Black Forest Brownies Recipe

Black Forest Brownies is sweet and moist dessert recipe. It is healthy and easy to make as all the ingredients are always on hand. These Brownies are perfect recipes for birthday's and new years.

100% would make again

This recipe is:

Easy

36 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed

1 cup HERSHEY®’S Cocoa

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped maraschino cherries

1/2 cup chopped nuts

ICING:

1/4 cup butter, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar

6 tablespoons HERSHEY®’S Cocoa

1/4 cup 2% milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in extracts and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
• Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
• Meanwhile, for icing, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

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Almond Lavender Cake Recipe

Do you ever taste best of best Almond Lavender Cake recipe? The mixture of amazing slivered almonds with other ingredients is the secret to this Almond Lavender Cake.This eye-catching, moist cake has a terrific buttery texture and a lovely lavender flavor. It's a top-notch example of a great lavender recipe.The Italian Almond Lavender Cake is eaten as a Dessert. Please share this Almond Lavender Cake recipe with your friends and family and let me know what they have to say.

100% would make again

12 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers, divided

1 cup butter, softened

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

1/4 cup half-and-half cream

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 teaspoons boiling water

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Additional dried lavender flowers, optional

Directions

• Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan and sprinkle with sugar; set aside. Place 1/2 cup sugar, the almonds and 1 tablespoon lavender in a food processor; cover and process until finely ground.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy; beat in almond mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
• In a small bowl, combine sour cream and half-and-half. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beating well after each addition.
• Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For drizzle, in a small bowl, combine water and remaining lavender. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain, discarding lavender. In another small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough infused water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cake. Garnish with additional lavender if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note:

• Look for dried lavender flowers in spice shops. If using lavender from the garden, make sure it hasn’t been treated with chemicals.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 slice equals 493 calories, 23 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

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Almond Rice with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

I am sharing this Almond Rice with Raspberry Sauce Recipe to my family,relatives & friends closest to my heart. Almond Rice with Raspberry Sauce dessert is simple and easy to make. It wouldn't be Christmas in our family without this old-fashioned dessert.Cool and creamy, it looks beautiful drizzled with the tart raspberry sauce.

8-10 Servings
Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients
5 cups water, divided
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups milk
1 cup sugar


1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Fresh mint, optional

Directions

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in milk and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until milk is absorbed and rice is creamy. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and extract. Cool slightly; cover and chill.
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining water; add raspberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cover and chill.
• Just before serving, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into rice mixture. Spoon into individual serving dishes and top with raspberry sauce. Garnish with mint if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 each) equals 516 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 523 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

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Gourmet Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

Everyone loves cupcakes and brownies and what could be more appealing than combining the two into a Brownie Cupcake. Gourmet Brownie Cupcakes are rich and chocolately and it is important not to over bake them.Of course, cupcakes need a frosting, and this creamy chocolate fudge frosting is perfect on a brownie.

90% would make again

4 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1 egg

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat egg and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans.
• Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until tops begin to crack. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 cupcake equals 297 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Gourmet Almond Cranberry Squash Bake Recipe

Celebrate this Christmas with enchanting Almond Cranberry Squash Bake, a healthy gourmet recipe. It is quick and easy to make. Mashed cooked butternut squash with top filling of whole-berry cranberry sauce makes it delicious treat for family and relatives. It is special dish for Autumn as squash and other gourds fill farmer’s markets in the fall & using the squash’s thick shell as an innovative serving bowl dresses up.

75% would make again

This Recipe is

Quick

8 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash

4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir cranberry sauce until softened; spoon over squash.
• Combine the almonds, brown sugar and remaining butter; sprinkle over cranberry sauce.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.

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Almond Butter Stuffed Pears Christmas Recipe

Are you looking for Christmas desserts? Try this delightful Christmas desserts, A Gourmet Almond Butter Stuffed Pears Recipe.A formal dinner but an elegant dessert with stuffed pears. A mild nutty filling pairs well with the tender, sweet fruit.

50% would make again

12 Servings

Prep: 1 hour Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 cups unblanched whole almonds, toasted

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 cups pear juice

3 cups sweet white wine, divided

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 vanilla bean, split

12 medium pears

Directions

• Combine almonds and salt in a food processor. Cover and process until almonds are finely chopped. Add oil; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine the pear juice, 1 cup wine, brown sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; remove vanilla bean. With a sharp knife, scrape the bean to remove the seeds; stir into sauce. Discard bean. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 50-55 minutes or until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon.
• Meanwhile, slice 1-in. off the top of each pear and set aside. Core pears, leaving bottoms intact. Fill with reserved almond mixture. Place pears in a shallow roasting pan; replace tops. Add remaining wine. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Serve with sauce. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 stuffed pear equals 309 calories, 15 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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Gourmet Almond Apricot Dips Recipe

Celebrate this Christmas with delicious Gourmet Almond Apricot Dips Recipe and impress your family and relatives. Try this delightful dessert, it is quick and easy to make.Dip half of the fruit in white candy coating and the other half in decoratively drizzled with swirls of chocolate coating makes it candied forever.

70% would make it again

This recipe is:

Quick

24 Servings

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots

24 whole almonds, toasted

4 ounces white candy coating

Directions

• Stuff each apricot with an almond. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip each apricot halfway in coating, allowing excess to drip off.
• Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

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Cherry Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

Gourmet Cherry Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes Recipe with coconut chocolate filling are absolutely tasty…The filling is made from flake coconut, chocolate covered cherries and HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.The icing on these cupcakes is our cream cheese icing topped off with flake coconut and Hershey Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips drizzled on them for the finishing touch is absolutely devine.They taste a lot like a mounds candy bar with a hint of cherry flavor.This freshly baked cupcakes, are always a childhood favorite.This delicious recipe, will have your children wanting to lick the bowl as well. These tasty treats can be described as light, fluffy and sweet.

100% would make it again

24 Servings

Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon coconut extract

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

1 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup HERSHEY®’S Cocoa

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 packages (1.9 ounces each) chocolate-covered coconut candy bars

1/2 cup HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 teaspoon shortening

24 maraschino cherries, well drained

3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Directions

• For ganache, in a small saucepan, melt vanilla chips and butter with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in extract. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• In a large bowl, beat the pie filling, buttermilk and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into pie filling mixture until blended.
• Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Cut candy bars in half; place half of a candy bar in center of each cupcake. Cover each with 2 tablespoonfuls batter. Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cherries in chocolate mixture; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set.
• Remove ganache from refrigerator; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting is light and fluffy. Pipe over cupcakes; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Garnish with chocolate-dipped cherries. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 cupcake equals 426 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Candied Orange Chocolate Cake Recipe

Candied Orange Chocolate Cake Recipe is a wonderful "jazzed-up" box cake. It's an easy way to make a rich cake for a special occasion without having to bake it from scratch. The chocolate and orange are a great flavor combination. Topping it off are sliced almonds.

100% would make it again

12 Servings

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix

1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix

3 eggs

1-1/4 cups milk

1/2 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon orange extract

1 cup chopped orange candy slices

ORANGE GLAZE:

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

• Sprinkle almonds into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in orange slices.
• Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a small saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle over cake. Yield: 12 servings.

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Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe

Are you looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe is the perfect and delightful treat to impress one.Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe is a moist chocolate cake filling with both a rich chocolate and a smooth cream.Black Forest Torte Recipe is a large cake and it's deliciously different from other treats. It is pleasing and eye-catching dessert to impress guests and family on this Christmas Festival.

100% would make again

12-16 Servings

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1-3/4 cups sugar

1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1-1/4 cups water

1 teaspoon Spice Islands®, All Natural, No Corn Syrup Added, Pure Vanilla Extract

3 eggs

CHOCOLATE FILLING:

2 bars (4 ounces each) German sweet chocolate, divided

3/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped pecans

CREAM FILLING:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon Spice Islands®, All Natural, No Corn Syrup Added, Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

• Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper, set aside. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth and cool. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Add the chocolate mixture, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Pour into the prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• For chocolate filling, melt 1-1/2 bars of German chocolate in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in butter and nuts. Watching closely, cool filling just until it reaches spreading consistency. For cream filling, beat cream in a chilled large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
• Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; cover with half of the chocolate filling. Top with a second cake layer; spread on half of the cream filling. Repeat layers. Grate remaining German chocolate; sprinkle on the top. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 slice) equals 452 calories, 34 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 292 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Berry Chocolate Gourmet Dessert Recipe

Here’s a simple stunning Berry Chocolate Gourmet Dessert that’s is Creamy, dreamy and chocolaty, it’s piled with fresh, glazed raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.

