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Christmas Dinner

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Try Some New Festive Christmas Recipes

Panera, Chez Catherine and Williams-Sonoma come to the rescue with new recipes

Panera, with locations in Westfield and Springfield, offered this appetizer recipe: Jean's Kentucky Bourbon Fig Compote:  PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES  COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant. Shake the pan every minute or two, so the nuts do not burn. Remove them from the oven and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter, sugar, and bourbon in a saucepan on low heat; then add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and stir well. 3. Add figs (or other dried fruit), vanilla extract, lemon juice or Limoncello, and salt. Let mixture steep for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the fruit is plump and soft. 4. Sprinkle pectin over…

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