Cuisinart CHM-3 Orange Apricot Glaze, Herbed Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Sun-dried Tomato Dip

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Orange Apricot Glaze

A good way to sweeten your chiffon cake.

Makes 1⁄2 cup glaze

1⁄2cup apricot preserves

2tablespoons Grand Marnier®

1teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Place preserves, liqueur and lemon juice in a small bowl. Insert the mixing beaters. Mix on Speed 3 for 1 minute. May use as is, or for a smoother glaze, press through a strainer.

Nutritional information per serving

(about 11⁄3 teaspoon):

Calories 28 (1% from fat) • carb. 7g

•pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

•sod. 4mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

Grand Marnier® is a registered trademark owned by the Societe des Produits Marnier - LaPostolle Joint Stock Co.

Savories

Herbed Cheese

Instead of purchasing expensive herb-flavored cheeses, you can easily prepare your own.

Makes about 2 cups

8ounces cream cheese (may use regular or lowfat)

5ounces chèvre or other goat cheese (soft type, not aged)

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1tablespoon finely minced shallot or green onion

1tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1teaspoon herbs de Provence

1⁄2teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄4teaspoon white pepper

dash hot sauce such as Tabasco®, to taste

Place all ingredients except hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 2 for 1 minute, then increase speed to Speed 3 to whip for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add hot sauce to taste, whip on Speed 5 for 30 seconds longer. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, pita or bagel chips. It also makes a good topping for a baked potato.

Nutritional information per serving

(2 tablespoons, made with lowfat cream cheese):

Calories 58 (69% from fat) • carb. 1g

•pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 9mg

•sod. 156mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 0g

Tabasco® is a registered trademark owned by McIlhenny Co.

Roasted Red Pepper and

Sun-dried Tomato Dip

Serve this dip with crackers, bagel chips or pita chips. Or, try it as a spread

on sandwiches, or as a topping

for baked potatoes.

Makes 2 cups

8ounces cream cheese (lowfat or regular), cut into 8 pieces

1⁄2cup sour cream (lowfat or regular)

1roasted red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1⁄3cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)

1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1clove garlic, chopped

1⁄2teaspoon basil

1⁄8teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 2 until well blended and smooth, 2 minutes. Mix on Speed 3 to lighten, 1 minute. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to blend before serving.

Nutritional information per serving

(2 tablespoons), made with lowfat products:

Calories 54 (52% from fat) • carb. 4g

•pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg

•sod. 111mg • calc. 43mg • fiber 0g

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