This gourmet dessert combines our favorite flavors in a quick and easy way that is rich tasting, yet healthier than many desserts. The chocolate is a great complement with the berries.It is perfect for those moments when you want to enjoy this wonderful combination of flavors.This is nice for kids, women, everyone who like this kind of flavour!

100% would make again

This recipe is:

Quick

12 Servings

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1-1/3 cups HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup sugar

1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 cup each fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries

2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam

Directions

• Place almonds in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Sprinkle into a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate; fold in whipped topping.
• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly into prepared pan. Mound fruit on top. Microwave jam on high for 15 seconds or until melted; drizzle over fruit.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Remove sides of pan before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 slice equals 399 calories, 26 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 114 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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Gourmet Apple German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Gourmet Apple German Chocolate Cake Recipe- A delectable dessert is perfect to bake when unexpected guests stop.A boxed cake mix and canned pie filling make the moist snack cake a cinch to put together while chocolate chips and nuts create the quick-and-easy topping.German cooking is famous for its complexity and extravagance in choosing the ingredients. Therefore such a rich dish as Gourmet Apple German Chocolate Cake might perfectly fit into German cuisine. In America there is a very popular cake called German Chocolate Cake. It is not German at all (Nicht Deutcher).

100% would make again

12-15 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix

3 eggs

3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• Place pie filling in a blender; cover and process until the apples are in 1/4-in. chunks. Pour into a bowl; add dry cake mix and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
• Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 piece) equals 265 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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Gourmet Almond Praline Cakes Recipe

A light almond cake, and is given a subtle richness by the sweet warmth of nutmeg. It's crowned by a golden crunchy almond praline topping makes it delicious desserts. Stunning!Cute and chocolaty, these mini cakes are moist and rich with a crunchy almond crust."The original recipe was so good that I just had to pare it down, and the new recipe is still delicious without a lot of leftovers," Kendra Doss relates from Smithville, Missouri.

100% would make again

4 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons 2% milk

1/4 cup chopped almonds

BATTER:

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup 2% milk

Directions

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour into four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds; set aside.
• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over almonds.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of ramekins to loosen. Invert cakes onto dessert plates. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 cake equals 410 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 282 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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Terrific Toffee Healthy Gourmet Recipe

Toffee is a hard candy made mainly with sugar and butter. In America, the term "English toffee" is generally used for toffee prepared with a coating of chocolate and almonds. Terrific Toffee recipe is easy to prepare and yields a full flavored, crunchy toffee that has just a little "stickiness" when chewed.This candy is one of must-make treats for family on any occasions.The buttery toffee, rich chocolate and crunchy nuts are a triple treat.

30 Servings

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. + standing

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons water

2 cups coarsely chopped almonds, toasted, divided

Directions

• Butter a large baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a small bowl, combine semisweet and milk chocolate chips; set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup almonds. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with chocolate chips; spread with a knife when melted. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.
• Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 pounds.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Analysis:

• 1 ounce equals 187 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

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Almond Chocolate Gourmet Cake Recipe

Is there a birthday coming up? Any social events? Having friends over for dinner? Are you just plain bored and want to try something new and delicious? Try this tasty Low Sodium Almond Chocolate Gourmet Cake! These is perfect treat for celebrations & birthday parties. This moist orange, almond and chocolate cake with lashings of dark chocolate ganache and a little pot of creme fraiche is truly a taste of decadence. This deliciously decadent dessert can be served alone or topped with vanilla ice cream will adds a little flavored.

100% would make again

12 Servings

Prep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated

2-1/2 cups blanched almonds, toasted

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup butter, softened

3 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated

1/4 cup cold brewed espresso

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon instant espresso granules

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls and coffee beans, optional

Directions

• Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; cover and process until ground. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the chocolate, espresso, cocoa, orange juice, espresso granules, vanilla and reserved almond mixture.
• Beat reserved egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the batter.
• Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 42-48 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, chocolate curls and coffee beans if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor’s Note:

• Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company. This recipe does not use flour.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 slice (calculated without garnishes) equals 408 calories, 28 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 98 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein.

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Gourmet Cranberry Nut Stuffing Recipe

Gourmet Cranberry Nut Stuffing Recipe a favorite favourite dish and it adds pizzaz during holiday celebrations.A Recipe for Gourmet Cranberry Nut Stuffing that contains chicken broth,walnuts,onion,butter,celery,pecans.Cranberries are still in season in December and make a popular accompaniment to the Christmas. usually as a sauce or jelly. This unusual recipe puts them right in with the stuffing. The unique taste makes it an excellent dressing to be used with other types of meat as well.Colorful cranberries add a tasty zing to this savory stuffing.

