DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup stemmed and chopped dried figs (slightly heaping)
3/4 cup pinot noir wine
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 lemon slices , seeds removed
24 baguette , slices cut on the diagonal (1/4-inch thick)
2 tablespoons walnut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb cold brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme , chopped

DIRECTIONS

Combine figs, wine, honey and lemon slices in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, over low heat 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree [...]

INGREDIENTS

500 g chicken livers
cracked pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons crumbled dried sage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 baguette , sliced and toasted
3 tablespoons red onions , minced

DIRECTIONS

Rinse and pat dry chicken livers. Remove any fat or tendon like material, then slice each liver in half. Add pepper to flour then dredge the meat in the seasoned flour. Pat off excess flour.

Heat oil in a large pan set over medium-high [...]

INGREDIENTS

10 slices of neo-tuscan boule bread, one inch thick slices (easy to find at BJ’s)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
8 tablespoons butter , softened
1 (8ounce)container cream cheese
8 garlic cloves
3 medium onions , halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
5 slices bacon , diced
3 tablespoons imitation bacon bits (as a vegetarian option)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small frying pan, add 1/4 cup oil and the 8 cloves of garlic, with skin on. cook on low for [...]

Kari and Brian Chase of St. Paul, Minnesota say that their neighborhood has a great restaurant: 128 Cafe. The last time they were there they tried a delicious appetizer of crisp bread with roasted garlic, goat cheese and apple chutney.

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INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves , finely minced
1 (15ounce)can cannellini beans , drained, reserving 1/4 c liquid
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice , fresh
1/2 cup tomatoes , diced drain well
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 baguette , sliced into 1/2 inch slices

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a medium slikket and saute garlic for 1 minute.
Add beans, reserved liquid, sea salt, and pepper. Cook 2-3 minute.
Add basil, parsley, and lemon juice [...]