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Ingredients •1/2 (450-g) pkg dried yellow split peas •1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into pieces •3 carrots, coarsely chopped •2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped •1 onion, coarsely chopped •6- oz (180- g) diced smoked ham steak, about 1 cup (250 mL) •1 bay leaf •2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander or cumin •900- ml carton chicken broth Preparation 1.Rinse peas. Drain well. Prepare vegetables and ham. Place all in a large saucepan along with remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin 1 cup boiling water 3/4 cup cold water 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-in. up the sides of a greased 13-in....

Ingredients 12 oz (by weight, not volume) strawberries, fresh or frozen 2 14 oz cans coconut milk (do not use light varieties and watch out for preservatives in the ingredient list) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 or 4 packets NuNaturals NuStevia NoCarbs Blend Preparation In a blender, combine the strawberries, coconut milk, and vanilla extract and blend until very smooth. (It is not necessary to thaw frozen strawberries first as long as your blender is powerful enough to completely pulverize them....

Ingredients Salt 2 1/2 lb string beans, trimmed 4 T. vegetable oil 1/4 C. minced fresh ginger (about 6" ginger root, peeled) 4 medium-size garlic cloves, minced Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and fill a large bowl with ice water. Working in two batches, boil beans until just tender but still crisp and bright green. Start testing after 4 minutes or so, being careful not to overcook....

Ingredients 1 bag baby spinich or salad greens of your choosing 1 sm can mandrin oranges drained 1 or 2 handfuls of mixed nuts or sunflower seeds (or both) heaping handful of sprouts cubed grilled chicken (opt) 1 or 2 hard boiled eggs one diced & the other for garnish 1/2 C. Raisins Grape tomatoes washed & drained Cucumber sliced (save some for granish crumbled blue or feta (opt) Dressing of your choosing I don’t care for dressing therefore leave it off...

Ingredients Pan used for frying meatballs 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 cup onion finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup packed sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and minced in food processor. 1/2 cup white wine 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 14 oz can tomato puree 1 cup water 1 teaspoon oregano 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 325....

Ingredients 1 package precooked chicken breast. I like the new Perdue cooked chicken chopped into shreds 1 bottle of your favorite Italian salad dressing 1/8 c sesame seeds - dry pan roasted 1 head of your favorite kind of lettuce - shredded or chopped into shreds 1/8 c sliced almonds - dry pan roasted 1/4 c sesame oil 1/4 c diced green onions 1tsp black pepper Preparation Drain 1/c (approximately) of the oil from the salad dressing....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room-temperature, for bowl and dish 1 medium russet potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups) 1 cup whole milk 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (not rapid-rise; one whole 1/4-ounce envelope) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 teaspoons grated orange zest Pinch kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons honey Sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Dough: Brush a large bowl with butter; set aside....

Ingredients 2/3 cup apricot preserves 1/3 cup hot sweet mustard Preparation In small bowl, combine ingredients; blend well. Grill or broil chicken as desired, basting with glaze during last 15 minutes of cooking itme.

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1/2 lb sliced oven-roasted turkey breast 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ‘n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cut loaf of dough crosswise into 4 pieces to make rolls. Place rolls seam sides down and 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. With sharp knife, cut 2 diagonal slashes, 1/2 inch deep, on top of each....

Ingredients for salad: One half bag of mixed spring greens Half a head of romaine lettuce, washed and cut One red onion, sliced thinly Pinch of sugar 2 tsp butter 6-8 oz salmon fillet 1 tsp cumin Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp paprika or red chile powder One Jicama root 1 Asian pear 1 diced tomato For dressing: Juice of one small lemon ¼ cup of vegetable or olive oil...

Ingredients Vegetarian “Meatballs” 3/4 cup bulgar 1 1/2 cup of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4 cup thick yogurt 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup walnuts 2 eggs 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 tsp. dry basil 1/4 tsp. dry oregano 1/2 tsp. salt Spaghetti Sauce: 1 tablespoon good olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion) 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/2 cup good red wine...

Ingredients 4 anchovy filets in oil 3 tablespoons capers 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 pound Spaghettini 1/2 pound fresh roma tomatoes, chopped in small cubes. fresly ground pepper Preparation Boil five quarts of water in a large pot. Mince ancholvies anbd capers together. Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Ad garlic clove and brown lightly. Remove garlic and add anchovy-caper mixture to the flavored oil....

Ingredients Zest of one lemon 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 Cornish game hens, approximately 3/4 to 1 pound each, wing tips removed Lemon and Olive Relish Preparation In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Divide mixture between 2 large resealable plastic bags. Place 2 hens in each bag and seal. Turn to coat hens with marinade....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 1/2 cups Asian apple pears, peeled, cored and chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup plums, peeled and chopped 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups sugar, ideally superfine Pectin of your choice Preparation In a large bowl, crush apples and pears with a potato masher until they are about halfway pulverized. You should still have soft chunks of fruit, but nothing larger than a half-inch....

Ingredients 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 pound (about 3 cups) Marcona or raw whole almonds (see Tip) Preparation Preheat oven to 275°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Whisk brown sugar, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and cayenne in a large bowl....

Ingredients 8 Giant pasta shells, (dried) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 Quarts water 1 pound surimi (imitation crab) 6 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature 6 ounces low fat sour cream 1 teaspoon freezed dried shallots, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed 2 large ribs, finely chopped celery 1 teaspoon creamed horseradish Preparation Combine water, olive oil and salt in large stockpot over medium high heat....

Ingredients · 1-1½ pounds pork -country ribs or spareribs, separated into ribs but I have used chops · 1 pound Italian sausage (Johnsonville mild Italian is my preference) · 1 pound beef stew meat · 1-2 lamb shanks · 1/3 cup olive oil · 1 large onion, minced · 6 cloves garlic, smashed, chopped · ½ cup red wine · 3 (28-ounce cans) peeled plum tomatoes, including the liquid · 1 (28-ounce can) tomato puree...

Ingredients One sweet onion such as Vidalia or Maui per person (for four, use four onions). A triple pat of butter per onion; about half a stick of butter for 4 onions. A selection of fresh herbs such as thyme, sage and rosemary. Nutmeg also works well. Basil and oregano are not recommended. A handful of herbs per onion. For four, use about 8 sprigs of thyme or 12 sage leaves total....

Ingredients FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE: 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, minced 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce ¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste FOR THE MEATBALLS: 2 lb. ground beef chuck 2 eggs, beaten ⅓ cup long-grain white rice, parboiled for 3 minutes 1 cup bread crumbs 1 medium yellow onion, grated on the coarse side of a box grater...