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Ingredients 4 cups good-quality grape juice 4 envelopes (1 ounce) unflavored gelatin Preparation Place 1 cup grape juice in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the juice, and let stand for a few minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat the remaining 3 cups grape juice until just boiling. Remove from heat, and pour over the juice-and-gelatin mixture. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan, and transfer pan to the refrigerator until firm, about 3 hours, or overnight....

Ingredients 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 pound fusilli 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons fresh juice and more zest for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch strips 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving Preparation Combine broth, pasta, oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 cup water in a large straight-sided skillet....

Ingredients 1 whole or half medium-sized chicken, cut in pieces 2 sticks celery, finelt chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 1 medium-large onion, finely sliced handful of fresh parsley (optional), finely chopped juice of two lemons 4 eggs, well beaten black & white pepper, salt. chicken stock Preparation Prepare all the ingredients and place in a large pot. Add water (enough to cover chicken - how runny you like the soup is up to you)....

Ingredients 3 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup milk 2 eggs 2 pounds Muenster cheese, shredded 1 egg white, beaten 2 tablespoons whole blanched almonds Preparation Heat milk and butter or margarine over low heat until very warm. Combine sugar, salt, yeast, and 1 cup of flour in a large bowl. Stir in hot milk mixture, and beat with mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 to 2-1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (organic preferred), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 large cloves garlic 3-inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarse chopped 2 fresh jalapeño chiles, stemmed and seeded (serrano or small Thai chiles are more typical of this dish, but are very hot) 2 medium onions, 1 coarse chopped, the other thin sliced 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, coriander, and cumin...

Ingredients 2 c. pitted dried dates 2 c. chopped pecans and walnuts 1 c. chopped almonds 1/4-1/2 c. Contreau Preparation soak dates in warm water if they are very hard (30-60 min), drain, then add dates and nuts to processor and pulse until mixed. Add Contreau (or any liquier, or fruit juice) a little at a time until mixture begins to form a ball. Either roll out on parchment and transfer to a pie plate, or scoop into cups and press into sides and bottom for individual servings....

Ingredients 4 large egg whites, room temperature 1 pinch kosher salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together egg whites and salt on high speed until glossy peaks form. With mixer running, add sugar in three additions, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy....

Ingredients 4 medium apples, sliced thin 8 t. sugar 2 t. cinnamon 4 eggs 2 C. sugar 1 C. plus 1T. Oil 3 C. sifted flour 3 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 C. orange juice 1 t. vanilla extract Preparation Grease and flour a 9" tube pan, and preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix the 8 t. sugar with the cinnamon and set aside. In large bowl, beat the eggs until thickened, then add sugar and oil, beating until thick and lemony in color....

Ingredients 6 Potatoes 1 Onion (vadallia) 1 T. bacon grease 1 T. Season salt 11/2 t garlic powder Preparation Heat bacon grease in pan then put cut potatoes and onion in, season with Lowry’s Season salt and garlic powder. Let cook until done. stiring occasionally

Ingredients 2 small pork chops(trimmed and sliced thinly on the bias) 1 bunch white asparagus (rinsed, halved lengthwise and diced into 1-inch pieces) 4 stalks green onion (sliced on the bias into ½-inch pieces) 10-15 florets broccoli 1 can water chestnuts (halved) 1 C fresh snow peas ½ small onion (diced into small chunks or slices) 2 inches ginger root (peeled and finely minced) 2 handfuls Pad Thai rice noodles...

Ingredients 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1 cup + 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg, beaten Preparation Cream butter and 1 cup sugar for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Blend in molasses and egg With a wooden spoon, beat in dry ingredients (except for the 1/3 cup sugar) Chill for 1 hour...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 11/2 pounds butternut or other winter squash, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped parsley leaves for garnish Preparation Put the oil and garlic in a large, deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. When the garlic begins to color, add the squash and stock and sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 oz. gluten free graham crackers (1/2 8 oz. box of crackers) 3/4 cup pecans 2 T sugar 5 T butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 325°F. Place graham crackers and pecans in a food processor and pulse until the mixture reaches a consistent crumb texture. Add sugar and melted butter and pulse until combined well. Press mixture evenly into bottom and sides of a 9-inch (4-cup) glass pie plate or springform pan as appropriate....

Ingredients 2 cups Pamela’s Gluten Free Baking Mix ½ cup dark brown sugar 2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Spray cheesecake pan lightly with vegetable oil spray. In a medium bowl stir together the flour mix and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until fine crumbs form. Stir in the nuts and pat into your pan. The crust will be “crumbly” but will hold together once pressed into the pan....

Ingredients gnocchi - fresh or store bought. 1 small Italian white truffle if available. Fresh Parmasain Cheese White truffle oil. Preparation Cook gnocchi as per package instructions and drain. Grate Italian white truffle over Gnocchi. Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons White truffle oil and salt to taste. Grate Parmasain cheese into Gnochhi. Serve.

Ingredients 1 Ear fresh Corn, shucked & rinsed (or 3/4 C thawed frozen corn kernels) 4 Yellow Tomatoes, seeded & fine diced 1/2 Small Red Onion, minced 1/2 Large Yellow Bell Pepper, peeled, seeded and fine dice. 1/2 Large Cucumber, peeled and fine diced. 1/4 C Chicken or Veg Broth, nonfat type. 1 tbs fresh Parsley, chopped. 2 tbs EVOO 1/2 tsp Kosher or Sea Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, fresh ground....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons to ¼ cup oyster or clam juices 8 to 10 Bluepoint oysters or small clams (Littlenecks or Cherrystones), shucked 1 generous tablespoon Heinz Chile Sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Dash celery salt ½ cup heavy cream Plus: 4 toast points cut from 2 slices of firm white bread 1 teaspoon butter, in a pat (optional) Sweet paprika Preparation In a 1-quart saucepan, or in the top of a double boiler over boiling water, combine the first group of ingredients....

Ingredients 7/8 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp table salt 3 eggs (beaten) 1 cup cold water Clean Mason jar with lid, about 20 oz, 2 1/2 cups or 700ml size. Preparation Beat 3 large fresh eggs and add cold water, then salt. Slowly add the flour and whisk thoroughly by hand or for a couple of minutes with an electric mixer. Transfer the mixture into a large mason jar and place in a warm spot on top of the stove to rest....

Ingredients 1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg yolk 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1 cup fresh juice (from 2 to 3 large) 4 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3/4 cup fresh juice (from 3 to 4 large) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Sour Whipped Cream, for serving...

Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 7 garlic cloves, chopped 3 1/2 cups Le Puy lentils (about 2 pounds), rinsed and picked over 2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1 dried bay leaf 3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking....