INGREDIENTS
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10 ounces oyster mushrooms, preferably large clusters
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8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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freshly ground white pepper and salt to taste
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canola oil for frying
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon fresh sage chiffonade
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1 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1 cup cold club soda or seltzer water
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1/3 cup Candied Garlic Syrup (recipe included
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Candied Garlic Syrup
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Yield: about 1/2 cup cloves and 1 1/4 cups syrup
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup cider vinegar
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3 whole heads garlic, each clove peeled and trimmed of woody ends, about 30 cloves total