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Ingredients Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon minced red onion 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 6-once bag baby spinach, washed well 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, toasted and cooled Preparation To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, red onion, mustard, and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients fresh green beans, washed, ends trimmed, and cut in desired lengths ½ cup (1 stick) pure butter finely grated rind of 1 lemon juice of 1 small lemon, or to taste salt and pepper to taste Preparation You will need a vegetable steamer or a pan or appliance adaptable to steaming. I use an electric wok that has a steaming ring that rests above the water level. Put enough water in the pan, etc....

Ingredients 8 Lobsters (Best 1.5 Lbs) Fresh water Sea Salt Preparation Find a pot large enough to fit all the lobsters. Pour about 1 inch of water into it, then add a handful of sea salt. Taste the water, it should be pleasantly salty like a day at the beach. Bring to a boil. Drop lobsters into the steaming water (with or w/o bands). Cover with a tight fitting lid and steam for 12-14 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dried currants 1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup cognac 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 4 ounces marzipan 1 large egg Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans and plastic wrap Buttery Yeast Dough All-purpose flour, for dusting Preparation Combine dried fruit, orange juice, cognac, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pints Strawberries 1/4# Pine Nuts (lightly toasted) 1 bunch Watercress 2 Corn on the Cob 1 bunch Green Onions 1# Feta Cheese 2# Spring Greens Mix Preparation 1 2 3 4

Ingredients 3 pounds 95% lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons chili powder Toasted hamburger buns Preparation Cook and stir ground beef, onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onion is tender....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 egg white 2 tablespoons ketchup Preparation Heat oven to 475°F. Spray broiler pan rack with nonstick cooking spray; if desired, also line pan with foil. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except 2 tablespoons ketchup; mix well. Place mixture on sprayed broiler pan rack; shape mixture firmly into 8x4-inch rectangle....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups refrigerated original barbecue sauce with shredded chicken (from 18-oz container) 3 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 1/2 cups Yoplait® Original Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped (1 1/4 cups)...

Ingredients I Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Large Onion, Chopped 3 cloves garlic, Chopped 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Cayanne pepper to taste 1 lb ground chicken 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoe sauce 1/2-3/4 cup mild or medium salsa 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn kernels S+P to taste chopped cilantro Preparation In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), rinsed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon red curry paste (found in the international section of markets) 1 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs...

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) cream cheese spread 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain well 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 egg, well beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 5 3/4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 8 ounces peas in pods) 3/4 cup freshly grated Graviera or Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish...

Ingredients 20 fresh unpeeled chestnuts Preparation Using a small sharp knife or a chestnut knife, carve an “X” in the flat side of each chestnut. Place chestnuts in an even layer, “X”-side down, in a chestnut-roasting pan. Cook chestnuts over low heat until opened, 20 to 25 minutes. Peel immediately, using a towel if chestnuts are too hot to touch.

Ingredients 1 cup hot water 3/4 cup sugar 2 T fresh lemon juice 3 cups sliced hulled strawberries Preparation Stir first 3 ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Blend strawberries in a processor until smooth. Add sugar mix and blend until combined. Pour mixture into a 13x9x2 non stick metal baking pan. Freeeze until icy around edges, about 25 minutes.; Using fork, stir icy portions into middle of pan....

Ingredients 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped 1 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup slivered almonds 2 tbsp cognac 1/4 cup superfine sugar Preparation Place prunes, raisins, almonds and cognac in the food processor and pulse until the consistency of a paste. Wet hands and roll 1 heaping teaspoonful into a ball and then coat with the sugar. Best made 24 hours or so ahead. You can make the paste the night before and let the flavours soak, then roll the balls the next day if time is an issue....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey or sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon toasted-sesame oil 1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 4 skin-on salmon fillets (4 ounces each) Preparation Preheat broiler. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, orange juice, toasted-sesame oil, and ginger in a medium glass baking dish. Add salmon fillets, skin side up. Let stand for 15 minutes to marinate. Transfer salmon to a rimmed baking sheet, flesh side up; reserve marinade....

Ingredients spaghetti squash pesto parmesan tomato Preparation Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Parmesan… This is a super simple gluten-free, vegetarian side dish…and it is so. damn. good. It doesn’t require much effort at all if you have prepared pesto on hand. If you don’t want the oven on for extended periods of time in the summer, you can microwave your squash. Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Parmesan serves 4-6 1 medium to large spaghetti squash baked or microwaved....

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) pkg. uncooked yellow rice 2 1/2 cups water 4 (1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork chops 1 (3-oz.) pkg. seasoned coating mix for pork 1 1/4 cups frozen baby sweet peas 2 tablespoons oil 1 1/4 cups frozen chopped onions 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 firm ripe bananas, peeled, thinly sliced 2 (4.5-oz.) cans Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 (7-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, cut into a 1/2-inch dice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chipotle-chile powder 2 cups Marinara or store-bought marinara 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed Chopped avocado, cilantro leaves, thinly sliced chile peppers, and sour cream, for serving Preparation In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 1 orange 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 5 cups baby spinach 1 sliced avocado 1/4 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Preparation Cut segments from orange; squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from membranes into a large bowl. Into juice, whisk rice vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach, orange segments, avocado, pepitas, and mint. Toss to combine....