1277 tree twists Recipes

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beet greens, process american cheese, cooked medium shrimp with tails intact, baby corn, drained, whole black olives, drained, pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained, jalapeno pepper slices

boiling water, divided, jell-o lime flavor gelatin, divided, evaporated milk, multi-colored sprinkles

unsalted butter, room temperature, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, all purpose flour, salt, raspberry jam

vodka , preferably silver tree, lemon verbena syrup, unsweetened cranberry juice, fresh orange peel, for garnish, fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish, water, superfine sugar, leaves fresh lemon verbena

fresh tamarillo (tree tomato) or small red tomato, fresh serrano chile (preferably red), coarsely chopped , with seeds if desired, scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped, water, olive oil, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice

gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, ice cubes, maraschino cherry

ground pork, rice vinegar, soy sauce, asian (toasted) sesame oil, bean-thread (cellophane) noodles, vegetable oil, sliced scallion, minced garlic, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, asian chili paste * or 1/2 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes, chicken broth, scotch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, asian (toasted) sesame oil, chopped fresh coriander , or to taste, if desired

milk chocolate chips, pretzel sticks, candy sprinkles (i used the little red and green christmas trees for the holidays)

dried lily buds (day lilies), dried mushroom ( wood ears or tree ears ), firm tofu , julienned (this will usually be 1 block or cake of tofu), pork , finely julienned (see comments for vegetarian alternative), eggs, lightly beaten, bamboo shoot , julienned (canned or fresh), cornstarch, water, distilled white vinegar, sugar, soy sauce (see comments), salt, garlic powder (see comments), cayenne pepper, ground, white pepper, ground, chicken broth (see comments for vegetarian version), scallions, finely chopped, gingerroot, finely chopped, sesame oil (optional, made from toasted sesame seeds preferred )

lettuce leaves (optional), broccoli, & broccoflower heads blanched, petite carrot, mixed vegetables , grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, giardiniera (mixed pickled vegetables), carrot (cut in a star with a cookie cutter)

peach schnapps, fresh lemon juice, iced tea, fresh brewed & chilled

orange liqueur (recommended : grand marnier), passion fruit liqueur (recommended : passoa liqueur), passion fruit-orange juice blend , recipe follows, angostura bitters, ice, banana rum, for drizzling, orange twist, for garnish, lemon twist, for garnish, freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish, passion fruit coolie, orange juice

all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg, pure vanilla extract, sour cream, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, water, orange food coloring, twelve 3-inch piece of brown or black licorice twists, twisted

low-fat, low-sodium) chicken broth, dried mushrooms , such as chinese tree ear, shiitake, porcini, or morels, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, arborio rice, uncooked, dry white wine, grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese

unsalted butter, room temperature, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, salt, good-quality white chocolate (such as lindt or baker s)

broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide spears, garlic clove, white beans such as cannellini, drained and rinsed, silken tofu (6 1/2 oz), drained and gently rinsed, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, cayenne

honey, water, light-bodied aged amber rum (such as appleton estate reserve), freshly squeezed lemon juice, yellow chartreuse, ice water, angostura bitters, ginger ale (such as fever-tree), ice block or several smaller blocks, lemon wheels, for garnish, fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, edible flowers, for garnish