Bridal Shower recipes

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    Almond Apricot Bundt Cake

    • Among the wide selection of decorative cake pans available today, you can choose a rose, cathedral or star burst tube pan, a daisy rectangular pan...
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    Berry Coconut Cake

    • Instead of using both kinds of berries, you can double one or the other for this easy-to-transport treat. Frozen berries can be substituted for...
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    Blueberry Cheese Coffeecake

    • This sumptuous cake combines the best of creamy cheesecake and moist coffee cake.
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    Blueberry Citrus Sponge Cake

    • Serve this light dessert with berries and, if desired, whipped cream.
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    Chocolate and Caramelized Banana Tarts

    • A crisp crust of phyllo envelops a bed of caramelized bananas and a chocolate filling for an irresistible match made in heaven. Serve these...
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    Chocolate-Dipped Crystallized Ginger

    • In heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate. Transfer to small bowl. Dip ginger halfway into chocolate. Arrange...
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    Citrus Martini Cooler

    • All the ingredients of a classic martini — combined with a delicious mixed citrus flavour — come together in this crowdpleaser. Make...
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    Cookie recipe: Lemon Pistachio Buttercream Cookies

    • This elegant sandwich cookie with sweet filling is much more impressive than difficult to make. For the photo, we scraped a few white chocolate...
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    Crescent Bacon Cheese Tarts

    • Bite-size pastry cups filled with a classic bacon, cheese mixture.
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    Curried Chicken Salad Mini-Pitas

    • Curry and petite pitas give a new twist to a shower staple: party sandwiches. You can vary the fillings, stuffing the pitas with ever-popular...
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    Empire Cookies

    • These cookies are best made a day ahead so the jam and shiny almond glaze have time to soak into the cookie.
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    Fresh Orange and Mint Compote

    • Sliced oranges drizzled with a sweet sauce that has subtle undertones of cinnamon and a burst of mint make a perfect light dessert. If you like...
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    Frothy Raspberry Juice

    • A refreshing delight, this drink works just as well with orange, grapefruit or any other frozen concentrated fruit juice. Since can sizes vary, use...
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    Lemon Mousse Cheesecake

    • Garnished with candied lemon slices and whipped cream, this creamy dessert will delight your valentine.
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    Lemon Poppy Seed Thins

    • A log of slice-and-bake cookies is handy as a novel hostess present, or to stash in the freezer for refreshing supplies as needed.
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    Love potion

    • Shake all ingredients, except garnish, in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Drop raspberry into glass and serve.
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    Maid of Honour Squares

    • A crunchy almond topping, soft cake-like filling and crisp shortbread base are texture sensations for your mouth.
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    Mascarpone and Fresh Fruit

    • Raspberry Wine Sauce: In large saucepan over medium heat, stir together wine, raspberry purée and sugar; bring to boil. Boil gently until...
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    Passion Fruit Bellini

    • Usually made with peaches, this cocktail uses passion fruit instead. Champagne instead of sparkling white wine could be a special occasion choice.
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    Piping Icing

    • In bowl, beat water with meringue powder. Slowly beat in icing sugar until stiff, about 4 minutes. Tint with food colouring (if using). Cover with...
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    Plum Orange Conserve

    • Thick with chunks of fruit, this is a pleasing spread for scones or English muffins.
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    Raspberry Champagne

    • Framboise is a brandy distilled from raspberries. Its intense flavour makes a pleasant base for this champagne punch — ideal for garden...
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    Raspberry Lemon Cream Cake

    • Tender sponge cake holds layers of fresh raspberries in a creamy lemon filling for this make-ahead dessert.
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    Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

    • In blender, combine red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, salt ; and cayenne pepper; process until smooth. Press through fine sieve.
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    Ruby Red Bellini Punch

    • A traditional bellini has peach juice and sparkling white wine; here, ruby red berries and grapefruit juice add a new twist.
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    Shrimp and Scallop Salad in Avocado Cups

    • Inspired by a recipe from Jamie Kennedy, chef at the JK ROM restaurant in Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum, these individual salad cups make a fresh...
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    Spicy Goat Cheese

    • Simple, clean-tasting fresh goat cheese, anointed with fragrant olive oil, is enlivened with hot pepper flakes, a favourite seasoning of sunny Sicily.
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    Stilton Cheescake with Walnut Crust

    • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Crust: In bowl, combine breadcrumbs and walnuts; stir in butter and walnut oil, until well moistened. Press...
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    Vegetable Goat Cheese Terrine

    • A slice of this cool vegetarian terrine is heavenly on a warm evening. With layers of eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and goat cheese, this dish is...


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