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Ingredients 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter, more for pan and parchment paper 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup dark brown sugar, such as muscovado 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup whole walnuts, optional. Preparation Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and line with buttered parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In top of a doble boiler set over barely simmering water, or on low power in a microwave, melt butter and chocolate together....

Ingredients 1.) wide rimmed ball jars (quart jars) 2.) kosher salt (one cup of kosher salt to 14-cups of cold water) 3.) fresh -garlic 4.) pickling-spice 5.) fresh-dill 6.) carrots (optional - adds color) 1.) Bushel Kerby Cukes Preparation 1.) Wash jars in dish-washer (don’t worry about the caps) 2.) scrub (with nail brushes) and soak the cucs in ice-water 3.) wash the dill well and cut into sprigs 4.) slice carrots/peel garlic cloves...

Ingredients • ½ box of spiral noodle spaghetti (cooked al dente) - should be 3 cups • 1 cup light cream • 1 egg, beaten • 1 cup diced onions • 2 tsp canola oil • ¼ cup low sodium chicken stock • 3 tbsp bacon bits (meatless) • 2 cups chopped asparagus, about 1-inch long pieces • 3 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese • ½ cup chopped fresh scallions • 1 tbsp coarse cracked black pepper...

Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 pound thin spaghetti 1/2 small red onion, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise (about 1/3 cup) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 cup) 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup light syrup [karo] 1 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 6 cups Special K Cereal 1 [6oz] pkg chocolate chips 1 [6oz] pkg butterscotch chips Preparation Bring sugar & syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter & vanilla to mixture and stir till nice consistancy. Then add to cereal in a large bowl and mix. Press into a buttered 9x13 pan. Melt chips together till a nice consistancy and then spread on top of cereal bars like frosting....

Ingredients 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 cups orange juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup honey 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 to 2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes Coarse salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced 1 pound carrots (about 5), peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal...

Ingredients 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 4 oz. sour cream 4 oz cream cheese 8 oz. plain fat free yogurt 1/4 cup fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. red pepper flakes Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Chill for several hours and serve with crackers.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz) 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar 1+ tablespoon milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Beat together until smooth. Add food coloring.

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 3/4 cup raisins (optional) 1/2 cup butter, divided 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cans (12 oz each) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, but into 20 cubes Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Grease tube pan. Sprinkle pecans (and optional raisins) on bottom of prepared pan; set aside. Melt 2 TBSP of the butter in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 head green cabbage-Napa or Savoy is best 1/2 head red cabbage 3-4 Roma tomatoes 1 Red Pepper 2 Avocados 3 Chicken breasts- smoked if available. 2 ears of fresh corn 1/4 small red onion 1 cup chopped pecans-toasted. Dressing: 1 cup mayo 2 loose cups of cilantro-or one handful. 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 small lime-not a key lime. 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. gound red pepper salt to taste....

Ingredients For the Date purée 1/4 cup dates pitted For the dough 1/4 cup soya flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup margarine 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation For the date purée Chop the dates into small pieces and add 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil in a non-stick pan and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes till the dates are soft and mushy. Cool and keep aside....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 salmon fillets with skin intact and bone removed 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Heat s small fry pan over medium high heat. Put coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in pan, stirring occasionally until golden brown 2 to 3 minutes. Grind spieces in a grinder. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in brown sugar and salt....

Ingredients Anise seed Bay leaves Black pepper Black peppercorns, whole Caraway seed Cayenne pepper Celery seed Cinnamon, ground Cinnamon, stick Cumin, ground Curry Fennel seed Garlic powder Garlic salt Ginger, ground Herb de Provence Italian herbs Marjoram, leaf Onion powder Paprika Red pepper flakes Rosemary leaves Sesame seeds Tarragon leaves Thyme, ground Vanilla extract Preparation Spices on hand

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added canned beans( red, white or black), drained and rinsed 1/3 cup bottled barbecue sauce 1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, to taste 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar Salt to taste Preparation Combine all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor and process in pulses until smooth.

Ingredients 1 tbsp grated orange rind 1 tbsp fresh orange juice 1 large egg white 2 cups pecan halves 1 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground chipotle chile pepper Cooking spray 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 225°. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir in pecans. Combine sugar, salt, and pepper. Add to pecan mixture; toss well....

Ingredients Servings: 2~4 people Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes (in 2 batches) Marinade time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 10 chicken drumsticks (legs, thighs, wings, etc) 1 tbsp sea salt 2 tbsp Hooters spicy hot sauce (Tabasco good also) 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup sweet chili dipping sauce (any brand will work) Batter: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 tbsp sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons white wine 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup chopped canned hearts of palm 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of hot sauce, such as Frank's Assorted crudite, for serving (optional) Flatbreads or toasted baguette slices, for serving (optional) Preparation Heat oil and red pepper flakes in a medium skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 packages cooked chopped spinach 2 cups pepperidge farm herb seasoned stuffing (blue bag) 1.5 sticks of melted butter 2 eggs 1/2 cups grated cheese Preparation Mix all ingredients in bowl Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour Pre-heat oven to 350 Make little balls Bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 350

Ingredients NGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups finely crushed thin pretzel sticks 1-1/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted Zest of 2 limes 1/2 cup fresh lime juice One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbsp Curevo Gold tequila 2 Tbsp Gran Mariner 1-1/2 cups whipped heavy cream, divided use *Thinly sliced limes for garnish Preparation Combine the crushed pretzels, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture into buttered 9-inch pie dish....