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Almond Bread Pudding
2 c half and half
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
3
/
4
c sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1
/
2
c golden raisins
1
/
2
c slivered, blanched almonds, toasted
6 c 2-inch cubed French or Challah bread
Sauce:
1
/
4
c unsalted butter, melted
1
/
2
c sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 large egg
2 tbsp bourbon
Cherry Pie Pudding
21 oz cherry pie filling
4 c sponge or angel food cake cubes
2 c milk
4 eggs
1 tbsp sugar
1
/
2
tsp almond extract
1 16 oz can drained, Bing cherries
Caribbean Cake
2 tbsp butter, melted
1
/
4
c brown sugar
1
/
4
c apricot preserves
8 oz can crushed pineapple drained well
2 tbsp sliced, blanched almonds
1
/
3
c dried, sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
1 9 oz pkg yellow cake mix or
1
/
2
box regular size
1 egg
2 tbsp rum
6 tbsp pineapple juice and/or water
Turtle Bars
1
1
/
2
c quick oatmeal
1
/
2
c light brown sugar
1
/
2
c all-purpose flour
1
/
2
c melted butter
20 caramel candies
1 tbsp milk
1
/
2
c milk chocolate chips
1
/
2
c pecan pieces
reCipes FOr DeliCiOus Desserts (reCipes serve 4)
Meat Sauce
3
/
4
lb ground beef
1
/
3
lb sweet Italian sausage
8 oz chopped, canned mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 carrot, minced
1
/
3
c red wine
1
/
3
c water
28 oz can tomato puree
6 oz can tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp oregano
1
/
4
tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp salt
1
/
4
tsp pepper
Vegetarian Chili
3
/
4
c sliced carrots
3
/
4
c sliced celery
1
/
2
c chopped red pepper
1
/
2
c chopped green pepper
1
/
2
c sliced green beans
1 medium onion, minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1
1
/
2
c water
1
/
3
c barley
1 tbsp chili powder
1
/
2
tsp cumin
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1
/
4
tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
Garnish: Parmesan cheese or sour cream
reCipes FOr supper sOups & sauCes (reCipes serve 4) COnt.
