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Ingredients Pastry cream: 8 egg yolks 1/2c sugar 3T cornstarch 1/4t salt 1c milk 1c cream 4T butter Pate Choux: 6T butter 3/4c water 1/4t salt 3/4c AP flour 3 eggs Fudge Glaze: 1c milk chocolate peices 2c powder sugar 1/2t vanilla 8T heavy cream Preparation pastry cream: mix together yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt bring milk just to a boil, temper egg mixture with small amounts of hot milk, whisk in rest of hot milk bring to a boil, whisk vigorously for 1 min....

Ingredients 5 cups,tomatoes(about 6 medium,seeded opt) 1(8-9 oz) green or red bell pepper (seeded, coarsely chopped 2 cups, 1 large cucumber coarsely chopped (peeled and seeded Opt) 1 cup chicken broth or vegitable stock 2 teaspoons (3 cloves) chopped peeled garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra vigin olive oil 1 cup fresh celery, coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 10 oz. medium shrimp, shelled (reserve shells) 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 sm. onion, quartered 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved sea salt and black pepper to taste 1 lb. dried pasta parmesan cheese Preparation To marinate shrimp: In medium bowl, combine olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste 2 heads broccoli, 1 pound each, cut into bite-size florets 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 fat garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons roasted (Asian) sesame oil Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes. Preparation In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar and salt. Add broccoli and toss to combine. In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot, but not smoking....

Ingredients For ginger syrup: 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 cup thinly sliced unpeeled fresh ginger (1/4 lb; from two 5-inch-long pieces. For punch: 3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (3-5 lemons) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (4-6 limes) 3 cups sparkling water, chilled 4 cups ice cubes Garnish: lemon and lime slices Special equipment: a small punch bowl or pitcher Preparation Make ginger syrup: Bring water, sugar, and ginger to boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Mix 3/4 cup potato starch flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 2 tablespoons raw sugar 2 tablespoons cold coconut oil 1 tablespoon cold butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 egg 1/2 cup potato starch flour Preparation Preheat oven to 465 degrees for at least thirty minutes, placing a baking stone on the middle rack to preheat with the oven....

Ingredients 1 cup flaked coconut 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1/2 cup sweet orange marmalade 1/8 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot or dash ground ginger 1/2 cup diced fresh pear or 1/2 cup diced canned pears 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped cream cheese (4 oz) 1 small banana, sliced Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, or line with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 12 Medjool dates (found at Whole Foods) Gouda Cheese Bacon, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces (I used peppered bacon from Whole Foods) Aged Balsamic (From Olive Oil Store) Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, sprinkle with pepper. Secure bacon with toothpick....

Ingredients Choux Paste 1.25 Cups Nonfat Milk 10 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Tsp Salt 1 Cup AP Flour 5 Large Eggs .25 cup Gruyere Cheese Grated 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Fresh Minced Thyme Topping 1 Large Egg Pinch Salt Grated Gruyere Preparation Preheat Oven 350 - Butter baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Choux Paste - Combine milk, butter, and salt in heavy saucepan over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture comes to a full boil....

Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) braising steak 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped small 1 tablespoon plain flour 2 tablespoons hot paprika, plus a little extra for sprinkling ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram (if available) ½ teaspoon caraway seeds 1 clove garlic, crushed 14 oz (400 g) tinned Italian chopped tomatoes 2½ pints (1.5 litres) beef or vegetable stock 1 teaspoon tomato purée 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch (1 cm) cubes...

Ingredients 6 Sticks Butter or margarine 3 t Orange Zest 9 t Almond Extract (1 1oz. bottle) 6 T Amaretto 12 eggs 3 C Flour (Sifted) 3 C Sugar Red, Yellow and Green Food Coloring 16 oz. Raspberry Preserves 24 oz. Chocolate Chips 3/4 t Baking Powder Preparation Prepare each of three layers (red, yellow and green) as follows: Preheat oven to 375. Use a cookie sheet greased and floured....

Ingredients 4 small snapper filets 1 T olive oil 2 tsp margarine 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 green onions, chopped 3 T soy sauce dash Tabasco hot sauce Preparation Combine the following to make the sauce: 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 green onions, chopped 3 T soy sauce dash Tabasco hot sauce Melt olive oil and butter in skillet. Saute snapper on first side, gently turn....

Ingredients 1 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur 1 oz. Stoli Vodka 1/4 oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup 1 oz. fresh lemon sour 1 oz. club soda Whole fresh blood orange Preparation Combine liqueur, vodka, syrup and lemon sour in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake and pour with ice into a bucket glass and top with 1 oz. of club soda. Garnish with a fresh blood orange wheel.

Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Mini marshmallows Chocolate Glaze 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons milk, depending on how thick you want it...

Ingredients 5 pounds Beef Roast Rub Ingredients 1/4 Cup Ground Coffee Beans (not instant) 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1 large Onion chopped 1 tablespoon of crushed Garlic 1 tablespoon Corn Starch 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon cracked Black pepper 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 can or bottle of Dark Beer Preparation Mix all ingredients for dry rub together, then applied to all sides of the Roast....

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion, sliced 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 boneless beef rump roast (4 lb), trimmed of fat 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 package (0.7 oz) Italian dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 hoagie buns, split 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 12 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese, cut in half Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup purchased French onion sour cream dip 1 cup Hungry Jack® Mashed Potato Flakes 1 tablespoon from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 to 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired Preparation Spray 8-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 loaf french bread 4 eggs 1/4 cup half & half 1/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup oil powdered sugar Sauce: 1/2 stick butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 Tbs. half & half 1 Tbs. brandy 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves 3 slightly ripened bananas Preparation For french toast: Slice french bread into 1 inch thick pieces. Whisk together eggs, half & half, milk, cinnamon & vanilla....

Ingredients 4 unpeeled medium red potatoes (about 1 1/ 2 lb), diced 1/3 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 tablespoon honey mustard Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low....