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Mandarin Cornish hens: small game hens roasted and basted in a bright orange juice glaze for tender, citrus-kissed meat and burnished skin. An elegant, simple main with one bird per person or to share.

the key to salsa verde is the tomatillos (tomate verde -- NOT just a green tomato)...don't know where you're from, but if it's the west or southwest, you'll probably find them in the super...if not, they are available canned in a mexican food section.

Fresh strawberry glace is a glossy ruby cake topping cooked from macerated strawberries, sugar, lemon, and cornstarch. Pours like syrup, sets like jelly, and turns any plain cake into a centerpiece.

One-pot brown rice simmered with sundried tomatoes, cashews, fresh basil, and lemon zest. A hearty vegan rice dish packed with chunky vegetables and bright Mediterranean flavor.

Light honey gelato made with skim milk, whipped egg whites, and unflavored gelatin. No ice cream maker needed. A fluffy, low-fat frozen dessert sweetened entirely with honey.

Carthusian dumplings made from stale kaiser rolls soaked in lemon-milk custard, breaded, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A classic German dessert.

Drunken leeks braised in red wine with garlic, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar and fresh parsley. A simple, elegant side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Instead of making mashed potatoes, try this turnip and apple whip for a change. Serve it with pork dishes or grilled chicken.

Rustic wholemeal scones sweetened with honey and ready in 25 minutes. Just 6 ingredients, no mixer needed. Split them warm and slather with butter and jam.

Gory Gorilla Tonsils are Brussels sprouts drizzled with melted cheese "pus" and paprika "blood specks" for Halloween. A fun, gross-out way to get kids eating their veggies.

Purple pudding made with blue cornmeal and grape juice, blended smooth with yogurt. A naturally colorful no-bake dessert with a creamy, tangy finish and striking violet hue.

Afghan layered eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and onions topped with garlic yogurt sauce. This vegetarian main dish is comfort food at its finest, served with flatbread.

Don't have sour cream but a recipe calls for it? Here's a simple recipe for a substitute for sour cream that I found on the Recipe Talk Forums here.

Colonial-style bread machine loaf made with cornmeal, molasses, and bread flour. A hearty, slightly sweet yeast bread with old-fashioned American flavor baked in your ABM.

Orange raisin bubble ring, a pull-apart yeast bread with buttered dough balls rolled in orange-zest sugar and layered in a tube pan with raisins. Served warm for breakfast or brunch.

I received this recipe from a friend who knows I love dates. It is an outstanding chocolate square, it is moist, keeps well and freezes nicely.