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Ingredients 4 russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise Halved cherry tomatoes, for serving Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce, for serving Crumbled cooked bacon, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thoroughly wash and dry potatoes. Prick each in a few spots with a fork. Brush with oil and season with salt. Place potatoes directly on rack and bake until soft and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes, depending on size....

Ingredients 6 medium boiling potatoes (2 pounds), pared and cut into fourths or sixths 1 can or bottle of beer 1 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro. Preparation In a covered saucepan, simmer the potatoes in the beer and stock until just becoming tender....

Ingredients 1 lb ziti, cooked Kosher salt 1 jar 28-oz. Prego 1 lb. Italian sausage, cooked 3/4 c parm 1/2 t pepper 1 lb. mozarella, half cubed, half sliced Preparation Add cooked ziti to sauce, sausage, cubed mozarella, half of the parm, and pepper. Place in oiled cassarole dish. Top with sliced mozarella and sprinkle with parm. Bake @ 400 for 30 minutes.

Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 stick butter (unsalted) Cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all of the ingredients and drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake for 12-16 minutes and cool completely on rack before eating.

Ingredients 5 very ripe bananas 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 2 cups whole milk 5 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream Preparation In a heavy saucepan, cook bananas and liqueur over low heat until falling apart, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and puree. Bring milk to a simmer. Meanwhile, combine egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat at medium-high speed until very thick and pale yellow, 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 C. BUTTER 1 1/2 C. SUGAR 2 EGGS 1/2 C. MILK 1 TSP. SODA 1 TSP. BAKING POWDER 2 C. FLOUR 1 C. MASHED BANANAS 1 C. PECANS OR WALNUTS 1 TSP. VANILLA 1/4 TSP. SALT Preparation CREAM SOFTEN BUTTER AND SUGAR; ADD LIGHTLY BEATEN EGGS. DISOLVE SODA IN MILK AND ADD.SIFT THE DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND ADD. NEXT ADD MASHED BANANAS,VANILLA,AND NUTS. SPRAY OR GREASE OBLONG PAN 8 BY 10 OR MAKE CUP CAKE MUFFINS....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulls intact 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, defrosted, if frozen 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, defrosted, if frozen Pinch of sea salt Dash of raw agave 4 to 5 Brazil nuts 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon bee pollen Unsweetened coconut flakes, for garnish Preparation Place all ingredients except coconut flakes in the jar of a blender. Puree until smooth. Divide evenly between 3 glasses; garnish with coconut flakes....

Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 Tablespoon sugar zest of 1 Meyer lemon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries (thawed and drained berries work well too!) oil or butter for cooking Preparation In a small bowl rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar until pale yellow and fragrant....

Ingredients •2 cups all-purpose flour •2 cups sugar •1 teaspoon baking soda •1/2 teaspoon salt •1 cup butter, cubed •1 cup water •1/4 cup baking cocoa •2 eggs •1/2 cup buttermilk •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •TOPPING: •1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided •1-1/4 cups sugar, divided •20 large marshmallows •1 package (14 ounces) coconut •2 cups slivered almonds, toasted, divided •1/2 cup butter, cubed •1 cup semisweet chocolate chips...

Ingredients 1 large mango) 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp table salt 15 oz canned black beans, 1 cup(s) fresh tomato(es), 1/2 cup(s)onion(s) 1/4 cup(s)cilantro, fresh, cut into thin slivers Preparation In a large bowl, mash 1/4 cup of diced mango with a fork; whisk in lime juice, water, oil and salt. Add remaining diced mango, beans, tomato, onion, mint and to bowl; toss to mix and coat....

Ingredients 1 pound black-eyed peas 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried) Preparation Place peas, bacon and enough water to cover a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Do not drain. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender....

Ingredients spray oil 12 oz firm or extra firm tofu drained, pressed and cut into 1 inch by 1/2 inch pieces 1-2 japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 or 2 TBSP minced fresh Ginger (dep. on how much you like ginger) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 scallions, thinly sliced, whites only 1/4 head red cabbage (4 cups) shredded 1/2 bunch purple kale torn into 2 inch pieces (remove tough stem)...

Ingredients 4 Black Sea bass filet Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper MIX SALAD Frisée Lettuce Red oak leaves Thinly cut fennel bulb Baby arugula LEMON GLAZE 2 lemons 1-1/2 sugar Preparation To make the lemon glaze, first squeeze the juice of 2 lemons. Cut the lemons to small chunks and place them in a sauté pan cover with water. When the water starts boiling lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups blackberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons melted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 375 Put berries in an ungreased 5-6 cup gratin dish or deep dish pie plate and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of sugar. Sift together the dry ingredients. Add melted butter and milk and wisk until smooth. Pour batter over berries....

Ingredients Ice 2 ounces Campari Blood-orange soda, such as San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa Gin (optional) Preparation Fill a glass with ice. Pour in Campari; top with soda. For an extra kick, add a shot of gin.

Ingredients 4 cups tomato juice 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces vodka, for spiking Celery stalks, lemon wedges, and pickled okra for garnishing the glasses Preparation Stir ingredients well to combine. Pour into glasses half-full of ice. If you’re spiking them, add 1 ounce of vodka per glass....

Ingredients chocolate Preparation cut a piece of chocolate up

Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 4 tbsp freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano 1/4 cup good extra virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove big squeeze of fresh lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Preparation Pulse together basil and walnuts in a food processor (I used my mini one for this batch - easy clean up - but feel free to double the recipe if you’re in need of a bigger batch)....

Ingredients 6 beef shins (10 to 12 ounces each) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 3 sprigs fresh parsley 3 sprigs fresh thyme 7 whole allspice 10 whole black peppercorns 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, coarsely chopped and rinsed well 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 can (14.9 ounces) stout, such as Guinness...

Ingredients 2 pounds STEWING Beef, Cut 1" thick 1/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 slices bacon, diced 12 small onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 pound mushroom, sliced 1 can beer 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon bay leaves, crushed Preparation Mix flour, salt and pepper together and coat beef cubes. Fry Bacon bits till crisp, discard fat. Mix together beer and seasonings....