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Acoustic Cafe Scones
From Bruce at the Acoustic Cafe.

Mix all ingredients gently but thoroughly, roll or pat out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles, place on cookie sheet. Bake at 425 F for 10 minutes.

Variation:Use dried sweet cranberries, and the zest of an orange to the mixture. Glaze: mix 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 3 Tbsp. orange juice and 1Tbsp. orange zest

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Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
From Wendy, a volunteer at the Linden Tree Coffeehouse.

Soften white chocolate chips until just melted (60-90 seconds in microwave or over double boiler). Stir until smooth. Dip pretzel rods (cover 1/2 to 3/4 of the pretzel) in chocolate and roll in oreo crumbles. Cool on wax paper in fridge 5-10 minutes.

Variation: Use smaller, mid-sized pretzel sicks (not too skinny), and semi-sweet chocolate. No oreos needed. Use Snyder's oat-bran pretzels and they're practically health food.

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Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
Not exactly the top-secret recipe, but similar to what Judy & Jack W. made for Music by the Bay's 10th anniversary bash.

Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Gradually whisk in milk, stir until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in sugar, then continue whisking 1 minute, until completely blended. Add the cream, vanilla, and salt; whisk. Add the chocolate mixture; blend well. Cover, chill, and freeze according to ice cream maker's directions.

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Double Chocolate Kisses
From Kerri Anne, volunteer at the Blackstone River Theatre.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat margarine, sugar and vanilla until creamy. In a seperate bowl, mix flour and cocoa. Blend mixtures together, mixing well. Refrigerate about 1 hour, until dough is easy to handle. Mold a scant tablespoon of dough around each kiss, covering completely. Shape into balls, bake on cookiesheet 10 or 12 minutes, until set. Cool and roll in powdered sugar. Makes about 54.

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Eskimo Snowballs
Also from Kerri Anne, volunteer at the Blackstone River Theatre.

Cream butter with water and vanilla. Add sugar, cocoa, and oatmeal, mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls. Add more water if necessary to make the dough stick together. Divide the balls in half. Roll half the balls in powdered sugar and coconut, and the other half in chopped nuts. Refrigerate until serving. (No-bake recipe)

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Black Bean Fiesta
From Pam K., fiddler.

Combine all ingredients in a big bowl, mix well. Chill at least 6-8 hours (overnight is best) stirring occasionally. Great on it's own or with tortilla chips.

Salsa Variation: Substitue some fresh cilantro, lemon juice and hot sauce (to taste) for the vinagrette. Throw in a few cups of seeded, chopped tomatoes.

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Greek Pasta Salad
From Mary Beth S., great-hearted friend, host, and singer.

Cook pasta until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, cook spinach until tender; drain and reserve. In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil and saute garlic until golden; add pasta and spinach and mix. Remove from heat and let cool. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Variation:Add 1 cup toasted pine nuts, and/or 2 cucumbers, sliced and quartered.

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Stromboli
From Tom, partygoer.

Preheat the oven to 475 F, with a baking sheet inside. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10 by 14-inch rectangle. Spread sauteed mushrooms and onions, and roasted red peppers, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Mix the cheese and the herbs together in a small bowl and sprinkle over toppings. Roll the stromboli into a log. Seal the dough by pinching the edges and seam. Sprinkle some cornmeal on a pizza paddle or cutting board and place the stromboli, seam-side down on the cornmeal. Brush the stromboli with olive oil. Carefully place it on the preheated baking sheet. Turn down oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

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"Tito Puente" (Tex-Mex layered dip)
Our version of a classic, great for pot lucks.

Mix mayo, sour cream and seasonings, set aside. In a shallow glass baking pan, layer beans, half of mayo/sour cream mixture, avocados, tomatoes, the other half of the mayo/sour cream mixture, cheese, black olives and green onion. Chill thoroughly and serve with sturdy tortilla chips.

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What are you... Nuts?
Origins lost in the mists of time.

Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Roast peeled almonds and hazelnuts about 7 minutes; they'll smell nutty when done. In a small, dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown, (about 2 minutes) remove and reserve. Melt butter and add the five-spice powder and hot sauce. Add roasted nuts, smoked nuts and toss to coat in butter. Add sesame seeds and toss, serve warm.

 

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