heat all ingredients over low heat , stirring occasionally , until jam is melted'

spray a 8-inch ring mold with nonfat cooking spray', 'cook apricots in orange juice concentrate , in small saucepan , until tender', 'sprinkle gelatin over cold water in heatproof cup and let stand 5 minutes', 'place cup in small saucepan with hot water and set over moderate heat , until gelatin dissolves , about 5 minutes', 'stir gelatin occasionally', 'put apricot-orange mixture , 3 / 4 cup sugar , gelatin mix , lemon juice and 1 1 / 2 cup yogurt in a blender', 'blend well', 'beat egg whites in bowl until frothy', 'while beating , gradually add 2 tablespoon sugar and beat until peaks form', 'gently fold egg whites into apricot mixture', 'do not over mix', 'spoon mixture into ring mold and cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours', 'to serve , remove plastic and unmold onto plate', 'arrange orange slices around outside and put remaining yogurt in a bowl and set in center of ring', 'spoon yogurt beside each serving of bavarian'

combine all the sauce ingredients in medium-size saucepan', 'bring to boiling', 'reduce heat to medium-low', 'simmer 10 minutes'

combine the sliced beef with dried chili flakes , mustard , soy sauce and garlic refrigerate 4 hours or overnight', 'cook noodles according to package directions', 'heat oil in large skillet , over medium-high heat , until hot', 'add beef with marinade', 'stir-fry 2 minutes', 'add noodles , preserves , broth , onions , and 1 tbsp sesame seeds', 'cook 1 minute , or until heated through', 'top with remaining sesame seeds before serving'

preheat oven to 350f lightly grease a 95 inch loaf pan', 'in a very large bowl , whisk together flour , baking powder , salt and sugar', 'make a well in the center and add in vegetable oil and beer', 'mix', 'stir just until just combined', 'stir in dried apricots', 'pour batter into prepared pan', 'bake for 55-60 minutes , until the loaf is light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean', 'turn loaf out of the pan and allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing'

process half each of apricot halves , apricot nectar , and sugar in a blender until smooth , stopping to scrape down sides', 'repeat with remaining apricot halves , nectar , and sugar', 'serve over crushed ice with sparkling wine / champagne or ginger ale / lemon-lime soda', 'garnish , if desired', 'be sure and do this just before serving'