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Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp (larger ones, 12-15 count) 1 pound crab meat 2 slices fresh bread, crust removed, cubed 2 tablespoons mayo 1/2 teaspoon pepper sauce 1 teaspoon worestershire sauce 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 smaoll onion, minced 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup melted butter ro margarine Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Shell uncooked shrimp, leaving tails on. Split shrimp down the back and spread apart butterfly fashion....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, florets cut into 1-inch-thick slices 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp dried marjoram 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss cauliflower with oil, marjoram, salt and pepper to taste until coated. Spoon onto a large rimmed baking sheet lined with nonstick foil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower starts to soften and brown....

Ingredients 1 Quart Fresh Strawberries, sliced 3 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar 3 Tbsp. Splenda Freshly Ground Black Pepper Salad Greens(I use green leaf and Boston) sliced sweet onion (Vidalia, 1015 or Walla Walla) Preparation Mix strawberries, vinegar and Splenda. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Place salad greens and a couple of onion rings on each of four salad plates. Divide strawberry mixture between the plates. Top with freshly ground black pepper....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup shortening (I use Crisco) 2 eggs slightly beaten 1 cup mashed banana 1 3/4 cup flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth. Stir in banana and dry ingredients, don’t beat. Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired....

Ingredients 8 hot dogs 1/4 cup pickle relish 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/2 cup refrigerated original barbecue sauce with shredded pork (from 18-oz container) Yellow mustard, if desired 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 1/2 tablespoon pickle relish into each slit. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Spread 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce with pork on each dough triangle....

Ingredients 1 tsp coconut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 1 tsp spicy or dijon mustard 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chipotle seasoning 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1 1/4 c chicken broth Juice of 1.5 limes 1 tsp maple syrup 6 oz can of tomato paste Preparation In a saucepan, heat coconut oil on med. heat Add garlic and shallots and saute until soft Add mustard, smoked paprika, chipotle, cumin and salt....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pans 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Make-Ahead Chocolate Buttercream Frosting...

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3 Tbs sugar 1Tbs baking powder 1 1/2 tsps salt 12 oz beer 1 egg beaten Preparation 375 oven mix dry ingredients until combined add 12 oz beer stir with fork until combined turn dough on floured surfce knead quickly, place on bking sheet, slit an X on top,brush with egg wash Bake until golden brown app 45 min

Ingredients 1 9-inch pie plate lined with crust* 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup (for a darker pie, can use brown sugar and/or dark syrup) 5 T unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt *FOR CRUST: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp white sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening OR 1/4 cup shortening and 4 T (1/2 stick) unsalted butter...

Ingredients Rice Toor dal Potatoes (2 medium) 4-5 Cloves 1/2 stick Cinnamon tablespoon Coriander seeds tablespoon Cumin seeds 6-8 whole Black pepper seeds 1 tsp Tamarind (concentrated tamarind paste) 1-4 Red chilis (dried) tablespoon Coriander seeds tablespoon Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp spoon full of bisibele bath mix from MTR 1/2 tablespoon salt optional:1/2 stick butter wogarne (mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves) Preparation Put 1/2 coffee mug of dal in about 6 cups water heat on medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cans black beans rinsed 2 cans corn rinsed 3 bell peppers (different colors), diced 1 tblsp onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation Mix all ingredients and serve with “scoops” Better after sitting for a few hours in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground paprika 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed 3 tablespoons butter Preparation In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano. Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture....

Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup blueberries Topping: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup margarine, softened Preparation Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease the bottom of muffin cups or use paper liners. In a large bowl, beat the egg with a fork. Add the milk and oil, and continue to stir....

Ingredients Crumb Topping ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Muffins 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ½ cup canola oil ¾ cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 ½ cups blueberries Preparation Preheat the oven to 375°....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries 1 (12-ounce) can frozen concentrated pink lemonade 1 bottle (750ml) Chardonnay 3 cups lemon lime soda (recommended: Sprite) 1/2 cup Cognac Preparation In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients and stir. Refrigerate for 1 hour to meld flavors. Serve chilled in iced tea glasses.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons minced carrot 2 tablespoons minced celery 3/4 pound meatloaf mix or 1/4 pound each ground beef chuck, ground veal, and ground pork Table salt 1 cup whole milk 1 cup dry white wine (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, packed in juice, chopped fine, with juice reserved Preparation 1 Add butter in large, heavy-bottomed Butch oven over medium heat; add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until softened...

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup hot sauce (see note) 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 4 large egg whites 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 cups vegetable oil Preparation MARINATE Combine chicken, buttermilk, and salt in large zipper-lock bag and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours....

Ingredients 12 large scoops (about 1/2 gallon) vanilla ice cream 4 ounces (1/2 cup) bourbon, preferably Woodford Reserve 2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus 1/4 cup, whipped, for serving 1 cup walnut halves, plus more chopped for garnish 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnish Preparation Puree ice cream, bourbon, heavy cream, walnuts, and chocolate chips in a blender. Divide among four 16-ounce glasses. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with walnuts and chocolate chips....

Ingredients 2 tbsps butter 1 shallot (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 2 ozs bourbon 1 2 cup brown sugar 1 2 cup honey 1 tbsp pepper (ancho, finely chopped) 8 ozs chili sauce 8 ozs barbecue sauce 3 ozs sauce (wing) oil (frying) 50 chicken wings blue cheese (dressing) bourbon Preparation In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the shallot and garlic cloves and saute, about 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and patted dry Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 12 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed 9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and halved 6 ounces green olives, such as Castelvetrano (1 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus leaves for serving 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 small lemon, sliced into paper-thin rounds...