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REC: Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto...

Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto

Recipe By: Giada De Laurentiis
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 (12 ounces) Medjool dates, pitted
8 thin slices proscuitto, halved lengthwise
Special equipment: 16 toothpicks or cocktail picks

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture inside. Close the dates around the cheese filling. Wrap a piece of proscuitto around each date and secure with a toothpick.

3. Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

 
REC: Sticky & Sweet Popcorn...

Sticky and Sweet Popcorn

Ingredients:

12 cups Popped Popcorn
1 cup Butter
2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
1/2 cup dried Cranberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two baking sheets with a silicon mat or parchment paper sprayed with baking spray.

2. Place the popcorn in an extra-large bowl.

3. Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Once incorporated, stir in the walnuts and cranberries. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.

4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

5. Cook's Notes:

6. Remove any un-popped kernels before you begin.

7. Spray the baking sheet and the wooden spoon with cooking spray before you begin the cleaning process.

 
Rice Krispy treats. Cut into logs. With sprinkles or chocoate drizzle everone loves these

Browned butter or peanut butter adds something special. Brownie bites baked in mini muffin pans with a Reeses cup pushed in just out of the oven is also a nice treat. Add sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle for elegant presentation

 
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