Apricot
In season June through July, the sweet juicy apricot is great for cooking both sweet and savory dishes. From apricot chicken to cake to jam, these easy apricot recipes use the lovable peach cousin in fresh or dried form.
From main course to dessert, these traditional and new meal ideas take the guesswork out of creating a holiday dinner that dazzles.
"… dinner, brush ham with a Dijon mustard and apricot preserves glaze and sprinkle on peppercorns … glaze; for a touch of sweetness, try our apricot -cherry or peach-pineapple glazes … Serve it with: Sweet Potato Pudding and Apricot Sage Cookies A savory chutney of sweet …"
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Apricot-Glazed Pork Roast Dinner
Apricot -Glazed Pork Roast (see recipe below) Ginger Tomato Soup Rice with Snow Peas Hoisin Carrots Apricot -Glazed Pork Roast is a great way to pair fruit with meat. The glaze really sweetens this delicious roast. Add Ginger Tomato Soup …
… Salad, and Grilled Pound Cake and Apricots. Blanch the asparagus before grilling so it doesn't dry out, and try canned apricot halves for grilling -- they're a real time saver. Be sure to grill the cake over low coals so it doesn't burn. Cook …
… serve topped with croutons. Dill Rolls These batter-bread rolls have a crust similar to French bread. Sparkling Apple Juice Apricot Bread Pudding (or cut-up fresh fruit) Dried apricots and a hint of cardamom make an old favorite extra scrumptious.
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A hint of red jam and a powdered sugar transform turn store-bought cookies into a cheery holiday treat.
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Luscious Jam-Filled Christmas Cookies
… sprinkling of coarse sugar adds a festive touch. A dollop of apricot jam adds a tangy twist to these moist chocolaty cookies. A … fills these rich and chocolaty holiday cookies. A touch of apricot jam, plus the nutty flavor of toasted almonds, makes these …
… This classic light chocolate cake is filled and topped with a pecan and coconut frosting that's withstood the test of time. Apricot frosting with a hint of raspberry liqueur makes ordinary pound cake special; fresh flowers on top spiff things up. This moist …
… in an airtight container. Oats, raisins, and peanut butter add a nutrition boost to this all-American favorite. Sweet apricot spread fills these crisp cookie sandwiches. With 5 grams of fat per serving, they're lighter than most cookies. There …
… shape mold. Similar to cheesecake (without the crumb crust), this slightly tangy dessert is topped with a sweet drizzle of apricot sauce. Rich and magnificent, these tiny dessert cakes are always showstoppers. Ganache ( gah-NAHSH ) is a baker's term …
Easy Brownies & Bars from a Mix
… fudge brownie bars extra rich while a smattering of chopped peanuts adds crunch. Fluffy meringue billows over a fig-and- apricot filling in these irresistible bar cookies. Underneath it all is a crisp oatmeal crust that's just the right mix of sweet …
Better Homes and Gardens June 2009 Recipes
… concentrate with fresh fruit, herbs, and even veggies. Our recipes show you how to do it three ways. Our three-ingredient apricot glaze makes this pork recipe irresistible. The green bean side is so easy you can make it in the microwave. Healthier than …