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Brie with Almonds
1 whole round (4 1/2 oz.) Brie cheese
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 Tbsp. brandy, if desired
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired
Set oven control to broil. Place cheese in ovenproof pie plate or pan. Broil cheese with top 3 to 4" from heat about 2 minutes 30 seconds or until soft and warm. Melt butter; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers. Yield: 8 servings. Microwave Directions: Place cheese in microwavable plate or dish. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or just until soft and warm. Place butter in 1 cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave butter uncovered on High about 1 minute or until melted; stir in almonds and brandy. Pour over cheese.
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Bill Cosby, Fatherhood (1986)
Chocolate liquor to which sweeteners and cocoa butter have been added. Also known as dark chocolate. According to government standards, it must contain at least 35 percent chocolate liquor. Its fat content averages 27 percent. Tastes rich and smooth. Strongest chocolate flavor with minimal dairy or milk flavor. Flavor depends on cocoa bean blend rather than dairy ingredients. Used for chocolate chips; bakery coatings.
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