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This is the Viking River Cruises Swiss Alps to Paris itinerary. We boarded the boat in Basel, Switzerland. I’ve already written about our time in Zurich, I’ve shared a tour of our Viking River Cruise boat (the Viking Hild) and I’ve shared our day in Strasbourg too. Cruise Itinerary: Days 1 to 3: Zurich, Switzerland Day 3: Basel, Switzerland Day 4: Strasbourg, France Day 5: Speyer, Germany Day 6: Mainz, Germany Day 7: Koblenz, Germany and cruising along the Rhine Day 8: Cochem, Germany Day 9: Bernkastel, Germany Days 9/10: Trier, Germany and Luxembourg Days 10 to 12: Paris, France...

Time 8h30m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps: Beat cream in a large glass or metal mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipped cream should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread a generous teaspoon of whipped cream on each cookie. Press cookies together to make 3-inch stacks....

Time 2h15m Yield 12 Number Of Ingredients 19 Steps: Place the chicken breasts and barbecue sauce in a gallon-sized zip top bag and allow to marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet placed over high heat, and add the chicken. Cook the chicken until it is browned and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet, chop into 1 inch pieces, and place in the crock of a slow cooker....

Sangria is one of my favorite cocktails to make (and to drink) because there are so many different ways to make it, using different fruits, juices, wines and liquors, the possibilities are endless. It’s also one of my favorite cocktails to serve at a party, setting up a do-it-yourself sangria bar is a fun way to get your friends involved, and also give you a break from the bar! But when people think about sangria it’s usually in the warmer weather, and almost always with wine....

Time 45m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel and slice. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. In the prepared dish layer 1 1/2 cans of asparagus, 1 can mushroom soup, 2 eggs and 1 cup of crushed crackers....

Time 20m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps: Layer on half of each tortilla: 1/4 cup cheese, 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes. 1 tablespoon bacon and 1 tablespoon basil. Fold each tortilla in half to form a half circle. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with oil. Cook each quesadilla, over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned....

Time 30m Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps: Thaw frozen spinach then squeeze it dry with your hands. Stir together: drained & chopped artichoke, squeezed spinach, 1 cup mayo, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 pressed garlic clove and transfer to a 1-quart casserole or pie dish. Sprinkle on remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 350˚F or until heated through. Serve with your favorite crostini, chips, or crackers....

½ cup all-purpose flour 1½ cups milk 1 tbsp granulated sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt 6 eggs 1 Campagne bread, thickly sliced into 1-inch cubes 3 oz cream cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen ½ cup peanuts, or cashews, roasted and chopped cooking spray To serve: 1 tbsp pancake syrup, or blueberry and maple syrup Grease a 10-inch baking casserole. Beat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth....

Time 40m Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps: Place the pie crust in a butter pie pan, or similar. Rinse the blueberries and remove any remaining stems. In a large bowl, whisk the goat cheese, cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, egg, basil, and salt together. Add the blueberries to the goat cheese mixture. If you want to crush some of them, go ahead, otherwise, you can leave them whole. Pour the mixture into the pie crust....

There is nothing better than blueberry muffins. Look for the biggest, juiciest, sweetest fresh blueberries you can find, and use them in these muffins. They’ll be the best! Related Video

Time 15m Yield 4 servings. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps: Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Time 1h Yield 8 servings Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps: Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat. Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes....

Cheesy Lasagna Boats are a great alternative to making classic beef lasagna. You’ll still get all the layers of traditional lasagna, but there are no noodles to be seen anywhere! They’re so delicious with all of the delicious lasagna flavors that you won’t even miss the pasta. Big Boards and More by Sandy Coughlin This recipe comes from a new book by Sandy Coughlin: Big Boards and More- 100 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Make Any Gathering Great....

Time 40m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps: Preheat oven to 375. Spray an 11x7 inch baking dish with Pam. Salt and pepper the chicken breast halves and place in the dish. In a bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and garlic powder; mix well. Spread artichoke mixture over chicken breasts. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Time 55m Yield 8 servings....

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Time 45m Yield 8 servings. Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes....

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Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps: Start off by making the creamy salad dressing. In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.  Then dice up the red onion, celery, and bell pepper. You can speed the process up by using a vegetable chopper. Now cook the pasta according to the package or al dente. Once the pasta is cooked, pour out into a colander and quickly rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process....

Having a cup of chamomile tea at night can help you relax after a long day at work. This tea has a naturally sweet taste and mesmerizing floral notes. Chamomile tea has many health benefits. Not only can it help you sleep better, but it can also help lower your blood sugar and relieve stomach pains. What Is Chamomile Tea? The moderately sweet and delicate flavor of chamomile tea makes it a popular blend....

1 box brownie mix, Ghirardelli ⅓ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup water 1 large egg Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray In a bowl mix all of the ingredients together well with a spatula. Pour the contents of the bowl into the prepared baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. Sugar: 1g : Calcium: 1mg...

Time 1h Yield 12 Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Mash the brown sugar, butter, and molasses together in a bowl with a spoon until the mixture is creamy and thoroughly combined. Mix in the ginger, eggs, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....