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BANANA NUT BREAD

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp grated orange peel
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large mixer bowl and beat at low speed, scraping sides often, for about 2 minutes. Add bananas and orange juice and beat and additional 1 minute. Stir in coconuts and pecans by hand. Spread into three greased 51/2 x 3-inch mini loaf pans. Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Gingerbread Men

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1/2 cup raisins

Mix dry ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter in a large bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar, molasses and eggs; beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients while mixing on low. Divide dough into 3 equal parts and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about l 1/2 hours. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Using cutter, cut dough and place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Lightly push a raisin for eyes and buttons. Bake in 350 degrees preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Let cool and decorate with icing if desired.
Yield: about 20 cookies

MUSHROOM SAUCE

3 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh mushrooms, such as button, cremini, stemmed shiitakes
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, cook stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes or until browned. Add shallots, cook 2 minutes and then add tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Slowly stir in the wine or broth, scrapping bits from the pan. Add cream; bringing to a boil. Lower heat to simmer until slightly thickened.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups