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Ingredients 8-ounce block of extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (You must grate your own; the pre-grated product will not cream into a spread.) 4-ounce jar pimentos, drained very thoroughly and finely diced 3 tablespoons sour cream (or one large dollop) 2 green onions, mostly tops, finely minced ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper About 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise (Hellmann’s please) Freshly cracked black pepper to taste Preparation In a medium-size bowl, mix together the sour cream, onions, cheese, garlic powder and ground red pepper until the cheese begins to break down into a spread....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa 3 cups organic vegetable broth 1 (14-ounce) package -reduced-fat firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 1 cup chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans...

Ingredients 1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. onion powder 1/2 t. coarse ground black pepper 1/2 t. tarragon 1/2 t. chervil 1/2 t. Italian seasonings 3 T. white wine vinegar (or more to taste) 1/2 C. crumbled blue cheese Preparation Combine all ingredients, except blue cheese, in a jar and shake until well blended. Just before serving add crumbled blue cheese to jar and shake once or twice....

Ingredients 1 C packed light brown sugar 3/4 C dark corn syrup 3 T all-purpose flour 2 T bourbon 2 T molasses 1 T butter, melted 1/2 t vanilla extract 1/4 t salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg white 2/3 C pecan halves 1 9" pie dough Cooking spray 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in pecans....

Ingredients 3 cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped 1/4 C olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp red pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded havarti cheese 3 TBSP capers 1 lb. penne or rigatoni grated reggiano parma Preparation Boil water for pasta. Preheat oven 375. Heat oil saute onion a few minutes add garlic drain about 1/3 of liquid from tomatoes, add them to pan with basil red pepper, salt & pepper Cook for about 20 Min....

Ingredients I Pkg Polenta (750 grams) I pkg Dried Porcini (or Cepes) 500 g white mushrooms, thinly sliced 500 g cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 250 g (or one large) Portobello mushroom ! clove garlic, crushed Pinch of rosemary or nutmeg 1/3 cup butter - clarified 1/4 - 1/2 cup white wine or sherry Goat cheese, pecorino, parmesan and parsley (all optional) Preparation Polenta: Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Clarify the butter, adding garlic and either rosemary or nutmeg (I use rosemary when cooking with white wine, nutmeg when cooking with sherry, port or red wine)....

Ingredients Fish: 4 oz of salmon 1-2 cups of arugula ¼ cup of cooked soba noodles Sauce: 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ tablespoon of rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce 1 scallion chopped 1 clove of garlic chopped ¼ teaspoon ginger grated Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place salmon on a baking dish (be sure to spray your dish with non stick spray) .Salt and pepper the salmon to taste....

Ingredients (4 servings, cook time 20 minutes, preparation 25 minutes, total meal in 45 minutes) 4 live Maine lobsters, each 1-1/2 pounds * 8 Tablespoons butter 2 Cups finely chopped onions (about 2 medium) 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped 2 Teaspoons Old Bay seafood seasoning 4 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 4 Cups Ritz crackers crumbled (6 ounces) Preparation Boil salted water in a large kettle or pot. Cook the whole lobsters for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbs liquid honey 2tbs Dijon mustard 2tbs balsamic vinegar 1tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 pork tenderloins Preparation In a large baking dish, combine honey, mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add pork, turning to coat. make ahead; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Reserving maranade, place pork on greased grill over medium/high heat. Brish with maranade. Close lid and cook, turning occasionally, for 18 min....

Ingredients 1 pound lump backfin crab meat 1 teaspoons dry mustard powder 1 slightly beaten egg, 2 tablespoon dry bread crumbs 1 small red onion, minced flour for dusting ½ o 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) Bacon fat or oil for deep frying Dinni’s Select Bang Bang Sauce 1 bottle (from www.dinnisselect.com) NOTE: Since the sauce is giving the unique taste of fresh peppers, do not substitute the brand of sauce....

Ingredients 1 salmon fillet with skin (3 1/2 to 4 lb.) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup soy sauce Chopped parsley Lemon wedges Preparation Rinse fish and pat dry. Set fish, skin down, on a sheet of heavy foil and trim foil to make a rim about 2 inches wider than fish. Fold excess foil up to create a lip around fish....

Ingredients 1/4 lb. smoked turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2- inch-thick slices 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cups Old El Paso™ Salsa 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice 1 cup water Hot pepper sauce, if desired Preparation Spray large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add sausage and chicken; cook and stir 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink....

Ingredients -(2) Links of Polish Kielbasa in casing. -(1) Bottle Amber Bock Beer -(1) Sliced Medium Yellow Onion -(2) Palm full of Caraway Seeds -(1) Tbsp of Flour Salt / Pepper -(2) Tbsp of Sugar -(1) Jar of Beet Horseradish Preparation Steam Kowalski’s Polish Kielbasa with a bottle of Amber Bock beer. Bring Sauerkraut to a simmer, add medium slices yellow onion, couple handfuls of caraway seeds, splash of beer to keep moist, two tbls of sugar, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 medium eggplants 2 tablespoons oil (to coat eggplant) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 inch piece of ginger, minced 1 medium onion, diced small 1-2 green chilies, seeded and diced small 3 roma tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground garam masala chopped cilantro, to taste a squeeze of lemon, to taste...

Ingredients 8 oz package cream cheese 1 can Eagle brand milk 1/4 c lemon juice 1 t vanilla graham cracker crust 10-16 oz frozen strawberries 1/2 small package strawberry jello use 1/4 cup hot water and strawberry juice Preparation Mix first ingredients and beat until consistency of pudding. Spoon over crust Mix jello, water, and juice - pour over. Add strawberries and congeal in refrigerator.

Ingredients 1- 15 1/2 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained 1 C canned tomatoes, chopped (San Marzano) 1 C chopped onion 1/2 C minced shallot 4 garlic cloves minced 3 rounded teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 T butter 3 T olive oil 2 C beef broth 2 C vegetable broth 1 butternut squash, cooked until tender, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup dry sherry...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno chile, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, heated 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled, shredded lettuce, salsa, and sliced radishes, for garnish (optional)...

Ingredients 3 cups Frozen Blueberries 1 cup Ice Cubes 1/2 cup Cream 2 cups Hagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream Preparation Put berries in blender Put ice cubes in blender Put cream in blender Blend using the BLEND setting on the blender Stir occasionally Serve Immediately

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup powdered fructose 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 egg whites 1 cup thawed frozen blueberries, reserving juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with papers. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and fructose. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg whites, and 2 tablespoons of reserved berry juice. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just to combine....

Ingredients Cake 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour 2 tablespoons poppy seed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour cream Filling 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed, drained on paper towels 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg...