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Ingredients splash of olive oil 2 diced onions 2 medium size red chillis - depending on your taste 4 finely chopped garlic cloves 1 tbsp lemon grass - either fresh or bottled 3 chopped tomatoes finely chopped coriander Fresh mussels - scrubbed & with beards removed 3 tins coconut milk juice of 2 lemons freshly ground black pepper finely chopped parsley Preparation add oil to deep pot & saute onions, chillis, garlic & lemon grass until onions start to brown....

Ingredients 1 box of Boca Meat Crumbles or 2/3 pound of ground beef 2- (smaller ones, think its the 14 oz) cans of diced tomatoes with chilis (mexican style)- DO NOT DRAIN 1 4-oz can of green chilies (mild) drained 1 1/2 cups of elbow macaroni, uncooked 2 1/2 cups of tomato juice (i buy the campbells brand in the cans. Buy two pop size cans and use the whole thing....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken - cut into pieces, skin removed 2 large potatoes - peeled, cut into sixths 60 ml coconut milk 1 table spoon of cooking oil 300 ml water Preparation Pour in 1 table spoon cooking oil and Khimyan Chicken Curry Paste. Stir fried for 1 minute. Add chicken pieces, potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add in coconut milk and continue to cook for 15 minutes or until it is boiled....

Ingredients 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup, Grade “B”, Dark Amber 2 Tablespoons Mustard 1/4 Cup Sour Cream 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Teaspoons Butt Kickin’ Blacken, Jamaican Jerk Butt Kickin’ Blacken contains neither salt nor sugar, and is available at www.capnrons.com If you use a more common variety of blackening seasoning, you may have to adjust the recipe for slat and sweet. Preparation Just put it all in a small bowl and whisk until blended and smooth....

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef, or turkey 1 can pinto beans 1 can Niblets corn 1 jar of salsa 1 sweet onion 1 jalapeno pepper dash of paprika, chili pepper, cumin and dried cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 grated cheddar or monterey jack cheese corn bread mix Preparation heat olive oil chop onion and saute in olive oil add ground meat until brown add spices and combine add to skillet the corn (rinsed) and the pinto beans (rinsed) Stir together....

Ingredients 1 one-pound loaf brioche bread, unsliced 6 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature 1 cup pineapple preserves 1 cup milk 3 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup diced peeled mango 1 1/2 cups maple syrup, warmed 1/2 cup toasted flaked sweetened coconut 1/3 cup toasted chopped macadamia nuts Powdered sugar for dusting Preparation Cut bread into 8 one-inch thick slices then cut a pocket into each being careful not to cut through bread....

Ingredients 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped (may substitute shallots) 1 inner celery rib, finely chopped, plus 1/4 cup chopped leaves 1 green Thai chile, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups arborio rice (16 oz) 1 cup white white (may substitute white vermouth) 1/2 cup finely, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk (separated) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour ¼ tsp. salt 1 6oz. pkg. chocolate bars 1 cup chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts Preparation Cream butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well; add well sifted ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Place in a greased 11x16" pan and flatten with wet hands to prevent sticking. Bake at 325’ for 25" until golden brown....

Ingredients  1 1/2 pounds flank steak  2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning  Salt and freshly ground pepper  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided plus some for drizzling  2 large yellow onions, finely chopped  2 large red bell peppers, finely chopped  1 cup beef stock  2 crusty French baguette, sliced on an angle about 1/2-inch thick  3 minced garlic cloves...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 8 ounces center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 2 portions 2 lemon wedges Preparation . Combine yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 1 package (8 oz) fresh mushrooms, finely chopped 1 hard-cooked egg yolk, chopped 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 crusts from 2 boxes (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 egg, beaten, if desired Preparation In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in butter just until tender....

Ingredients 3/4 pound medium white mushrooms - cut in quarters or sliced 3/4 pound medium cremini mushrooms - cut in quarters or sliced 1 large onion - finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic - finely minced 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 1 cup plain yogurt - not low fat 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley...

Ingredients 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons date syrup 2 mackerels (about 1 pound each), gutted and cleaned Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pint small cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish 4 dates, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon cut into thin rounds for garnish...

Ingredients 12 slices bacon 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 cups low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preparation Cook bacon in two batches in a large skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels, then break into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces....

Ingredients 1 lime, peeled and cut into thin slices 1/2 lemon, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin slices 1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice 1-1/2 cups fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons triple sec 2 tablespoons Tequila 1-1/2 cups ice cubes 1/4 cup light corn syrup Salt for pop rims (optional) Preparation In food processor/blender, combine lime & lemon slices w/both juices, triple sec, Tequila, & ice cubes; process until smooth. Fill pop molds w/mixture, insert sticks, freeze for 12 hours....

Ingredients 4 (2 whole breasts) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, rinsed and patted dry 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons capers 2 cups fresh or drained canned tomatoes, cored and chopped Fresh basil, or flat-leaf parsley, minced, for garnish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Start a charcoal or wood fire or heat a gas grill or broiler. The fire should not be too hot, but the rack should be fairly close to the heat source, at a distance of 4 inches or less....

Ingredients 2 8 oz cream cheese softened 1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Party Dip Mix 4 green onions chopped fine 1 T parsley 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup mayonaisse large package baby portobello or regular fresh mushrooms Pepperidge Farm Herb Dressing enough for topping mushrooms 1 stick butter Preparation Mix softened cream cheese, pkg party dip mix, green onions, parsley, parmesan cheese, and mayonaisse. Clean and remove stems from mushrooms....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce 3/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup White Sugar 1/4 cup Honey ( could also use Molasses) 1 tsp. Salt Preparation In a medium sauce pan (or deep frying pan) on low heat, add Balsamic, sugar and Worce. Sauce. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in honey and salt. Let sit at low simmer, whisking occasionally, until a light syrup consistency is reached....

Ingredients 1 package (4 oz) crumbled basil-and-tomato feta cheese* 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices 1 small red onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 20 pitted Kalamata olives Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, mix cheese, lemon peel and oregano. Cut four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 5 chicken leg quarters 4 cans cream of chicken soup 1 can diced tomatoes w/green chiles,very well drained 2 pkgs. mexican blend shredded cheese 1-10count pkg.flour tortillas Preparation boil chicken and debone. While chicken is boiling, combine soups, some cheese, and tomatoes. When chicken is done and deboned, add to soup mixture. Layer bottom of casserole dish with four flour tortillas add half of soup mixture and cheese on top....