12 Servings

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 cups chopped onion

3 celery ribs, sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)

1/2 cup butter

2-3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth

2 tablespoons Kikkoman Lite Soy Sauce

1 cup Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Poultry Seasoning

1 package (14 ounces) cubed country-style stuffing or herb-seasoned stuffing

Salt and pepper to taste, optional

Directions

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook onions and celery in butter until tender. Add chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• Stir in cranberries, walnuts and poultry seasoning. Add stuffing and gently combine ingredients. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Spoon into a greased 2-1/2-qt. casserole. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until hot and broth is completely absorbed. Yield: 12 servings.

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Gourmet Cranberry Popcorn Lowcarb Recipe

Gourmet Cranberry Popcorn Recipe is yummy festival treat for the holidays. Everyone finds the combination of popcorn, fruit and nuts is irresistible!No one brings back kids from this lovely low carb breakfast recipe.popcorn is a relatively healthy snack and cranberries are inedible make this recipe delicious.

This recipe is:

Healthy

Quick

16 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

8 cups air-popped popcorn

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup pecan halves

1/4 cup honey

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

• In a shallow roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cranberries, almonds and pecans.
• In a small saucepan, combine the honey, butter and syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Drizzle over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.
• Bake at 325° for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 8 cups.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1/2 cup equals 96 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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Gourmet Almond Cheddar Appetizer Recipe

Gourmet Almond Cheddar Appetizer recipe is easy to make and serve it as a snack or lunch and dinner parties as the taste of hot appetizer is delicious. A chopped almond adds a nice crunch to this cheddar cheese spread. It would be great served on the side, with a lovely bowl of soup. You can serve them as a snack, for brunch or along with a lighter lunch.

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95% would make again

This recipe is:

Quick

16 Servings

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 medium onion, chopped

3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Directions

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon.
• Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Editor's Note:

• Unbaked appetizers may be frozen. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for 1 hour. Remove from the baking sheet and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to use, place unthawed appetizers on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (3 each) equals 250 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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Asian Gourmet Spring Rolls Recipe

Asian gourmet spring rolls is very simple and tasty appetizer recipe. Easy to make, low fat and delicious recipe that requires just a few ingredients that will definitely please your palate and impress your guests on your Asian culinary skills! Great recipe for lunches or snacks for kids and toddlers.

50% would make again

8 Servings

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles

1 large carrot, grated

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned

1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

8 spring roll wrappers or rice papers (8 inches)

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

PEANUT SAUCE:

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons canola oil

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup hot water

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, hoisin sauce and sugar; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. water and salt to a boil. Add noodles; cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons reserved lime juice mixture; set aside. In another bowl, combine the carrot, cucumber, jalapeno and peanuts. Toss with the remaining lime juice mixture; set aside.
• Soak spring roll wrappers in cool water for 5 minutes. Carefully separate and place on a flat surface. Top each with several cilantro leaves. Place 1/4 cup carrot mixture and 1/4 cup noodles down the center of each wrapper to within 1-1/2 in. of ends.
• Fold both ends over filling; fold one long side over the filling, then carefully roll up tightly. Place seam side down on serving plate. Cover with damp paper towels until serving.
• In a small saucepan, cook garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; cook and stir until combined and thickened. Serve with spring rolls. Yield: 8 spring rolls (1 cup sauce).

Editor's FootNote:

• When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving equals 206 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 571 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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Gourmet Almond Mandarin Green Salad Recipe

This Gourmet Almond Mandarin Green Salad Recipe is so easy and absolutely delicious, you will make it over and over again.

Like most salads, you don't have to stick to the exact ingredients, which is why I have offered you so many variations that will taste very good as well.

It tastes wonderful with spinach as well, although baby spinach is best.You can use fresh mandarin oranges, but the canned ones are juicy and already peeled so much easier to use.

100% would make again

This recipe is:

Quick

10-12 Servings

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 tablespoon sugar

DRESSING:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel

SALAD:

8 cups torn mixed salad greens

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

2 celery ribs, chopped

1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

• In a small skillet, heat the almonds and sugar over low heat. Cook and stir until almonds are coated with sugar glaze; remove and cool.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. In a bowl, combine lettuce, oranges, celery and onions. Add dressing and almonds; toss to coat. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 each) equals 94 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

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