Ingredients 1 lb. Bow tie pasta 1 bunch baby spinach leaves 1 pkg. grape or cherry tomatoes 1 Avacado, small cubes 1 small red onion, diced small 4-6 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 c. chopped peanuts DRESSING: 1/2 c. olive oil 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. dried sweet basil 2 tsp. sugar 2 lrg. cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper Preparation 1.In a large pot of salted water boil pasta according to package directions....
Ingredients 6-8 boneless chicken breasts 2 tsp. kosher salt 4 cups bowtie pasta 6 green onions - sliced 4 stalks celery - sliced 50 red grapes - sliced in half 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 ripe mango - peeled and diced 1 cup carmelized slivered almonds (1/3 c. sugar, 1 cup almonds) Dressing: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Hellmans mayonnaise 4 tsp. chicken base 2/3 cup pepper & onion relish (such as Harry & David’s)...
Ingredients 4 T olive oil, divided 1 large onion, minced 2 lbs skin-on chicken thighs 1/2 c minced flat-leaf parsley 1/3 c capers 2 c chicken broth 1/3 c wine vinegar Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat 2 T oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Transfer onions to a bowl; wipe skillet clean. Add 2 T oil to skillet and increase heat to medium-high....
Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 cup finely chopped onions 6 Tbs olive oil ½ cup chopped green pepper 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped. ½ tsp sugar pinch ground black pepper 2-3 Tbs lemon juice 2 tsp salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 F, Bake the eggplant on a rack in the center of the oven for about an hour, turning it over once or twice until it is soft and its skin is charred (poke a few small holes in it so it won’t explode)....
Ingredients 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 95° 1 ounce fresh yeast (2 tablespoons), or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (1 cup) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 cup fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing 3/4 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans 1 large egg Pinch of kosher salt Pearl sugar, for sprinkling 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk Preparation Sponge: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and yeast....
Ingredients Ingredients Sauce 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound Italian spicy sausages, casings removed Smallest package of ground beef cooked and drained 2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped 2 cups chopped onions 1 bell pepper, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoon dried oregano (a dash of fennel and thyme) 1 TBSP dried crushed red pepper 1 package sliced mushrooms (steam them with a little salt for 5 minutes in microwave oven and drain excess water ahead of time)...
Ingredients topping* 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1 6 oz. pkg choc chips batter 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup water 1/3 cup oil 1 tsp vinegar (white, distilled) 1 tsp vanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Combine topping ingredients in one bowl. In another, combine the dry batter ingredients and add the wet ingredients to dry....
Ingredients Blueberry Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 4 large eggs 1.2 oz (34 grams) freeze dried blueberries, pulverized in a mini food processor 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup pureed fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting Makes enough to frost 30 cupcakes...
Ingredients 4 (8-ounce) beef short ribs 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fennel seed,ground 5 sprigs fresh thyme, minced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cup onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 medium onion) 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2-3 medium carrots) 1-1/2 cups celery, leaves removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2-3 celery stalks)...
Ingredients The Beans: 3/4 pound large dried white beans, such as cannellini, Emergo or Gigante 6 cups water 1 onion, peeled and halved 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup chopped canned tomato The Oxtails: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 to 3 1/2 pounds oxtails, cut into 1-inch lengths Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil Six 6-ounce boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt Sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish Preparation Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water....
Ingredients 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6 oz each)* 2 cups Bugles® corn snacks, crushed** 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 6 oz queso fresco (Mexican cheese), cut into 4 equal slices Salt and pepper, if desired 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted or regular butter or margarine 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic 1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers (4 oz from jar)...
Ingredients 3 C uncooked ziti or small tube pasta 1-3/4 C meatless spaghetti sauce, divided (even the really cheap sauce works) 1 C (8 oz) small curd cottage cheese (any kind will do) 1-1/2 C (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tsps dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp garlic powder Dash of pepper Preparation Cook pasta until al dente. In a large bowl, combine 3/4C spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, 1 C mozzarella, egg, parsley, oregano, garlic powder and pepper....
Ingredients ripe banana, sliced 1 ea — Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener 5 packets — reduced fat milk 1/2 cup — frozen unsweetened raspberries 1 1/4 cups Preparation Place sliced banana on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes or until slightly firm. Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
Ingredients Demi Sauce: 5 mushrooms 1 tsp. EVOO 4 C. beef broth Salt and pepper For mushrooms: 4 Portobello (8/10 button mushrooms) 1 lb beef chuck 1 T. EVOO 4 C. beef stock Blue cheese crumbles Preparation Demi Sauce: Dice mushrooms into small pieces. Heat saute pan on med. high. Add oil and when hot, add mushrooms and saute for 2 to 3 min. Add beef stock and allow to cook until reduced by half....
Ingredients Cake 1 cup butter 2 sqrs unsweetened chocolate 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsps peppermint 2 cups chopped walnuts Frosting 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 3 cups powdered sugar 2 - 4 Tbs milk or cream few grains of salt 1 tsp peppermint Glaze 2 sqrs unsweetened chocolate 2 tsps butter Preparation Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 glass pan. Melt chocolate and butter together and cool....
Ingredients Cake: 1/2 cup of whole milk 180 g of pure black sugar blocks * 1/2 cup of plain yogurt 85 g (approx 1/2 cup) of dried longan ** 1/4 cup of dark rum 113 (1 stick) of unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tbsp of granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 (250 g) cups of all-purpose flour, or cake flour 1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp of baking soda...
Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground paprika 4 teaspoons dried leaf thyme 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to your taste 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Place all ingredients in a jar and store in a cool dark place. Shake jar well before each use....
Ingredients 12 Jumbo eggs 1 cup Horseradish Sauce 1/2 tsp dried mustard 1 tbls paprika 1 tbls parsley Preparation Take the eggs and poke a safety pin hole in the end. It helps with peeling when boiled. Boil eggs so they are hard boiled, move them around in the pan so they have the yolks more in the middle of the egg when done. Put the eggs in the refrigerator for 1 hour to cool....
Ingredients 2 (14 oz) bottles tomato ketchup 3/4 cup bourbon 1 T molasses 1 T creole or whole grain mustard 1 T chopped garlic 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 T peeled and grated fresh ginger Preparation combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula....
