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Ruby’s Recipes
“Ruby,” the Mad Housewife, shared these recipes at the Food Network Southern Food and Wine Show, in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville.
 Mad Summer Twist
2 parts Mad Housewife Wine – Chardonnay
1 part diet lemonade
1 part Fresca
Mix together and serve over ice. About 50 calories per 5 oz. serving - low calorie and very refreshing!
Mad Ruby Twist
2 parts Mad Housewife Wine – Cabernet
2 parts diet lemonade
1 part Fresca
Mix together and serve over ice. About 50 calories per 5 oz. serving - low calorie and delicious!
 “Ruby” Truffles
1 box Nilla Wafers
¾ C powdered sugar
¼ C cocoa powder
3 T light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
½ C Mad Housewife Wine – Merlot
1 C red decorative sugar
In food processor, process wafers to the consistency of coffee grounds; add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, Merlot and vanilla. Process until dough becomes evenly mixed with all ingredients (dough will be stiff). Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in decorative sugar. Store in covered container in refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Recipe variations –
add ½ C finely chopped pecans or ½ C flaked coconut to dough.
form dough around one almond or macadamia nut.
roll truffles in red sprinkles instead of decorative sugar.
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