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updated 12/11/2010 11:38:16 AM ET 2010-12-11T16:38:16

Recipe: Bruschetta with herb and almond tapenade

Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups mixed fresh herbs, such as oregano, chives, thyme, tarragon, dill, basil, or parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.75 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped
  • 1 1⁄2 cups prepared olive tapenade, like from DeLallo
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño, like from Ortega
  • 1 tablespoon frozen lemon juice, thawed, like from Minute Maid
  • Toasted baguette slices
Preparation

In a medium bowl, stir together herbs, almonds, tapenade, jalapeño, and lemon juice until well mixed.

Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Serving Size

Makes 2.5 cups

Recipe: Espresso martini

Ingredients
  • 1.5 ounces coffee-flavored liqueur, like Baileys with a Hint of Coffee
  • 1 ounce chocolate-infused vodka, like from Godiva®
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Preparation

In a martini shaker, combine coffee liqueur, vodka, cream, espresso powder and ice. Shake and strain.

Serve immediately.

Sprinkle with espresso powder to garnish, if desired.

Serving Size

Makes one serving

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