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Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon sea or coarse salt 1 1/2 pounds baby pear (or cherry) tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes, or 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces thin best-quality spaghetti 4 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick pieces 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup basil or parsley leaves, loosely packed and torn Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional) Preparation In a tall stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 c butter 1 c sugar 1/2 c buttermilk 1 1/2 c flour 1 T molasses 1/4 t cloves 1 t cinnamon 1 t allspice 2 eggs - separated 1 t baking powder 1/2 t soda Preparation Sift spices, soda, and baking powder Cream butter and sugar add egg yolks, flour, and liquids Beat egg whites until stiff, fold in 1 and 1/2 recipe - 3 layers 1 recipe - deep layer...

Ingredients 1 egg 150ml milk 115g self-raising flower 1 ¼ tp baking powder 50g unsalted butter plus a little more for cooking Pinch salt 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 banana mashed -100g when peeled 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg (preferably grated, if not ground) 1 medium banana (about 100g when peeled) Preparation First, put the butter in a small saucepan and melt over a low heat and set aside to cool....

Ingredients Brown and Drain 2#’s Ground Beef, 2-15oz. Cans Mexican Style Hot Chili Beans (Do not drain) 2-15oz. Cans Red Kidney Beans(Do not drain) 1-15oz. Can White Kidney Beans(Do not drain) 1-12oz Can Red Gold Hot diced Tomatoes and Chili’s 3-14.5oz Cans Stewed Tomatoes 2-14.5oz. Cans Tomato Puree' 1-Medium Onion Diced 1-Large Green Pepper Diced 3 FRESH Jalapenos Diced(Optional, If you DARE) 1 TB Parsley 2 TBS Chili Powder or More to Taste,...

Ingredients 1/2 cup ginger grated 4 Jalapenos 6 Carrots 8 Red (small) radishes 1/2 cup cilantro, finely cut. 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper (freshly cracked) to taste (optional) 4 Indian/thai/serrano chilies Preparation Thickly grate the radishes, carrots and jalapenos (don’t sniff it ;-) in a bowl. Add everything else and refrigerate it for an hour at least.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chile pepper flakes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 bunch kale, chopped 1 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15-ounce can white beans Handful of small pasta, like ditalini 1 cup water Salt and pepper Grated parmesan to serve Preparation Heat oil in a heavy pot, add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add chile pepper flakes and cook 1 minute, add tomato paste and stir, cook 1 minute more....

Ingredients 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb regular tofu (best when frozen and thawed at least once) 1/4 cup orange peel 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ginger 2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup sherry 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional and amount desired) Preparation Cut tofu into strips. In wok or skillet heat oil over med-hi heat. Add tofu and stir fry until golden (it may be easier to do 1/2 or 1/3 of tofu at a time)....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh organic baby spinach stems removed 1 yellow, sweet onion chopped 1 T Olive oil or organic butter 1 pint of organic cottage cheese 3 to 4 (depending on size) organic eggs beaten 1/2 cup organic sour cream 1/4 cup organic all purpose flour grated nutmeg to taste salt and pepper to taste 10 oz (or more if you desire) cubed organic sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup panko or homemade bread crumbs...

Ingredients 5 cups Baby Spinach 1 1/2 cups Broccoli, Chopped 1 cup Cauliflower,raw 1 cup Onions 1 Garlic Clove 2 cups Mushrooms 1 1/2 tsp Basil dried 1 1/2 tsp Oregano 1/5 tsp Salt 1/5 tbsp Nutmeg, Ground 1 cup Tofu 1/2 almond milk 2 tbsp Cous Cous 1 Tomatoes 1 oz Feta Preparation Heat oven to 350 Steam washed spinach for 2 min, then squeeze dry and chop Chop all the veggies into small pieces....

Ingredients 5 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash (1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup peeled, cubed celery root (4 ounces) 1 medium onion, quartered 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 quart homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash, celery root, onion, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds on a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan....

Ingredients Sauce Base 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons tomato paste 2 small onions , chopped medium (about 1 1/3 cups) 1 medium carrot , chopped medium (about 1/2 cup) 4 medium cloves garlic , peeled 1/4 cup water 4 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 3 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 8 sprigs fresh thyme...

Ingredients 2 lb flank steak 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon coriander Preparation Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Seal with steak in ziplock bag.

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup whipping cream 2 pints (4 cups) strawberries 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan or 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom....

Ingredients Cake 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 4 egg yolks 4-6 tbsp cream 1 cup sifted cake flower 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla or Chambord or grand Marnier Filling Possibilities - orange marmalade thinned with a little water and brushed on top of cake or rasperry jam or lemon curd or ice cream shaped as a layer. on top of jam or curd place stawberries ( blackberries/blueberries) Put top layer with meringue side on top....

Ingredients 4 Large bell peppers 1/2 Lb ground beef 6 oz Queso Fresco 4 oz grated cheddar cheese 2 Large eggs 2 Hand fulls Ritz crackers Onion powder about 2 tsp. Garlic salt or crushed garlic about 2 tsp. or two cloves Preparation Preheat oven to 425* Cut tops and insides out of peppers, lightly oil the outsides and place in oven safe baking dish. In a medium/large skillet, brown ground beef and season with garlic, onion salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients • 3 medium size sweet potatoes - light skin, peeled and sliced; ½ inch thick 2-3 Rome or Braeburn apples, core and sliced fairly thin, but not peeled 1 C. or so dark brown sugar 1 bag (Kraft) small marshmallows 1 stick unsalted butter Kosher salt Preparation Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes until nice and hot with puffed up marshmallows. In flat skillet on stove, add sliced apples, ½ stick butter and ½ c sugar....

Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes 1 large sweet onion 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 Tablespoons chilie powder 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 limes 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Preparation Preheat oven or gas grill to 375 degrees Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1 inch square chunks....

Ingredients 2 TB vegetable oil 1 boneless chicken breast 2 TB minced green onion 2 TB minced red pepper 1/3 cup frozen corn kernels 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 2 TB frozen chopped spinach 2 TB diced jalapeno peppers 1/2 TB minced fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.2 tsp chili powder 1/3 tsp salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 5 (6 in) flour tortillas...

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 pounds spinach, washed and drained 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts, chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled 1 to 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1 pound filo pastry sheets Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan, add half of the spinach and saute until spinach wilts, tossing with tongs, about 2 minutes....