10 THE QUEENS COURIER • MOTHER’S DAY • MAY 7, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com mother’s day Spring-Inspired Dessert Brighten up spring gatherings with a simple dessert inspired by the fl avors of the season. Lemon, almond, vanilla and raspberry extracts give baked treats a fresh fl air that matches the lively essence of spring. “Friends and family will love these Easy Mini Cheesecakes,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens. “Almond and vanilla give these individual treats a burst of rich fl avor, while a fruit topping highlights the fresh ingredients of the season.” To simplify preparation when making dessert for a gathering, take advantage of these ideas from the McCormick Kitchens: Make Ahead and Batch Bake: Double-batch the dessert recipe and vary the extracts to make two unique treats in one effort. For even more variety, try a simple substitution like using chocolate sandwich cookies in place of the vanilla wafers for the “crust.” Make day-of prep a spring breeze by preparing the recipe in advance and refrigerating it overnight. Bright Fruit Topping: Fresh fruits and berries make a simple, yet colorful topping for cake, ice cream and other desserts. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar to 2 1/2 cups fruit for a sweet seasonal treat. Easy Mini Cheesecakes These luscious cheesecakes fl avored with vanilla and almond extract are sized just right. Garnish with fresh fruit, lemon curd or melted chocolate swirls. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Refrigerate Time: 4 hours Makes 12 servings 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract 12 vanilla wafers Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fl uffy. Add eggs and extracts; beat well. Place a wafer in bottom of 12 paperlined muffi n cups. Spoon batter into each cup, fi lling 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 325°F oven 22 to 24 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool in pan on wire rack. (Mini cheesecakes will defl ate in center upon cooling.) Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with desired toppings. Kitchen Tip: Variations: Use 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract in place of almond extract. Use chocolate sandwich cookies in place of the vanilla wafers for the “crust.” If you don’t have fresh fruit, top cheesecakes with canned fruit such as cherry pie fi lling or mandarin orange segments. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 210 Calories, Fat 14g, Carbohydrates 17g, Cholesterol 79mg, Sodium 166mg, Fiber 0g, Protein 4g Courtesy Family Features “Long Island’s most prolific Touring Theatre Company.” - The New York Times BROADWAY COMES TO THE NORTH SHORE TOWERS! Starring Chris Dufrenoy Treat Mom On Her Special Day!! Dining Room Specials Served with choice of Soup or House Garden Salad and Coffee, Tea or a Bottomless Fountain Soda. Chicken Marsala .......................... $21.99 Served with Rice Pilaf & Sautéed Spinach. Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon ..... $25.99 Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli. Boneless Rib Eye Steak .............. $29.99 Served with Roasted Red Potatoes & Sautéed String Beans. REGULAR MENU ALWAYS AVAILABLE • RESERVATIONS WELCOMED Complete Your Meal Add a bowl of Ben’s homemade soup of your choice, a bottomless beverage and three yummy homemade ruggies for $7.49 additional with the purchase of any regularly priced sandwich or entrée in our dining room. Catering For Everyone For delicious dining at home! Family Dinner for 6 .............. from $99.99 Party Platter Plus for 10 ............. $149.90 Do-It-Yourself BBQ for 10 ........... $189.90 Housewarming Buffet for 20 .... $359.80 eGift Cards The perfect gift for Mom! FREE instant email delivery. Order online at www.BensDeli.net. © 2015 Ronald M. Dragoon Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. 34 Forest Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563 • (516) 599-6870 Join Don Quixote as he tilts windmills and fights to right all wrongs in this award- winning “impossible dream” musical! This classic show, and one of the great theatre successes of our time, has been enjoyed by all audiences all over the world! Sunday, May 17, 2015 7:00PM BOX OFFICE: (516) 599-6870 or online at www.plazatheatrical.com Sundays at Seven Series LIVE ON STAGE RESERVED SEATS: $25.00 North Shore Towers Residents - $20.00 (Use Code NST) North Shore Towers - Cinema Theatre 272-40 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY Kim Dufrenoy
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