Ingredients 1 cup raspberry jam 1 large smoked chipotle pepper Mix well in blender. 8 ounce pkg cream cheese, softened Place cheese on large plate, pour jam mixture over top. Preparation With table knife, spread generous portion onto Ritz crackers.
Ingredients 2 to 3 large slices day-old brioche, crusts removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Preparation Pulse brioche in a food processor until fine crumbs form (you should have 1 cup breadcrumbs). Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in sugar. Transfer to a bowl, and let cool slightly. Stir to break up any lumps....
Ingredients 2 small red chilies-deseeded and finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes) 2 cloves garlic-minced 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3½ oz (100g) cellophane (bean thread) noodles 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil 10 oz (300g) raw squid rings-cut in half, and patted dry 1 carrot-peeled and thinly sliced...
Ingredients 3 cups frozen cut leaf spinach 1 (8-oz.) can water chestnuts, drained, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 (1.4-oz.) pkg. dry vegetable soup mix 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise Preparation Cook spinach as directed on package; drain well. In medium bowl, combine spinach and all remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors. Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables or crackers....
Ingredients 4 c all purpose flour 1 c plus 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 12 Tbsp cold, unsalted butter cut into pieces 3.5 c plus 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream 1 large egg 1 pt. raspberries 1 pt blueberries 2 pts. strawberries, halved or quartered depending on size. 1/2 pt red currants confectioners sugar for dusting Preparation Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl....
Ingredients Strawberries Creme fraiche Confectioner's sugar Preparation Rinse however many strawberries you have (they should be ripe and fragrant) and pat them dry, but leave the hulls on to use as little handles. To eat, swirl a berry in creme fraiche, then dust it with confectioner’s sugar.
Ingredients 3 cups flour, sifted 1 tsp salt (optional) 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1-1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs, well beaten 1-1/4 cups salad oil 2 pkgs strawberries, thawed and drained, or 2 pts fresh strawberries 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans Preparation Combine salt, baking soda, cinnamon, sugar, and flour. Make a well in center of ingredients. Add eggs and oil, stirring only until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in strawberries and pecans....
Ingredients 4 teaspoons honey 1/2 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt 1/2 teaspoon poppy seed 3 cups torn fresh spinach 2 cups sliced strawberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Line 4 individual salad plates with spinach. Arrange strawberries over spinach. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon pecans. Drizzle dressing over salad.
Ingredients 1 can Heart of Artichoke, drained well Fresh grated Romano cheese- about 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs- about 1/2 cup Olive Oil- enough to moisten, about 1/2 cup minced garlic glove and 2 tablesoons chopped parsley. Preparation Scoop out center of canned artichoke hearts. Save for salad at later time. Mix grated cheese, Italian bread crumbs garlic, oil and parsley— stuff Artichoke hearts. This can be done several hours before guests arrive,then,stuffed artichokes,can be refrigerated....
Ingredients 25-30 small Portabella mushrooms 4 ozs. heavy cream 3-4 Tbls. olive oil ½ tsp. ground nutmeg 1 cup onions, diced 2-3 Tbls.fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup white mushrooms caps 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup bread crumbs ½-1 cup Marsala wine salt & pepper to taste Preparation Heat oil in sauté pan, add onions and cook until translucent. While onions are cooking, add 1 cup of the chopped white mushroom caps and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes....
Ingredients 6 zucchinis 1/2 pound ground lamb (or beef) 1/4 cup uncooked Parboiled Rice 2 pressed garlic cloves 1 minced onion 2 teaspoons salt 1 can tomato sauce – (8 oz.) 3 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 bunch cilantro 7 grams mint 4 grams all spice 1 ounce lemon juice Preparation Wash zucchinis and cut green caps off. Core each zucchini with a coring knife. Save the insides, set aside....
Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 3 cups Bugles® original flavor snacks (from 14.5-oz bag) 2 cups holiday-shaped pretzels 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice 2 teaspoons apple pie spice Preparation Heat oven to 275°F. In large bowl, mix popcorn, snacks, pretzels, peanuts and cranberries. In small bowl, mix butter, sugar, apple cider and apple pie spice....
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 5 oz candy cane candy melts Preparation Freeze cookie dough several hours or until completely frozen. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Cut frozen dough into 1/2-inch slices. Using small- and medium-size basic-shape cookie or fondant cutters, cut out mug toppers. (I found my small cutters in the cake decorating section of my local craft store....
Ingredients 2/3 C flour 1 1/3 C oats 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 C mashed peeled sweet potato 2 Tbsp coconut oil 4 Tbsp nut butter 1/4 C honey 2 Tbsp molasses 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 C of chopped nuts 3/4 C dried tart cherries Preparation Preheat oven to 325. Mix the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a small bowl....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 cups chopped tomatoes 1 6 ounce can tomato paste 1 tablespoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of black pepper Preparation Heat oil and cook onion and add garlic. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil....
Ingredients 4 teaspoons Spice Islands Basil, Sweet 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands Marjoram 4-1/4 teaspoons Spice Islands Onion Powder 4 teaspoons sugar 3-1/2 teaspoons salt 2-1/2 teapoons Spice Islands Garlic Powder 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands Rosemary 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands Pepper, Black Medium Grind 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Summer Savory 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Cloves, Ground Preparation Grind basil and marjoram in a small food processor or coffee grinder until fine. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl....
Ingredients Ingredients: 1½ oz. gin 1½ oz. pear puree ¾ oz. rosemary- and clove-infused simple syrup ¾ oz. lemon juice Dry sparkling wine or soda water, to top 1 spring rosemary, to garnish Pear Puree: 2 pears, such Bosch or Bartlett, peeled and pitted 1½ oz. lemon juice 1½ tsp. fresh rosemary Rosemary and Clove Syrup: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 oz. whole cloves 3 sprigs rosemary Preparation Make the simple syrup: Combine the sugar, water, cloves, and rosemary in a saucepan over low heat....
Ingredients For sauce: 2 tbsp canola or sunflower oil 1 large onion finely chopped 1 large garlic clove chopped 1-1/2 cups ketchup 6 tbsp molasses 1/4 cup Worcestershire 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 tbsp chili sauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp Dijon mustard dash of tabasco 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder Salt & pepper to taste Additional ingredients for baked beans: 6-8 strips Niman Ranch bacon, chopped...
Ingredients 4 medium tart apples, chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butterscotch-flavored schnapps 3/4 cup from 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic vanilla almond crunch granola 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon butterscotch-flavored schnapps 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 2 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 cup cottage cheese 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In medium saucepan, combine milk, flour and garlic salt; blend well....
