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Ingredients 1 can shredded chicken 1 granny smith apple 3 stalks of celery 1/8 cup of red onion - chopped finely 1 cup of mayo 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper Preparation Mix all ingredients and serve on pita bread.

Ingredients 1/2 pound dried black beans (about 1 1/4 cups) 10 cup water, divided 1 dried ancho chile (about 1/2 ounce) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boned buffalo steak or beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano...

Ingredients Gnocchi 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese, wrapped in cheesecloth and hung overnight in refrigerator 5 oz frozen spinach, defrosted and water squeezed out 2 eggs 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling 2 grates fresh nutmeg salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the outside of the gnocchi semolina, for holding the gnocchi Sauce 8 to 10 super-ripe plum tomatoes Extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced...

Ingredients 1 shallot 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon superfine sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 cups small strawberries 2 to 3 cups spinach leaves, from a farmer’s market 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 4 to 5 tablespoons EVOO Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Chop the shallot and put it in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar and lemon juice and set aside. Meanwhile, hull the strawberries and cut them in half....

Ingredients 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined 1 cup butter, softened 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Fresh chives, if desired Toasted baguette slices, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Cover and return to boiling; reduce heat....

Ingredients 1 med butternut squash 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3-4 tbsp chopped ginger 2-3 large garlic cloves 1 med yellow onion (chopped) 4 cups chicken/veggie stock 3 tbsp yellow or white miso 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper juice of 1 orange 1/2 and 1/2 Preparation -Peel squash and chop into 1" cubes (4 1/2 cups) -Saute onion, ginger, garlic in oil. Once soft add squash and saute another 5 min -Add stock and cover....

Ingredients 24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups strawberries (about 12 ounces), hulled Preparation Put cream cheese, butter, and sugar into mixer bowl; mix until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Puree strawberries in a food processor; strain. Mix 3/4 cup puree into cream cheese mixture (reserve remaining puree for Swiss-Meringue Buttercream). Use immediately or refrigerate airtight up to 3 days; stir before using....

Ingredients 12 oz. Lemonade 4 oz. strawberrys (2 scoops) 2 oz. peaches (1 scoop) 4 oz. lime sherbet (2 scoops) 2 oz. ice (1 scoop) Preparation Put into a Blender Blend until smooth

Ingredients Meatballs 6 ounces uncured applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 slices), diced 2 large garlic cloves, peeled 2 pounds ground beef (15% fat) 2/3 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup coarsely grated onion 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 bunch collard greens (12 ounces), ribs removed, thinly sliced 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt 12 ounces whole-grain spaghetti, such as farro 1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano, for serving Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook until tender, about 1 minute....

Ingredients Black Bean Cakes: 2/3 lb dried black beans (yields 4 cups cooked beans) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 scallions, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, pressed 1-2 jalapeños, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated (2 cups) 1 large egg, lightly beaten ½ cup plain dried breadcrumbs Lime Sour Cream: ½ cup sour cream 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice...

Ingredients 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta, drained 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan plus extra to serve 1 cup plain flour, plus extra to dust 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 100g unsalted butter 16 sage leaves freshly cracked black pepper Preparation Bring a small pot of water to boil. Plunge spinach leaves in boiling water and cook for a minute....

Ingredients 1 pound hot italian sausage 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves 2 - 26oz boxes marinara sauce 6 tbsp basil pesto 1 pound penne pasta 0.5 pound smoked houda or mozzarella cheese, finely diced 1 cup parm cheese 6oz baby spinach leaves Preparation Brown a pound of spicy hot italian sausage. Add onion and 3 cloves garlic. Once yellow, add 52oz marinara sauce, reduce to medium until thicker (10min)....

Ingredients 1 tbsp whole peppercorns 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp diced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic diced 1 cup white wine (Riesling is a great choice) 1 cup diced red pepper 1 cup diced yellow pepper 1 cup diced orange pepper 1 cup chopped sundried tomato 1 cup coarsely chopped leek 2 105g cans St. Jean’s Cannery Sockeye Salmon flaked 2 tbsp chopped parsley Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Fettuccine noodles...

Ingredients 1 package of strawberry jello 2 cups lemonade Preparation Prepare jello by directions on package BUT DO NOT add the hot water and do not chill jello. Prepare the lemonade and mix with jello. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze untill completely frozen.

Ingredients 1/2 Cup Hazelnuts-toasted 1 tbls Sherry Vinegar 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp minced shallots 1 tsp sugar 2 tbls canola oil 2 tsp hazelnut oil 1 head red leaf lettuce 1 head romaine lettuce 1 quart of strawberries, sliced thin 1/2-1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint Preparation At 350 toast hazlenuts 10-15 min, remove skins, chop. Wisk: vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, sugar and oils....

Ingredients 3 tbsp flour 1/4 tsp baking powder heaping 1/16 tsp salt 1 or 2 tbsp chopped strawberries 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp milk of choice 1 tbsp sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 330 degrees. Mix dry, then add wet. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix), and bake for 17 minutes or so. (Baking time will vary, depending on the flour and oil/applesauce you use....

Ingredients 2 cans of artichoke bottoms (packed in water) 8 oz of cream cheese ( can use light cream cheese if you would like) One cube of melted butter One cup of grated Parmasean cheese ( not shredded) S & P to Taste cayanne pepper if you want more spice Preparation Drain, rinse and dry artichoke bottoms. Season each one liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Using lot of S&M is the key to success becasue artichoke bottoms have very little flavor...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate 2 sheets (17 oz. total) cold thawed puff pastry dough 1 large egg 1/2 cup sugar Preparation Combine corn syrup and cream in a microwave-safe container. Heat in 30-second intervals until boiling. Put chocolate in a bowl and pour hot cream on top. Stir chocolate until smooth, then chill, stirring often, until firm, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. dried spaghetti 2 beaten eggs 1/3 cup CONTADINA® Italian Bread Crumbs 2 cups finely chopped onions 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 lb. ground beef 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 can (18 oz.) CONTADINA® Tomato Paste 1 can (28 oz.) CONTADINA® Seasoned Crushed Tomatoes with Italian Herbs 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Combine eggs, crumbs, 1/2 cup onion, salt and pepper in large bowl....