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Ingredients 1 box orzo pasta 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 bunch green onions (chopped) 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/3 sliced black olives 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (sheep’s milk preferred) 1/2 bunch chopped fresh basil 1 large tomato (diced) 1/2 cucumber seeded and diced 1 cup fresh shredded parmesan Preparation boil pasta (per directions on box) until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water. put oil in small frying pan and toast pine nuts for 3 minutes-until slightly browned....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs zucchini, thinly grated 1 large white onion, grated 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped 3 tablespoons fresh mint, snipped 1 large egg, beaten 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted olive oil (for frying) Preparation Combine zucchini and onions in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes and then squeeze out all the water....

Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream 1 teaspoon minced dried onion 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill weed or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Dash salt 1/4 cup peeled, cooked, or canned small shrimp 1 pound fresh or frozen fish fillets, thawed (such as cod, sole or flounder) Lemon wedges (optional) Fresh dill sprigs (optional) 1 tablespoon margarine or butter Preparation Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes...

Ingredients Ingredients 3 Slices Pineapple slices (½-inch thick), cut into chunks 2 Tbsp Brown sugar 1 Lb. Flat iron steak ¼ Tsp Salt ½ Tsp Black pepper, freshly ground Cooking spray 1 Lg. Green onion ½ Cup Salsa, fresh Preparation Prepare the grill. Sprinkle pineapple chunks with the brown sugar. Sprinkle the steak with the salt and pepper on both sides. Grill pineapple chunks on grill and cook on each side until browned and tender, or about 4 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients • 2 cups white flour • 1 teaspoon salt, level • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, or lard • 1/2- 3/4 cup water Preparation Put flour in medium bowl, add salt and mix. Crumble the butter and mix into the flour with your fingers until butter bits are the size of pinheads and they are evenly distributed. Add the water slowly as you mix with a spoon. Knead dough for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 loin chops w/ bone, if possible; 1 med. wt or ylw onion, sliced into 1/2 moons; 3-5 cloves minced garlic; Up to 1 Q beef stock–enough to cover the chops; 1/2-1 tsp Better Than Boullion beef base, to taste; 1-2 stiff shots brandy; sliced cremini mushrooms, as much as you want (a little portabella is good, too); 1-2 bay lvs; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 heaping T dijon mustard (I like coarse-grain); 2 T olive oil; 2 T butter; 10 fresh sage leaves, chiffonade; salt & pepper; flour and beef stock for thickening...

Ingredients 1 - 3 lb cut up frying chicken (8 pieces) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine 1 heaping cup flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Black pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Wash chicken, and pat dry with paper towel. (My wife soaks the washed chicken in salt water for 15 20 minutes). Preheat oven to 425º. Place vegetable oil and margarine in shallow baking pan, and set in oven to heat and melt....

Ingredients Ground Beef(80/20) 2# Egg 1 whl Swiss Cheese 4-8 slices Spinach 1/2 bunch Bacon diced small 2 tbl Onions Minced 2 tbl Oyster juice 2 tbl Shallots minced 1 tbl Garlic Minced 1 tbl Olive oil as needed Red wine vinegar 3 tbl Salt & Pepper TT Burger buns…4 (potato buns pref) Preparation +Heat up grill to 450* +Sautee Onion, Garlic, and Shallot in 1 Tbl Olive oil then cool....

Ingredients 20 fresh water chestnuts or two 8-ounce cans 12 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 scallions, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces Preparation Use a knife to peel dark skin off fresh water chestnuts. If using canned water chestnuts, rinse and drain. Slice into thin rounds. Place water chestnuts in a bowl. Add eggs and salt. Mix well with a fork, 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 stick margarine 3/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt Frosting 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar Preparation Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg. In a separate bowl blend together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Spread onto pizza pan cookie sheet....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 c. roasted, chopped green chiles, or one small can diced green chiles 1 medium onion chopped 2 fat garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons dried parsley 4 med. potatoes, diced 4 c. chicken broth 6 ears of white and/or yellow corn 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream creme fraiche, green onion tops or chives, and salted pistachios (optional)...

Ingredients 1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. German Chocolate Cake Mix with pudding 1 (6-oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/2 cup tamari (low sodium soy sauce) 1/2 cup blood orange juice (or, regular orange juice) 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons grated ginger 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 small shallot, minced Preparation Whisk all 7 ingredients together in a bowl until honey is dissolved.

Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 2 cups oats 4 tbsp water 1 tsp salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Cream sugars, shortening, vanilla and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bake in 9X13 pain for 30-45 minutes or when inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Ingredients 1 (12 oz.) jar caramel ice cream topping 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon chocolate extract (optional) 1 (18 1/2 oz.) box Devil’s Food cake mix, no pudding (+ 3 more tablespoons flour, high altitude only). Don’t follow box directions. 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) UNSALTED butter, melted in microwave 1 cup chopped walnuts 6-7 oz. (1 rounded cup) semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients Sourdough-sausage stuffing. 3 mild Italian sausage links, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion. 2 cups chopped celery 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp’s. dried sage., 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt (I use sea salt), 12 tsp freshly ground back pepper, 12 cups cubed sour dough bread(about 1 pound), 1 (16)oz. can fat free chicken broth. Cooking Spray, Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat, add sausage, saute 5 min stirring to crumble....

Ingredients 1 10oz Bag Mixed Salad Greens 3/4 Cup Pitted Ripe Olives 3 Plum Tomatoes, Cut into Wedges 1/2 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion 1/2 Medium Cucumber, Peeled, Cut into Wedges 1/2 Cup Kraft Greek Vinaigrette Dressing 1 Cup (4oz) Crumbled Feta Cheese Preparation Toss Salad Greens, Olives, Tomatoes, Onion and Cucumber in a Large Bowl. Drizzle with dressing: Toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Ingredients Cornmeal, if desired 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons basil pesto 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken 1 tablespoon bite-size pieces red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons pizza sauce 1 plum (Roma) tomato, cut into 6 slices 2 teaspoons sliced fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)...

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup + 2 TBL brown sugar 1/2 cup + 2 TBL granulated sugar 2 tsps honey 1 egg + one egg white 1 tsp orange extract 1 cup finely ground almonds 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp soda 1/8 tsp salt Preparation preheat oven to 350. cream butter, sugars till fluffy. whip honey, eggs, extract. add to butter. combine flour, soda, salt. add to butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup minced onion 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 12 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish 1 small dried bay leaf Pinch of dried thyme 3 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster, trimmed and thinly sliced Coarse salt Juice of 1/2 lemon 4 large egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream...