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¾ cup butter 1 ⅓ cup shifted powdered sugar 3 tablespoon brandy, rum, or orange juice ½ teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 6 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons gelatin 1 tablespoon orange liqueur 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons orange zest 2/3 cup heavy cream Pomegranate arils Orange slices Fresh mint leaves Rich Tart Pastry 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cold butter, cut up 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ice water To achieve a perfectly smooth surface, the gelée mixture should be slightly thickened but still pourable so it flows evenly over the cream cheese layer....

Tip If serving with pasta, you can substitute some of the hot pasta cooking water for the broth. *Tip Slightly old or limp carrots will work for this sauce, but peel them first.

3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon finely snipped fresh rosemary leaves 1 cup shortening, chilled ⅓ cup ice water 1 egg yolk, beaten 1 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoon dried dill weed 2 tablespoon dried tarragon, crushed 2 teaspoon dried lemon peel 2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Colorful Combinations Sedums come in a rainbow of colors. The foliage ranges from needle-like to broad, rounded, paddle-like leaves. Along with many different shapes, there are also a number of foliage colors. Standouts include bright chartreuse-gold; wonderful tricolor leaves with pinks, creams and greens; and even deep, shiny, almost-black leaves. As far as flowers go, sedum blossoms are multipurpose. Bees and butterflies love the flowers, making this plant perfect for pollinator gardens....

Make it gluten free Use gluten-free soy sauce. For less spice Remove portions before adding chili paste to remaining portions.