DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water (more may be added if desired)
6 fresh figs , stemmed and quartered
1 (14ounce) brie cheese (4 1/4-inch diameter)
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla.
Place brie wheel in [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups milk chocolate chips
1/2-1 teaspoon almond extractor vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds , finely chopped, toasted

DIRECTIONS

Combine evaporated milk and sugar in a small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
Boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in chips, stirring vigorously until mixture is smooth. Stir inextract.
Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 [...]

INGREDIENTS

14 ounces baby spinach
1 pear , thinly sliced
1/4 cup almonds , sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon water
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 ounces olive oil
pepper , to taste

DIRECTIONS

Toast the almonds in a small saucepan and place in a bowl.
Mix the water and sugar in the same saucepan and bring to a near-boil.
Adjust water, sugar, and temperature as needed.
Place the pears in the mixture until cooked thoroughly and place in another bowl.
Mix the [...]

This recipe was created to accompany Lemon Rhubarb Cake Roll..

Serves 6 to 8.

INGREDIENTS
a scant cup sliced almonds (3 1/2 ounces), toasted lightly

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

6 ounces fine-quality white chocolate, chopped

2 large eggs

1/3 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 [...]

INGREDIENTS
for the crust

1 1/4 cups chocolate-wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers)

1 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted lightly, cooled, and ground fine

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted

for the filling

1 1/2 cups sliced blanched almonds, toasted lightly and cooled

3 1/2 tablespoons amaretto

2 pints coffee ice cream, softened

4 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (about 1 cup)

1/4 [...]