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Ingredients 2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed (from 19-oz can) 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 small carrot, shredded 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons ketchup 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 lettuce leaves 4 slices tomato 4 burger buns, split Preparation In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine beans, oats, mushrooms, onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, ketchup and salt; process with on/off pulses until coarsely chopped....

Ingredients 8 cardamom pods, crushed 1/4 cup honey 2 ounces tequila blanco, such as Espolon 3/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice, plus a wedge for serving 3 to 4 dashes Angostura bitters Preparation Honey-Cardamom Syrup:In a small saucepan, toast cardamom over medium-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain; discard solids. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week....

Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) pkg. (about 2 cups) dried navy beans, rinsed 4 quarts (16 cups) water 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup molasses 1 (1-lb.) pkg. (about 8) coarse-ground franks or hot dogs Preparation In Dutch oven, combine beans and 2 quarts (8 cups) of the water. Cover; soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients For the stock: Giblets (except liver) and neck from a fresh turkey 1 bay leaf 2 fresh thyme sprigs 2 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 5 cups cold water For the gravy: Pan drippings from roasted turkey 1 Vidalia onion, diced 2 Tbs. bourbon 2 cups turkey or chicken stock 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste...

Ingredients 1 lb. uncooked Barilla Cellentani (corkscrew) pasta. 2 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups fat-free milk 1 (12 oz.) can fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup (4 oz) shredded smoked Gouda cheese 1/2 cup (2 oz) Cabot shredded 1.5% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 3 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper, divided 1 (8 oz.) package chopped smaked ham or substitute saute 2 oz....

Ingredients 1/8 ounce Basil, Freshly minced 3/4 teaspoon Garlic, Freshly minced 1/2 tablespoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, Ground 3/4 teaspoon Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/8 cup Balsamic vinegar 1 cup Olive oil Preparation In a blender or food processor, thoroughly blend all ingredients except for the olive oil. Using a whisk, slowly whisk in the olive oil. Store at 40°F or below. Can be stored for up to two days....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 14 1/2 c chopped tomatoes 1 10 oz c diced tomatoes 1 small can green chilies 2 t sugar 2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1 6 oz can tomatoe paste 1 bay leaf 1 6 oz pkg med. egg noodles 6 green onions, chopped 1 c sour cream 1 c shredded sharp cheddar 1 c shredded parmesan 1 c shredded moxxarella Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs...

Ingredients 5 cups light chicken stock 3 oz. smoked bacon cut into 1/4 dice 1 small onion minced 4 medium beets, raw , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 1/lb, beet greens , chopped 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbs. chopped parsley 1/4 cup dry red wine coarse salt and freshley ground pepper Preparation Heat the chicken stock to simmer and keep warm Fry the bacon in a large deep sided saucepan over medium heat until the fat is partially rendered, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients ½ onion finely chopped 1 stick butter 10 oz. frozen spinach thawed 8 oz. cream cheese 8 oz. sour cream ¾ c. shredded Parmesan cheese jar marinated artichokes, chopped red pepper flakes to taste 8 oz. shredded Spicy Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Sauté onions in butter, adding ingredients while mixing and blending well after each addition. add ingredients in this order: spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, crushed red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups (about 16 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 eggs 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set it over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth....

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 egg whites 1 t. vanilla extract 1 c. sugar 2 c. all purpose flour 1 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 3/4 c. nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, toasted) Preparation Preheat oven 325 degrees. Lightly spray or wipe a large baking sheet with vegetable oil. In large bowl of electric mixer combine eggs, egg whites, and vanilla. Mix well until combined. Add sugar, flour, soda and salt. Beat until dough forms....

Ingredients 2 Slices of bacon 1/4 Cup Diced Kielbasa 1/4 Cup Diced Onion 1/2 Tbsp Chopped Garlic 2 tsp Chile Powder 1 can Chicken Broth 8 oz Mashed Black Beans 1/4 Cup Uncooked Rice 8 oz Sauted Collard Greens Diced Roma Tomato 8 oz Whole Black Beans Salt and Pepper to taste 1 Tbsp Sherry Clilantro Preparation Saute the bacon and then the Kielbasa- remove, to empty pan now add onion, garlic and chile powder cook 2 or 3 min on med heat....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (9 ounces) 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves 1 cup packed baby spinach Preparation Combine pineapple, mint, spinach, and 2 cups cold water in a blender. Blend until smooth; serve, over ice.

Ingredients 24 new red potatoes, halved lengthwise 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 cups sour cream 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, plus more for garnish 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped, plus more for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake until the skins are crisp, 25 minutes; let cool....

Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp active dry yeast 2 tbsp sugar 1 1/4 cups milk (low fat/skim is fine), warm 1/4 cup water, warm 2 large eggs 2 tbsp butter, melted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda Blueberries Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, yeast and sugar. Stir in warm (110F) milk and water, mixing vigorously until smooth....

Ingredients 6 ovos 200gr chocolate em tablete Preparation Misturar as gemas com o chocolate derretido em banho maria (ou no microondas). Adicionar as claras batidas em castelo. Dividir a massa em duas partes: • Uma que vai ao frigorífico (para solidificar tipo mousse) • Outra que vai ao forno em forma (untada e polvilhada de chocolate em pó) durante 20 minutos a 175º C . Depois de cozida, desenformar e deixar arrefecer....

Ingredients 10 large spring roll wrappers (refrigerated) 1/2 lb extra-lean ground meat (turkey, pork, or beef) 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled & minced 1-2 Tbsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, peeled & grated 1 Tbsp water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Shred cabbage, peel and grate carrots, peel and mince ginger. In shallow frying pan, saute w meat in 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil with ginger and salt until well cooked....

Ingredients 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 ripe (but firm) bananas, peeled and quartered 1/4 cup dark rum 1 teaspoon vanilla vanilla ice cream Preparation In large sauce pan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Add bananas and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. In a small cup, stir together rum and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup Arborio or other short grain rice 3 1/4 cups vegetable stock (kept warm/hot) 1 bunch basil (~1 med/large plant) 1/2 medium onion (chopped) 1 or 2 whole garlic cloves (halved and destemmed) 4 tbsps butter A few tbsps of olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Preparation Heat the few tbsps of olive oil in a large skillet and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 mins, until onion is clear....

Ingredients 5 Lbs eye round or fillet mignon meat – trimmed and sliced 15 Lbs Salt The Mix: 1 Tablespoon paprika to 3 fenugreek 3 Tablespoons fenugreek 3 Cloves garlic Preparation Make sure that the meat has no fat. Cover meat completely with salt for 3 days. You might have to change the Salt if too wet. Remember that you want the meat to be completely dry otherwise it will rot when you hang it to dry....