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Ingredients 1 lb Heirloom Tomatoes **Heirlooms vary in size/shape/color so pick a variety 2 Ears Fresh Yellow Corn 1/2 Cup Queso Fresco 4 Slices of Bacon 1 Shallot 1 Clove Garlic 2 Tblspoons Butter 1 Tblspoon Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Coarsely Ground Salt & Black Pepper Fresh Chopped Chives for Garnish Preparation Husk/Clean the corn - cut kernels off cob and set aside Add butter to a small saute pan and melt over medium heat...

Ingredients 4 zucchini thick sliced 1/2 sweet onion chopped 2 garlic cloves sliced thin baby spinach fresh sesame seeds to garnish (optional) 2 tablespoons Origianl Canary Island Garlic and Herb Olive Oil Preparation A.) Put Canary Island Garlic and Herb Olive Oil in pan and saute onions 2 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic saute 3 minutes. B.) Put fresh spinach about a large handful and 2 tbl chopped cilantro, cook till they wilt....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked vermicelli 1 medium green pepper, chopped 5 green onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 6 tablespoons butter, cubed 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon celery salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 pound process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cubed 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 2 cups hot cooked rice (cooked as directed on package) 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into thin slices 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1x1-inch pieces 1 (20-oz.) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained 1/2 cup purchased sweet and sour sauce 1/4 teaspoon ginger Preparation While rice is cooking, spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup fresh ricotta Preparation In a small saucepan, cover the quinoa with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients Estimated Times Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Southwest White Chili 1 tbsp. olive oil 11/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup chicken broth 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1 can(19oz.)white kidney beans (cannelloni), undrained 2 green onions, sliced Monterey Jack cheese Southwest Spice Blend 1 tsp. Garlic Powder 1 tsp. ground Cumin 1/2 tsp....

Ingredients for salad 1 c quinoa 1 can sweet corn 1 can black beans 1 package small roma or cherry tomatoes 1/3 of a red onion, diced roughly 1/3 cup cilantro avocado for vinaigrette 2 tsp finely minced canned chipotle peppers 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar) 1/4-1/3 cup agave nectar or honey 1 1/3 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp garlic powder...

Ingredients 1(7oz.)pkg spagetti 2 tbs. butter 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup cottage cheese 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1(15 1/2oz) jar spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup shredded mazzarella cheese Preparation Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add butter, parmesan cheese and eggs to hot spagetti. form mixture into a “crust” in a 10-inch pie plate. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti “crust”....

Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Salt and pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Set aside. Using sharp knife, cut squash in half lengthwise. Use spoon to remove seeds. Place squash halves cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake until knife can be inserted with just a little bit of resistance, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1.5 cups flour .5 cups corn starch 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 pinches nutmeg 4 pinches salt 1.5 sticks butter 1.33 cups sugar 4 beaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract .5 cups milk Preparation Sift together the flour, corn starch, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. beat together butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract beat in flour mix alternating with milk line cupcake tins bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons puréed canned chipotle peppers in adobo 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 4 large garlic cloves, grated or minced (about 1 heaping tablespoon) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste Preparation Put the mayonnaise in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and the lemon juice....

Ingredients Oil, for grill 5 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound total) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bag (10 ounces) baby spinach 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears) Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy 1 3/4 cups water 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup milk 2 1/4 cups instant mashed potatoes 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten...

Ingredients 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar 1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco all - vegetable shortening or 1 Butter Flavor Crisco Stick 2 eggs ¼ cup light corn syrup or regular pancake syrup 1 tbsp vanilla 3 cups all - purpose flour ¾ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies. Place sugar and shortening in large bowl....

Ingredients 2 acorn squash (or any other winter variety with flavorful flesh, such as butternut or Hubbard) 1 lb ground Italian sausage (any casings removed) 2 c. fresh or frozen chopped broccoli 2 cloves garlic 1/2 c. olive oil (roughly) The zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 c. shredded or grated hard Italian cheese (parmesan, pecorino romano, asiago) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients Steamed and Roasted Turkey Adapted from “Jacques Pépin Celebrates” (Knopf, 2001) TOTAL TIME 3 hours 15 minutes (including 45 minutes for steaming and 2 hours for roasting) FOR THE TURKEY 1 16- to 18-pound turkey, preferably fresh and organic, with neck, gizzard, heart and liver, knobby ends of drumsticks cut off so you can remove sinews later (you can ask your butcher to do this) 1 1/2 cups diced (1/2-inch) carrots...

Ingredients 3 lb fresh brussels sprouts 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 c water 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp grated lemon rind (about 1 lemon) 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Preparation *remove discolored leaves from sprouts. cut off stem ends; cut in half lengthwise. place sprouts in a 2 qt microwave safe dish. sprinkle with salt and prpper; add water. *cover and microwave on high for 10 to 12 mins or until tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 4 rolls Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll­Ups™ Strawberry Fruit Snack 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Unroll fruit snack rolls; cut each diagonally into 2 triangles. Place each fruit roll triangle on 1 dough triangle (fold or tuck each fruit roll so all is on dough)....

Ingredients Pie Filling Ingredients: 1/3 cup purchased lemon curd or pear jam 2 quarts sliced fresh ripe (but not overly ripe) pears sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to sprinkle between layers Sauce Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger root ½ cup sugar juice from ½ lemon 2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp. Minute Tapioca to thicken sauce Streusel Topping Ingredients: ½ cup flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar...

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 2 cups orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cream sherry 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients (and peaches, if using) in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves....