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Ingredients 4 cups oats 1 cup wheat bran 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 orange, for zest and juice 1/2 cup bite-sized mixed dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, chopped apricots, etc) 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, mix oats with bran, almonds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 3/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ounce pancetta or prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1/4 cup) 1 small onion, minced (1 cup) 1 small carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced (4 teaspoons) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 3/4 pound coarsely ground beef, preferably 85 percent lean...

Ingredients 2 ripe avacados 1 crushed clove garlic 3 tablespoons chopped jalapenos (or 1 fresh) Juice of 1/2 lime 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup chopped red onion Fresh ground black pepper to taste 1/2 tsp salt Preparation Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Let sit, covered in a glass bowl in the fridge for 1/2 hour before serving. Serve with chips, on any food..burgers, Mexican fare etc.

Ingredients 1 cup natural organic peanut butter 2 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup mashed) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 whole eggs 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup honey (or stevia, to taste) 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Preheat your oven to 350F and prepare a muffin tin with 12 paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients mix until smooth. At this point, you can fold in one of the optional add-ins, if desired....

Ingredients 5 ounces fluke, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (3 to 4 limes) 2 tablespoons tequila 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 avocado, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 peach, peeled and finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Stir together the fluke and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until fish is opaque, at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours)....

Ingredients Compote: 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup spiced rum or dark rum 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 6 cups mixed fresh or thawed frozen berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and quartered strawberries) French Toast: 8 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons of Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup fresh orange juice 8 1-inch-thick slices brioche, challah, or other egg bread (cut from center of 1 1/2 pound loaf)...

Ingredients 4-1/2 oz. (1 cup) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. table salt; more for sprinkling 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 1 large or 2 small ears of corn), coarsely chopped 1 to 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 recipe Charred Tomato Salsa (optional) Preparation In a medium bowl, stir the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt....

Ingredients 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® organic frozen sliced peaches (1 1/2 cups), thawed 2 cups finely chopped peeled fresh mango (about 2) or 1 jar (24 oz) mango slices, drained, chopped 1 jar (16 oz) salsa 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 medium) 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation If desired, coarsely chop peaches. In medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients. Serve with chips for dipping or as sauce for chicken, fish or meat....

Ingredients 2C packed basil leaves 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 T) 1/3C pine nuts 1/2C romano 1/2C olive oil Preparation Pulse pine nuts and basil together a few times. Add garlic and pulse Add salt and pepper to taste (1t each) Drizzle olive oil in slowly as food processor runs Add romano cheese and pulse Set aside covered with plastic wrap sealing the surface, until ready to use Add a few T of butter, softened, and mix with alb cooked pasta taste and adjust if necessary

Ingredients • 1 ½ cups cubed or shredded meat (chicken, ham, etc.) • 1 medium-large onion, diced • 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped • Scallions, thinly sliced, greens and whites separated • 1 1/3 cups frozen peas (or corn, carrots, etc.), thawed and drained • 1 bunch asparagus • 4 eggs, lightly beaten • 4 cups cold cooked rice • 1/3-cup vegetable oil (soy, corn, etc....

Ingredients 6-1/2 oz milk, bittersweet, and semisweet chocolate 3 T sugar 1 T cocoa powder 1-1/2 c whole milk, divided 1/2 c chilled whipping cream 2 T peanut butter 3 c ice cubes chocolate shavings Preparation Place all 6-1/2 oz assorted chocolate in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir utnil melted and smooth. Add sugar and cocoa and stir to blend. Gradulally whisk in 1/2 c milk; whisk until sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) container soft cream cheese with pineapple 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons dry sherry or apple juice Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Spread in ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 375°F. for 14 to 16 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with apple or pear wedges and crackers....

Ingredients 1 Pillsbury sugar cookie dough 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tub Cool Whip 2 tablespoons coconut rum 1 cup sliced strawberries 3/4 cup blueberries 2 kiwis, sliced 1 banana, sliced Glaze: 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 (or whatever temp the dough calls for). Let the dough come to room temperature, and press it into a cookie sheet - make sure it is thin....

Ingredients • 2 cups Sushi rice (Sweet) o 3 tbs. Rice Vinegar o 3 tbs. Sugar o 3tbs. Water • 1/8 cup Chopped Green onion • 1/4 cups Chopped Carrot • 1/4 cups Chopped White onion • 2 tbs. Soy sauce • Salt • Black pepper • 2 tbs. Toasted Sesame seed • 2 tbs. Garlic butter • 1 Egg • 1/2 Cup small shrimp or chopped shrimp Preparation In a small sauce pot, heat the vinegar, sugar and water until the sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 2 Tbs Olive Oil 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbs soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, garlic, soy sauce, and 1/3 cup chicken broth. Cook, covered, until broccoli is tender, 5-6 minutes.

Ingredients 3 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 c cold sweet butter - cubed 1 beaten egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp white vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 5 T ice cold water Preparation Sift sugar and flour together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter and mix together with a pastry cutter or your fingers. There should be no unblended lumps of butter. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over flour mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 cups granola 1 cup coarsely chopped roasted almonds* 2/3 cup coarsely chopped chocolate *Spread almonds on a baking sheet and place in a 350° oven for about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups whipping cream 1 1/4 cups creamy or chunky peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup (about 15) bite-size chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, chopped 1 purchased chocolate cookie crumb pie shell 6 chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, halved Preparation In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the cream, the peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 6 pieces (1/2-ounce) chocolate , a variety of your favorites 2 teaspoons store-bought hot chocolate mix 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 cups ice Whipped cream Chocolate shavings Preparation Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar. Stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and slowly add ½ cup of milk until smooth....

Ingredients 1 Package 9" Frozen Pie Crust 8 Oz. Cream Cheese (softened) 1/3 Cup White Sugar 11 Oz. Canned Mandarin Oranges (drained) 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries (halved) 4 Kiwis (peeled and sliced) 1 Cup Fresh Raspberries 1 Cup Fresh Blueberries Preheat Oven to: 400 Degrees Fahrenheit Preparation Thaw the frozen pie crust. Roll out the thawed pie crust to make a flat, 11" circle. Place this onto a baking sheet or pizza pan and use a fork to prick several times....