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Ingredients 3 blood oranges, chilled 2 Cara Cara oranges, chilled 2 navel oranges, chilled 3 tangelos, such as Minneola, chilled 1 Meyer lemon, chilled, plus 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Preparation Remove peel and pith from oranges with a sharp knife. Working 1 at a time, hold oranges over a large serving bowl, and carve out flesh between the membranes, allowing segments to drop into bowl. Squeeze juice into bowl. Repeat with lemon, if desired, holding it over a separate small bowl....

Ingredients 3 tbs sugar 3 tbs curry (fine) 1 chicken stock cube or vegitable stock cube 1 tbs brown sugar 1 teaspoonful fine black pepper 1 teaspoonful salt 1 tbs honey 1 small pinch oregano about 1 - 3 tbs flour The recipe is for 2 bowls, but you can adjust it at your needs. Preparation At first, boil 2 glasses of water in the pot and add the cube of your choice....

Ingredients 2 large chicken breast(leave skin on or off)(optional 1 tablespoon Bertolli extra light olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 twist of whole peppercorn or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper sprinkle on chicken Preparation Let chicken saute in frying pan until light brown. Finish cooking chicken in oven at 350 degrees for 20 or 25 minutes. Steam fresh baby spinach. Serve chicken over spinach or on the side. FOR THE SAUCE: Grill or carmelize 2 peaches, 2 pears and 2 plums....

Ingredients bell pepper onion celery and garlic mustard ketch-up and 3 eggs to form meatballs and season them with salt and pepper with choppes of garlic salt and pepper to taste 3 smalls cans of tomatoe sauce and one can of paste sugar basil and tomatoe paste olive oil Preparation first I use 3 to 5 pounds of ground 2% fat of ground beef, in a large bowl take your meat season it with salt, pepper and add one clove of garlic and bell pepper and celery then add three eggs to hold together, then add some ketchup about half cup then a half cup of mustard, then start forming the meatballs, I place in refrigerator overnight to gather all taste, then the next day get a large fry pan put a little olive oil at bottom to coat pan then add cup of each bell pepper, onion and celery then garlic , then salt, pepper and basil to taste, then once carmelized add tomatoe sauce and paste and half cup of sugar, let cook for fifteen minutes the add meatballs you formed the night before and add cover for about 1 to 1 half hour once done add basiland parmasan cheese optional then serve with your barrila noodle and cheese french bread and watch how your kids love you

Ingredients 5 lemons 2/3 cup coarse salt 1 tablespoon peppercorns 2 two-inch cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces 3 bay leaves 1 1/2 to 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice Preparation Wash and dry lemons. Cut into quarters, leaving them connected at stem end. Transfer to a large bowl, squeezing each quarter into bowl as you go. Add salt, and toss. Arrange lemons and salt in a one-quart jar, layering with peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets with cooking spray or shortening. In small bowl, gently toss cheese and both chili powders. On floured cutting board, unroll 1 can of dough into 12x8-inch rectangle; press perforations to seal....

Ingredients 1 lb ground skinless lean chicken breast .5 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin .5 tsp ground turmeric 2 Tablespoons canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground ginger 2/3 cup water 6 green onions sliced 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice Iceberg lettuce Preparation Mix ground chicken, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, ground cum and ground turmeric. Cover and let sit for approximately 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 chili pepper of your choice 1/2 cup tequila of your choice 1/4 cup Cointreau or Grand Marnier 2 TBS fresh lime or Rose’s Lime juice Preparation Cut pepper of your choice and rub around the rim of a margarita or martini glass (chilled martini glasses work lovely). Drop sliver of pepper in glass. Fill cocktail shaker half way with ice and add tequila, Cointreau or Grand Marnier and lime juice....

Ingredients 32 large uncooked pasta shells (from 12-oz package) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce Fresh basil, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 roma tomatoes, sliced thick and lightly salted 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 eggs 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 5 ounces goat cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste Preparation Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Heat oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet....

Ingredients Squash:1 Cumin: 1+1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds: 1/4 teaspoon Red chillies: 2 whole broken into pieces Garlic 5-6, sliced Asofetida: 1/4 teaspoon Amchur: 1+1/2 teaspoon(Dried mango powder) Salt Preparation Bake and cook the squash, then peel the skin and mash it. In the pan put about 2 tablespoons of oil, then add sliced garlic,asofetida,cumin,fenugreekseeds and red chillies. Finally add the mashed squash and then sprinkle the amchur powder and salt.

Ingredients 8 ounces beef tenderloin Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon short-grain rice Stanley’s Green Papaya Salad Preparation Season beef tenderloin evenly with pepper. In a medium cast-iron skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add beef tenderloin, and sear 1 minute on each side. Remove from skillet, and bring to room temperature. Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 2 hours. In a small dry skillet, toast rice until golden brown....

Ingredients Stewed Peaches: 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches, plus any accumulated juices 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (depending on the sweetness of the peaches) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons water 1 tablespoon red wine or brandy, optional Preparation Combine peaches plus any peach juice from slicing, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring mixture to a boil....

Ingredients 1 quart vanilla ice cream Strawberry Sauce 2 cups sliced strawberries, plus whole berries for serving 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Pound cake (store-bought or homemade Cream Pound Cake) and whipped cream, for serving Preparation Beat ice cream in a bowl just until softened. Fold in 3/4 cup sauce, leaving streaks. Transfer to a loaf pan; cover with plastic wrap. Freeze at least 2 hours and up to 2 weeks....

Ingredients 1 head cabbage 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp minced onion 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 egg 1 tbsp long grain rice 2 tbsp water 1 (14oz) can peeled tomatoes; undrained & cut up 1 (15oz) can of tomato sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil 8 large leaves for 4-6 minutes. Combine ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, egg, rice, and water....

Ingredients 1/3 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 3 strips bacon, cooked 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms small handful of spinich gorgonzola to taste salt and pepper to taste 2 chicken breasts 2 cups of alfredo sauce 1 pound fettucine cooked 1/2 cup white wine Preparation saute the mushrooms, bacon, garlic, and spinach together. deglaze with the wine. let the wine evaporate a little and remove from the burner....

Ingredients 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground plus a pinch of pepper 2 pounds ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 large egg 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches....

Ingredients 1 jar Spike’s santa fe packing company black bean and corn salsa 1/2 lb lean ground beef 3/4-1 cup cooked white rice 1/2 cup shredded Colby and Jack cheese 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1/4 cup water of chicken broth 1 large bell pepper cut in half lengthwise, cored and seeded Preparation Cook beef in a skillet until completely brown. Pour off fat. Add spike’s santa fe packing co black bean and corn salsa, rice, cheese and cilantro....

Ingredients Thanksgiving Stuffing Craisins are dried, sweetened cranberries. They look like bright red raisins, and are delicious. They are all over in Wisconsin, and probably Massachusetts, too, but they should be available in most good grocery stores, usually by the nuts and dehydrated fruits in the produce or baking section. 8 brat buns (any crusty bun will work - it just shouldn’t be a soft hot dog bun) 1 lb. pork sausage or 1 lb....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry quinoa 3 large bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, minced 1 medium eggplant, diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, diced 1 1/2 cups no or low salt tomato sauce or crushed or diced tomatoes, no added salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons fresh basil Preparation Cook quinoa according to package directions....