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Yield:  serves 36 (serving size: 1 tablespoon)                  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   fresh cranberries 1/2 cup   sweet marsala, port, or Madeira wine 2  (3-inch) strips lemon rind 1  (16-ounce) bag frozen pitted dark sweet cherries 2/3 cup   sugar 3 tablespoons   fresh lemon juice Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook 10 minutes or until fruit is soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar and juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until thick (about 25 minutes), stirring occasionally. Discard lemon rind. Cool. Cover and chill. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 24 Calories from fat: 0.0% Fat per serving: 0.0g Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Protein per serving: 0.1g Carbohydrates per serving: 7g Fiber per serving: 0.6g Cholesterol...

Yield:  About 13 cups (serving size: 1 cup)                    Ingredients Lemon rind strips (from 1 lemon) 1 tablespoon   fresh lemon juice 1  gallon apple cider 2 tablespoons   light brown sugar 20  whole cloves 5  (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved 1/8 teaspoon   ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon   ground nutmeg 1/2 cup   Calvados (apple brandy) or applejack (such as Laird's) Additional cinnamon sticks (optional) Preparation 1. Bring first 8 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. 2. Pour mixture through a sieve over a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Serve in mugs; garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 173 Fat per serving: 0.0g Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Pr...

Grilled Rosemary Plum Tomatoes Yield:  serves 4 (serving size: 4 halves) Ingredients 1 tablespoon   minced shallots 1 1/2 teaspoons   olive oil 1 teaspoon   chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon   grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon   salt 8  plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise Cooking spray Preparation Prepare grill. Combine first 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl. Add tomatoes; toss to coat. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 44 Calories from fat: 39% Fat per serving: 2g Saturated fat per serving: 0.3g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 1.3g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.3g Protein per serving: 1g Carbohydrates per serving: 6g Fiber per serving: 2g Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg Iron per serving: 1mg Sodium per serving: 158mg Calciu...

Honey Glazed Beans Cook the beans in sesame oil with honey and serve garnished with sesame seeds. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • French beans,stringed 250 grams • Honey 2 tablespoons • White sesame seeds 1 tablespoon • Ginger,grated 1 tablespoon • Soy sauce 1 teaspoon • Lemon rind a little • Salt to taste • Red chillies 1/2 teaspoon Method Dry roast sesame seeds in a non stick pan till they turn a light brown. Put them into a bowl. Heat some water in the pan. Cut the beans diagonally into 1 inch pieces and add to the water. Add salt and cook for 2-3 minutes. Heat sesame oil in a non stick wok. Put some ice cubes in a bowl of water. Drain the beans from the pan and put into the iced water. Add grated ginger to the oil left in the wok and saute for 1 minute. Add soy sauce. Grate a little lemon rind. Drain and add the chille...

Almond Biscotti with Cappuccino The name biscotti is derived from 'bis' meaning twice in Italian and 'cotto' meaning baked or cooked. Our recipe is a quick version of the traditional one where the sticky dough is first shaped into a 12 inch (30 cm) log and baked until firm. After a short cooling period, the log is sliced into diagonal slices and baked again to draw out the moisture thus producing crisp, dry textured cookies that have a long shelf life. Serve the biscotti with a hot cup of cappuccino for a deliciously simple finish to the Italian fare. Ingredients 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   almond (badam) slivers 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1 tsp   vanilla essence 1/4 cup   castor sugar or powdered sugar 1 tsp   lemon rind 1/4 cup   softened butter 1 1/2 tbsp  cold  milk Method Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the vanilla essence, castor sugar and lemon rind. Rub the butter into the flour m...

Lemon Cheesecake This is another popular cheesecake, commonly available in patisseries across the globe. The chocolate base combines superbly with the tanginess of lemon, making this as much of a connoisseur’s delight as it is a child’s treat. One thing you need to take care of is the perfect lemon rind for the perfect taste. Do not grate the lemon rind till its core; use only the yellow part and not the white. Before spreading the lemony sauce on the cheesecake, you can also spread a layer of fresh soft fruits of your choice. Setting Time:  6 hours Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  7 mins Makes 1 cheesecake Ingredients For The Biscuit Base 14   chocolate biscuits 3 tbsp   melted butter For The Lemon Sauce 3 tbsp   sugar 1 tsp   cornflour  dissolved in 2 tbsp of  water 1/2 tsp   butter 3/4 tbsp   lemon juice 1/2 tsp   grated lemon rind 2  drops  lemon essence a drop of  lemon yellow colour ...

Almond Biscotti with Cappuccino The name biscotti is derived from 'bis' meaning twice in Italian and 'cotto' meaning baked or cooked. Our recipe is a quick version of the traditional one where the sticky dough is first shaped into a 12 inch (30 cm) log and baked until firm. After a short cooling period, the log is sliced into diagonal slices and baked again to draw out the moisture thus producing crisp, dry textured cookies that have a long shelf life. Serve the biscotti with a hot cup of cappuccino for a deliciously simple finish to the Italian fare. Ingredients 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   almond (badam) slivers 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1 tsp   vanilla essence 1/4 cup   castor sugar or powdered sugar 1 tsp   lemon rind 1/4 cup   softened butter 1 1/2 tbsp  cold  milk Method Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the vanilla essence, castor sugar and lemon rind. Rub the butter into the flour mixtu...