Mango Getaway Bars

PREP:  25 Minutes  BAKE:  25 Minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Macadamia Nuts

2-1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (divided)

1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 cup COLD Butter (cubed)

1 medium Mango (peeled & chopped)

1/2 cup Orange Marmalade

1/2 cup Sugar

4 Eggs

1 teaspoon Grated Lemon Peel

1 cup Flaked Coconut

Other Items Needed:

Food Processor

13-inch x 9-inch Baking Pan

Wire Rack (optional)

Let's Start Feeling Tropical...

• Place the Macadamia Nuts in a food processor; COVER & PROCESS until finely chopped.
• ADD 2 cups Flour, Confectioners' Sugar & Salt; COVER & PROCESS until blended.
• ADD the Butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly.  
• PRESS into an Ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.

• Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

• In a clean Food Processor,  COMBINE the Mango & Orange Marmalade; COVER & PROCESS until smooth.
• Add Sugar & remaining Flour (1/4 cup); PROCESS until combined.
• Add Eggs & Lemon Peel; PROCESS just until combined.

• POUR over crust.
• SPRINKLE with Coconut.

• Bake for 23-28 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
• COOL on a Wire Rack.
• CUT into bars.

Refrigerate Leftovers

MAKES:  Roughly 3 Dozen

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Dark Chocolate Cream Pie

PREP TIME:  30 Minutes  CHILLING TIME:  3 Hours

Ingredients:

1-1/4 cups Sugar

1/4 cup Cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon Salt

3 cups Milk

5 ounces Unsweetened Chocolate (chopped)

4 Egg Yolks (lightly beaten)

3 tablespoons Butter

1-1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1 Pie Crust (9 inches)

Other Items Needed:

Pie Pan

Large Saucepan

Wire Rack (optional)

Pie Time!

• BAKE Pie Crust according to package.

 

  

• In a Large Saucepan, combine the Sugar, Cornstarch & Salt.
• STIR in the Milk & Unsweetened Chocolate.

• COOK & STIR over medium-high heat until Thickened & Bubbly.

 

  

• Reduce the Heat; COOK & STIR 2 Mins. longer.
• Remove from the Heat.
• STIR a small amount of hot filling into Egg Yolks.
• Return ALL to the pan, stirring constantly.

 

• Bring to a gentle boil, COOK & STIR 2 mins. longer.
• Remove from Heat.
• Gently STIR in the Butter & Vanilla.

 

• SPOON into the Cooked Pie Crust.
• Cool on a Wire Rack.

 

• COVER & CHILL for at least 3 Hours.

 

MAKES - 8 Servings

 

Best with a Sweeter Wine... Like Riesling!

 

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Tomato Walnut Tilapia

PREP/TOTAL TIME:  20 Mins.

Ingredients:

4 Tilapia Fillets (4 oz. each)

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1 tablespoon + 1-1/2 teaspoons Butter

1 medium Tomato (thinly sliced)

1/2 cup soft Bread Crumbs (1 slice of wheat bread)

1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts

2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Other Items Needed:

Ovenproof Skillet (or Skillet & Glass Baking Dish)

Cooking Spray

Let's Bake Until It Flakes! 

• Sprinkle fillets with salt & pepper.
• In a LARGE ovenproof skillet (or just a large skillet) coated with Cooking Spray, COOK fillets in 1 tablespoon of Butter over medium-high heat for 2-3 mins. on each side or until lightly browned.

• Place the Tomato slices over the Fillets.

 

• Combine the Bread Crumbs, Chopped Walnuts, Lemon Juice & 1-1/2 teaspoons Butter (melted).

 

• Spoon the combined ingredients over the tomato slices (on the fish of course!).

 

• Broil for 2-3 mins. or until Topping is lightly browned & Fish flakes easily with a fork. (watch closely because bread can burn is butter hasn't fully coated the crumbs)

Makes 4 Servings 

 

Best Enjoyed with a Glass of Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc :)

  

 

Light yet Delicious... Enjoy! 

 

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Strawberry Pineapple Pie

PREP:  30 Minutes. CHILLING:  1 Hour + 4 Hours

Ingredients:

1 can (20 oz) crushed Pineapple, undrained

12 frozen Whole Strawberries, thawed

3 tablespoons Quick-cooking Tapioca

2 Egg Yolks

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Sugar, divided

3/4 teaspoon Lemon Extract, divided

5 drops Red Food Coloring

1 uncooked Pie Crust (9 inches)

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Other Items Needed:

Food Processor

Saucepan

Pie Pan

Hand Mixer

Small Bowl

Pie Time!...

• Bake the pie crust according to the package.

 

•  Place pineapple & strawberries in a food processor; Cover & Process until smooth.

• Transfer to a saucepan.
• Stir in the tapioca, egg yolks & 3/4 cup sugar.
• Let stand for 5 Minutes.
• Cook & Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full BOIL.

 

• Remove from Heat.
• STIR in 1/2 teaspoon of extract & food coloring.
• POUR into the pie crust

 

• REFRIGERATE for 1 Hour.
• In a small bowl, BEAT cream until it begins to thicken.

 

 

• Add remaining Sugar (1 tablespoon) & Extract (1/4 teaspoon).
• BEAT until stiff peaks form.

 

 

 

• Spread over the top of Pie.

 

  

• REFRIGERATE for at least 4 Hours or until SET.

 

SERVING SIZE:  8 Slices

 

 

This dessert is light & refreshing... Perfect for a Summer Time Treat! 

 

 

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Sunny Asparagus Tapenade

PREP/TOTAL TIME:  30 Mins.

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. Fresh Asparagus, chopped

3/4 cup Fresh Parsley Sprigs

1/3 cup Unsalted Sunflower Kernels

1/4 cup Lemon Juice

1/4 cup Orange Juice

1 tablespoon Sunflower Seed Oil

2 teaspoons Maple Syrup

1-1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 teaspoon Pepper

Baguettes

Other Items Needed

Large Saucepan

Food Processor  

This Couldn't be Easier...

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to BOIL.
• ADD asparagus; COVER & cook for 3-5 Mins. or until TENDER.

 

• Drain & immediately place asparagus in Ice Water.
• Drain & Pat dry.
• Place in a Food Processor.  Add the parsley, sunflower kernels, lemon juice, orange juice, oil, syrup, garlic, salt, pepper flakes & pepper.
• Cover & Process until desired consistency. (I like mine a little chunky)
• TRANSFER to a small bowl;  Sprinkle with additional Sunflower Kernels (if desired)

 

Serve at Room Temperature or Chilled with Dippers of your Choice!

 

 

PS... A Morrisville, NC Restaurant used this recipe as a week-long special after trying it!  Take that as you will! :)

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Parmesan Rice Pilaf

PREP/TOTAL TIME:  10 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 Small Onion, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoon of Butter
1 boil-in-bag Brown Rice
1 cup Water
1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese

Substitutes:
1 cup uncooked Instant Rice
1 teaspoon Beef Bouillon Granules

Quick & Easy Steps

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until TENDER.

  

• STIR in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder & pepper.
• Bring to a BOIL. 

• REMOVE from heat.
• COVER & let stand for 5 Minutes.
• STIR in grated Parmesan cheese.

Perfect, Easy Side Dish

 

Serving Size:  2

 

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