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    Junior Mint Cheesecake

    2 (3 ounce) packages Junior Mints - frozen 24 ounce cream cheese (at room temperature) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 graham cracker or chocolate crumb crust Put mints in freezer and freeze. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth...
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    Mint Patties

    2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water 1/4 teaspoon mint extract 2 or 3 drops green food coloring 1. Combine the sugar, water, and extract in top of a double boiler. Add food coloring, a drop at a time, stirring until mixture is a delicate green. 2. Place over...
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    Choco-Mint Snaps

    4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup light corn syrup 2 1/2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional...
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    Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

    1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 6 to 8 drops green food color 1 egg 1 cup creme de menthe baking chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie...
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    Holiday Fruit Salad

    2 cups large fresh cranberries, cut in half 2 cups unpeeled diced apples (about the size of a grape) I use Fugi apples 2 cups green grapes (or pineapple chunks if you can't find grapes) 1 cup chopped walnuts 3 cups mini marshmallows 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream, whipped. (I guess you...
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    Mint Fudge Cake

    1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix 6 tablespoons Crème de menthe, divided 1 can Hershey's fudge topping 1 container Cool Whip®, thawed Bake cake according to package directions replacing 3 tablespoons of water with 3 tablespoons crème de menthe. Let cake cool. Spread cooled cake with 1 can...
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    Breezy Chocolate Chip Milk Shake

    5 cups low fat mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup fat free fudge sauce In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, and fudge sauce. Blend until smooth. Makes 8 servings.
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    Thin Mint Brownies

    4 squares Unsweetened Chocolate 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup flour 1 sleeve (1/2 box) Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, crushed* PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 13×9-inch baking pan. MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on...
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    Kitchen Tips

    Almonds: To remove the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes. Ants: Putting 3-4 cloves in the sugar container will keep the ants at bay. Biscuits: If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time...
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    Chocolate Mint Sugar Cookie Drops

    2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (10 ounce) package Andes crème de menthe chips In medium bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and oil; mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract...
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    Pickup Sticks

    One 12-ounce can salted peanuts One 7-ounce can potato sticks 3 cups butterscotch chips 3 tablespoons peanut butter Mix together peanuts and potato sticks in a bowl; set aside. In a microwave, heat butterscotch chips and peanut butter at 3/4 power for 1-2 minutes or until melted, stirring every...
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    Mocktails

    7/8ths dry ginger ale over 1/8th orange juice with a sprig of mint on top. 7/8ths lemon squash over 1/8th pomegranate juice with a circle of orange on the glass.
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    Zucchini & Cheese Gratin

    Ingredients 2 oz/55 g unsalted butter 6 zucchini, sliced salt and pepper 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon or a mixture of mint, tarragon, and flat-leaf parsley 7 oz/200 g/2 cups Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, grated 4fl oz/125 ml/1/2 cup milk 4fl oz/125 ml/1/2 cup heavy cream 2 eggs freshly grated...
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    An Indian Delicacy - Matar Ki Puri (Green Peas Puri)

    Indian culture is very much reflected in its food. This diverse country has a lot to offer when it comes to food. Every region has its own specialty and this is what makes my country unique. Today, I am going to be sharing a delicacy from my country India. Its called Matar Ki Puri (Green Peas...
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    Special Stuffed Cabbage

    Rice and vermicelli is a common combination in Arab and Turkish cooking - it has a lighter texture than rice on its own. Here they're stuffed into cabbage leaves to make a truly comforting dish. Serves 4 30g unsalted butter 45g vermicelli (not the rice variety) 150g basmati rice 300ml...
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    TNT Melon balls with lime and honey

    This is beautiful served in a crystal pedastal bowl Served icy cold it is refreshing and lovely. Cut 1 med. Crenshaw or Honeydew in half then scoop into balls. Mix with 1 large cantaloupe with 2 tab. of lime juice and 2 tab. of honey 1/4 tea of ground coriander 1/4 tea of nutmeg top with fresh...
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    Chocolate Mint Icebox Cake

    1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafers 1 3/4 cups heavy cream (chilled) 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon mint extract 1 cup miniature chocolate chips Make the mint cream: With an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, sugar, and mint extract until stiff peaks form. Line a serving platter with two sheets...
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    Lemonade White Grape Juice Cooler

    Muddle 1 bunch fresh mint in the bottom of a larger pitcher. In the same pitcher mix 1 container each frozen lemonade (not pink) and one container frozen white grape juice according to instructions. Pour over crushed ice. It makes a southern summer melt away. Enjoy!
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    Lamb And Aubergine Kebabs

    Makes two big kebabs 2 peppers (any colour) 14oz / 400g minced lamb 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, peeled, grated and excess liquid squeezed out 2 big pinches each dried mint, crushed chilli flakes and ground cumin Salt and pepper 2 thin aubergines (around 8oz / 250g each), trimmed at both...
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    Grilled Salmon in Thai Curry Sauce

    1 Thai Curry Sauce 1 tablespoon ginger -- minced 1 teaspoon garlic -- minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon coriander -- ground 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 13 ounce coconut milk -- unsweetened 2 tablespoon brown sugar 3...
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