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Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter softened 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 large eggs 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 12 ounces fine quality semisweet or white chocolate chopped coarse (about 2 cups) 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans or salted roasted macadamia nuts Preparation In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating and beat the mixture until it is ligh and fluffy....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced peeled peaches (about 1 1/2 lb) 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In food processor, place peaches. Cover; process until finely chopped. In large bowl, mix peaches and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into 1 1/2-quart ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Spoon ice cream into freezer container. Cover; freeze 2 hours or until firm....

Ingredients 4 cups pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds), hulled 3/4 cup sanding sugar 2 tablespoons coarse salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 cups roasted, salted peanuts (about 1/2 pound) 1 cup dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread pepitas in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 12 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1/2 lb mushrooms thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper 1/2 lb spinach 3/4 cup chicken broth sauce 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup 35% whipping cream 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1 cup gruyere cheese grated 2 egg yolks salt and pepper to taste (cayenne pepper) 1/2 lb gnocchi cooked and drained...

Ingredients 1 whole bulb garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 28 oz. can peeled plum tomatoes in juice, chopped coarsely 1 tablespoon sugar 1 bunch fresh basil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 lb. box of bucatini pasta or regular spaghetti Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Reggiano cheese to taste Preparation In a skillet, heat oil set to Medium on the stovetop....

Ingredients 2 C. oats 2 C. flax seed 1 C. sunflower seeds 1 C. unsweetened coconut 1 C. wheat germ Preparation Mix the above ingredients together. Heat 1/2 C. light tasting olive oil; 1 C. honey and salt until mixed well and hot. Pour over dry ingredients and mix. Put into a lightly greased cake pan or cookie sheet about 1/2" deep. Preheat over 250; bake 15-20 min. stirring twice Or 30-45 min....

Ingredients 2 or 3 large peaches and/or nectarines (1 lb) (okay to NOT peel) ¼ cup Demerara sugar 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1 pint raspberries Topping 1 cup crushed amaretti cookies 1 cup sliced almonds Preparation Preheat broiler. Butter 12-inch (1½ quart) gratin dish. Arrange peaches and raspberries in an even layer in dish. Sprinkle sugar over the fruit, then dollop with mascarpone, spreading it as much as possible over the top with the back of a spoon....

Ingredients 1 pint sour cream 2 cans green beans 1 cup grated sharp cheese 1 stick butter 1 c. toasted bread crumbs (save 1/2 for top) Preparation Add salt and pepper to beans and cook for 25 minutes. Drain and place in buttered casserole. Add remaining ingredients. Sprinkle 1/2 c. of bread crumbs on top. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients 3 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel; from 8-oz package), softened 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 oz) 1/4 cup sweet orange marmalade 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 16 dried Mission figs, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Butter Flake Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and blue cheese with fork until well blended; set aside....

Ingredients 1 lemon 5 cloves of garlic 1/4 cup olive oil salt & pepper 2 TBS white wine vinegar 1 sliced onion Preparation mix everything all together and put in a zip lock bag with the flank steak, marinate for a few hours. Turn on Broiler, cook each side for 10 minutes. serve with polenta and mixed green salad.

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the casserole 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 5 cups milk 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups grated sharp yellow cheddar 2 cups grated sharp white cheddar 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 20 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced 5 ounces fresh goat cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients Splash of olive oil OR butter 4 medium yellow onions (thinly/long sliced) 1 clove garlic (minced) I sprig thyme 1 bay leaf Salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese Crouton/Sliced french bread White wine or sherry Preparation Heat the butter in a soup pot over medium heat; Add the onions and cook until they soften. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt n pepper and cook for 1 minute more;...

Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 2 large tomatoes 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 jalapeno pepper - Seeded and diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped mint juice of 1/2 lemon zest of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Peel cucumbers. Cut in half and removed seeds. Cut into large chunks. Cut jalapeno and use as much as you can tolerate....

Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 2/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound green tomatoes or large tomatillos, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Old Bay Seasoning, for serving Hot sauce, for serving Preparation In a medium bowl, season the flour with salt and pepper. Put the eggs in another medium bowl and toss the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan in a third bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound dried black beans, picked over 1/4 medium white onion, sliced 1 tablespoon pork lard 1 large sprig fresh epazote 2 large garlic cloves, unpeeled Sea salt Preparation Cover beans with cold water, and skim off anything that rises to the surface. Drain beans, and transfer to a heavy stockpot. Add onion, lard, epazote, and garlic. Add enough hot water to cover by 4 inches. Cover, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1lb scallops 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/2 tsp 5 spice powder 1 tsp grated ginger 1 small red chili pepper, seeded & finely chopped 2 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBSP rice wine (Mirin) 2 TBSP vegetable oil 3 TBSP water 1cup mizuna Preparation Place scallops in shallow non-metal bowl. Combine garlic, 5 spice powder, ginger, chili pepper, soy sauce & mirin and pour over scallops. Cover a Saran Wrap & refrigerate 30 mins....

Ingredients Grill up chunks of fresh vegetables alongside these lip-smacking pork chops for an irresistible outdoor feast. Bell pepper, sweet onion, and zucchini would work quite nicely. 2 boneless center-cut pork loin chops, trimmed of all visible fat 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoons minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Fresh herbs, for garnish Preparation Sprinkle the pork chops all over with soy sauce, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 Cup Lime Juice 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp. Minced, peeled ginger 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic 1 bunch scallions - chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Preparation Place ingredients in a large zipper bag and mix well. Place 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts in the bag and place in the fridge overnight; turning occasionally. Grill as you would chicken breasts. Serve with assorted grilled vegetables....

Ingredients 1.5kg boneless pork leg (roasting joint) 1 bottle Jack Daniel’s Smokey Sweet Barbecue Glaze Preparation Preheat oven to 356F/180C. Spread the glaze evenly over the pork joint using a pastry brush. Roast in the preheated oven uncovered, until internal temperature measured with a meat thermometer reaches 70 degrees C, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, and leave to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve. Serve with crispy roast potatoes and steamed vegetables....

Ingredients 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1" pieces (trim the fat and put it to render while you are chopping) 2 tablespoons fat/peanut oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire 1 clove garlic 1 medium onion, sliced or chopped 1 -2 bay leaves 1 -3 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika (Hungarian is best) 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon each allspice and ground cloves...