In rounding up the bits and pieces from all my Christmas Baking (See Foodie Gift #21), I find that I have a couple dozen pretty dried apricots, half a cup of toasted slivered almonds and a half bag of semi-sweet chips. I also have a few minutes, so I'll do a very quick and easy gift to pass on to a couple friends and family members. These make a really lovely addition to a Christmas cookie platter as well.   Chocolate-Dipped Apricots with Almond Clusters   8 oz. dried apricots 1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 T. shortening   Place the chips and shortening in a glass bowl, and place over View Post