Ingredients These ingredients easily feed the four of us (my husband and the two kids): 250g of pasta (whatever kind you like, I usually use fusilli) 200g Peppadew peppers (I usually use mild, for the kids, but hot ones work just as well) 150g asparagus spears, chopped 100g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 100g salami, chopped (you can leave this out for a vegetarian dish - it’s just as tasty without) 50g black olives, pitted and halved...
Ingredients 2 cups orange juice (needn’t be fresh squeezed, or use 6 oz frozen concentrate and no water - saves reducing) 2 lemons, juiced 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Grand Marnier Zest of one orange Preparation Use a large saute pan, over medium high heat. Add the orange and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add the sugar, and simmer enough to reduce by about half (unless you used frozen OJ concentrate)....
Ingredients 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice or nutmeg 8 ounces ground beef or ground veal 8 ounces ground pork or ground lamb 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups milk...
Ingredients 8 slices bacon 2 slightly beaten eggs ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs ½ cup finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp salt 2 pounds lean ground pork (or ground beef) ½ of a 16 oz can or one 8 oz can jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup) 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce Preparation In a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble bacon and set aside....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 3 cups fresh corn cooked and cut off cobb 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth salt & pepper to taste 1/4 cup cream 1 Tablespoon cornmeal 1/2 red bell pepper diced 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro pinch of cayanne or tabasco lime wedges Preparation Saute onion, salt & pepper until soft and translucent. Stir in corn and garlic, stirring until corn gets soft-5 min....
Ingredients Kosher salt 3 oz. uncooked dried spaghetti (or 1-1/3 cups cooked) 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 large or 2 small shallots, trimmed, peeled, and thinly sliced crosswise 2 oz. (about 2 cups lightly packed) arugula, stemmed if necessary 8 large eggs (preferably at room temperature) 2/3 cup heavy cream Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (use the large holes on a box grater)...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons wasabi paste or 1 tablespoon wasabi powder 1 1/2 toasted sesame seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon honey or molasses 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 4 salmon fillets, 4 oz each Preparation In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except salmon until well combined. Place in a zip top bag; blend well....
Ingredients 1 box (18.4 oz) Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix 2/3 cup Crisco® Pure Canola Oil 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 eggs 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup caramel syrup 3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup heavy whipped cream, if desired* 18 Hershey’s® Mini Kisses® milk chocolates Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1 box (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1 1/4 cups sour cream 4 teaspoons ranch dip mix (from 1-oz package) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, thoroughly drained and chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Remove dough from can; let stand 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 qt fingerling potatoes, cubed 4 c vegetable broth 1 T olive oil 1/2 c frozen onion (or 1 small) 2-3 c fresh spinach, chopped 2-3 T fresh lemon balm zest of one lemon 1 t salt 1/4 t black pepper 1 c low-fat sour cream Preparation Heat oil in 2 qt. sauce pan. Add onion and cook until golden over medium heat, stirring as necessary to prevent burning. (about 12 min)....
Ingredients Use your favorite pie dough. Filling: 1 lemon 1 baking apple 6 Bartlett pears 1/2 cup halved strawberries 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh nutmeg 1/2 stick of butter 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder (optional) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 beaten egg Preparation Filling: Grate the lemon zest and set aside. Peel, core and slice both the apple and pears into 1/2-inch slices....
Ingredients 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg, well beaten 2/3 cup milk 4 teaspoons butter or margarine 4 teaspoons sugar sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup cream, whipped Preparation Mix the dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Combine egg and milk and add to the first mixture. Stir just until all is moistened. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead lightly for several seconds....
Ingredients 2 loaves frozen white bread thawed 1 tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic diced 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1 tbs italian seasoning paste 3/4 c ricotta cheese 3 oz sliced pepperoni 1/2 c diced green pepper 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 egg white Preparation Combine 2 loaves of bread dough in to one, spread onto greased cookie sheet and let rise for 30 min. Preheat oven to 350....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fine crystal colored sugar or turbinado sugar Luster dust or sparkle dust (optional) 1 recipe Marshmallow for Piping 1 recipe Royal Icing for Marshmallow Treats Preparation Fill a rimmed baking sheet or several shallow bowls with sugar. Pipe shapes onto sugar. If desired, color white crystal sugar by stirring in luster dust or sparkle dust a little at a time. For bunnies, pipe a 1 1/4-inch mound about 1/2 inch tall onto sugar....
Ingredients 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup of whole milk 1 egg 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 & 1/2 tbsp cornstarch 3 tbsp of your favourite liquor such as Chambord Royale 3/4 cup of 35% cream 3 cups of fresh berries and/or sliced fruits such as apples or peaches Preparation Butter six 5" shallow ramekins. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Cover and set aside....
Ingredients 2 pounds green cabbage 4 carrots 1 medium yellow onion 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Cut cabbage in quarters and remove core. Peel carrots and onion and cut into pieces that would fit through the feed tube of a food processor. Fit food processor with the large-holed grater attachment and push cabbage, carrots, and onions through feed tube to grate....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. meat loaf mix (beef, pork and veal) or lean ground beef 3/4 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs 1 egg 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky Salsa 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4...
Ingredients 1 can Kidney beans 1 can Black beans 1 can Garbanzo beans 2 celery ribs, sliced 1 medium red onion, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1 c. frozen corn, thawed 3/4 c. thick & chunky salsa 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1/4 c. lime juice 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Preparation Drain & rinse beans. Mix together beans, celery, onion, tomato & corn. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over beans, toss to coat....
Ingredients 1 lb boneless beef chuck, trimmed cut into 1 inch pieces salt and pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 28-oz can Italian-style plum tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 whole cloves 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled yams 8 whole pitted prunes parsley Preparation Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat, brown meat well....
Ingredients 5 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 3 tablespoons Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 egg 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles)...
