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Ingredients Pecans: 1 cup pecan halves (about 4 ounces) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg white, lightly beaten Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons sweet hot mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (aged 6-10 years) 1/2 cup walnut oil 1/2 cup another oil (e.g., olive, grapeseed, etc.) salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 cups salad greens, rinsed, torn, and crisped (about 1 pound)...

Ingredients Serves six 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 ounces good quality chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 Tablespoons Nutella Preparation In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and baking powder. Set aside. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and then add chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted and incorporated and remove from heat....

Ingredients For enchiladas: 3 chicken breasts salt 1 8-oz package of cream cheese vegetable oil 12 corn tortillas For verde sauce: 2 bunches fresh cilantro leaves 5 cloves garlic 1 large white onion 1/2 green pepper, seeded 6 Indian chiles (small, thin) 1 egg 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 tbsp heavy cream salt pepper Preparation Open cream cheese package and allow to warm on kitchen counter. Place chicken breasts in pressure cooker....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons green tea - or Moroccan tea (traditionally Moroccans use gunpowder green) 24 whole mint leaves - plus more for garnish 4 tablespoons Splenda 4 cups boiling water - plus more to warm the teapot Preparation Rinse teapot in boiling water (to heat the pot). Pour out water. Quickly add tea, mint leaves and sugar to the pot, then add boiling water and swirl the pot gently a few times to dissolve the sugar....

Ingredients 1 (6 1/2-inch) pita, torn into pieces 1/2 cup boiling water 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound) 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped $ Click to see savings 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces) 1/4 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cups no-salt-added tomato puree (such as Pomi strained tomatoes) 1 cup cold water 2 teaspoons ras el hanout 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 box German chocolate cake mix 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick) 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-by-13" baking pan with Pam ( or any other cooking spray ) Sprinkle pecans and coconut into pan. Prepare cake mix as directed. Spoon batter into cake pan covering nuts and coconut....

Ingredients 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1 garlic clove 2 eggs 1 c canned crushed tomatoes w/juice 1 c grated pecorino Romano cheese 1 c unseasoned breadcrumbs 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp chopped parsley 2 lbs ground beef 1 cup Pomodoro sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 400 deg F 2)In small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add bell peppers and onion....

Ingredients 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/2 cups) 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream Preparation Combine the mangoes, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a nonreactive bowl; let sit for 2 hours. Puree in a food processor; strain to remove any fibers. Using a mixer at high speed, beat egg and egg yolks until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon maple extract 1/3 cup chopped cooked bacon 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 750 ml. dry red wine 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 small lemon, sliced 1 small orange, sliced 1/4 pint strawberries, sliced 1 10 ounce bottle club soda Preparation In 2 1/2 quart pitcher, stir wine, lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, and brandy until sugar dissolves. Add fruit slices. Best when stands in refrigerator overnight, but can be served immediately. Mix in club soda immediately before serving....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium russet and/or Yukon gold potatoes 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 pounds garden peas, shelled (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup milk Freshly ground pepper Preparation Peel and cut potatoes crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices in a medium saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce to a low simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 Medium sized Yucca 2 Ears of Corn 1 Lg Carrot 1/2 Medium size Purple Onion 4 Cloves Garlic 1 tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Ground Pepper 1/2 tsp Coriander 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro 2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preparation In a large pot boil water with a dash of salt for the yucca. Skin the Yucca and cut into 3/4" thick slices, drop into boiling water and cook until a fork can easily break it apart....

Ingredients 8 oz hummus 8 oz spinach artichoke dip 8 oz cream cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red pepper, chopped 1 can sliced black olives olive oil and lemon juice to taste Preparation Mix hummus, dip and cream cheese together in mixer. Add garlic and 3/4 of chopped red pepper and mix to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours, up to overnight to combine flavors. Serve spread on a platter, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice to taste, and remaining chopped red pepper and sliced olives....

Ingredients 1 dozen large eggs 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, more for garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped, rinsed capers 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste, more to taste Zest of 1 lemon, finely minced Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cold water Pepper to taste Preparation Place eggs in a pot large enough to hold them all in a single layer. Cover by 3 inches of cold water and place on the stovetop over high heat....

Ingredients Couscous 1 and 1/2 cup couscous, uncooked -1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -2 cups water -1/2 teaspoon salt Tabouli -ingredients above -1 tomato, diced -juice of 2 lemons -1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped -2 cups fresh parsley, chopped -1/4 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning Blend Preparation To prepare the couscous, bring water, oil, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and remove from heat....

Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/4 cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup Splenda for Baking Preparation Beat egg whites, cream of tartar & vanilla at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Add Splenda, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks & Splenda dissolves. Spoon tablespoons onto baking sheets. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, turn oven off. Remain in oven over night.

Ingredients 1/2 watermelon cubed into bite size pieces. 1 large block of feta cubed into pieces aproximately half the size of the watermelon cubes. 1 large bunch of mint, washed and julianned. Preparation carefully mix all ingredients together so as not to break up the feta too much. Chill and enjoy.

Ingredients RASPBERRY COULIS: 1 pint fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste VANILLA CRÈME FRAÎCHE: 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons creme fraiche 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon granulated sugar MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES: 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking cups 4 large eggs plus 4 large egg yolks...

Ingredients 2 or 3 avocados 1/4 to 1/2 cup lime juice 2 hard boiled eggs 3 green onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2-3 shakes tabasco Preparation Mix all ingredients in blender. Season to taste, chill, and serve. Related Video

Ingredients Dressing: 1 cup salad oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup soy sauce 3 large cloves garlic (minced) Salad: Baby spinach leaves Sliced apples (or pears, or strawberries) Dried cranberries (or cherries) Chopped walnuts (or pecans, or almonds) Avocado (optional) Preparation For the Dressing: Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until well emulsified. Keeps in refrigerator for two weeks. If storing in jar, always give it a good shake before you toss your salad....