DAY Recipe

Mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed green beans make colorful companions. Key lime pie is a refreshing way to wrap up.

2 servings; can be doubled.

INGREDIENTS
3/4cup bottled fruit salsa
1 1/2tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1tablespoon olive oil
3/4teaspoon ground [...]

Makes 2 Drinks

INGREDIENTS
1 cup chilled champagne

1/2 cup chilled passion-fruit nectar or juice
DIRECTIONS
Divide champagne between 2 glasses and top off each drink with nectar or juice (3 to 4 tablespoons).

2 Servings; Can be doubled

INGREDIENTS
1 cup chilled passion fruit blend nectar

1/2 teaspoon angostura bitters

1 cup chilled champagne or other sparkling white wine

4 fresh raspberries or small strawberries

1 orange slice, cut in half
DIRECTIONS
Divide nectar and bitters between 2 [...]

Makes about 24 cookies.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4cups all purpose flour
1/2cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2cup chilled whipping cream2cups apricot preserves
2cups flaked sweetened coconut
2cups chopped walnuts
1cup raisins
DIRECTIONS
Using on/off turns, blend first 3 ingredients in processor until moist clumps [...]

Using purchased mixed dried-fruit bits for the filling makes this comforting dessert a snap to prepare.

Makes 4 Servings.

INGREDIENTS
4large golden delicious apples (about 9 ounces each), unpeeled, cored
8tablespoons mixed driedfruit bits
1/2cup unsweetened apple juice
3tablespoons honey
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut [...]