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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons ice-cold water, plus more as needed 1 1/2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar 2 1/2 cups (about 3 large stalks) rhubarb, sliced 1/4-inch-thick on the bias 2 1/2 cups hulled and halved strawberries, quartered if very large 2/3 cup packed light or dark-brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons packed dark or light-brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Make the crust: Place flour, butter, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer....

Ingredients 8 large green peppers. 2 lbs sirloin hamburg. 4 cans of chicken and rice soup. 1 or 2 cans of cut green beans. 1 8 ounce can tomato paste salt and pepper to taste. Preparation pre heat oven to 375 cook hamburg with chicken and rice soup. drain off juice and mix with tomato paste. stuff peppers with hamburg,place in baking pan,add green beans in between peppers. add caps to peppers, pour juice over top, cover and bake for 45 minutes or until peppers are done....

Ingredients 1 large egg white 4 to 6 small sage sprigs Superfine sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Beat egg white with 1/2 teaspoon water. Lightly brush sage sprigs with egg-white mixture just to moisten, tapping off excess. Sprinkle with superfine sugar to coat completely. Let dry on parchment that has been coated with a thin layer of superfine sugar.

Ingredients 1/2 small to medium sized kabocha squash 3 Tbs light brown, natural cane, or muscovado sugar, plus a bit more for sprinkling 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper or hot chili powder, more or less to taste 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbs soy sauce Oil for drizzling - pumpkin seed oil is preferred, or use toasted sesame oil, argan oil, or walnut oil...

Ingredients 16 oz soy sauce 32 oz water 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ginger 1 or 2 chickens cut up Preparation Mix soy sauce, water sugar and ginger in a large pot. Add cut up chicken. Bring to boil and summer for 1 hour or till very tender. Fire up the grill and finish on the grill for about 5 min each side

Ingredients Flatbread: 1 recipe Pizza Dough, recipe follows All-purpose flour, for bench and pizza peel 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely shaved lengthwise 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves Flaked sea salt Freshly cracked black pepper Tuna Salad: 2 teaspoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sour cream 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (Asian hot sauce) 2 to 3 dashes toasted sesame oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded provolone cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 (6-oz.) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed 1/3 cup refrigerated pesto sauce 1 (15-oz.) jar Alfredo sauce 1/4 cup vegetable broth* 1 (25-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled ravioli (do not thaw) 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Italian six-cheese blend Garnishes: chopped fresh basi l, paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Chop spinach, and toss with pesto in a medium bowl. Combine Alfredo sauce and vegetable broth. Spoon one-third of alfredo sauce mixture (about 1/2 cup) into a lightly greased 2....

Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil 1 leek, pale section only, ends trimmed, washed, thinly sliced 2 celery sticks, ends trimmed, halved lengthways, thinly sliced 2 zucchini, trimmed, quartered lengthways, thinly sliced 350g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 1.5cm pieces 750ml (3 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock 150g (1 cup) frozen peas 2 tbs shredded mint (optional) Preparation Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the leek, celery and zucchini and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon of salted butter 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic 1/2 Spanish onion 1 red bell pepper 250 gr. cleaned medium sized shrimp 1 cup of dry white wine 1 handful of fresh basil wheat tortillas Preparation Cut the onion and the cleaned red pepper in thin slices. Cut the basil finely without pressing. Melt butter in a big skillet over low heat. Add the olive oil once the butter has melted and rise heat to medium-high....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 4 ounces walnuts (heaping 1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons kirsch 1 cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon Cognac Freshly whipped cream, for serving Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round pan, and line with parchment paper. Butter paper, and lightly dust with flour....

Ingredients The basics: (I use the hand held blender to emulsify) 1/2 c. oil (2 parts olive oil to 1 part vinegar) 1/4 c. vinegar 1 T. teaspoon of sugar 1 large clove of garlic salt and pepper to taste. OR 3 parts oil to 1 part lemon juice (the lemon is much more tart and I don’t use as much). garlic sugar salt and pepper Preparation From here, these are my favorite “add-ins”, always keeping the garlic, salt and pepper:...

Ingredients 2 pounds mussels, whole 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound angel hair pasta 2 cups chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley salt to taste freshly ground black pepper Preparation Wash the mussels and remove the “beard.” Place the mussels, with just the water that clings to them, in a covered pot over high heat until they just open, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside....

Ingredients 12 cups bite size pieces of spinach 1 pint (2 cups) sliced strawberries 2/3 cup chopped scallions 2 cans (11 oz each) mandarin oranges - drained 1/4 cup pine nuts Orange Honey Dressing: 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preparation Prepare Orange honey dressing. Toss dressing with remaining ingredients except pine nuts. Sprinkle with pine notes (toast to enhance their flavor)

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (no pumpkin pie mix) 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2...

Ingredients 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 fresh thyme sprig 1 Tbsp. olive oil 8 green onions, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 2/3 cup dried cranberries 2/3 cup dried apricots, chopped 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/2 tsp. salt Chicken: 3/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup water 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. ground ginger...

Ingredients 18 fresh crimini mushrooms, brushed clean 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 2 large shallots) 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ lemon, juiced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces goat cheese (Murcia al Vino), pieces (or combination asiago and gruyere), pieces 1 teaspoon capers 1 spray olive oil cooking spray 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2 1/2-inch slices rustic bread, torn into small pieces (3/4 cup) 4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, halved Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of red-pepper flakes 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced 1 cup corn kernels (from 1 ear) 3 cups packed chopped greens, such as beet, Swiss chard, or spinach 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced (1/2 cup) Preparation Preheat broiler with rack 8 inches from heat source....

Ingredients Pepperidge Farm white loaves - one large loaf, one short loaf 1/4 lb butter 6 medium onions, chopped 2 bunches celery, chopped Parsley bunch, chopped Preparation Dry bread overnight, lay out on trays Chop onions, cook in butter in large skillet until nearly clear Add chopped celery, cook until beings to soften Add parsley Cook covered until soft Add to bread in large bowl, stir Stuff in turkey

Ingredients 6-8 slices bread 1 lb sausage 1 cup swiss cheese, grated 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup mushrooms: either sauteed, or canned mushrooms which have been drained 3/4 cups half and half 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp mustard 5 eggs, beaten slightly Pam or vegetable oil (enough to coat the pan) salt and pepper to taste Preparation Grease a 9x13 pan with Pam or oil....