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Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 medium rutabagas, skin and lighter-colored layer just under skin peeled and discarded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; season generously with salt. Add rutabagas, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer rutabagas to a bowl and toss with butter and nutmeg....

Ingredients 2 Onions - chopped 1/4 cup oil 4 cloves garlic - minced 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp lemon pepper zest of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 cups fr. basil chopped bottle dry white wine 2 cups water 1 1/2 cup lt. sour cream 4# mussels - debearded & washed Preparation -Saute onions & garlic in oil till softened. -Add butter, lemon pepper, zest of lemon & chopped basil and cook on low for 2-3 min....

Ingredients 2 large eggs beaten in a 1-cup measure (I often need almost3 eggs) 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 TB. flour in a small bowl 1 stick butter PLUS 1 1/2 TBS.for buttering mold Pinch of salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Grated rind of 1/2 lemon 3 Drops lemon juice (or 2 of lemon and 2 bergamot, a citrus flavored essence found in specialty shops) 2 Madelaine pans...

Ingredients 1 large egg 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat egg with 1 cup sugar on low speed. With mixer running, add 1/2 cup sugar and cocoa into egg mixture; mix well. Add remaining 1 cup sugar, vanilla, and butter; beat to combine....

Ingredients 1 Cup of softened unsalted butter 3 Cups of granulated sugar 1 Cup of Sour Cream 3 Cups of Flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 Cup of shredded sweetened coconut 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp coconut extract 6 6 eggs 1/4 tsp baking sods Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 10 inch tube pan. Cream butter and sugar unitl light, add eggs one at time blending completely. Add remaining ingreients combing all thoroughly....

Ingredients 2 regular tea bags 9 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 12 0z can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 12 oz can frozen lemonade 2 cups vodka 2 Liter 7 Up or Sprite Preparation Use 2 cups of water and the tea bags to make tea. Let cool. Mix remaining 7 cups of water with sugar in a boiler. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Let cool. Combine the tea and sugar-water mixtures and stir in orange juice and lemonade....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water 1 1/2 tbl instant yeast 1 1/2 tbl kosher salt (or 1 1/2 tsp table salt) 4 lg eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, water, honey, melted butter, yeast and salt. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Add in the flour. STIR, BABY STIR!!! Stir until you don’t see any more dry bits of flour (about a minute)....

Ingredients Lobsters (I recommend using 2.5 lb lbster) Lump crab meat (you can feel free to use the cheap stuff) Pre cooked shrimp (de-shell) Bread Crumbs(seasoned or not) Grated Parmesan Cheese Lemons Green Onions Fresh Parsley Olive Oil Melted Butter or substitute Preparation Boil Lobster til pinkish/orange putting in water head first!!! Prepare stuffing: I make 2 different stuffings…similar but one is shrimp and crab stuffed: For the base stuffing:...

Ingredients 8 ounces fatback, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 ounces chicken livers, rinsed and patted dry 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 ounces boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, minced 1 ounce fatback, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 ounces chicken livers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/3-inch pieces 8 ounces boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons brandy, such as cognac 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup sliced pistachios, preferably Sicilian 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter 6 ounces lard 1 cup unbleached bread flour 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated Preparation Ground Meat: In a large bowl, combine fatback, chicken livers, chicken thighs, and pork shoulder....

Ingredients 13.75 oz. vegetable stock 1 cup couscous 1 15 oz can chickpeas 1 cup sliced green onions 4 oz. feta cheese halved olives 2/3 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing Preparation In a medium pan, bring stock to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and fluff with a fork. Let stand 5 minutes and then fluff again. Mix in chickpeas, onions, cheese, and olives....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated original breadsticks 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon instant dried minced or chopped onion Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets with shortening. Remove dough from can. Separate into 8 coils. DO NOT UNROLL BREADSTICKS. Place coils on cookie sheets. Press each coil into 4-inch round....

Ingredients For the crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers) 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 5 whole extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For the topping:...

Ingredients 1 pound Portabello mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 pound fresh tomatoes 1/4 C Red Wine 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano salt and fresh ground pepper Pecorino cheese Preparation Heat the oil in large sauce pan. Add the chopped onion and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 tbs butter 1 cup cottage cheese 2 cups whole milk 1 tsp dry mustard Pinch cayenne 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 lb extra sharp cheddar cheese grated 1/2 lb uncooked macaroni Preparation Use 1 tbs butter to grease 9" round or square pan Preheat oven to 375 degrees and position rack in upper third of oven Purée cottage cheese and spices in blender. Once finely puréed, add milk to blend....

Ingredients Almonds: 1/2 c almonds 2 TBS+ (almost 1/4 cup)sugar Salad: Leaf lettuce 11oz can mandarin oranges 1c celery chopped 2 whole green onions chopped Dressing: 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 c oil dash pepper 1 TBS chopped parsley 2 TBS sugar 2 TBS salad vinegar dash tabasco sauce Preparation Almonds: Cook sugar on medium low heat until it starts to liquify. Stir in almonds, brown until coated with carmelized sugar. Let cool and break apart....

Ingredients • 1 Egg, beaten • 1/2 cup Sugar • 1/2 cup Milk • 2 tbsp Butter, melted • 2 cups White Flour • 2 tsp Baking Powder • Oil to fry Preparation Mix all the ingredients together, except oil, to form soft but non-sticky dough. • Roll the dough on a lightly floured board until it is about 1/4 inch think. • Cut into triangles and fry in hot oil until both sides are golden brown....

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup skim milk or soy milk 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla Ground nutmeg Preparation Combine eggs, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk or beat until well blended. Pour into 3 glass custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place the custard cups on a folded paper towel in a skillet with a tight fitting lid. Pour water into the pan, about 1 inch deep, and cover. Bring the water to a rolling boil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tbl. water 1 12 oz. bag semi-sweet choc chips 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 325 Grease 9" sq. baking pan Combine flour, baking soda, salt. Bring water, sugar, butter just to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in half the chips & vanilla. Stir until chocolate melts and is fully blended....

Ingredients Simple Syrup: 2/3 c. sugar (preferrably Turbinado sugar) 1/3 c. water Sour Mix: 1 1/8 c. water 3/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1/8 c. sugar 1 egg white Margarita: 2 c. white tequila (100% blue agave) 1 c. Cointreau 1/2 c. fresh lime juice 1 oz. simmple syrup 1/2 c. sour mix ice Preparation Simple Syrup: Combine sugar and water in small saucepan. Heat until boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar....

Ingredients 8 3/4 cups white cornmeal 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast 1 egg Warm water Optional: You may want to add salt to the batter Shortening or other cooking grease Honey Butter Preparation In large container, mix together 4 cups white cornmeal, 1 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast, and enough warm water to give the mixture the consistency of pancake batter (probably 3-4 cups). Cover and set on the stove or counter overnight....