Suggested Entrees

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1. Ham With Strawberry Sauce

Thick slice of ham

1 tbsp. dry mustard

4 tbsp. brown sugar

1/3 cup white vinegar

10 oz undrained frozen strawberries

2 sticks cinnamon

2 cloves (whole)

1/2 tsp. ginger

dash of nutmeg

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Cut edges of ham in several places. Brown both sides in skillet.

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Combine the mustard, brown sugar and vinegar and sprinkle over the ham.

Simmer strawberries and spices together for 10 or 15 minutes.

Pour strawberry mixture over the ham, and bake at 325 degrees F. for 11/2 hours.

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2. Chicken Breasts in Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:

4 medium chicken breasts

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tablespoon of butter

1/2 tablespoon of oil

2 green onions, finely chopped

1/2 cup of heavy cream

1 cup of champagne

10 small mushrooms, sliced

sprig of watercress or parsley for garnish

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Saute chicken breasts lightly in the butter, oil and finely chopped green onions.

Remove the fat from the pan, add the champagne, mushrooms and heavy cream.

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Simmer for a few minutes.

Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Reduce the sauce in the pan.

Put chicken back into pan with the sauce.

Continue to reduce sauce until thick.

Place the breasts on individual plates.

Ladle sauce over the chicken breasts.

Garnish.

Suggested Side Dishes

Endive salad with vinaigrette dressing

Sauteed baby carrots

Snow peas

String beans

Dessert Ideas

Strawberries marinated in red wine and sugar.

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Strawberries dipped in white and dark chocolate

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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