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Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs (you can use breasts, but the thighs are more flavorful) 1 large red onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 2 Tbsp olive oil or grapeseed oil...

Ingredients 1 packet of slice breads. 5 pieces of beef cut. 2/3 potatoes, corriander leaves, 2 tomatoes tomato sauce cheese spread Preparation As above.

Ingredients 2 pounds red beets, about 4 large 1/4 c. olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 c. walnuts 2 Tbs. - 1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice Salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash beets well. While still wet, wrap them individually in foil and place on a cookie sheet or roasting pan. Bake beets, undisturbed, for 60 to 90 minutes, until a thin-bladed knife pierces each with little resistance....

Ingredients 9 red bell peppers 5 yellow bell peppers 1 1/2 lbs yellow onions 2 1/2 quarts heavy whipping cream 3/4 qt chardonnay wine 4 oz unsalted butter, cubed 1/3 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp salt 3 oz clarified butter Preparation put pepppers on sheet and bake at 400F, turning every 10 minutes. Cook 25 minutes or until peppers are almost black. Remove peppers and place in a large mixing bowl....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 2 tablespoons blueberry jam or preserves Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Pinch perforations with fingers to seal. On 1 rectangle of dough, spoon jam down center. Using pastry brush, brush jam over surface of dough to within 1/4 inch from edges....

Ingredients 1/2 tbsp sesame oil 1 garlic clove (finely sliced) thumb-tip piece fresh root ginger (cut into matchsticks) 125g chestnut mushrooms (quartered) 1/4 savoy cabbage (shredded) 150g soba noodles 95g jar/sachet black bean stir-fry sauce 2 spring onions (sliced) Preparation Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan and add the garlic and ginger. Gently cook for 2 mins until softened. Add mushrooms and cook over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until golden....

Ingredients 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted 2 Tbs. plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar 12 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 2 eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 6 tsp. crème brûlée sugar* or superfine sugar Preparation Preheat an oven to 325°F. Lightly butter the wells of a mini cheesecake pan. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and the 2 Tbs. granulated sugar and stir until blended....

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 3 tablespoons Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 uncooked chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 oz) 1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1/4 cup balsamic dressing Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Unroll dough on cookie sheet. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until crust is golden brown....

Ingredients For the caramel cream cheese frosting: 1 pound confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoons whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons, or 1/2-stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature Preparation For the caramel cream cheese frosting: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt (without stirring!) 1/2 cup cup of the confectioners’ sugar (this shouldn’t take too long-watch the sugar carefully because once it starts turning into liquid, it goes very quickly!...

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Homemade Baking Mix, room temperature 2/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup mashed ripe banana (from 2 bananas) 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together baking mix, sugar, and cinnamon; use fingers to work butter completely into mixture. Stir in banana, milk, and eggs until well combined. Divide evenly among 12 paper-lined standard muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full....

Ingredients 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cinnamon stick 3 whole cloves 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup water 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour 1/2 cup all-purpose (plain) flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup 1 percent low-fat milk 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt 1 banana, peeled and mashed...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 2 T rum (substitute milk if you prefer) 1 t almond or vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Preparation Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, rum and extract, mixing well....

Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 dry white wine 1 1/2 tablespoon shallots minced 1/2 tablespoon dried tarragon salt and pepper to taste 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 stick unsalted butter melted. 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon and parsley. Preparation Put vinegar, shallots, wine, dried tarragon, and salt and pepper in a sauce pan. Boil and reduce to 2 tablespoons liquid. Strain into a small glass bowl and reserve liquid, let cool....

Ingredients 1 - 3 lbs. boneless stewing meat cut into 1 inch chunks 4 slices of bacon cut into tiny pieces 2 TBSP of brandy 2 onions finely chopped (or one large one) 1 clove of garlic-finely chopped 2 TBSP of flour 1 1/2 c. red wine 1/2 c. beef broth 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. peppercorns to complete: 2 TBSP butter 1/4 lb. mushrooms 2 TBSP finely chopped parsley...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin, cut in 2" X 1/2" strips 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 medium sized Bermuda onion, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick 2 TBSP butter 2 TBSP flour 1 cup strong beef stock 1 tsp prepared Dijon mustard 1/4 cup sour cream Egg noodles, papadelle, or spaetzle Preparation Spread beef strips out on paper and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Toss, and spread out again, top with onion slices and let stand 2 hours at room temperature....

Ingredients 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Confectioner’s Sugar 2 Sticks Butter 1 Cup Shredded Coconut 1/2 Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts 1 1/2 Cups Sugar 1/2 Cup Fresh Lime Juice 1/4 Cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 4 Large Eggs 13" x 9" Greased Baking Pan Preheat Oven to: 350 Degrees Fahrenheit Preparation If you have a food processor, use it to combine flour (2 Cups), confectioner’s sugar, butter, shredded coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 T baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 T ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups milk 2 X large eggs 1/2 pound butter (2 sticks), melted 1 cup each fresh blueberries, raspberries, diced fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375F. Line muffin tins with paper liners. Sift flour, baking powder and soda, salt and cinnamon together in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 Cups Dried Black Beans 6 Cups Water 3 Tbs. Olive Oil 1 Large Chopped Onion 4 Cloved Chopped Garlic 2/3 Cup Sofrito (on the ethnic foods isle) 1 Bay Leaf 1 Tbs. Adobo Seasoning 2 Cups Sliced Chorizo Pieces Salt (to taste) Preparation In a slow-cooker or crock-pot on high heat, combine dried beans, water, oil, sofrito, adobo, bay leaf, onion and garlic. Heat until rapid simmer is reached (approximately 1 hour)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 Lb. Dry black beans 3-14 1/2 oz. Beef broth 2-med Yellow onions 2-4 clv Garlic 1-stk Cellery 1-red &1-green Bell pepper 1-small can Mild chilies 1-med Carrot olive oil 1-15 oz Canned tomatoes 1-tsp Ground Coriander 1 1/2 tsp Ground cumin 1-tbs Cocoa powder 1/4-tsp Ground cinnamon 1/8-tsp Ground cloves 1/4-tsp Black pepper 1/4-tsp Red pepper or 2-tbs California chili powder. 1-oz Sherry juice of one lemon Preparation While the beans are cooking: finely chop all of the vegetables and saute in olive oil untill tender and soft....

Ingredients 2 pounds black beans 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups onions, diced 8 cloves garlic, lightly bruised and peeled 1 meath ham bone or smoked ham hock 6 to 8 quarts water 2 T plus 1 tsp ground cumin 1 T dried oregano 3 bay leaves 2 tsp gresh ground black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper 6 T flat leaf parsley, chopped 6 T cilantro, chopped 1 tsp salt...