DAY Recipe

Begin at least a day before you plan to serve the vacherins. (Don’t make them on a humid day; moisture prevents meringues from drying properly and staying crisp.) Use a 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter or a 3 1/2-inch round can to trace the bases.

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A radicchio and fennel salad with red wine vinaigrette adds color and crunch, and warm focaccia rounds out the entrée. End the meal with poached pears and biscotti.

Makes 2 servings (can be doubled).

INGREDIENTS
3cups canned vegetable broth
1cup dry white [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 (8ounce)packages cream cheese , softened
1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup raisins , diced
1/4 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 dates , diced
1/4 cup prunes , diced
1 cup chopped pecans
apples , slices and
assorted crackers

DIRECTIONS

Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream and coriander; mix well. I usually use my hands for this. :).
Add the fruit.
Shape into a ball and roll in pecans.
Wrap in plastic wray and refrigerate until serving.
Serve with apples and/or crackers.

INGREDIENTS

1 head cauliflower , cooked
8 cherry tomatoes , halved
1 red apple , thinly sliced
2 carrots , julienned and cooked
12 green beans , cooked and halved
4 artichoke bottoms , sliced
2 small onions , cooked and sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
1/2 cup French dressing
salt and pepper
lemon juice (optional)
spinach leaves
4 eggs , hard-boiled and quartered

DIRECTIONS

Mix vegetables with apple and sprinkle with parsley.

Toss with dressing and season as desired.

Serve on a bed of spinach and top with eggs.

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces self-raising flour
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ounce low-fat butter (Low Low)
1 ounce Splenda granular
1/4 cup skim milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 230C/450°F.
Seive the flour, spice and baking powder together into a mixing bowl.
Rub in the butter and then stir in the sugar.Stir in the milk and mix to a soft dough.
Flour the baking tray, and place the scones on the tray, leaving space for them to [...]