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Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium onions, sliced thin 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1/2 pound boneless ham steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips 1/2 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup beef broth 1 bay leaf 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 pound spaghetti Preparation In a large heavy skillet about 10 inches across the top cook oil and butter over moderately low heat until butter is melted....

Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid oz) can evaporated milk 1 Tbsp vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until liquified and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a 9 inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides. Set aside....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 cups walnut halves Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Line 17x12-inch halfsheet pan with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix sugar, honey, salt, red pepper and chili powder (mixture will be thick). Add walnuts; stir to coat well. Spread mixture in single layer in pan. Bake 15 minutes, stirring once, until toasted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1-2 tsp chopped fresh thyme two 1-inch-thick rib or loin pork chops (about 1/2 pound each) Preparation Combine all ingredients except pork and mix well. Marinate the pork in the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Remove the pork, reserving marinade, and cook in a grill pan or on the grill....

Ingredients 1 pound okra–fresh or frozen with tips chopped off 2 onions– sliced lengthwise 2 tomatoes Spices in powder form: chilli powder, 1 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. coriander powder, 1 tsp. cumin powder 1 tsp, garam masala 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp. pepper. 2 tbsp. oil for frying (canola) Preparation Fry the onions till translucent. Fry the okra Add tomatoes after a couple of minutes of frying the okra. Add the spices and salt to taste....

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers 3/4 cup shredded parmesan 3/4 cup grated pepper-jack cheese 1 (10-ounce) box frozen, chopped spinach: thawed, drained, squeezed 1 (13.75 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 2-3 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalapenos (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 In medium mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayo until smooth Stir in the peppers, cheeses, spinach, artichokes, onion and jalapenos....

Ingredients 6 each pecan date rolls 1 cup quick cooking oats, divided 2/3 cup raw pecan halves, divided 2 tablespoons ground flax seed 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, divided 10 medium apples, assorted varieties 6 tablespoons date sugar, divided 1 small lemon, juiced 1/4 cup dried cranberries, divided 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup water Preparation First, make the crust: Put the pecan date rolls, 2/3 cup quick oats, 1/3 cup pecans, flaxseed, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a high powered blender and mix until well combined....

Ingredients -500 grams of large tiger prawns/scampi (13/16/pound) -1 head of garlic -1 cup of cilantro -1 tbs course salt -1/2 cup olive oil Preparation Preheat the BBQ to high. Cut the top of the garic head off and drizzle with olive oil. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until soft. Mash the softened garlic with the cilantro, 3 tbs of olive oil and the salt to make a thick paste....

Ingredients 8 firm yellow squash Bunch fresh carrots, greens removed 2 large yellow onions, chopped fine 1 square basket of baby yellow or fingerling potatoes ( make sure you pick the smallest you can find) 6-8 large plum tomatoes or 1 can of recipe ready diced organic tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, chopped, crushed, or pressed Fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste About 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Preparation Wash and scrape carrots and baby potatoes....

Ingredients 1 pound frozen, fully cooked medium shrimp, thawed 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 4 cups watermelon, roughly chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped 2 avocados, roughly chopped juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped Preparation Directions * 1In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, watermelon, jalapeños, and avocado....

Ingredients 16 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1⁄4" pieces 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1⁄2 tsp. fine salt 1 cup flour Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper; grease paper. Set pan aside. Pour enough water into a 4-quart saucepan that it reaches a depth of 1"....

Ingredients Serves 2-3 1 pound sushi grade tuna 1 pint strawberries 1 tablespoon fleur de sel or to taste FOR MOJITO: 1 tablespoon sugar 1 bunch mint leaves 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup rum 1/2 cup 7-Up For cucumber garnish: 1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced thin Pinch of salt Preparation Slice tuna and strawberries very thin. Arrange the strawberries on a plate. Top with tuna and refrigerate....

Ingredients 12 slices of bread cubed (reserve some for top) 2 C. spam or ham, cubed 1/2 C. sharp cheese, grated 4 eggs grated onions 1 1/2 C. milk 1/4 tsp. salt Sauce; 1 can mushroom soup 1/2 C. milk 1/2 tsp. salt Preparation Spread a layer of bread cubes in a 9 x 13" cake pan. Keep some of the bread to add to the top. Cover with grated cheese and grated onions....

Ingredients 1 CUP REGULAR WHITE RICE 3 CANS OF CHICKEN STOCK 2 PCS OF GARLIC 1 RED ONION 1 TOMATO 2 TSP OLIVE OIL 1 SMALL CAN TOMATO PASTE Preparation COOK GARLIC & ONIONS IN OLIVE OIL TILL TENDER DO NOT BROWN,PUT IN CHICKEN STK TO BOIL,PUT IN TOMATO PASTE, THEN RICE AND COOK FOR 20 MIN ON MED LOW,COVERED TILL DONE,THEN SLICE TOMATOES AND LAY ON TOP.

Ingredients 8 oz. butter, at room temperature 3 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups canned pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 cups All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon salt granulated sugar and powdered sugar for rolling cookies Preparation Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl in between additions....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract 2/3 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 large egg whites, room temperature Pinch of kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) Pinch of cream of tartar Preparation For the Cake: Preheat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 2 tsps salt 1 T sugar 3 T rice wine vinegar 1 T sesame oil 1/4 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes (depends how hot you like it!) 2 c bean sprouts - either soy or mung bean (about 8 ounces) Preparation Mash the garlic with 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tsp salt to 3 tablespoons vinegar and whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved....

Ingredients 1tsp Finely chopped fresh ginger root 1/2tsp Chinese five spice 1tbsp Plain flour 1/2tsp Chilli powder 12oz Chicken breasts, sliced thinly 2oz Rice noodles 4oz White cabbage, shredded finely 3inch Piece of cucumber, sliced finely 1 Large carrot, pared thinly 1tbsp Olive oil 2tbsp Lime juice 2tbsp Sesame oil Salt and Pepper Fresh coriander spigs, a few leaves to garnish Preparation Mix together the ginger, five-spice, flour and chilli powder in a mixing bowl....

Ingredients 1 10-oz. can refrigerated pizza crust 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 2 Tbs. minced shallots 1 cup evaporated skim milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 ripe medium-sized tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/3 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Coat 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup ricotta 1 cup sauteed or steamed greens, such as spinach, kale, chard, or dandelion, coarsely chopped and drained of excess liquid (from 1 pound) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Crostini or crackers, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine ricotta, greens, and Dijon in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish....