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Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/3 cup chopped scallions (about 4 scallions), cut on the diagonal ½ teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger ¼ cup slivered almonds 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered 2/3 cup vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a wok or large skillet. Add the scallions, ginger, and almonds, and stir-fry until the almonds begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 12 ounces strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup heavy cream Coarse sugar, for sprinkling over the cookies Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper....

Ingredients Your choice of pasta (I prefer angel hair) Your choice of shredded cheese (Mozzarella may be the best) Cherry tomatoes Olive oil Spaghetti sauce (I just use newsman’s own, but Epicurious has some AWESOME ones out there) Meat- Optional Ground pepper- Optional Preparation Simply cook your pasta in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then add olive oil and cook for 2 more. After cooking the pasta, cook the chicken on the stove in a non stick pan (you may want to use some butter )...

Ingredients 4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread 1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Honey Ham 2 eggs 2 Tbsp. milk 2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. maple-flavored or pancake syrup Preparation SPREAD bread with cream cheese spread; fill with ham. Lightly press edges together to seal. BEAT eggs, milk and sugar with fork in pie plate until well blended. DIP sandwiches in egg mixture, turning over to evenly moisten both sides....

Ingredients 6 green peppers 1 cup hot cooked rice 1 well-beaten egg 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 - 16 oz can tomato sauce 1 onion, chopped 2 T butter 1 lb lean ground beef Preparation Parboil peppers 5 minutes. Cut out stem. Brown meat and onion in 2 T butter. Combine with 1/2 of the tomato sauce and the remaining ingredients (other than peppers). Stuff peppers with filling and pour remainder of tomato sauce over the top....

Ingredients Yields: 4 servings 4 small sweet potatoes, pricked 1 stick (4 ounces) butter 2½ tablespoons pure maple syrup ¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt Twelve 6-inch egg roll wrappers Ice water 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon base ½ cup crumbled queso fresco Preparation 1.Preheat the oven to 425°. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet; bake until soft, 45 minutes....

Ingredients 6 medium beets, trimmed 1 TBLS olive oil 1 TBLS balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey 2 garlic clove, pressed or minced 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1/2 bunch of chives, finely chopped 2 TBLS crumbled gorgonzola cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, simmer beets n water to cover until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool, and remove skin. Combine oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 8 oz. (2 3/4 cups) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta) 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 (11-oz.) can whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained 12 oz. mild Mexican pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed (3 cups) Preparation Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked....

Ingredients Dough: 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut in small pieces 9 tablespoons water Filling: 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed peas, corn, and carrots 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger 1/2 habenero chile, minced 1/2 teaspoon garam masala spice blend...

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 jalapeño chile, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Salt to taste 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup water 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4 medium-sized shallots (6 ounces), chopped (1 cup) 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and patted dry, coarsely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound spinach (from 2 large bunches), thick stems removed, cut into 2 inch pieces, thoroughly washed and drained 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 packed cup (3 ounces) coarsely grated fontina or other melting cheese, such as Dutch Gouda or Gruyere 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 8 Simple Crepes or galettes (to make galettes, replace the all-purpose flour with buckwheat flour) Preparation Preheat oven to 375°, with rack in upper-middle position....

Ingredients 1 shallot finely sliced ½ yellow onion, finely diced 4 -5 mushrooms, stem removed, thinly sliced ½ cup dried apricots 1 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 2 tablespoons flat leaves parsley 1 large pork tenderloin ½ cup Marsala ½ cup Port 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream ½ teaspoon Olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 º. In large skillet, over medium heat warm the olive oil....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups soy milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 pinch salt 1/2 cup sugar (optional if milk is sweetened) Preparation 1.Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Put water on to boil. Heat sugar over medium heat until sugar melts and mixture begins to darken. Stir occasionally. When the sugar mixture turns a dark golden brown, coat the bottom of each ramekin....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for cups 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 2 cinnamon sticks 2 dried hot red chiles, crumbled 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved 6 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably at least 61 percent cacao), finely chopped 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 loaf challah or brioche (about 1 pound), preferably 2 days old, cut into 3/4-inch cubes...

Ingredients 1 gallon water 1 skinless whole chicken breast (bone in or boneless) 1 pound noodles 1 medium zucchini, grated or cut into thin strips salt freshly ground black pepper seasoned soy sauce * Seasoned soy sauce: makes about 1/2 cup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 green onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon Korean chile powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)...

Ingredients 1 jar TJ’s Arrabiata Sauce 1/2 container TJ’s crumbled goat cheese (adjust to suit taste) 1/2 tube TJ’s Soy Chorizo Sea salt and fresh ground pepper Olive oil (about 2 T) 1 pkg. TJ’s spaghetti (or your favorite pasta - I often use mini penne, which traps the sauce and is easier for kids to eat, too.) Preparation In med. sauce pan on med. heat, combine sauce, 1 T olive oil, pinch salt, pinch pepper, 1/2 tube chorizo and goat cheese....

Ingredients 2 pkg. chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2# small curd cottage cheese 6T flour 6 eggs 1/4 cup margarine cut in cubes 8 oz. velveta cheese - cubed Preparation Stir ingredients together and bake in greased 9 x 12 pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 envelope Knor (maybe it’s knorr) vegetable soup mix (the one with the spinach dip picture on the front) 1 can sliced water chestnuts, chopped app. 1 cup sour cream app. 2 tbs mayonnaise Preparation Mix all ingredients together. Allow flavors to work their magic in the fridge for at least one-half hour.

Ingredients 2 Rib-eye steaks, each 1 lb. 4 Tbl Steak au poivre paste 2 Tbl Unsalted butter 6 Shallots, peeled, sliced 1/8" thick 2/3 C Red wine 1 Tbl beef demi-glace 2/3 C chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 Tbl Fresh flat leaf parsley, minced Preparation Rub steaks with steak au paivre paste according to package instructions. Preheat oven to 375. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks, turning once, until browned, 7 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 large russet potato, skin on, cleaned 2 tbsp of olive oil Generous pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 tbsp of Old Bay seasoning Finely chopped flat leave parsley for garnish (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 with baking sheet in the oven. Cut potato into 8 wedges. Add wedges to a large bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper and Old Bay Remove the baking pan from the oven and add the wedges to the pan....