 5 Scoop meat mixture into a deep casserole or other oven safe dish and then 6 Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the mix with the bottom of a spoon and then sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.

7 Poke the top with a fork several times to give the pie a peaked look and place in the oven at 400 degrees for 18–20 minutes to brown the potatoes and set the pie. Serve.

Contributed by Joseph Hewison Credit to Gordon Ramsay

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Seafood Sensation

AVOCADO MANGO

1 To prepare the dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper. Â Cover and place in fridge while preparing stacks.

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Tools: 3 inch diameter x 3 inch high metal cylinder (an empty soup can with ends removed will also work)

2 Place the metal cylinder on the plate you will serve the avocado, mango & shrimp stack on. Â Now add the ingredients one at a time.

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup broccoli salad sprouts 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup corn 1 mango, cubed 1/2 red onion, diced 1 avocado, cubed 8 oz cooked shrimp (I recommend grilling on the BBQ) 3 sprigs cilantro (optional)

First add in the broccoli salad sprouts. Next add tomatoes. Add cucumbers on one side, and corn on the other. Add mango on top of the cucumber side, and red onion on top of the corn side. Completely top with avocado.

4 Place a piece of parchment or wax paper over the top and firmly press down the avocados so that they take the shape of the mold. Continue to apply pressure as you carefully slide off the mold.

5 Top with shrimp, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Enjoy!

Dressing 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp pepper

Contributed by Alyssa Hornby Credit to immaeatthat.com

1/8 tsp salt Party Package / Seafood Sensation

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BBQ Sauce

MIXED GRILL KEBABS WITH GUAVA BBQ SAUCE

1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil

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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup guava nectar 8 oz guava paste or jelly ¼ cup molasses ⅓ cup cider vinegar 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp curry powder ¼ tsp salt

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INGREDIENTS Kabobs 1 lb boneless fish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces 1 orange bell pepper, cut into pieces 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 pint cherry tomatoes Olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in guava nectar and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.

2 Thread fish, shrimp, and vegetables on skewers.

Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grill over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) for 4 minutes. Turn skewers over, and brush with 1/4 cup sauce. Cook 5 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Serve skewers with sauce on the side.

Contributed by Katelyn Burgin Credit to Coastal Living

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CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO

1 Toss the shrimp in 1 tbs of the Creole Seasoning, set aside.

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Get all of your ingredients ready, tomatoes diced, onion diced and so forth because the recipe goes together fast once the shrimp is cooked.

Fill a pan with water adding salt to season the pasta. When water boils add pasta and cook until al dente.

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INGREDIENTS 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp creole seasoning 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tbsp butter 8 oz sliced mushrooms 2 tsp garlic powder 1 cup tomato, diced, fresh or canned 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add the mushrooms and garlic powder when the butter has melted, cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, next add 1/2 cup of the onions and cook for another minute then add the shrimp. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.

4 When the shrimp has cooked add the cream and the other addition of creole seasoning (the 1/2 to 1 T). Bring this to a simmer then turn the heat down to medium low.

5 Add the cheese, egg yolk, and the tomatoes. Heat until the sauce thickens. The heat needs to be low to keep the egg from curdling.

1 egg yolk 1 cup onion, diced, divided 8 oz linguine ½ –1 tbsp Tony’s creole seasoning

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6 When the sauce has thickened add the other 1/2 cup of onions and the drained pasta. Toss until the pasta is coated. Garnish with extra diced tomatoes and cheese if desired.

Contributed by Nicole Bergmann Credit to food.com

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HAMACHI POKE WITH PINEAPPLE POI & TARO CHIPS Party Package / Seafood Sensation

1 In a medium nonreactive bowl, combine the oil, sake, mirin, lemon juice, ginger, and onion. Whisk together. Season with salt and pepper to taste (keep in mind the sea beans will also be salty).

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INGREDIENTS Hamachi Poke 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp sake 2 tbsp mirin 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp finely chopped Maui onion sea salt freshly ground black pepper

Add the hamachi and sea beans. Gently toss with a rubber spatula to completely coat the fish and sea beans with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to combine while you make the pineapple poi and taro chips.

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What is Poke and Poi? Poke (pronounced “PO-keh”) is a Hawaiian fish salad, usually raw, served as an appetizer.

Poi (pronounced “POY”) is traditionally made of taro root cooked and pounded to a sticky paste. Here the “poi” is made with pineapple, with xanthan gum giving it its sticky quality, and the taro is made into a chip served alongside.

3 Place ¼ cup water in a blender, followed by the xanthan gum. Add the pineapple chunks and blend on high speed until the pineapple is pureed and the mixture is smooth with a sticky consistency.

4 Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

1 lb sashimi-grade hamachi (cut into ½ inch cubes) ¼ cup chopped sea beans Pineapple Poi 2 tsp xanthan gum

5 Peel the taro root and slice very thinly with a sharp knife or mandoline. Place the slices in large bowl of cold water to keep them from discoloring.

4 cups fresh pineapple chunks Taro Chips 1 small taro root vegetable oil for frying

6 In a large heavy pot, heat about 3 inches of oil to 350°F.

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HAMACHI POKE WITH PINEAPPLE POI & TARO CHIPS Party Package / Seafood Sensation

7 Drain the taro slices and pat dry completely. Add the slices to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until crisp and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. Cool completely before serving.

8 Place large spoonfuls of the pineapple poi on serving dishes. Using a slotted spoon, ladle the hamachi poke over the pineapple and sprinkle with sea salt. Place a couple of taro chips alongside.

Contributed by James Butler Credit to Chef Marcel Vigneron

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DESSERT

Not Your Average Cookie

WORLDS BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!!

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Party Package / Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F 2 Cream sugars and butter.

3 Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.

4 Combine dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture.

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 tbsp vanilla

5 Stir in chips and nuts.

6 Roll into 1 1/4” balls and place on non-stick cookie sheets, about 2” apart.

2 large eggs, slightly beaten 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt

7 Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Eat all of them in one serving!!!

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Contributed by Evan LaForce Credit to Karen A. @ food.com

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BROWNED BUTTER SPOON COOKIES Party Package / Cookies

1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2 Melt the butter in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter browns lightly and smells slightly nutty, about 15 minutes.

Transfer the butter to a medium bowl—be sure to get all the tasty brown bits—and cool slightly.

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ tsp baking powder pinch fine salt 1 large egg yolk ¾ cup sugar 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract ¼ –⅓ cup raspberry jam confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in another medium bowl. Whisk the egg yolk, sugar and vanilla into the cooled browned butter.

Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture to make a uniform but crumbly dough that looks like wet sand.

4 Scoop out dough with a small teaspoon (the kind you set the table with, not the ones you measure with). Rock spoon gently back and forth against the side of the bowl, packing the dough into the spoon, then scrape/slide the spoon against the inside of the bowl to make spoon-shaped cookies.

Trim excess dough with your fingers and slide out onto the prepared pans, preserving their shape.

(Try to make sure you form an even number of cookies, since these sandwich together.)

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BROWNED BUTTER SPOON COOKIES

5

Party Package / Cookies

Bake cookies until just browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cool almost completely on the baking sheets, and then transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

6 When cool, spread 1/2 teaspoon jam on the flat side of a cookie, and then sandwich together with a second cookie. Repeat until all cookies have met their match. Lightly dust the cookies with the confectioners’ sugar. Serve.

Contributed by Madison Mar Credit to Food Network Kitchens

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ITALIAN SESAME SEED COOKIES

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Party Package / Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F 2 Cream shortening and sugar, add beaten eggs, milk, vanilla & whiskey. Gradually work in flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly and let stand about an hour.

3 Roll small amounts in seeds and cut.

4 Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

INGREDIENTS 3 lbs flour 1 ½ lbs sugar 6–7 eggs 3–4 tbsp milk 1 lb shortening (half butter, half oleo) 4 tsp baking powder 4 tsp vanilla jigger of whiskey ½ cup sesame seeds Contributed by Danielle Hadley Credit to Grandma Claire Chiappinelli

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ALMOND PASTE COOKIES

Preheat oven to at 350°F 2 Cream butter and sugar well then add remaining ingredients 3 Form batter into small balls, press down with floured fork on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9-10 minutes

INGREDIENTS ½ lb very soft butter 1 cup sugar

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Tools: Large bowl Standing or hand mixer Spatula Fork Cookie Sheet Cooling Rack Parchment Paper

4 Place cookies on cooling rack and let cool for 10–15 minutes.

1 cup grated almond paste 1 egg, beaten 1 ½ cup flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda pinch of salt ½ lb bittersweet chocolate, melted (optional) slivered almonds (optional)

5 Dip cooled cookies into chocolate, covering about half the cookie. Let stand for a few seconds, placing cookies on parchment paper. Then, sprinkle with slivered almonds on chocolate surface. Press lightly to hold almonds. Repeat for each cookie as desired.

6 Let cool for one hour on countertop or in refrigerator. Cookies can be stored for up to one week at room temperature or frozen, for longer periods.

Contributed by Heather Brown Credit to cooks.com

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Fruity Favorites

CHOCOLATE-BANANA BONBONS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS Party Package / Fruit Favorites

1 In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat by leave the bowl of chocolate on top of the pan to keep warm.

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Naturally sweet and creamy when frozen, bananas are full of potassium. Cover them with dark chocolate and nuts and you have a quick, healthy treat. For this recipe, choose bright yellow bananas that are not too ripe and freckled but rather still have some firmness.

Place the nuts in a shallow bowl. Line a baking sheeting with wax paper.

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INGREDIENTS ½ oz semisweet chocollate ⅔ cup toasted and chopped almonds or pecans 2 bananas

Peel the bananas and cut into ½-in rounds. Drop 1 banana slice at a time into the chocolate and turn to coat. Lift our with a fork, tapping the fork gently on the bowl edge to allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the banana slice on the prepared sheet and sprinkle with some of the nuts. Repeat to drop and coat the remaining banana slices.

4 Freeze the bonbons until the chocolate is set, about 20 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 1 week.

Contributed by Jaclyn Cruickshank Credit to William-Sonoma Eat Well, by Charity Ferreira (Oxmoor House, 2008)

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NANA’S BANANA BREAD Party Package / Fruit Favorites

1 Heat oven to 350°F and grease loaf pan 2 At medium speed in electric mixer mix (cream) Crisco and sugar. Then add eggs and beat until very light (about 4 minutes) 3 Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly alternate adding small amounts of this dry mixture and the mashed bananas to the Crisco, sugar and egg mixture until just blended 4 Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake one hour

INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cups of flour 2 tsp of baking powder

5 Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then put on cooling rack.

1/4 tsp of baking soda 1/2 tsp of salt 1/3 cup of Crisco 2/3 cup of sugar

6 You can also add chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup) or chopped nuts (about 1/2 cup)

2 eggs 1 cup of mashed bananas Contributed by Skyler Muench

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MOR MOR’S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE Party Package / Fruit Favorites

1 Preheat oven to 350°F 2

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Passed down from my great grandmother Mor Mor, this delicious recipe is very common in the Jacobsen family and my personal favorite.

In a 12 inch oven safe skillet (cast iron skillet works best) melt the butter. Add brown sugar until thick (but not caramelized).

3 Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the brown sugar and butter mixture.

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INGREDIENTS ¼ lb butter brown sugar (approximately 1 cup) 1 can pineapple rings in juice 1 box yellow cake mix

Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package directions, except use the juice from the can of pineapple rings instead of water. Pour the yellow cake batter in the pan, over the top of the pineapple rings.

5 Bake for 30–35 minutes.

6 Remove from oven when a toothpick comes out clean. Turn out onto a cake plate immediately and let cool. Enjoy.

Contributed by Kirsten Jacobsen Credit to Goody Jacobsen

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Crazy Coconut

1 In a tall glass, layer the macapuno, kaong, nata de coco, cantaloupe, jackfruit, and caramelized plantains.

HALO-HALO

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Halo-halo is a popular cold dessert from the Philippines. It’s perfect for beating the heat! You know summer’s approaching when you start seeing Halo-Halo vendors on the streets again.

Cover the mixture with enough shaved ice, depending on preference. Swirl evaporated milk on top of the ice.

3 Top with a scoop of ice cream and some slabs of caramel custard.

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INGREDIENTS

Mix it all together. Or not. Sit back. Relax. Enjoy.

Refill.

2 tbsp macapuno (preserved shredded young coconut) 2 tbsp kaong (sugar palm nuts) 2 tbsp nata de coco (coconut gel) 2 tbsp freshly grated cantaloupe 2 tbsp freshly shredded jackfruit 2 tbsp sliced caramelized plantains 1 cup shaved ice 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 scoop of mango, vanilla, or ube (purple yam) ice cream 2 tbsp caramel custard

Party Package / Crazy Coconut

Contributed by Cristopher Lagmay Credit to Cristopher Bryan Lagmay

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NANA’S COCONUT CREAM PIE Party Package / Crazy Coconut

1 Cook crust at 450°F for 12 min or until golden brown 2 Mix dry filling ingredients into a deep pot. Heat up milk on low in sauce pan. Once hot slowly mix into dry ingredients.

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INGREDIENTS Filling 1/3 cup flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups evaporated milk 4 beaten egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla Topping

Put a mixture of dry ingredients and milk over medium heat. Stir constantly until thick. Once thick add in beaten egg yolks. Once mixed in add coconut (as much as you want. Pour ingredients into crust.

4 Beat egg whites on high until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar and continue beating until it stands on its own. Spread meringue onto top of pie with a spatula. Sprinkle coconut on top (optional) 5 Place pie into oven at 350°F for 16 min

4 beaten egg whites 3 tbsp powdered sugar Crust Store bought crust

Contributed by Kerstin Segervall Verbally passed down by Dorothy Coombs aka Nana

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Lemony icing

OAT NUT BARS WITH SWEET LEMON COCONUT ICING

1 cup icing sugar ½–1 lemon, juice & zest 1 tsp dairy-free or dairy butter ¼ cup shredded coconut

1 Preheat oven to 350°F 2 Sift the flours into a large bowl. Add the oats, coconut, seeds and nuts and stir to combine well.

3 Combine the baking soda with the warm water and stir to dissolve.

INGREDIENTS ½ cup unbleached self raising flour ½ cup unbleached plain flour ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) ½ cup chopped walnuts 1 tbs linseeds (flax seeds) 3/4 cup dairy-free or dairy butter 2 ½ tbs molasses (or treacle or golden syrup)

4 Heat the butter and molasses over a low heat in a small saucepan stirring until the butter is melted and combined with the molasses. Remove from the heat and add the baking soda mixture; stir through allowing it to foam. Combine the molasses and butter mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring well until combined.

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Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 10 x 10 in non-stick baking tray, smoothing it out to cover the base evenly.

½ tsp baking soda ¼ cup hot water

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OAT NUT BARS WITH SWEET LEMON COCONUT ICING Party Package / Crazy Coconut

6 Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15–20 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the baking tray for 5 minutes before turning out onto a cake rack to cool completely.

7 Meanwhile prepare the icing by combing the sugar, butter and enough lemon juice to bring the sugar together into a runny icing, over a very low heat in a small saucepan. Add enough zest to taste and add the lemon juice a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

8 Drizzle the prepared icing evenly over the cooled bars and sprinkle with coconut before the icing sets.

9 Once the icing is set cut evenly into bars.

10 These oaty nut bars should keep well in an airtight container for 5 days or so. If the weather is overly hot keep them in the fridge to be sure the icing doesn’t melt.

Contributed by Jason Shindler Credit to veggienumnum.com

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Chocolate Craving

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BUCKEYE BROWNIE COOKIES WITH EASY FUDGE FROSTING

Preheat oven to 350° 2

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

You could also use canned frosting. The cookies also taste great without frosting.

3 In a medium bowl combine brownie mix, butter, cream cheese and egg. Stir until dough comes together, it will be very thick and sticky. I used my hands.

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INGREDIENTS

Form rounded tablespoons sized portions of dough into balls, placing on baking sheet about 2 inches apart, making an indentation with your thumb in the center of each.

1 box (18–19 oz) brownie mix 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature!

1 egg 3/4 cup peanut butter

5 In another bowl stir together peanut butter and powdered sugar. Form peanut butter into teaspoon sized balls and press into the indentations in the brownie cookies.

3/4 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup chocolate frosting Easy Fudge Frosting 1 cup butter, room temperature

6 Press peanut butter down slightly because the peanut butter won’t spread and you don’t want the cookies to be too tall.

2/3 cup boiling water 1 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder, sifted (you can use regular cocoa powder if you prefer, that tastes great too.)

8 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla

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7 Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set, then let cool until they are room temperature. When cooled, top each cookie with about a tablespoon of chocolate frosting.

Contributed by Chelsea Lightfoot Credit to cookiesandcups.com

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Glaze

BLACK RUSSIAN CAKE

½ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup of Kahlua

1 Preheat oven to 350°F 2

Combine all ingredients 3 Pour batter mixture into greased bundt pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes 4

INGREDIENTS Cake 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 pack of instant chocolate pudding (4 serving size) 1 cup oil ¼ cup vodka ¾ cup water

5 Poke a few holes in cake with a toothpick before drizzling glaze over top of cake 6 Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving!

½ cup sugar 4 eggs ¼ cup Kahlua

Party Package / Chocolate Craving

For glaze, combine ½ cup powdered sugar with ¼ cup of Kahlua

Contributed by Sara Vetrovec Credit to Stacy Vetrove

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1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar

FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET CAKE

2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1

To make batter Combine the cocoa and hot water in a small bowl.

Stir until thoroughly mixed and set aside.

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In a separate bowl, mix together the cake flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.

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INGREDIENTS Filling 16 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips Batter 3/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cup hot water 2 2/3 cups cake flour 1 tbsp & 1 tsp baking soda

In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth.

Add sugar and then cream again. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy. Add the cocoa mixture and beat until combined. Fold in the buttermilk and the dry ingredients and blend until just mixed.

4 Pour 2/3 of the batter into a greased 9 by 13 in pan. Drop the filling onto the batter by tablespoonfuls, taking care to distribute it evenly. Â 5 Pour the remaining batter over the top, and with a spoon or spatula, cover the filling completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Contributed by Olivia Yu Credit to fmichelle-fromthekitchen.blogspot.com/

1/4 tsp salt Party Package / Chocolate Craving

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Mornin' Dessert

GRANDMA’S SWEDISH PANCAKES

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Set a large non-stick saucepan on medium heat and coat with non-stick spray. Wisk together the eggs in a large bowl and then add milk.

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Then, in a separate bowl combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk in this mixture little by little to the eggs and milk, until there are no clumps and the batter is creamy.

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This recipe was is a family heirloom passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and then to me. This recipe is one of my favorites and reminds me of my grandmother’s homestyle cooking and is a perfect and sweet breakfast treat.

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INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 1⁄4 cup of milk 3/4 cup of flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbps of sugar 4 tbs of butter 1 lemon powdered sugar

Add a few tablespoons (depending on how large your pan is) to your heated saucepan and swivel the saucepan around so the batter covers the entire bottom portion of the pan. This should be a thin coating on the saucepan and should rise up to the edges a little bit.

4 Flip the pancake when the thin edges start to brown by using a large spatula after delicately peeling the edges, and then the whole pancake from the pan. It should be a very light brown color on the side now facing up. After a little more time when the edges start to get crisp, roll the pancake up and place it on a warm plate.

5 Serve with powdered sugar and melted butter and lemon juice mixture. Also add on any topping of your choice like fruit, nutella, peanut butter, syrup, jam, etc.

Contributed by Rebecca Reid Credit to Lavina DeNatale

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CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN BREAD

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. 2

Grease and flour 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan.

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INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour

Sift first 7 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, add oil in large bowl until smooth.

Gradually beat in sugar, then beat in eggs 1 at a time. Add vanilla pudding with egg mixture, pumpkin, and vanilla. Beat dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture alternately with milk. Stir in chocolate chips.

1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder

4 Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake loaf cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.

Turn cake out onto rack; cool completely.

3/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs ½ cup vanilla pudding 1 cup canned pure pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup whole milk

Contributed by Emilee Rudd Credit to Kathy Rudd

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