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Overnight Brick Sandwich

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I read about this intriguing Italian sandwich in the San Jose Mercury News and couldn’t resist giving it a try. It is delicious! Read More...

Persimmon and Avocado Salad

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Persimmon
Fuyu persimmons – peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
Avocados – cut into bite sized pieces
Slivered almonds
Chopped green onions
GIRARD’S Champagne dressing

Mix equal parts of persimmon and avocado. Add almonds and onions to your taste. Sprinkle lightly with the dressing. This can be served alone or on a bed of mixed greens.
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Chocolate Graham Crunch

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Chocolate Caramel Graham Crackers

Ingredients:
15-20 graham crackers – broken in half
¾ cup butter – cut into small pieces
½ cup brown sugar
1- 12oz. package of semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped & toasted nuts – walnuts or pecans *
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Orzo and Pancetta Salad

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Orzo and Pancetta Salad

Ingredients:

1 box of Orzo
1 4 oz package of chopped Pancetta*
1 cup fresh Basil – torn into bite sized pieces
3-4 cloves of Garlic – minced
½ cup Pine Nuts
1 cup shredded Asiago Cheese
¼ cup Olive oil
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes
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Chocolate Syrup Brownie Cake

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Chocolate Syrup Brownie Cake
Ingredients: 
2 cups Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
½ cup Butter (1 stick)
½ cup Brown Sugar
½ cup white Sugar
4 eggs
1 cup All Purpose Flour
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 cup Chocolate Chips
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