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Ingredients 3 ripe plum toms peeled - 6 ripe toms peeled & seeded - 3 tbl olive oil - 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced - 1 tsp salt - 2 tsp sugar - 3 fresh basil leaves torn - 12 oz farfalle pasta cooked - grated parm cheese Preparation smash toms in bowl c back of lg spoon - reserve - heat olive oil in skillet - add garlic & salt - cook until garlic turns golden brown - stir in sugar - stir in reserved tomato mix & basil - cook until sauce thickens, about 20-30 mins - stir occasionally - toss pasta & sauce in bowl - serve c grated cheese

Ingredients 1 pound pitted Rainier cherries 1 cinnamon stick, about 3 in. long 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup brandy Preparation Put cherries and cinnamon stick into a 1-qt. sealable glass container, such as a mason jar. Bring sugar, brandy, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan and boil until sugar has dissolved. Pour hot liquid over cherries and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 20-ounce package peeled, seeded butternut squash, cut into 1/2" dice 1 medium sweet onion, chopped coarsely 1 10-ounce package cremini mushrooms, quartered 2 tbsp canola oil 4 cups 1% milk or plain soymilk 2 tbsp dried rosemary 1 tbsp minced garlic 4 tbsp unsalted butter 4 tbsp flour 8 ounces ziti, rigatoni, or similar pasta shape, cooked just al dente and drained 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 cup shredded Asiago...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved (8 oz) 8 ounces baby spinach 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 2 cups whole wheat cooked rice Preparation Heat olive oil and garlic in large saute pan over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 4 min per side till juices run clear. Remove Chicken and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup (115 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 3/4 cups (230 grams) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup mashed avocado 3 ripe large bananas (approximately 1 pound or 454 grams), mashed well (about 1-1/2 cups)...

Ingredients 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 onion 1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro (it’s corriander) juice of 3 limes 1 cup any cooking oil except olive 1 packet Sazon with corriander and annato (in the Latino food aisle) 1 tbsp. McCormick Fajita Seasoning 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts Fajita-size tortillas (flour, not corn) Toppings (optional): sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado, tomatoes … whatever you like....

Ingredients Turkey 20 sprigs fresh Rosemary Salt Preparation Brine the Turkey: Use 1 tablespoon salt per 5 lbs turkey (washed and dried), sprinkle a little in the cavity, then generously on one side concentrating on the thigh, now the other and last the breast, concentrating on the thick parts. Put in a plastic bag, squeeze out air and refrigerate breast up. Next day, give turkey a massage to distribute the salt and any liquid without removing it from the bag and refrigerate breast down....

Ingredients 6 ounces firm cream cheese, in room temperature 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1/3 cup sesame seeds toasted 12 slices Black Forest Ham, cut into 2" rounds 12 acrylic lollipop sticks 1/2 small cabbage Preparation In small bowl combine cream cheese with chives, parsley, thyme and rosemary. Prepare ¾" diameter balls. Roll in sesame seeds....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (375 mL) 3/4 cup granulated sugar (175 mL) 1/2 cup bran cereal (125 mL) 2 tsp baking powder (10 mL) 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL) 1/2 cup Imperial Margarine, melted and cooled (125 mL) 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk (125 mL) 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (375 mL) Preparation Preheat the oven to 425° F (220° C). Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper cupcake liners....

Ingredients 8 oz water 4 oz pomegranate juice 1/4 c blueberries 1 c fat free frozen vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoon honey 1 graham cracker square dash cinnamon 1 c ice Preparation Blend in blender until smooth

Ingredients 1 cooking onion choped finely 1 clove garlic choped finely 4 Tb. spoons butter 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated 3 eggs 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms salt and pepper to taste. CRUST 2 cups flour 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. salt Preparation Cook the bok choi until very tender(10 to 15 min.) when cold, press with your hands to extract all water and chop finely. Caramelize the onions and add garlic....

Ingredients 1 box fun pasta (pin wheels, corkscrew, bow tie…)–cooked and drained. 1 can corn ——drained 1 can black beans ——drained 1 can garbanzo beans ——drained 1 small can sliced black olives ———drained-optional 1 can small sliced green olives —–drained –optional 1 can rotel —–drained 1/2 C diced fresh tomato–grape tomatoes preferred 1-2 cups of mayonnaise 1 fresh basil leaf chopped finely 1/8 tsp black pepper 1T olive oil 1- 2T or more Cajun spice blend—to taste...

Ingredients One 4 to 4 1/2 pound chicken Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large shallots, sliced 4 garlic cloves, lightly smashed (skins left on) 2 rosemary sprigs 8 sage leaves 1/2 cup fino sherry or dry white wine About 1 cup chicken broth 1 lemon, cut into thin slices (skin left on; seeds discarded) Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil , for sautéing 6 pounds beef short ribs , bone-in, cut into 3-4 inch pieces Salt and pepper 1 large onion , peeled and medium diced 1 medium carrot , peeled and medium diced 1 stalk celery , medium diced 6 cloves garlic , peeled 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig rosemary 1 bay leaf 1 sprig sage 2 cups red wine 3 cups beef broth...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon minced garlic 8 chicken legs thigh and drumstick attached 6 tablespoons dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic in wide shallow bowl. Mix well. Trim excess fat off chicken. With pastry brush paint the mustard on chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Coat legs with breadcrumb mixture. Place single layer on baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup plus 2 T EVOO 1/4 cup finely chopped rosemary 1 3lb porterhouse steak 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper Preparation In a sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar with 1/2 cup of the olive oil and rosemary. Add th steak, seal the bag and refrigerate overnight, turning the bag several times. Preheat oven to 425F and bring the steak to room temp....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons sugar ½ vanilla bean “seeds” scraped from the pod Partial pinch of ground clove 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Thai basil leaves Thai basil tips for garnish Freshly whipped sweetened cream or crème fraiche or 4 scoops good quality vanilla ice cream Preparation Quarter the strawberries and cut the blueberries in half (crosswise, not through the stem ends)....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups water Preparation Grease pans with Pam for baking. Stir together flour, cocoa, powder, soda and salt. Beat butter on high for 30 seconds. Add sugar, beating til light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups water 3 eggs Salt Oil Preparation In a bowl whisk together flour, water, eggs and a dash of salt until smooth. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rub an oiled paper towel along the inside of an 8-inch nonstick skillet. Heat skillet. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the pan. Swirl batter around to cover surface. Cook over medium heat until firm, about 20 -30 seconds....

Ingredients •1 1/2 pounds ground beef •1 teaspoon garlic powder •1 (28 ounce) jar sausage-flavored spaghetti sauce •1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce •1 teaspoon dried oregano •1 tablespoon olive oil •4 cloves garlic, minced •1 small onion, diced •1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded •8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded •1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese •2 eggs •1/4 cup milk •1/2 teaspoon dried oregano •9 lasagna noodles...