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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 10, 2008 - 41 Edible holiday gifts everyone will love to give and receive For a truly decadent treat, make batches of Peanut Carmel Sauce for holiday gift giving. This delectable sauce is the perfect topping for ice cream and other homemade treats. Package it in a festive jar and accompany it with a personalized recipe tag to complete the look. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 7 minutes Makes 2 cups (500 mL) ·1 cup granulated sugar 250 mL ·3 tbsp water 45 mL ·A couple of drops lemon juice ·1 cup whipping cream 250 mL ·1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 75 mL ·1 tsp vanilla 5 mL 1. Place sugar, water and lemon juice in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Stir just until sugar melts. Then, swirling saucepan occasionally and without stirring, boil until sauce turns a deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add whipping cream. Mixture will bubble vigorously. 2. Return saucepan to low and stir to dissolve any caramel. Whisk in peanut butter until sauce is smooth. Stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly then pour into an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 1 week. For a thicker sauce serve right from the fridge or warm for a runnier sauce. - News Canada g O akville's Award Winning Premier Hotel at the Holiday Inn Select Oakville @ Bronte O Thursday, December 25, 2008 Seating Times 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon, 2:00 p.m. Christmas Day Brunch y Children $12.95 plus taxes Adults $27.95 plus taxes Seniors $25.95 plus taxes Kids under 6 FREE A sumptuous full buffet with Waffles and Omelette Station, Carving station featuring: Short Shank Ham with Mustard Sauce, Roasted Striploin of Beef with Horseradish Jus. Shrimp and Mussels Tower, Roasted Ontario Turkey with all the Trimmings, Salmon with Shrimp, Lemon Dill Sauce, Jerk Seasoned Lamb Loins, Sweet Potatoes, Cheese Filled Manicotti with Marinara and Alfredo, Decadent Dessert Table, and so much more. Sitdown breakfast now to-go Here's a delicious treat to have at the ready during the busy holiday season. Instead of the classic sit-down brunch dish, this strata is transformed into a portable and microwaveable treat. Ham and Cheese Strata Muffins Makes 12 muffins. · 8 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread · 4 slices Cheddar cheese · 4 slices Black Forest ham · 1/4 cup Imperial Margarine · 6 eggs · 1 cup milk · 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper · 1/4 tsp each dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C). Top 4 slices of bread with cheese and ham, then crown with the remaining slices of bread to make 4 sandwiches. Spread the margarine evenly over the outside of each sandwich. Using a serrated knife, cut each sandwich into 12 cubes. Lightly pack 4 cubes into each of 12 greased muffin cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Spoon the egg mixture over the cubes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and set. Let stand for 15 minutes and then remove the muffins from their cups. Serve immediately or wrap individually and refrigerate. May be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve warm or at room temperature. - News Canada Christmas Day Brunch For reservations call 905-847-1000 Ext.6200 Ph: 905-847-1000 F: 905-847-0032 Toll Free: 1-800-880-3188 www.hioakvillebronte.ca 2525 Wyecroft Road (at Bronte) · Oakville BRONTE Chinese Cuisine OPEN SINCE 1995 · · · · MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR Chance to win 1 of 20 prizes · · · · To Hamilton QEW 1515 REBECCA ST., OAKVILLE e Roa Bronte Road 905-827-7073 · www.brontechinesecuisine.com Lakeshore Rd. Fourth Line h d Third Line Near new mall entrance by Zellers · Own entrance at the front of the restaurant. Restaurant is open even after the mall is closed. Rebecca