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SIMPLE SYRUP:
Stir together syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally; altogether about 35 minutes until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups syrup.
SPARKLER:
Pour syrup into tall glass, add wine and liqueur; stir, add ice cubes and lemon wedge if desired.
NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSIONS:
Instead of wine, use apple juice or apple cider for a totally different kick. A splash of 7-Up (white) soda will cut the wine nicely, too.
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FOR SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE: Pulse the tomatoes
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To make Simple Oatmeal Cookies: Mix the flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Measure 1 tablespoon of cheese and form it into 2-inch rounds or ovals. Repeat until you have eight rounds or ovals of grated cheese and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet or silicone mat. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly brown.
Remove from oven with a spatula. Working quickly, form each into cone shapes to make a tuile. If cheese become too brittle, return to oven for 1 minute. The tuiles can be made two days ahead; store them covered at room temperature.
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Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, place on Chinese spoon and serve.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly until the onions are soft and translucent, do not let it brown. About 5-8 minutes.
Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until incorporated. Add the chicken broth and lobster base, continue to whisk constantly until mixture thickens. About 3-5 minutes tops, use your judgment
At this point, the soup can be covered and set aside until serving time.
Just before serving, heat the mixture and add the cream and brie cheese, do not let it boil.
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Toast walnuts under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, transfer to a small bowl.
In another small bowl blend and mix together the cheese, cover and place in refrigerator to firm up slightly for approximately 15 minutes.
Put one heaping teaspoon of the mixture in the palm of your hand with a grape in the center and roll between both palms until the grape is completely coated, then roll in the toasted walnuts. Place on a plate single layer without touching each other and chill for 30 minutes or until coating is firm, ...
Whisk the tomato paste and water in a measuring cup until smooth (the mixture should be of a somewhat thick consistency). Add the vodka, lemon juice, horseradish, and sugar. Season to taste with the salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Serve individually in 16 porcelain Chinese soup spoons by adding about a 1/2 tablespoon of sauce into each spoon, topped with a shrimp and a jalapeno slice, if desired. Serve chilled.
Serve one floweret on Chinese spoon; add salt, Truffle oil, grated cheese and toasted pine nuts.
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To prepare a simple syrup combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Cool and store in a clean container. You can use this for other recipes so make a batch.
To prepare the drink, mix the syrup, tequila juice and ice cubes in a large glass and stir.
Fill the glass to the edge with the seltzer water.
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Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1
In a tall glass, muddle mint leaves, simple syrup or lavender syrup, lime juice, blueberries, and rum. Muddle just enough to combine flavors, being careful not to over-muddle.
Fill glass with crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.
Garnish with 3 blueberries on a toothpick. Serve with a straw.
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Combine gin, vanilla, simple syrup, beet juice, lemon juice,
Combine all except spinach in pan.
Bring to a simmer.
Add spinach in batches and cook until just wilted.
Drain
Serve.
If you have left overs use the spinach for other recipes.