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1. Unfold pastry sheets, and roll each sheet into a 14- x 12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut 1 sheet into 4 (7- x 6-inch) rectangles; cut second sheet into 2 (7- x 6-inch) rectangles and 1 (14- x 6-inch) rectangle. Set large rectangle aside. Shape each small rectangle into an oval by trimming off corners. Spread pastry ovals evenly with cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and place in center of each pastry oval. Lightly moisten pastry edges with water. Fold ends over chicken; fold sides over, pressing to seal. Place each bundle, seam side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet.
3. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush mixture over chicken bundles.
4. Cut designs from reserved pastry sheet, using a small leaf cutter and a small flower cutter. Score leaves with a paring knife, if desired. Use a wooden pick to make a small hole in center of flowers. Cut 6 narrow strips for stems. Dip cutouts in egg mixture, and arrange in a decorative pattern over chicken bundles. Cover and chill up to 24 hours, or bake immediately.
5. Bake at 400° on lower oven rack 25 minutes or until golden brown.
* 1/2 cup chives-and-onion-flavored cream cheese may be substituted for Alouette cheese.
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1. Pour 3 cups boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Stir in sugar, juice, and 2 cups cold water. Serve over ice.
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1. Arrange potato in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam 5 minutes. Add asparagus and bell pepper; cover and steam 5 minutes. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cover and steam 5 minutes. Add corn; cover and steam 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to a bowl, and toss with Olive Butter.
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1. Stir together gelatin and 3/4 cup boiling water until gelatin dissolves. Stir in cranberry sauce until blended. Chill until the consistency of unbeaten egg white. Fold in orange, apple, and pecans.
2. Spoon mixture into 6 lightly greased 2/3-cup molds or custard cups; cover and chill until firm.
3. Unmold onto lettuce leaves. Stir together sour cream and mayonnaise; dollop over each salad.
Note: Salad may be prepared in a 5-cup mold.
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1. Microwave candy coating in a glass bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Place 1 thin mint on piece of wax paper. Dip edge of another mint into melted chocolate; adhere dipped edge to adjacent side of first mint. Hold in place 5 to 6 seconds to set. Repeat with remaining 2 sides of box. Place 1 thin mint on wax paper; brush edges with melted chocolate. Place box over mint square; hold in place 5 to 6 seconds to set. Repeat with remaining thin mints and melted chocolate. Set aside.
3. Process 1 package raspberries and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, using the back of a spoon to squeeze out juice. Discard pulp and seeds.
4. Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water; stir and let stand 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons boiling water; stir until gelatin dissolves. Stir in lemon juice. Stir into raspberry mixture; chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white. Fold in whipped cream; chill 2 to 3 hours or until set.
5. Spoon filling evenly into chocolate boxes. Top each box with one chocolate square, leaving partially open. Serve with remaining raspberries, and garnish, if desired.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used After Eight Thin Mints.
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Bridesmaids' Luncheon Menu
Chicken Alouette
Apple Iced Tea
Vegetables Tossed in Olive Butter
Cranberry Congealed Salad
Chocolate Boxes with Raspberry Mousse
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Honor your attendants in style with this elegant luncheon menu. (Serves 6)
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Bridesmaids' Luncheon Menu