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Ingredients 2 tablespoons miso (preferably shiro or awase) 3 tablespoons rice vinegar Pinch of freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup safflower oil Preparation Whisk together miso, vinegar, and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries without syrup (from 12-oz. pkg.) 1 cup torn romaine lettuce 1 cup torn green leaf lettuce 1 cup torn butterhead lettuce 1 cup torn Bibb lettuce 1 (8 1/2-oz.) can artichoke hearts, halved 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Preparation In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients except raspberries; blend well using wire whisk....

Ingredients 3/4 cup water (6 ounces) 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa 2 teaspoons instant espress granules 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour 1 1/4 cups plus 1/4 cup sugar (divided usage) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup flavorless oil ( canola, safflower,etc.) 6 egg yolks 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest (about 2 large oranges) 1 tablespoon vanilla...

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. graham crumbs 1/3 cup buttet soft 1 1/4 cup sugar 3 (8 oz) cream cheese soft 2 teas vanilla ext. 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 can cherry pie filling Preparation Blend crumbs and butter and 1/4 c. sugar. press firmly against bottom and 2 inches up sides of 8 inch springform. beam cream cheese until fluffy. gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and vanilla. beat in eggs one at a time....

Ingredients 1c. butter 2c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2c. flour 2c. oatmeal 1c. coconut 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp.salt 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips Preparation Blend butter and brown sugar together. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Add in all dry ingredients. bake at 350 f on a cookie sheet for 10 min.

Ingredients 1 Can Tamales paper removed and cut into thirds 1 Can Chili with or with out beans 1 Can Diced Tomatoes 1 Can Corn, Drained 1 Can Whole Black Olives, drained 1 Large yellow onion, sliced thinly 2 Cups (1of each)jack and cheddar mixed Preparation Open all cans. Remove paper from Tamales and drain corn and olives. Place above ingredients in a 9x13 glass pan. (Metal will react with tomatoes and cause a metalic taste....

Ingredients 4 tsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp chopped dried chili 1 tbsp grated ginger 2 tbsp minced garlic 1 cup diced onion 3 cups broccoli florets 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 bell pepper 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1/3 cup bamboo shoots 15 oz. baby corn 1 tsp sesame oil Preparation Start with a very hot wok and keep it as hot throughout....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 stick of softened butter 1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups assorted candies - I used 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces, 1/2 cup M&M’s, 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and 1 cup chopped Kit Kat bars 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups quick cooking (not instant) oats 2 cups old fashioned oats...

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 pinch cloves 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper (or use 2 tsp of ground mixed pepper) 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 pinch cayenne 1 pinch cumin 1 pinch turmeric 1 pinch sea salt 8 lamb rib chops 2 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil Preparation in a small bowl combine spices. sprinkle on both sides of lamb chops, save the rest for another dish....

Ingredients 2 ounces vodka, chilled 1 ounce fresh lime juice, plus 3 thinly sliced lime rounds, for garnish 4 ounces ginger beer (1/2 cup), chilled Preparation Fill a 12-ounce glass, preferably a copper mug, with crushed ice. Stir in vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Garnish with lime rounds.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 8 ounces (2 cups) Dreamfields penne rigata 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 cup (4 ounces) fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 Package Whole White Mushrooms 1 Bunch of Parsley 2 Lemons 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Pecarino Romano Cheese Salt and Pepper Preparation Slice Mushrooms, Parsley. Juice Lemons, add to seperate bowl. Whisk in Olive Oil, add Salt & Pepper. Toss Mushrooms and Parsley in Dressing.

Ingredients 16 oz elbow macaroni 1/2 stick butter 1 cup cubed soft cheese 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese 1 egg 2 1/2 cups milk Paprika to taste Preparation Boil macaroni as directed. Cut butter into small pieces and put on bottom of 13x9 baking dish. Beat egg and milk with wire wisk. Set aside. Put half of macaroni over butter. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Pour 1/2 of egg mixture over macaroni....

Ingredients 1 small red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 5+1/2 teaspoons dried lavender, see * Note 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup honey 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Place chopped onion in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade attachment. Process until pureed. (Scrape down sides as needed). Add the lavender, vinegar and honey and pulse until well blended. With processor running, slowly drizzle the oil through the feed tube....

Ingredients 1 lb brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Salt Pepper Preparation Cut off any browned ends of the brussels sprouts and remove any yellowed leaves. Slice each of the sprouts in half. Arrange on a baking sheet. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar.Drizzle over the sprouts and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the leaves begin to turn brown and crisp....

Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed Sour cream, for serving (optional) Cooked and coarsely chopped bacon, for serving (optional) Finely snipped chives, for serving (optional) Freshly grated cheddar cheese, for serving (optional) Unsalted butter, for serving (optional) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1/2 small red onion, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 can (15.5 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed 1 can (15.5 ounces) pink beans, drained and rinsed 10 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/4 cups) 2 celery stalks, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 1/4 cups) 4 roasted piquillo peppers (from a 12-ounce jar), cut into a 1/4-inch-dice (a scant 1/2 cup) 3/4 cup chopped curly-leaf parsley Preparation Soak onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain....

Ingredients 1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen creamed spinach 1 (7-oz.) pkg. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni 1 (10-oz.) can tomatoes with chiles, undrained 1/2 cup sour cream 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare spinach and cook macaroni as directed on packages. In ungreased 2-quart ovenproof casserole, combine cooked spinach, cooked macaroni, tomatoes with chiles, sour cream and half of the cheese; mix well....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Mini Pie Crusts (14 Count), softened as directed on box 1 box (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups cold milk 1 cup refrigerated or frozen (thawed) whipped topping Preparation Heat oven to 425°F (400°F for dark or nonstick pan). Remove crusts from pouches; slowly and gently unroll on work surface. Separate into 14 crusts; discard scraps. Fit crusts into 14 ungreased regular-size muffin cups, pressing firmly against sides and bottoms....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for pan 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 15 1/4-ounce can corn kernels, drained 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, thinly sliced 1 cup pepper jelly Preparation Whisk together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl....