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Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound spaghetti 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons packed fresh rosemary leaves 1 cup mixed olives 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Grated Pecorino Romano, for serving (optional) Preparation Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 cup pitted prunes (dried plums) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 large eggs 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients 2-3 eggs 2 1/2 cups finely grated potatoes 2/3 cups grated zucchini finely chopped green onion small handful pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. 1/4 cup of fresh grated Romano cheese use good stuff. 1/2 cup fresh grated sharp cheddar 2 tbs melted unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour salt and pepper to taste cajun spice Vegetable oil Sour cream Fresh cilantro/flat parsley - garnish Preparation beat eggs in a large bowl, add green onions, potato, zucchini, cheeses, flour and melted butter....

Ingredients 1 package Stove Top Dressing 2 cups summer squash 1 cup carrots 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup Preparation Prepare dressing as directed. Put 1/2 of dressing on bottom of casserole dish. Dice squash and saute with 2 cup shredded carrot. Spread vegetables over dressing. Mix together. Heat sour cream and soup. Pour over vegetables and put rest of dressing on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 strip steaks, about 1 in thick 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 scallins, sliced thin Preparation Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, vinegar and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking....

Ingredients 2 steaks; cut strip steaks or rib-eyes about 11/2 inches thick, filet mignon, 21/2 inches 2 teaspoons grapeseed or canola oil Kosher salt Preparation • Remove steaks from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking time. Dry them with a paper towel. • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with a rack set in the middle. • Heat a heavy, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until a few drops of water sprinkled in the hot pan evaporate within 3 seconds....

Ingredients 1 c. flour 1/3 c. butter 1 tbsp. sugar pinch salt pinch nutmeg pinch cayenne pepper 4 oz. Stilton cheese, crumbled 1/4 c. walnuts, finely chopped 24 walnut halves Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F. Place flour, butter, sugar, salt, nutmet and cayenne pepper in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the Stilton cheese and chopped walnuts and pulse until the dough is crumbly and just holds together when pinched between two fingers....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 ripe mango, seed removed, peeled and diced 3/4 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Ingredients 6 green bell peppers 1 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil 2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or chuck...

Ingredients 4 c. strawberries ( remove leaves at the top of the strawberry) 2 c. vanilla non-fat yogurt 4 tbs artificial sweetener 1/2 c. 2 per cent milk Preparation Pulse the washed and prepared strawberries in blender until chopped. Add sweetener and Let rest for 3-5 minutes to dissolve. Add yogurt and milk and puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender. Transfer to a electric ice cream maker and run for 20 minutes or till mixture is very thick and creamy....

Ingredients 12 dried Turkish apricots 12 pieces (each 1/4 by 1/2 inch) dark chocolate 4 ounces marzipan 1 large egg white, beaten Colored sanding sugars Preparation With a paring knife, make a 1/2-inch-wide pocket on side of each apricot. Stuff each with chocolate. Pinch off 1-teaspoon pieces of marzipan; flatten with your fingers to about 1/8 inch thick. Wrap each around an apricot, molding to adhere until fully covered in an egg shape (pinch off excess, if needed)....

Ingredients 1 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded (about 3 cups) 2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into thin rounds (about 3 1/2 cups) 6 medium radishes, halved and cut into thin half-moons (about 1 cup) 1/2 small red onion, halved and cut into thin half-moons (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (white vinegar is fine) 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger 4-6 cloves minced garlic 2 tsp of sesame oil (if heating the sauce add this at the end as heat will make this flavor weaker) This is my basic teriyaki sauce for any marinating of meats to be stir fried later. Marinate for at least 2 hours but overnight is best....

Ingredients 4 (4-oz.) boneless pork loin chops 1/4 cup lite soy sauce 1 cup chopped peeled peaches 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped Preparation Heat grill. Place pork chops in shallow glass baking dish; pour soy sauce over pork. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate. In medium bowl, combine all salad ingredients; toss gently. Let stand at room temperature to blend flavors while grilling pork....

Ingredients 150g new potatoes (sliced) 150g spaghetti 100g trimmed green beans (cut in half) 60g pesto olive oil , for drizzling Preparation Pour a kettle of boiling water into a very large pan until half full. Return to the boil, then add the potatoes and spaghetti, and a little salt. Cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes and pasta are almost tender. Tip in the green beans and cook for 5 minutes more....

Ingredients 1 English hothouse cucumber (about 12 oz.), peeled and cut in to large chunks 1 lg. red bell pepper, halved, seeded, cut in to chunks 2 C. (or more) bottled tomato juice 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes in juice 1 12.5 oz. container refrigerated fire-roasted tomato salsa 1 C roasted red peppers from jar .5 C coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar Preparation Working in 2 batches and using on/off turns, finely chop cucumber and bell pepper....

Ingredients Ingredients for Basil Chicken 2Thai Holy Basil-3 Tbs. peanut oil for stir-frying 10-12 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2-3 shallots, thinly sliced (or substitute with 1/2 cup sliced onion) - optional 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped, or cut into small bite-size pieces 12-20 Thai chillies (prik kee noo), cut into very thin rounds; or substitute 4-6 serrano, jalapeño or fresno peppers, cut into large slivers with seeds 2 small kaffir lime leaves (bai ma-gkrood), very finely slivered (optional)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (from 2.5-oz container) 1 tablespoon CRISCO® 100% Extra Virgin or Pure Olive Oil 1/4 cup sweet orange marmalade 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (about 32 shrimp), thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined, tails removed 2 ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small orange, peeled, chopped 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients chicken (thighs or breast) - 1 lb plain yoghurt - 1 cup garlic powder - 3 tablespoons turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chilly powder or paste - 2 teaspoons black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon cinnamon, clove, fennel, anise powdered - 1 teaspoon lemon - 1 (juice extracted) salt - to taste Preparation Wash the chicken pieces well, after cutting them to the desired size. Mix all other ingredients into a thick marinade....

Ingredients 3-4 mangos 1/2 to 3/4 cup sweetened coconut,toasted 1-2 jalapenos 1 cup walnuts toasted 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 1/4-1/2 cup honey Preparation preheat oven to 325 spread walnuts on cookie sheet and toast for about 10 minutes let cool a few minutes and chop spread coconut onto cookie sheet toast for about 10 minutes, stirring after about 5 minutes. watch that this does not burn! let cool while the walnuts or cocnut is toasting, peel and chop the mango into bite size pieces....