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Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a separate pan until just about to boil. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick) 3/4 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, shelled, tails left on, deveined 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 2 teaspoons sesame seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon dark (oriental) sesame oil Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Cut steak into 1-inch pieces. Place steak and shrimp in resealable food storage plastic bag. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 2 T salad or peanut oil 2 large slices fatback 1 1/2 C diced carrots 2 lbs chuck or rump beef - cut into 1/4 slices Salt and pepper to taste 2 medium onions coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 2 shallots finely chopped 1/2 lb chopped mushrooms 1/2 bottle Burgundy wine 1/3 C cognac Preparation Pour oil in bottom of 2 quart casserole and add one slice of fatback....

Ingredients 2 c Bisquick baking mix 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon Dash nutmeg 5 beaten eggs 1/2 c beer (warm) 2 tbsp veg oil Preparation Stir together bisquick, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat together eggs, beer and oil. Stir in dry ingr. (Batter will be lumpy). Add more beer for thinner pancakes. Cook on lightly greased griddle for a 2-3 min per side. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 c flour 1 c oat bran 3/8 c sugar, plus a sprinkle 1 tbsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 4 oz cream cheese at room temp 1 large egg 1/2 c milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 c canola oil 1 cup berries (1/2 c raspberries, 1/2 c blackberries) Preparation Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Grease muffin tray, both the cups and the tops of the tray. Rinse and drain berries on paper towel....

Ingredients ¼ c chopped scallion ¼ c grated Empire or Cortlandt apple 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp prepared horseradish 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 1 pound crab meat, flaked ¼ c grated New York cheddar 1 ¼ c fresh sourdough breadcrumbs 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ c plain yogurt 1 tbsp grainy mustard 1 tsp honey Preparation Combine the scallion, apple, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl....

Ingredients 16 ounces softened cream cheese 1/2 cup bleu cheese 4 tablespoons softened butter 4 tablespoons chopped chives, reserve 2 tablespoon for garnish 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 4 ounces chopped prosciutto 1/2 cup finely chopped lightly toasted walnut 30 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (2 boxes) 4 tablespoons toasted chopped walnuts for garnish Preparation In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, bleu cheese, butter, 1 tablespoon chives and lemon juice until blended....

Ingredients 2 large eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup wheat bran 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup Robin Hood Nutri-blend flour or all-purpose flour 1/3 cup ground flax seeds 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cups fresh blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 Graham Cracker Pie Shell 1/2 C Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 1 pint (2 cups) Blueberries 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened 1 T Lemon Juice 1 C Whipping Cream- whipped. Preparation Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Blend in the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Fold in the whipped cream and berries. Spoon into pie shell. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Ingredients 2lb boneless skinless chicken breasts oil (for frying) cornstarch (for dusting) Sauce: 1 garlic clove (minced) ¼ teaspoon ginger ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup apple juice 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce Preparation Cut chicken breasts into bit sized pieces and lightly dust with cornstarch. Heat oil in your wok and fry chicken bits in batches until lightly browned....

Ingredients 6 fresh turkey legs 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 medium onions, diced 4 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp fresh oregano (1 tsp if using dried) 1 Tbsp fresh thyme (1 tsp if using dried) 2 Tbsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 C red wine 2 C chicken broth 4 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce...

Ingredients 1 box of Barilla ziti 3 cans tomato sauce 2 cans tomato paste ½ cup Italian bread crumbs ½ clove real garlic 1 cup romano cheese 1 tablespoon fresh basil 1 tablespoon fresh oregano ½ lb deli-cut provolone cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 bunch of green onions 1 lb ground chuck 1 bag mozzarella cheese Preparation Start water to boil for pasta, once water is boiling add a punch of salt then the ziti....

Ingredients 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons minced shallot or red onion 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/2 clove garlic , minced 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Shake all of the ingredients together in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 7 days; bring to room temperature, then shake vigorously to recombine before using....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 very ripe bananas 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ cup sugar ½ cup packed light brown sugar ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs ¼ cup buttermilk Preparation Heat the oven to 350°. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-3-inch loaf pan with butter, then dust with flour....

Ingredients 1/3 cup soy flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup Splenda 1/4 cup rolled oats (not instant) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup 0% skim milk Optional: 1 tablespoon fat free sour cream or plain yogurt Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Spray pie dish lightly with Pam. Set aside. In medium bowl: Mix dry ingredients using a wire wisk. Blend in milk and optional sour cream or yogurt....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. red pepper 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 c. vinegar 1 c. tomato juice 1/4 c. catsup 1/2 c. water Onion (opt.) Preparation Simmer 15 minutes. Use on chicken, pork, etc. as you would any bottled barbeque sauce.

Ingredients 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni 1 can (28 ounces) barbecue baked beans, undrained 1 1/2 cups sliced celery 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red onion 1 1/2 cups finely chopped red, yellow and/or green bell pepper 1/2 cup bottled herb fat-free or regular vinaigrette 1/3 cup chopped, fresh basil or parsley leaves Basil or parsley sprigs for garnish Preparation Preparation: Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well, cover and refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 2lb chuck beef cut in 1 1/2 cubes 2-4T good olive oil 2c flour 1t salt 1/2t pepper 4C beef broth 1 clove garlic chopped 1 med onion chopped 3 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped in 1 1/2 pieces 1 1/2c fresh peas 1 1/2cfresh green beans cut 1 1/2pieces 3 lg carrots sliced 2ribs celery chopped 1/2t paprika Preparation in a heavy skillet heat 2T oil dredge beef in flour shaking off excess....

Ingredients Cake 2 cups grated carrots 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup chopped crystallaized ginger 1/2 cup raisins Frosting 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened...

Ingredients 4 Lg. Russet Potatoes 4 Lg. hard boiled eggs, finely chopped 3 Med. Dill pickles, chopped 1/2 Med. red onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, diced 1 med. bell pepper, diced 1 C. mayonaise or more, if needed 2 T. cider vinegar 1 T. granulated sugar 1 T. good dijon mustard Preparation Steam potatoes, refrigerate until cool enough to handle. Peel, cut into 1/2 cubes. Mix all vegs together in lg....