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The Rural Voice, 2001-06, Page 43Medium (50 per cent) power'for 5 minutes or until juicy. Strain through fine mesh nylon sieve into microwaveable deep bowl, covering with plate and weighing down with heavy can. Stir 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice and 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar into strawberry juice. Microwave at High for 5 min. or until bubbly. Strain through dampened muslin lined sieve into clean bowl. Pour into sterilized bottle and seal. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage. To serve pour 2 tbsp to 1/4 cup (25 to 50 mL) in glass. Fill with sparkling water. Add ice cubes and garnish with a plump fresh strawberry if desired. SUGAR FREE STRAWBERRY SPREAD WITH LIGHT PECTIN 3 cups (750 mL) strawberries, mashed 4 tsp (20 mL) lemon juice 1 pkg (49 g) light fruit pectin crystals 12 pkg low calorie sweetener (1 tbsp/15 mL) each or to taste In large saucepan, combine strawberries and lemon juice; stir in pectin crystals. Bring to boil over High heat, stirring. Boil hard, stirring constantly for one min. Remove from heat; stir in sweetener. Stir for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam. Pour into clean jars or containers with tight- fitting lids, leaving 1/2 inch (1 cm) headspace. Seal and let cool. Label and store for up to one week in refrigerator or up to one year in freezer. STRAWBERRY COLADA CHEESECAKE Crust: 11/2 cups (375 mL) graham crumbs 1/4 ctip (50 mL) butter, melted 1 tbsp (15 mL) water Stir crumbs with butter and water until evenly moistened. Press onto bottom of 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan, creating slight upward slope at side. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Cheesecake: 2 pkg (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice 1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla In large bowl and using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar until well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice, almond extract and vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 350°F (180°C) oven just until set and golden brown around edge, 35 to 45 minutes. Run knife around edge of cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hour' or until chilled. Strawberry topping: 2 tbsp (25 mL) each granulated sugar, lime juice, rum and shredded coconut 3 cups (750 mL) sliced strawberries In bowl, combine sugar, lime juice, rum and coconut; stir in sliced strawberries. Let stand at room temperature for one hour to blend flavours. Spoon over wedges of cheesecake. STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT 2 cups (500 mL) strawberries, sliced in half 1 envelope unflavoured gelatin 1 cup (250 mL) milk 2 tubs (each 175 g) of French vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar In blender or food processor, puree strawberries until smooth; set aside. In saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over rpilk; let soften for one minute. Heat on low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in pureed strawberries, yogurt and sugar. Pour into 6 dessert dishes, refrigerate for about one hour, or until chilled Garnish with sliced strawberries. STRAWBERRY, CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD Salad: 2 boneless, skinless chicken beasts (about 1 1/2 lbs/750 g) 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated fresh gi ngerroot 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups (1 L) torn new spinach leaves 1 cup (250 mL) chopped watercress leaves A Man's / BEST FRIEND' is a Broul Kung IMPERIAL Barbeque OPAYMENT NO INTEREST Y '. til September O.A.0 Flav-R-Cast'" vaporizing system is made with 18.5 lbs. of cast iron. The heavy gauge cast iron retains heat for even dispersion. Simply flip over the Flav-R-Cast'' for easy cleaning. • • • • • • • • • • • r lin ... g.,,, .._-�, , Ask 1 /2 "'""` --AA-, accessory about price offer burner side burner area rack and tread and cast iron 3 leg patio 56,000 BTU 114.8 kW Super 8T" Infinity stainless steel main burner 15000 BTU 13.5 kW stainless rear rotisserie 10,000 BTU 12.7 kW stainless steel Deluxe rotisserie kit with spit balance 822 square inch 12088 cm total cooking (including porcelain coated warming warming basket) Drop-down Perma-Mold XLT" side shelves Large, 8" 120 cm wheels with rubber 2 1/2" 16.4 cm locking casters Deluxe 3 position porcelain coated cooking grids Sure-LiteT" ignition system Durable stainless steel pedestal with mounting options: wheels and casters, levellers or mount directly to deck or Roll Action"' lid requiresg�minimal clearance LJL/UOl `Dig/A: Ll� ELECTRONICS APPLIANCES HANOVER LISTOWEL 364-1011 291-4670 Mon - Wed. 9-6 Mon - Thurs. 9-6 Thurs - Fri 9-9 Fri 9-9 Sat. - 9-6 Sat - 9-6 Sun. - 12-5 JUNE 2001 39