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Although I haven't made this one in a while, I currently have some Grandmarnier and am saving some for when it cools down enough to have my oven on again. I had to type the recipe out and thought I would share it with you.

Dipping the orange segments is a little fussy, but really adds to the presentation. If you do a dozen, nicely marks the servings.

Mandarin Chocolate Cheesecake (serves 12)

Crust:
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tbsp butter, ...

Well, as usually the Chinese leftovers had all the good stuff picked out, so I made a quick little dish to extend them.

1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Two garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
About 1 inch ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced

1 tbsp mild oil or butter

1 tsp soya sauce
1 oz dry sherry or rice wine
1/4 cup chicken stock or water

Few drops of hot sauce to taste

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Well, after today's hot turkey sandwiches, all the gravy is gone, so if you need a new idea for left over turkey, give this quickie a try. It is based on the 1994 Pillsbury Bake-off winner http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/Sho...aspx?rid=12362

Curried Turkey Pockets

Ingredients

One tube Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
4 oz cream cheese
1 tablespoon of mayonaise
1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed
2 tbsp curry powder (or

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For a festive cocktail with a twist, try the following:

In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup commercial eggnog, 1/2 can frozen UNDILUTED orange juice, ice and 2ozs rum or bourbon. Shake, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.

Memories of creamsicles.

This can also be made as a warm punch, serve in mugs with a cinnamon stick.

Got a bunch for brunch? Want time to relax and enjoy your guests? The answer can be found in a Strata.

Strata is Italian for layers, and if you can make a sandwich and beat an egg, they are a no-brainer.

In the true spirit of southern hospitality, Lauriejim is hosting Christmas bunch for 50 or 75 of her closest friends and relatives!!! I'll give a basic recipe for 12...just make some extra pans, or divide the recipe and use a smaller pan for a smaller group. Everything ...