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Tara Verna

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Almond Tarts ½ cup almond paste ¼ cup sugar ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 1 egg, beaten package Pillsbury pie crusts Slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix the almond paste, sugar, extract and egg well. Use a small food processor if you own one. Otherwise use a dough blender or mash with a spoon.

Place a mini tart pan on the rolled-out dough and use a sharp knife to cut a slightly larger circle around it. Press the dough into the tart pans. Fill the pans about ²/₃ full with the almond mixture and top with sliced almonds.

Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: Makes 8, 4-inch tarts

Recipe courtesy of Judy Morton of Wake Forest, a member of Wake Electric

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, onion and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5–6 minutes. Fold in toast, stuffing and seasonings. Stir in broth and cubed cheese until mixture is well combined.

Pour into a 2-quart, sprayed baking dish. Scatter with grated cheese. Tent with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with rosemary and thyme. Best if served immediately.

Yield: Serves 6–8

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