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Ingredients 1 cup butter(or substitute). 2 cups brown sugar firmly packed. 1/2 cup dark corn syrup. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 6 quarts of popped corn. Preparation Bring first 5 ingredents to a boil, stirring constantly. Then let them boil 5 minutes without stirring. Add the vinilla and soda, stir well, and pour over the 6 quarts of popped corn. Put in baking pans in 250 degree oven for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 package (10 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Regular Pie Crusts (2 Count) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 3 oz white chocolate baking bars, chopped (from 4-oz box) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup cherry pie filling with more fruit (from 21-oz can) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 4 egg yolks, well beaten 2 cups scalded milk ½ cup sugar 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch 1 ½ ounces high-quality unsweetened chocolate 1 tsp organic vanilla 4 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar ¼ tsp cream of tartar 2 tbsp whiskey 1 envelope plain gelatine 2 tbsp water 1/2 pt whipping cream Crust 1 ½ cups chocolate-wafer crumbs, about 20 crushed wafers 2 tbsp sugar ½ tsp instant coffee 5 tbsp butter, melted...

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 stick butter 4 tablespoons cocoa 2 1/2 cups oatmeal 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Combine sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Remove from heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well, then drop by spoonsful onto waxed paper to cool. Makes a dozen great big piggy cookies, or more dainty non-piggy ones....

Ingredients 4 tomatoes, halved horizontally 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation 1.Preheat oven to 450° F. 2.Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Ingredients 6-8 chicken thighs (boneless or w/ bone) Olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 squeeze anchovy paste 14 ounce can chopped or diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup red wine 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 bag fresh spinach (9-10 ounces) Preparation Use baking dish that can also be used on stove-top burner, or use frying pan for first stages and separate baking dish....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (5 ounces) walnuts, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 extra ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup) 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 teaspoons salt 2 well beaten eggs, 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder oil for deep frying 1 bottle Dinni’s Select Bang Bang Sauce (from www.dinnisselect.com) Preparation NOTE: Since the sauce is giving the unique taste of fresh peppers, do not substitute the brand of sauce. However if you are in hurry you can Substitute the shrimp with store bought pre-battered frozen shrimp....

Ingredients 2 lemons, cut in wedges 1 c. butter, melted 1 c. ketchup 1/2 c. worchstershire sauce 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 bay leaves 3 Tbls. Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tsp. thyme 4 lb. unpeeled large shrimp french bread smoked gouda grits Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Stir together first 9 ingredients. Place shrimp in a broiler pan; pour lemon mixture over shirmp. Bake at 400 for 35 munites or just until shrimp turn pink, stirring every 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 c. fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/3 c. pine nuts or walnuts 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper to taste Preparation Combine the basil leaves in with the nuts in a food processor. Pulse a few times to blend. (If using walnuts, pulse them first before adding basil.) Add the garlic and pulse a few more times....

Ingredients 1 tbsp cooking oil 2 lbs beef short ribs 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 3 large carrots, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped 2 quarts water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1/3 cup medium pearl barley Preparation In a large dutch oven or kettle, heat oil over medium high. Brown beef. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon good olive oil 8 ounces dry cured center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef cut into 1-inch cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally into 1-inch chunks 2 yellow onions, sliced 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves) 1/2 cup Cognac 1 (750 ml.) bottle good dry red wine such as Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir 1 can (2 cups) beef broth...

Ingredients 3 8 oz beef tenderloin 1 small white onion sliced 1/2 cup coca cola cracked black pepper boursin cheese 2 cups balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp red currant jam 1/2 cup brown sugar fingerling potatoes kosher salt 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Preparation for the beef, grill to desired temperature. in a pan, saute the onion until translucent and add in coke. let reduce and continue to cook until onions are a deep brown in color....

Ingredients 12 zucchini blossoms 2 eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup white unbleached flour 2 tablespoons Romano cheese 1/8 cup olive oil Kosher salt for sprinkling Lemon wedges Preparation Set out a work surface next to the stove top with a bowl for the flour and cheese mixture and another bowl for the beaten egg. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Dip each blossom carefully in flour, then egg and back into the flour....

Ingredients 1 small head butter lettuce 6 oz medium soft Brie 1 cup blueberries 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil pinch of sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preparation Seperate and wash butter lettuce - put on towel to dry. Wash blueberries in colander or seive, let drain thorougly. Cut Brie into cubes, leaving rind on. Pat lettuce completely dry and put on two individual plates. If necessary gently pat blueberries dry and gently toss with the Brie cubes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter 3/4 cup white sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 - 2 1/2 mashed bananas Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F. Stir together sugar and melted butter then add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Combine flour, salt and baking soda and stir into butter mixture until smooth....

Ingredients 1 Yellow cake mix, prepared in 13x9 pan. 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature 1 pk (3-oz) instant vanilla pudding 2 cup milk 3 Or 4 bananas 1 lg container cool whip 1 cup chopped nuts Preparation Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add milk, gradually, add pudding, beating until well mixed. Pour over cooled cake. Slice the bananas over cake. Cover with Cool Whip and top with nuts.

Ingredients French Bread Loaf(thick sliced) 6 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup irish cream liquor or brandy 1/4 cup of maple syrup 2 banannas sliced 1/4 cup of butter (more if desired). brown sugar cinnamon walnuts or pecans (optional) Preparation Pre heat oven to 350 degrees farehite. lightly grease large baking pan layer french bread in baking pan whisk together eggs, cream, liquor, maple syrup. Pour over bread. sprinkle bannanas and walnuts then add the cinnamon, brown sugar, Add pats of butter throughout the pan....

Ingredients 1 lb bow tie pasta 2 c frozen peas 1 c frozen corn 2 1/2 lb rotisserie or charcoal grilled chicken 1 1/2 c barbacue sauce (prefer Johnny Harris from Savannah Georgia which is a mustard based sauce) 1 teaspoon hot sauce 2 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 sour cream 2 stalks celery diced 1 med red onion diced 1 carrot cut into matchsticks 4 tomatoes chopped 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 2 3/4 pounds trimmed boneless beef shank, cut into 2-inch pieces One 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine 15 mint sprigs, stems reserved Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil One 35-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, crushed 1 pound fresh pappardelle 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the beef with the wine, mint stems and a generous pinch of salt and pepper....