Toppings, Frostings & Compotes

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  • 1⁄2 cup port wine
  • 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1⁄4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 617.4
  • Calories from Fat: 254 g
  • Total Fat: 28.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 958.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 56.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Sugars: 39.4 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

Balsamic Port Drizzle

Ruby-red Port give this dressing a sophisticated sweetness ad depth that makes it ideal for drizzling over dark greens topped with…

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  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
  • 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice (4-5 limes)
  • 1⁄3 cup water
  • 1⁄3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon finely slivered serrano pepper
  • 1 large honeydew melon, seeded and cut into chunks (about 3 pounds)
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons finely slivered of fresh mint, for garnish
  • 2 fresh figs, sliced, for garnish
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 153.6
  • Calories from Fat: 3 g
  • Total Fat: 0.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 47.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 39.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Sugars: 34.9 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

Honeydew Compote with Lime, Ginger and a…

Infusing lime juice with hot pepper, lime zest and ginger makes a delightful syrup for a fresh-tasting fruit dessert. Garnished with…

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 2596.4
  • Calories from Fat: 1114 g
  • Total Fat: 123.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 73 g
  • Cholesterol: 371.9 mg
  • Sodium: 1142.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 369 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugars: 360 g
  • Protein: 14 g

Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a delicious recipe to use with cakes or to use with my Pumpkin Bar recipe.

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  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cups pecan halves
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 805.4
  • Calories from Fat: 711 g
  • Total Fat: 79 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.4 mg
  • Sodium: 971.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 27.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
  • Sugars: 16.2 g
  • Protein: 9.6 g

Candied Curried Pecans

Makes a delicious snack or to have out for guests. Also great as a gift idea around Holiday time. Can be…

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  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1⁄4 cup hot Dijon mustard (Grey Poupon is what I use)
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons hot horseradish
  • Tabasco sauce, if desired
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 671.8
  • Calories from Fat: 19 g
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 765.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 174.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugars: 155.5 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

Marmalade Sauce for Shrimp or Calamari (Just…

This is an excellent Orange Marmalade Sauce which I use for Calamari. It tastes just like the Outback sauce they use…

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  • 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 -5 drops fresh lemon juice
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 1630
  • Calories from Fat: 1304 g
  • Total Fat: 145 g
  • Saturated Fat: 91.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 407.6 mg
  • Sodium: 54.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 107.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Sugars: 29 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g

Beurre Nantais

White Sauce with Cream: for steak, fish or vegetables. You have to try this one! From Gourmet, 1999.

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  • 2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco López)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 1097.7
  • Calories from Fat: 698 g
  • Total Fat: 77.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 48.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 212.5 mg
  • Sodium: 665 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 96.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Sugars: 93.2 g
  • Protein: 8.5 g

Cream Cheese Frosting with Coconut

Use this recipe to accompany my Coconut Layer Cake. Would also be delicious on carrot cake or gingerbread! From Bon Appetit.

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  • 1⁄4 cup butter
  • 1⁄2 cup packed golden brown sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder (a blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger, available in the spice section of)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups pecan halves
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 856.4
  • Calories from Fat: 745 g
  • Total Fat: 82.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
  • Sodium: 688.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 31.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Sugars: 21.5 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g

Spiced Holiday Pecans

Great to nibble on with a glass of Champagne over the holidays! From Bon Appétit.

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  • 6 oranges
  • 1 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
  • 2 tablespoons almond syrup (Available in the coffee section of most supermarkets, almond syrup is used as a sweetener and flavor) or 2 tablespoons Amaretto
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 103.3
  • Calories from Fat: 2 g
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 26 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Sugars: 19.3 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

Orange-Cranberry Compote

A beautiful dish to add to your holiday table or anytime! Very easy to assemble and only needs to refrigerate one…

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  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 384.8
  • Calories from Fat: 156 g
  • Total Fat: 17.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 78.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Sugars: 21.8 g
  • Protein: 7.8 g

Vanilla Scented Granola

Great snack for everyone, or the for kids lunches or even as an after school treat! Serve for breakfast with yogurt…

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  • 1⁄2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1⁄4 cup water (more or less, as needed to make a stirable consistency)
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 145.7
  • Calories from Fat: 41 g
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.4 mg
  • Sodium: 111.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 26.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sugars: 25 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g

Lee Lee’s Famous Chocolate Sauce for Ice…

Here it is folks! First time ever in print! My Mom's famous hot chocolate sauce for ice cream sundaes. These are…

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