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Ingredients 2 cups strawberries 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon flour 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In a saucepan, combine ingredients and heat gently, and stir several minutes until liquid thickens.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup buttermilk 3 very ripe bananas, mashed until smooth (1 cup) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack in lower third....

Ingredients 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp shopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts 3 tbsp chopped onion 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt - to taste Preparation Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for five minutes or untl tender....

Ingredients 1 envelope dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup tomato juice room temperture 6 tablespoons olive oil or oil from sun dried tomatoes 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 3 tablespoons chopped oil packed sun dried tomatoes Garlic oil: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic pressed Preparation Sprinkle yeast and 1/4 teaspoon sugar over warm water in small bowl....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 egg white 1 cup raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1 cup pecan halves 3/4 cup slivered almonds 3/4 cup unsalted peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Line 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix sugar, salt, chipotle chile pepper, chili powder and cumin....

Ingredients 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed, each ear cut into 4 pieces 8 pickled sweet red or green cherry peppers 1 (1-lb.) boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation Heat grill. In small bowl, combine margarine, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce; mix well....

Ingredients 1 large potato, peeled 1/2 onion (medium) chopped 1 tomato (medium) chopped 3 jalapeno peppers chopped or bell pepper chopped or green chile pepper chopped olive oil Kosher salt for seasoning pepper Preparation Cut potato into strips and place in a plastic bag. Cut or poke holes into bag. Microwave potatos for 5 minutes. Place potatos, tomato and onion into hot skillet covered with oil. Add kosher salt and fresh ground pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky mild or medium salsa 1 cup coarsely grated pepper Jack cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter 3/4 cup milk...

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 pound ground veal 1/4 pound ground pork 1/4 pound ground beef 1 egg white 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs, plus more for coating Coarse salt (to taste) Freshly ground pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound dry spaghetti 3 cups Mark Strausman's Tomato Sauce Preparation In a large saute pan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ginger 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup apple juice 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Remove chicken. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved....

Ingredients 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach 2 jars (14 to 15 oz each) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make both boxes of spinach as directed on boxes. Squeeze cooked spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture. In large bowl, mix spinach and Alfredo sauce until well combined. Transfer to ungreased 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet....

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter ½ to ¾ lb. green garlic, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only) Salt 1 qt. vegetable or mild chicken broth 8 to 10 oz. baby spinach leaves 1 Tbsp. crème fraîche Preparation Warm the olive oil and butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the green garlic and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until it is soft and translucent....

Ingredients One 10 oz. package frozen spinach, 2/3 T. grated parmesan cheese 3 T. Olive oil 1 clove garlic (smashed) juice of half lemon 1 egg, beaten salt and pepper to taste Preparation Defrost and squeeze dry the spinach. Place in microwave safe dish. Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes, on high in microwave. Stir, then cover and continue microwaving for another 4 minutes. Enjoy!

Ingredients 2 tablespoons safflower oil, divided 9 ounces skirt steak, cut with the grain into 4-inch-long pieces, then against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, or New York strip steak, cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices Coarse salt A 1 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, minced (about 3 tablespoons) 1 1/2 red Thai chiles or 1/2 jalapeno, minced, seeds and ribs included 1 1/2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated...

Ingredients 2 striped bass (snappers may be substituted), 1½ pounds each, heads off, cleaned salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 cloves garlic, 2 thinly sliced, 2 minced 20 fresh basil leaves (do not substitute dried) 15 fresh oregano leaves (do not substitute dried) ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pound ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 cups light fish stock, brought to a simmer 10 small new potatoes, peeled, blanched in boiling salted water for 10 minutes...

Ingredients 1 whole chicken breast 1/2 cup mushrooms (sliced) 1/2 cup feta (crumbled) 1/2 cup red grapes (whole) 1/2 cantelope (cubed) 1/2 cup bananas (sliced) 4 0z. spring mix CITRUS VINAIGRETTE 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 cup orange juice 2 TBS. sugar salt & pepper to taste Preparation Season the chicken breast with a little salt and peppper and then grill until done (approximately 20 min. depending on temperature of grill....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. flank steak, scored 3/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup prepared mustard 1 tablespoon worcestershire 1 tablespoon onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 dashes of hot sauce Preparation After mixing the ingredients together and scoring the steak, marinate the steak in all ingredients for 24 hours. Grill 5 to 8 minutes on each side. Slice diagonally....

Ingredients 6 T all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt freshly ground pepper to taste 2 lbs cubed lean beef stew meat 3 T butter 1 can (10 1/2 ounce) double strength beef broth undiluted 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup dry white wine 6-8 green onions, including some tender green tops, sliced into chunks 3 cloves garlic minced package of mushrooms halved or quartered 1/2 cup sour cream...

Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) bottle chili sauce 1 (12-oz.) jar orange marmalade 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well. Brush on meat during last 15 minutes of grilling time.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 med. red bell pepper, diced 1/2 med. red onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup flour 2 cups half & half 2 tbsps taco seasoning 1 tsp kosher salt 1 lb frozen corn, thawed 1-10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 lb pepperjack cheese, shredded garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges...