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Ingredients Dressing 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or light olive oil). Regular olive oil is too heavy. 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 T. Fresh Lemon Juice 3 T. finely minced green onion 3/4t dry mustard (preferred as it distributes better) or 1 t. dijon 1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce (a secret ingredient) 1 clove finely minced garlic. 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper (salt to taste if necessary) The salad 1 large head romaine lettuce (or three romaine hearts) torn into pieces....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups fine cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 2 tablespoons finely grated grapefruit zest (from 2 small grapefruits) 11 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter with a mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients biscuits 1 cup white flour 1 cup wheat flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup cream 2 tsp. butter 1 tsp. melted butter Gravy 1/2 lb. sausage meat 3 Tbsp. white flour 1 3/4 cup milk 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until blended....

Ingredients 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 12 oz. bag frozen corn 1 avocado, chopped 2 tomatoes chopped 1 red bell pepper, chipped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup lime juice (2 sqeezed limes) 1 tsp salt Preparation Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for at least two hours. Break out the chips and enjoy!

Ingredients 15 oz can of black beans 1/4 c. lime juice 2 T. salsa 1/2 C. wild rice cooked 2 mango chopped 3/4 t. salt 1/2 t. black pepper 3 T. olive oil 1 c. sliced green onions 3 T. chopped cilantro Preparation Mix together in a bowl.

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 4 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of fine sea salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon sanding sugar Creme fraiche, whipped cream, or ice cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a 10-inch enameled cast-iron skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3 tablespoons bourbon 1/2 cup purchased bourbon sauceze 1 baby back rib, cut into two 5- or 6- rib pieces, or 2 one-inch-thick center-cut loin pork chops Preparation Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and sauté 1 minute. Add bourbon and simmer until mixture is reduced to glaze, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb meat loaf mixture or lean ground beef 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1 egg 1 jar (12 oz) pineapple preserves 1/3 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup bourbon 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs....

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion (such as Walla Walla or Maui) 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Peel onion; cut and discard root end. Leaving bottom intact, cut almost through onion from top down to form 16 wedges. Place on 12x12-inch square sheet of foil....

Ingredients 1.5 c cornflakes 1/2 c plain dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1/2 c low-fat buttermilk 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper salt and apper 1 medium sweet onion (Vidalia), quartered crosswise and broken into rings (discard small center rings) 2 tbsp olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 450. In a food processor, pulse cornflakes and breadcrumbs until fine crumbs form, then transfer to a medium bowl. In another medium bolw, whisk together egg, buttermilk, flour, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients For the Strawberry Balsamic Jam: 3 teaspoons of Aged Balsamic vinegar (divided) 1 tablespoon organic sugar 1 cup strawberries, chopped into 1/4" pieces (measure the cup AFTER you chop the strawberries, not before) 1 teaspoon of tapioca flour Brownie Batter: 6 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 oz of bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 large eggs at room temperature (see note) 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 can tomatoe paste 1 chopped/diced tomatoe 1 chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 1 cup vinager 1/2 cup Carolina Treat Cooking sauce 1/2 cup Worstershire Sauce Preparation Mix all ingredients together and heat until onions are soft. Use any meat of choice to baste sauce on.

Ingredients BBQ Chicken Enchiladas feeds 4-5 people 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 packet Lawry’s chicken taco seasoning 2 Cans of Las Palmas green medium enchilada sauce (28 oz) (one can may be enough) 2 Bottles of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce (Original recipe) (one bottle may be enough) 1 Large red onion (diced) 1 Bunch fresh cilantro 1 or 2 Bags of shredded cheese (Mexican blend) Soft taco size flour tortilla’s...

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 (12-oz.) jar home-style beef gravy 1 cup beef broth 3 teaspoons paprika 2 1/2 oz. (2 cups) uncooked medium no-yolk egg noodles 1 cup frozen sweet peas 1/2 cup light sour cream Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and onion; sprinkle with garlic salt....

Ingredients 3 medium beets (such as a mix of red, yellow, and Chioggia), trimmed, scrubbed, and quartered 3 plums, pitted and cut into wedges 1/2 cup fresh ricotta 3 teaspoons champagne vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Preparation Place beets in a steamer basket or colander set in a saucepan filled with 2 inches of simmering water. Cover and steam until beets are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 Tbsp oil (use 1 at a time) 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks (about 1 Kilo) 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 cinnamon stick 6 cardamom pods, bruised 1 2/3 cups of tomato puree (400ml) 1 Tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute) 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup heavy cream...

Ingredients Beans 1 lb dried back beans rinsed and picked over 4 oz ham steak (trimmed of rind) 2 dried bay leaves 1/8 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Soup 3 tbsp olive oil (I use minimal) 2 large onions chopped fine (3 cups) 1 large carrot, chopped fine 3 medium celery ribs, chopped fine 1/2 tsp table salt 5-6 med garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press...

Ingredients 1 batch brownies (boxed mix or homemade) 1/2 cup salted peanuts (if don’t have salted, add sea salt) 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Preparation Mix brownies according to directions, and bake for 20-25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Remove and top with peanuts and peanut butter cups, and bake for 4-6 minutes more....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Blackberry Preserves 1 1/2 cups Ketchup 1/8 cup Brown Sugar 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Powder 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3/4 cup Fresh Blackberries Preparation Mix together preserves, ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne, mustard, vinegar in mixing bowl. In seperate bowl, crush blackberries. Mix berries into sauce and strain to remove seeds.

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional) 16 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Combine mayonnaise and tomatoes in a small bowl. Spread evenly over 1 side of each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer lettuce, onions, and bacon evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with salt and pepper....