New Years Romantic Recipes

"This was awesome. I made some changes to the original to suit what was on hand and what was more within budget. Play around with it. Can't fail. I used 2 small tubs of already shucked oysters and put them in mini muffin pans. Perfect sub for oysters rockerfeller. A definate keeper and perfect for New Years Eve!"

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Ingredients: oysters, parmesan cheese...

"This is originally from www.TheSimpleSkillet.com. They used pine nuts, but we didn't have any - so we used toasted pecans. Wow! I wouldn't try pine nuts - the toasted pecans were a perfect complement. This made 6 servings for us, but I can see it only making 4 if you have children in the house."

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Ingredients: cranberries, garlic powder...

"These may be made a day ahead. Keep tightly covered with plastic wrap, and garnish just before serving. It has a 3 hour chilling time. Southern Living, February 2007 edition. We had these at a friend's house for brunch!! I can't drink but I took a very small taste and it was luscious;)"

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Ingredients: orange blossom honey, sparkling wine...

"Chic and refreshing! Serve this delightful champagne fruit cup garnished with mint sprigs, lemon balm, or fresh edible flowers such as violets or rose petals. Would be lovely for a garden party or a ladies luncheon. Courtesy 'Famous French Cookery' by Woman's Day."

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Ingredients: mandarin orange sections, grapes...

"This is from a bi-monthly foodie magazine published in town and this was from the head chef at an amazing restaurant in Calgary called Brava Bistro. So decadent and delicious! Even my mushroom hating boyfriend liked it! Good, because you can prepare the mushrooms and the cream ahead of time and then just assemble quickly when your guest are there!"

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Ingredients: chives, Dijon mustard, oil...

"Fresh thyme's savoriness is wonderful against the crips drness of pear. Accompanied by Croque Monsieur Puffs http://www.recipezaar.com/rz.240478 or Roasted Pear Crostini with Gorgonzola, this sparkling cocktail is pure pear'fection!"

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Ingredients: Brut champagne, fresh thyme...

"Here's a fast, easy, and elegant appetizer or main course....especially if you make the flavored butter in advance (you can make the butter upto a week ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.) Serve along with a nice white wine and some good crusty bread for dipping in the garlic butter. Be ready for raves!!!!"

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil leaves...

"These wonderful little cheese bites rolled in garden-fresh herbs make a lovely starter or snack, perfect for summertime entertaining or anytime! Couldn't be easier. Prep time includes chill time. P.S. Would also be good rolled in spices such as ground peppercorns, lavender seeds, chili powder, and lemon zest."

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Ingredients: fresh edible flowers, cream cheese...

"A gorgeous champagne cocktail with honey, orange, and fresh strawberries! Cheers!!! From Bobby Flay."

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Ingredients: orange-flavored liqueur, fresh strawberries...

"Mirto means myrtle in English. The myrtle bush has small pointy leaves,and dark berries similar to wild huckleberries.I don't know exactly what's in mirto, I think that the term is used interchangably for foods flavored with the leaves or the berries. From Healthy Italian Hors d’Oeuvres published in the October 2008 edition of F&W Magazine. They..."

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Ingredients: fresh raspberries, lemon wedges...

"Pan-seared jumbo sea scallops in a delectable bright lemon & tomato sauce! Serve with jacket potatoes or rice, sauteed asparagus spears (see my recipe #352997), and a crusty baguette for sopping up those delicious juices! May also be served as a starter."

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Ingredients: pepper, fresh parsley...