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#123 The Case of Blueberry Syrup

M erry Christmas! Your Christmas morning will be even more festive if you use cranberries instead of blueberries (3/4 cup cranberries, 3/4 cup maple syrup). Simmer, covered, until the cranberries pop, about 10 min.      1/2 lb blueberries 1/4 cup maple syrup Simmer together the blueberries and maple syrup for 6 min. Delicious warm on French Vanilla Toast ! Serves 3. ♥ Becki

#122 The Case of Antipasto Platter

T hese individual Antipasto Platters are filling enough to serve as a meal accompanied by fresh Italian bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. You can also set a large Antipasto Platter in the centre of your table and invite diners to serve themselves as an appetizer. If you ensure a balance of fresh ingredients and quality jarred ingredients, all that's left to do (as above) is drizzle with balsamic glaze! Antipasto Platter arugula bocconcini (or bite-size chunks of vegan Parmesan for a vegan option) marinated artichoke hearts cooked beets, quartered (or Pickled Beets ) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, halved (or colourful, mixed grape tomatoes, the larger ones halved) seasoned, grilled zucchini slices (optional) seasoned, grilled red/orange/yellow pepper quarters (or jarred, mixed roasted peppers) a variety of olives steamed asparagus spears (optional) balsamic glaze Indulge your inner artist and a...