Combine apricots, raisins in a small saucepan; add water to cover. bring to boil; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 30 minutes. Drain, set aside. Combine 1/2 cup water and next 3 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring well; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in liqueur and vanilla; […]

1. Combine wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. 2. Prepare the cherries and place in a shallow baking dish. Pour the syrup over the cherries and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 30 minutes. 3. Let the cherries cool […]

Marinade: The night before you plan on slow cooking your dinner, mix together the marinade ingredients in a large, closable container large enough to also hold the chicken pieces. When marinade is thoroughly mixed, add the chicken, close container and refrigerate until morning. In the morning place the chicken in the slow cooker and add […]

* Apple should be cored but not peeled. ** Use 1 8-oz package of brown and serve sausage links. Mix the meat, apple, onion, egg and seasonings together. Divide the mixture into 10 equal parts. Mold each part around a sausage link, sealing the ends. Brown the meat rolls in a large skillet over medium […]

Saute caraway seeds in canola oil. Then, combine all ingredients in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Puree one-third of the soup in food proceessor; return puree to the pot and mix thoroughly. Serve hot or cold with a dollop of Tofu Sour Cream.

Place strawberries in large bowl, add sugar, gently toss. Set aside for at least 2 hours. Using a fork, mash one-third of the berries; toss again, then add raspberries and cherries. Let stand 1 hour. Adjust rack to lower third of oven; preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. […]

This is a good sauce for Ice Cream and other cold desserts. Yield: About 1 Quart Combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add to the cold water and heat to thicken. Add the dark sweet cherries and heat but DO NOT boil. Stir in the lemon juice, rum extract and food coloring. NOTE: This should be […]

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS and let sit, covered, for 1 hour. Place in a pot, place over medium heat and cook until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Strain through a large strainer to remove the seeds. Follow manufacturers directions for canning, or place in jars and store in the refrigerator.

In medium saucepan heat 3 cups juice to boiling. Meanwhile, in large bowl, sprinkle Knox Unflavored gelatine over remaining 1 cup cold juice; let stand 1 minute. Add hot juice and stir until gelatine is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour into 8 or 9-inch baking dish; chill until firm, about 3 hours. Cut into […]

Melt bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler over hot water until melted and liquid. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and, using washed and well dried strawberries, orange sections (all pith removed-membranes left on), banana slices, glazed apricots or peaches, blanched almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, etc. Dip into chocolate, allowing the excess to drip […]