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"For Christmas, mom gave me a new cookbook (what else!) of biscotti recipes. This one intrigued me as it uses whole wheat rather than white flour and brown sugar rather than white. Though I have not yet made these, thought it was worth sharing."

Ingredients: cinnamon, dates...

"In stead of using cranberries use dried cherries for Almond-Cherry Biscotti's. This biscotti recipe is posted by request, I have not made this one yet. recipe comes from Plumercrest Bed and Breakfast.(I would watch the bake time it seems long)"

Ingredients: dried cherries, dried cranberries...

"This simply elegant ice, a mix of peach nectar and Prosecco, has been made famous at Harry's Bar in Venice. Serve it in flutes and top with Prosecco for a lovely aperitif. It is also good on its own, especially between courses. From the May 2005 issue of Bon Appétit. The 'cooking time' is, of course, the 'freezing time'...."

Ingredients: hot water, sparkling white wine...

"This is a DELICIOUS recipe I found in Complete Italian Cooking by Sonja Grey. The book says that these are a specialty of the Piedmont region in the north of italy."

Ingredients: sliced almonds, fresh lemon rind...

"Ahhhh amaretto! Found this breakfast recipe on the Disaronno website. Sounds positively delicious and so romantic... after all.. amaretto is the liquor of love."

Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs...

Ingredients: dried tart cherries, egg whites...

"Biscotti are a wonderful treat. Not a sweet as a more traditional cookie, they work well as a midafternoon snack along with a cup of tea or coffee or as a light ending to a great supper. In addition, these double baked cookies are easy to prepare and store rather well. In this recipe the delightful flavors of chocolate and cherry are paired together...."

Ingredients: cooking spray, dried tart cherries...

"Fire up your grill for this elegant and tasty summer meal. The balsamic glaze can be made up to a week ahead and kept until you're ready to use it. This is quick and easy to make but also very impressive. My entry in the "Ready, Set, Cook" competition."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, cracked black pepper...

"Created in Venice, Italy, then promoted in restaurants such as the Olive Garden, this drink is now widely popular in the US, particularly in the New York area. This is a non alcoholic version of the classic bellini."

Ingredients: sparkling apple cider, peaches...

"Italian Cherry Liqueur. Perfect after dinner cordial, to be enjoyed with friends or to be given as a gift. You can use a bottle with a tight fitting cork or screw top. Wax seals add a nice finished touch. A tablespoon added to pie crust has phenomenal results. Very easy recipe... the hardest part is waiting 6 months for the maceration. Be sure to shake..."

Ingredients: grain alcohol, sugar, vodka...

"Charoset is served at the Passover seder. This recipe is from the "Cucina Ebraica" cookbook. Times are guesstimates."

Ingredients: dates, oranges, raisins...

"I was about to make Sheri D's Amaretto Sourcream Strawberries #161835, when my mom stopped by with 3 pounds of fresh Bing Cherries from Eastern Washington. She makes the 5 hour drive annually in July just to get fresh cherries and stock up on wine for the year! She saw what I was making and suggested the following recipes for the cherries. I..."

Ingredients: light brown sugar, light sour cream...

"Original recipe from the oldest known surviving cookbook, "De Re Coquinaria," By Apicius, written in the first centry A.D.

Recipe "modernazation" found in "The Philospher's Kitchen" by Francine Segan."

Ingredients: pepper, dates, honey...

"This recipe is taken from Sept. 2011 edition of Better Homes and Gardens. The taste is reminiscent of Osso Bucco, the famous Italian dish, only it's much easier to make and doesn't require veal of venison! For me, any gluten and dairy-free dinner that's easy to make in a crock-pot has no problem winning my heart!"

Ingredients: cider vinegar, pimento-stuffed green olives...