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Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups fresh corn (from about 3 ears) 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup prepared tomato salsa 1 pound cooked lobster meat (about 2 cups), chopped coarse 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1 fresh jalapeno chili, seeded and minced Lime wedges Preparation In a 4-quart kettle cook onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened....

Ingredients ½ cup onions, chopped ½ lb. lean ground beef 1 Tablespoon chili powder 2 Tablespoons dry oregano ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup canned kidney beans,rinsed, drained 1 cup canned chickpeas*, rinsed, drained, 1 medium tomato, diced 2 cups lettuce 1⅓ cups cheddar cheese Preparation Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet. Drain. Stir chili powder, oregano, and cumin into beef mixture; cook for 1 minute. Add beans, chickpeas, and tomatoes....

Ingredients olive oil black pepper spaghettini aged, sharp goat cheese or sheep’s milk cheese, shredded Preparation Heat some olive oil in a pan with lots of freshly ground black pepper. Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain. Put the cheese into the pan, then add the pasta. Toss quickly and serve with a drop or two of the olive oil on top. This is a slightly dry, sharp-tasting dish....

Ingredients 1 tbsp Paprika 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano coarse salt and fresh black pepper 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 (14-ounce) cans hominy, rinsed and drained 4-5 scallions, thinly sliced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp cider vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine paprika, chile powder, oregano, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper....

Ingredients 1 can baby clams 2 cans of good quality diced tomatoes with their juices 3 T plain goat cheese 1/2 red pepper, julienned 1/2 green pepper, julienned 2 minced garlic cloves 1/2 c. red onion, or any other type 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne Zest from one orange Juice from orange 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives...

Ingredients 1 box spagetti or spagettini 1 bag baby spinach (approx 6/8 ox) 6 oz Pancetta 1/2 tsp red Chilli pepper flakes 2 cloves fresh garlic (crushed) 1 tsp oregano olive oil (optional) freshly grated parmesan (to serve) Preparation Heat pan of water until boiling. Add drops of olive oil and pasta. Cook according to instructions until ‘al dente’ (approximately 8-10 minutes). Meanwhile, chop up pancetta into small strips or pieces....

Ingredients 1 Package Knorr’s Vegetable Soup & Dip Mix 1 small can of water chestnuts, diced fine 2 packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 1 cup mayo 1 cup sour cream Preparation Combine all the ingredients at least 3-4 hours before serving. Serve with small slices of thin pumpernickel bread, pita, french bread slices or crackers.

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and Sriracha sauce. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Ingredients 2 boneless beefsteaks, 4 to 6 oz each 1 beef bullion cube 1/3 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon dijon or mild mustard 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 Tablespoon chopped green onion 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (I have substituted chopped basil) worchestershire sauce lemon juice Preparation Trim off excess fat around steaks. Place the steaks between two peices of waxed paper or plastic wrap and pound to flatten meat to a thickness of about 1/4 of an inch....

Ingredients 1 c Olive oil 2 tb Soy sauce 1 x Coarsely ground pepper 1 ts Italian seasoning 1 tb Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1/2 c Wine; red or white 1/4 c Lemon juice 2 ea Garlic cloves; sliced 2 tb Freshly chopped herbs 1 ts Sugar Preparation Place all ingredients in glass screw-top jar; shake vigorously. Arrange meat in shallow glass dish; pierce with a fork....

Ingredients 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups salad oil 4 eggs 1 10oz pkgs frozen strawberries 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans Preparation Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350’ degrees for 1 hour and 15 min in greased loaf pans.

Ingredients 5 ounces (1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons) canned peaches in heavy syrup (from a 15-ounce can)* 2 fresh limes 3 ounces (1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons) premium light rum 3 large, fresh strawberries or 1/2 medium, fresh banana 2 tablespoons sugar Ice Whipped cream, for garnish Preparation Do ahead: In a blender, purée the entire can of peaches. Set peach purée aside in a separate bowl/pitcher. Rinse blender bowl and return to base....

Ingredients • 1 pound ground beef • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice • 1 cup water • 6 green bell peppers • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder • salt and pepper to taste • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: 2 Pork Tenderloin (usually two in a pack) 1 lb sweet sausage 8 oz bag baby spinach 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups stale bread cubes 1 eggs(lightly beaten) 4-6 oz chicken stock 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 tbsp olive oil Marsala Sauce: 1 cup Marsala 1 cup chicken stock 12 oz mushrooms - sliced 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1 oz heavy cream...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 container (5 oz) Oui™ by Yoplait® Vanilla French Style Yogurt 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries Chopped almonds and honey, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-inch pizza pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving some hanging over edge of pan. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour until well blended....

Ingredients 2 smoked kielbasa.(Hillshire farms recommended), cut into 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. 3/4 cup brown mustard ( Gulden’s recommended) 3/4 cup red current jelly Preparation In fondue pot, over med low heat, combine mustard and jelly, stirring till jelly melts, and mix is combined. On the largest microwave-safe tray which your oven will accommodate, place 2 or 3 layers of paper towels. Arrange as many rounds of kielbasa as fit on the tray in a single layer....

Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 lb) Vegetable-oil cooking spray 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tsp olive oil 1 can (28 oz) diced plum tomatoes 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; lay halves, flesh side down, on sheet....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds total) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cans (14 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained 4 to 5 scallions, thinly sliced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine paprika, chile powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients CAKE Non stick cooking spray 2/3 cup regular molasses 1 cup crème fraiche (8 ounces) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons rum extract 1/3 cup applesauce 1 large egg , beaten 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned into dry measuring cups and leveled) 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted FROSTING 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature...

Ingredients Two 8-10 oz rib eye or strip loin steaks at least 3/4 inch thick 1 tblsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 tblsp. butter 1/2 jalepeno chopped fine (incl. seeds) 2-3 cloves roasted garlic or 1 clove chopped garlic pinch salt Preparation Let the steaks come to room temperature. Chop the jalepeno and the garlic very fine. Mix the pepper, softened butter, jalepeno, garlic and salt into a paste with a spoon....