The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Dried Apricots with Blue Cheese
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serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
64 pecan or walnut halves
1 cup Cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese
2 packages (3 ounce size) cream cheese
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 pound dried apricot halves
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced fine
directions
Stir nuts in a small frying pan over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Pour from pan and cool.
In a small bowl or food processor, beat or process cheeses and pepper.
Spread equal amounts of cheese mixture on each apricot half. Press a nut onto cheese. Press cheese-side down into minced parsley. Serve cheese-side up on a platter.
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marymc
nutrition data
40 calories, 2 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
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