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Ingredients 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium beets, peeled 4 cups baby romaine 2 tablespoons pistachios 2 tablespoons feta cheese Preparation Whisk together orange juice, vinegar and honey. Drizzle olive oil into mixture and whisk until blended; set aside. Place beets through the shredding disc of a food processor. Toss beets with half of dressing mixture. Toss romaine with remaining dressing and divide among 4 salad plates....

Ingredients 75g Salted Butter 200ml Semi-Skimmed Milk 1 Large Egg 250g Self Raising Flour 75g Caster Sugar 3 Teaspoons Baking Powder 30g Porridge Oats (e.g. one microwave porridge sachet) 250g Sultanas Preparation Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little. Preheat the oven to 200C. In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, oats, sultanas). In a jug whisk together the wet ingredients (butter,milk,egg). Combine the wet and dry to make a batter, stirring enough to ensure all the flour is incorporated but no more....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soft butter 1/4 cup white sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 1/2 cups cake and pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen Preparation Cream together, butter and sugar, add egg and mix well. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries. Fill 12 greased muffin tins two thirds full. Bake 375 for 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients 2 c (500 mL) short grain sushi rice 2 1/4 c (550 mL) cold water 1/4 c (50 mL) seasoned rice vinegar 36 very thin slices English cucumber 1/4 lb (125 g) lox or smoked salmon, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (25 mL) honey mustard or 1 tbsp (15 mL) prepared wasabi 1/4 c (50 mL) light mayo or yogurt 1 sheet toasted nori (about 8×7 inches/20×18 cm) 1/4 c (50 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions...

Ingredients 3 eggs 1.5 cups milk 1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained) 4 tsp baking powder 1.5 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp melted shortening 1 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add to liquid ingredients. Beat until smooth. Fold in melted shortening and pineapple. Pour into greased jelly pan (10 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 1")....

Ingredients 2 lbs ziti 3 lbs ricotta 3 lbs mozzarella Parmesan sauce Preparation 350 degrees mix altogether. Bake with foil off for 1 hour, continue to bake with foil on for 1/2 hour check middle to be sure it’s done

Ingredients 4 oz water 8 oz natural pineapple juice 1 banana 1 c frozen fat free vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoon honey 1 c ice Preparation Blend until smooth

Ingredients Baby Back Ribs in a slab (1 lb to 1/2 lb per serving - or less). Favorite rub Favorite BBQ Sauce Preparation Apply rub to ribs, let “stew” for a while - overnight if you like. Gas or Charcoal - indirect grilling. “On” side to “high” Turn and rotate once every ten minutes for 1 hour to 1 1/4 hour. Last few turns, baste with BBQ sauce, or don’t baste at all and spoon sauce on ribs as they are eaten....

Ingredients 2 cups water or broth 1 cup lentils 1 small onion, diced 1 cup quick oats 3/4 cup grated cheese 1 egg, beaten about a cup of spaghetti or tomato sauce generous dallop of pesto or various herbs salt and pepper Preparation Add lentils to boiling water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes. Allow lentils to cool; mash them up a bit 3.) Mix all ingredients well. Spoon into 12 muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Preparation 1.In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. 2.With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth and thick consistency....

Ingredients Coarse salt 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned coarse polenta Preparation In a pot, bring 6 cups well salted water to a boil. Add polenta in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until polenta is tender and has thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. Pour polenta onto a lightly oiled baking sheet and let cool completely before storing. Refrigerate until set, then slice (slices can be broiled or grilled, or reconstituted with a little hot water or stock until creamy)....

Ingredients 2 pounds beets (3 very large or 4 to 6 medium) 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons butter Minced parsley Preparation Trim beets, and peel them as you would potatoes; grate them in food processor or by hand. Begin preheating 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toss grated beets in bowl with rosemary, salt and pepper. Add about half the flour; toss well, add rest of flour, and toss again....

Ingredients 2 cups blueberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 cups drained low-fat yogurt or low-fat Greek style yogurt 1 tablespoon shelled pistachios, finely chopped Preparation Combine the blueberries, sugar, lime juice and balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for five to 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and the blueberries have cooked down to a jam-like consistency....

Ingredients 3 packed Tbls. brown sugar 3 Tbls. soy sauce 3 Tbls. Kentucky bourbon 1/4 t. ground ginger 1 pork tenderloin Preparation Combine ingredients and marinate pork for at least 4 hours. Grill about 7 minutes a side.

Ingredients 2 quarts water 9 tablespoons bourbon divided 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 quarts ice water 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 3 bay leaves 3 garlic cloves peeled 1 small onion quartered 1 small Fuji apple cored and quartered 1 lemon quartered 1 (4-pound) whole chicken 2 cups applewood chips 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter...

Ingredients 2/3 Cups Oil 1 Cup Brown Sugar 2 Large Eggs 4 Cups Oatmeal 1 Tbsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Salt 1 1/2 Cups Milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350º F. Mix all ingredients, pour into a greased 9x13" pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 2 cups boiling water 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, as needed 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced thick 2 large garlic cloves, minced Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste 3/4 cup whole or pearl barley 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock or water A bouquet garni made with a few sprigs each thyme and parsley, and a bay leaf and a Parmesan rind...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups egg noodles 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar Preparation In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over high....

Ingredients Ingredients for a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip: 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup mascarpone 1 tablespoon olive oil lemon juice to taste garlic powder to taste salt and black pepper to taste Preparation Sautée bell peppers in olive oil until softened. Transfer peppers to a food processor or blender. Add cream cheese and mascarpone and purée until smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 C onion 1 lb ground beef 1 small can green chiles 15 oz diced tomatos 15 oz pinto beans 15 oz spicy hot chili beans 15 oz navy beans 1 T chili powder 1 tsp cumin 15 oz tomato sauce 1 can corn 1 C water Preparation Brown the beef with the onions. Add the rest of ingredients, and cook in Crock Pot on low for several hours. Season to taste....