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Cranberry Gems (recipes)


Cranberry Gems

Yield: Makes about 5 dozen cookies



Ingredients:



2/3cup dried cranberries or dried cherries

1/2cup granulated sugar

3tablespoons water, divided

1package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix with pudding in the mix

2eggs

2tablespoons vegetable oil

1/4teaspoon almond or vanilla extract

1/2cup powdered sugar

1to 2 teaspoons milk









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. 2.Combine dried cranberries, granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon water in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; let cranberries stand 10 minutes before draining. 3.Blend cake mix, eggs, remaining 2 tablespoons water, oil and almond extract in large bowl until smooth. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Top each cookie with several cranberries. 4.Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Top each cookie with another one or two cranberries after Baking; transfer to wire racks to cool completely. 5.Blend powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon milk in small bowl until smooth. Add additional milk if necessary to reach pourable consistency. Drizzle glaze over cookies with tip of small spoon or fork.











Mango and cava granita (recipes)






Serves 4



Preparation time

1-2 hours



Cooking time

no Cooking required

















Ingredients



150ml/5fl oz Cava2 mangoes175g/6oz caster sugar150ml/5fl oz water



Method



1. Make a sugar syrup with the sugar and water.2. Blend the mango in a blender and pass the purée through a sieve.3. Return the purée to the blender and add the sugar syrup.4. Pour the Cava into the blender with the mango purée and blend until smooth.5. Pour into a container and transfer to the freezer for an hour, whisking every 20 minutes to stop crystals forming.6. Scoop into martini glasses and serve immediately.