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Marinated Cucumbers

From allrecipes.com – Mary Helen Hinson

The original recipe makes 12 servings. I halved the number of cucumbers and only used 1/2 an onion. However, I kept the original measurements for the marinade.

Ingredients:
6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions:
1.In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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Marinated Mushrooms II

Marinated Mushrooms II
Allrecipes – Cristi Zbella

“This recipe was handed down to me from my Grandma. Little mushrooms are marinated in a zesty mixture. They’re great for buffet style gatherings. They keep well for a long time in the fridge, or you may can them in mason jars and store in cupboard.”

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 12 Min
Ready In: 27 Min

Yield 4 cups

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 pound small fresh button mushrooms

1. In a medium saucepan, mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, salt, parsley, dry mustard, brown sugar and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in mushrooms. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving Calories: 54 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Aunt Enza’s Tiramisu

Aunt Enza’s Tiramisu
Epicurious December 1996

Makes 6 servings

1 cup unsweetened espresso coffee (around 8-10 shots of espresso)
3 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup mascarpone
2 tablespoons Marsala (optional)
4 oz. soft ladyfingers
unsweetened cocoa or bittersweet chocolate for garnish

Prepare the espresso and cool completely. Separate the eggs, discarding the white from 1 of them. Beat 2 egg whites with 1 tablespoon sugar until it forms soft peaks. In another bowl, beat 3 egg yolks with the remaining sugar until thick and pale yellow. Add the mascarpone and Marsala to the egg yolk mixture and blend until well combined. Lightly fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.

Dip ladyfingers, one at a time, in espresso coffee and line the bottom of a 2 quart bowl or serving dish with about 1/3 of the cookies. Cover with about 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture. Continue building the tiramisù making 3 layers of cookies topped with 3 layers of mascarpone mixture. Dust the finished tiramisù with unsweetened cocoa or chop up some bittersweet chocolate and use it to spell out AUGURI on top. Refrigerate at least two hours.