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Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 pound confectioners' sugar (3 1/2 cups), sifted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Gel food coloring, such as AmeriColor, in Leaf Green, Electric Green, and Mint Green (1 to 2 drops each) Preparation Beat butter on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition, until combined, 1 to 2 minutes total....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked black eye peas 1/2 t dry mustard 1/8 t black pepper 2 cups collard greens 1 1/2 cups tomato puree 1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 cups chopped onion 1/2 T garlic powder 1 T smoke oil or liquid smoke flavoring 1 cup maple syrup 1 t salt Preparation BBQ Sauce - Mix the following in a large bowl: tomato puree, maple syrup, smoke favoring, mustard powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt....

Ingredients Ripe Tomatoes (4) Bread crumbs (1 c) Chopped Garlic (2-3 cloves) Italian seasoning (1 Tbsp) Salt and Pepper EVOO Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix first five ingredients in bowl Slice tomatoes in half and place face up on baking sheet Top each tomato with bread crumb mixture Sprinkle with EVOO, salt, and pepper Bake 20 mins until bread crumbs are browned Related Video

Ingredients 8 Flour Tortilla’s (fat free may be used) 2 tblsp vegetable oil 1 small onion chopped 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 3/4 cup zuccini sliced in half moons 3/4 cup yellow squash diced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1/2 cup frozen corn 1 16oz. can Black Beans, Rinsed 1 32oz Green Enchilada Sauce 1 8oz. container sour cream (low or fat free may be substituted)...

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar) or granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup milk 2 cups fresh or frozen (do not thaw) blackberries Additional blackberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Remove pie crust from pouch; unroll on work surface....

Ingredients 1 Lemon, quartered and seeds removed 4 Eggs 1 1/2 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Butter, softened Preparation Combine all ingredients in blender and process on high for 4 minutes. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Ingredients Avocado Spread 1/4 extra ripe avocado 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Sandwich 4 slices reduced-fat (30 or 40 percent) center-cut bacon 4 slices whole-wheat bread 6 leaves romaine lettuce 1 medium tomato, sliced 4 thin slices red onion (optional) Preparation Cream together avocado spread ingredients. Prepare bacon according to package directions; drain thoroughly on two paper towels for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1.2 c. unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic powder 1/4 tsp. pepper Preparation Blend all ingredients together. Chill until you can roll it into a log with plastic wrap. Refridgerate until solid. Slice off a disc and top the steak before serving. Can be kept in the fridge for several days or can be frozen.

Ingredients 2 large eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup wheat bran 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup Robin Hood Nutri-blend flour or all-purpose flour 1/3 cup ground flax seeds 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cups fresh blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 C. all purpose flour 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. freshly ground pepper 1 t. cajun seasoning 1 t. adobo 4 T. Extra virgin olive oil 4 T. sweet butter (unsalted) 6 Garlic cloves (crushed) 1 lb. u-15 shrimp (jumbo) 1 T. capers 10 green olives w/pimentos, cut in half 1 jalapeno cut into small dice 8 oz. button or crimeni mushrooms cut in half 4 oz. white wine or marsala wine...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 cup barley malt 3 eggs beaten 1 1/2 - 2 cups pecan halves 1/8 cup good bourbon 9-inch pie crust unbaked Preparation Preheat oven to 375 deg. In a sauce pan over low heat, heat first 4 ingredients until butter melts. Add bourbon. Pour mixture slowly into beaten eggs and mix until all ingredients are combined. Pour into unbaked pie shell....

Ingredients 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping 2 tablespoons whipping cream 4 ripe small bananas, thinly sliced 1 (6-oz.) graham cracker crumb crust 3 cups (1 1/2 pints) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 2 tablespoons chocolate-flavored syrup 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped Preparation In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup caramel topping and 2 tablespoons whipping cream; blend well. Arrange half of the banana slices evenly in bottom of crumb crust....

Ingredients Canola oil spray ¾ cup unbleached flour ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground allspice 1 cup quick-cooking oats (not instant) 1/3 cup raisins ¼ cup chopped walnuts 1 large egg white 3 Tbsp. butter (preferably unsalted), cut in ½" pieces ½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 small banana, cut in 1" pieces 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Coat 2 baking pans or cookie sheets with oil spray....

Ingredients -1/2 lb (1.1 kg) lean boneless stewing beef, (chuck recommended) 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped onions 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper 1 bay leaf 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed thyme 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed marjoram 4 cups (1 L) lightly salted beef stock, or water...

Ingredients 3 white cardamom pods 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 7 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (about 2 pounds) 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups cored, seeded, and diced plum tomatoes (about 8) 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 5 pita breads 1 1/4 cups nonfat plain yogurt...

Ingredients 1 can black beans 1 can diced tomatoes (preferably seasoned with green chilies) 1 can chopped green chilies 1 can yellow corn 1 small jalapeno pepper (diced) ½ tsp lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Mix in bowl together. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients 1c black beans (or other variety) 2 bay leaves 4 garlic cloves 1t salt 1/2t baking soda Preparation Soak beans in a covered pot overnight. Drain. Fill again. Add bay leaves, pierce garlic cloves with a fork and add to pot, salt and baking soda. Cover pot almost completely, so steam can escape. Bring to a boil; once boiling, lower to a simmer and cook about 1 hour, until tender....

Ingredients 4 oz small dried mission figs 1/2 cup port 1/2 loaf brioche or other sweetened egg bread 4 tsp olive oil 2 oz blue cheese 2 oz cream cheese 3 Tbsp heavy cream 2 oz walnuts toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 400 Remove the stems and quarter the figs lengthwise. Simmer in the port until the wine is absorbed Remove from heat and set aside Cut the brioche into 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick slices Use a 1 1/2 inch diameter cutter to cut rounds from the brioche Place the rounds on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil....

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water 3 pints fresh blueberries Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 egg, lightly beaten Sanding sugar, for decorating Preparation Pate Brisee: Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor to combine....

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water plus 2/3 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 2 tbl dry yeast (3 1/2 pkg) 1 tbl sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 lrg eggs + 1 yolk 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 Tbl salt 7 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - (about) 1 lrg egg 1 tbl water Preparation Method : Combine 1/2 cup warm water, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in large glass measuring cup and stir until yeast dissolves....