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Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for molds 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pinch ground cloves Confectioners' sugar Preparation Brush two nonstick trays of twelve madeleine molds each with melted butter to coat; set aside....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1/4 cup sweet orange marmalade 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Unbleached or All Purpose Flour 1/4 cup baking cocoa 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 24 chocolate-covered espresso beans 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk...

Ingredients 12 oz can solid white tuna 1 inch piece of peeled and minced ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 3 1/2 TBSP chopped roasted almonds 2 chipotles in adobo, minced 3 shallots, minced 3 green onions chopped 4 1/2 TBSP chopped hamburger dill chips 2-3 TBSP chopped cilantro Squeeze of lime to taste Salt and pepper to taste Mayonnaiase 1/2 cup or more to desired consistency Preparation Prepare as above and mix all....

Ingredients Ingredients For the Puddings 1 ¼ cup dates, pitted and finely chopped 1 ¼ cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup indian jaggery sugar (aka mexican piloncillo, or substitute dark brown sugar) 2 sticks butter, softened ½ cup heavy cream ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 ½ cup all purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt For the Pistachio Crème Fraiche...

Ingredients 1 cup 1/2-inch cubes salami (4 oz) 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded (4 oz) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pepperoncini peppers 1/4 cup bite-size strips red bell pepper 2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread Cooking spray Preparation In medium bowl, mix salami, cheese and peppers. Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Open 1 can of dough; cut dough in half crosswise to make 2 smaller loaves....

Ingredients 12 fresh mushrooms 4 TBL green onion (finely chopped) 1 TBL butter breadcrumbs grated swiss cheese 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp onion salt dash paprika 1/8 tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp pepper Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms, set caps aside. Finely chop stems. In a skillet, saute chopped mushrooms, onion until tender. Add swiss cheese, and breadcrumbs,spices, stir until thick and liquid has evaporated. Stuff into mushroom caps. Place on greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 cup margarine 8 ounces package of cream cheese 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Apricot All-Fruit or Spreadable Fruit Preparation 1.Cream together the margarine and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Blend in the vanilla. 2. Mix in flour. Chill the dough. 3. To make filling: Mix together the chopped raisins, chopped walnuts and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 pound of Turkey burger 1 packet of taco seasoning 3/4 cup of water 1 can of light red kidney beans (drained) half of onion chopped up 1 bottle of light catalina honey dressing 1 package of shredded lettuce box of grape tomatoes chopped 1 package of shredded monterey jack cheese 1 large bag of doritoes Sour cream Preparation in a fairly large skillet fry up the turkey burger until well done....

Ingredients 2 packages of tofu shiratake noodles (note: You can find this in almost any megamart, over where the tofu and ‘meatless’ products are, in your store. The brand is called “House Foods”, and is promoted by “Hungry Girl”. 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup of low-fat ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons of fat-free sour cream 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup kidney beans 1/2 cup chopped green onions...

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade 1 ounce almond extract 2 cups cold water 2-2 liter bottles ginger ale 1/2 gallon orange sherbet Preparation Combine lemonade, almond extract, and cold water. Let chill for several hours. Immediately before serving, add the ginger ale and sherbet.

Ingredients 2 cans (6 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (5 Count) 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/3 cup red pepper jelly 1/3 lb thinly sliced cooked honey ham (from deli) 4 oz (half of 8-oz round) Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 10 pieces Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup currants 1/3 cup chopped dried apples 1/3 cup dried cherries 4 cups milk 3 cups cooked rice 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt Zest of half a lemon 4 large eggs, separated 4 tablespoons sifted confectioners’ sugar, for meringue Preparation In a double boiler or heavy saucepan, combine the fruits; add milk, reserving 4 tablespoons....

Ingredients 1 lb chorizo or hot Italian sausage 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix sausage, bell pepper and cheese until well blended....

Ingredients ¼ cup rice wine or apple cider vinegar 1-1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes 2 tsp sugar or honey ¼ cup shredded carrot ¼ cup shredded daikon radish (usually found in Asian supermarkets – if you can’t find it, it tastes great with double the carrots, too!) 1 generous portion of French baguette or a hoagie roll, sliced in half lengthwise ½ cup Asian-flavored tofu, prepared however you’d like (I like it baked or stir-fried)...

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 2/3 cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 large egg yolks 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Place a baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425°. Coat 4 (6-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs, tilting and turning dishes to coat sides completely....

Ingredients 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups); 3 cups roughly chopped dark green parts reserved 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off, chopped coarsely, and reserved; spears cut on bias into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4 teaspoons) 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water...

Ingredients 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves 1 thin slice orange, halved Two 4-ounce boneless, skinless tilapia fillets 3 sprigs fresh cilantro 1 thin slice grapefruit, halved 4 scallions, cut into 5-inch pieces 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 thin slices lemon 4 littleneck clams 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 thin slices lime 7 mussels, debearded Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Ponzu Sauce Citrus Dipping Sauce Vietnamese Dipping Sauce for Pepper Shrimp...

Ingredients 1/2 cup of skim milk 1/3 cup of low fat plain yogurt 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tbsp. of honey 1 mango, peeled and roughly chopped 10 hulled strawberries 6 ice cubes Makes 2 shakes. Preparation Toss all ingredients into a blender and blend for about 15 seconds…Enjoy!! *Remember to put the liquids on the bottom;). Nutritional Analysis Calories: 228; Total Fat: 0.7g; Saturated Fat: 0.2g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 68mg; Carbohydrate: 55....

Ingredients 4 Ears Corn 3 1/2 Cups Vegetable Stock (good quality) 1 Tbsp. Butter 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin 1 Large Yukon Gold Potato 1 Tsp. Fresh Ground Nutmeg Cayenne or Red Pepper Flakes to taste 1-2 tsp. Oregano to taste Salt/Pepper to taste Light Sour Cream to taste 1 lb. Shrimp 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Large Avocado 1 Poblano or Pasilla Chile Juice of One Lime 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Cilantro/Basil, either or a mix...

Ingredients 1/2 lb. Salt pork 3 lg. eggs 2 cp. milk 1/2 cp. heavy cream 1 cp. flour 1/3 cp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Cut up pork into 1/2’ cubes, blanch in boiling water, drain and saute till golden brown. Whisk all other ingredients in a bowl until large bubbles form. Pour pork and fat into a 9"x13" glass baking dish and pour batter over it. Bake in a preheated 400 Degree oven for approx....