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Communities and Celebrations Recipes

Avocado Eggnog (Serves 2 to 4) 3 eggs, separated 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. honey 2 cup milk 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel 1/2 cup avocado, peeled, seeded, and mashed Directions: 1. Beat egg yolks with milk and avocado. Add honey, orange rind, and salt. Blend well. 2. Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into milk mixture. Dust with nutmeg. Rice and Beans (Serves 4) 1 cup red kidney beans 1 cup canned coconut milk 1 clove garlic (optional) 2 cup cooked rice 1 onion, sliced salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients into a large pot. 2. Heat slowly until the liquid is absorbed (try not to boil the coconut milk). 3. Fluff rice gently with a fork.

Honey Candy (Serves 8 to 10) 1 lb. honey 1/2 lb. sugar

2 oz. butter Directions: 1. Boil ingredients until a glob hardens when dropped in cold water. 2. Turn out boiled ingredients into shallow plates. Be careful, as this will be hot. 3. When cool enough to handle, twist or work into desired shapes.

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