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In a heavy-based frying pan, dry roast the fennel seeds for 1-2 minutes, until aromatic. Remove and set aside to cool. Add the pine nuts to the pan and toast until just golden. Allow to cool.
Mix the fennel and pine nuts in a bowl with the rice, tomatoes, bay leaf, saffron and raisins. Pour into a bag and seal tightly. Add a gift tag with cooking instructions (see Gift Bag Risotto recipe)
Combine cream cheese, half and half, and butter in heavy saucepan.
Stir over low heat until creamy and butter has melted.
Blend in frosting mix and stir until blended well.
Add peppermint extract and food coloring.
You can divide into different colors and flavors.
Note, though, if you would like to use candy molds or have an itch to try something equally sweet, look into using the Alternative Creamy Mints Recipe.
Combine flour, salt and baking powder; stir in eggs and milk. Add shortening; mix well.
Stir in ham.
Drop batter by tablespoon into deep oil heated to 375\u00b0.
Fry until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with Creamy Sauce.
Yields about 2 dozen.
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion and garlic over low heat for 6-7 mins until softened. Add the rice mix and cook, stirring for 1 min. Pour in the wine and simmer for a few mins then gradually add the stock, about 1 ladleful at a time. Allow the liquid to be absorbed by the rice before adding the next ladleful. This will take about 35 mins.
Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve in warm, shallow bowls.
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