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Ingredients 1 lb. thin phyllo pastry ( if frozen, thawed overnight in its sealed package in the refrigerator or at least 2 hours at room temperature) 1/4 pound(1 stick) + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 3 large leeks, trimmed, washed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/3" demi-rounds 1 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced 1/2 pound shitaake mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves, minced...

Ingredients cake: 1/2 Cup butter/unsalted 1/2 Cup Shortening/ butter flav 2+1/4 Cup Sugar 5 eggs separated 2 Cup All purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 Cup buttermilk 1 T vanilla Icing: 1+1/2 bars cream cheese/soft 1+1/2 stick non-salt butter 1 T vanilla 1+1/2 box of confectioner’s sugar Toppings:(optional) 1-2 cups of pecans 1/2 to 1 stick of unsalted butter 1 cup of sugar 2 or 3 T of vanilla...

Ingredients 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded Stuffing: 2 cups cooked white rice 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 green onions, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup thinly sliced baby spinach 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed ½ cup tomato juice...

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups nondairy creamer 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup instant coffee granules or crystals 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa Preparation In large bowl or container, combine all ingredients; mix well. Spoon mix into decorative jars or airtight containers. To serve, spoon 1/4 cup mix into mug; fill with 1 cup boiling water. Stir to blend.

Ingredients 4 cups unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (no lumps) 1 pound sifted powdered sugar 2 tsp almond flavoring Chocolate for dipping (Cunha uses Cacao Barry Bittersweet) Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients and mix until sticky and blended. Chill for about an hour. Take out of refrigerator and roll into balls. Chill again until cool to the touch. Dip in chocolate and allow to set.

Ingredients 2 cups Macaroni 2 cups Carrots cubed 2 cups Celery cubed 2/3 cup Scallions chopped finely 1 cup Miracle Whip 2 Tbsp Vinegar 1 Tbsp Mustard 1 Tsp sugar Dill weed Celery Seed Salt and Pepper Preparation Cook Macaroni according to the instructions on the package While the macaroni is cooking, you should prepare the dressing in a small bowl. Put in the bowl miracle whip, mustard, vinegar and sugar whisk them together until it makes a nice smooth dressing....

Ingredients 14 oz simple syrup 8 oz lime juice 10 oz. tequila 4 oz Triple sec or Grand Marnier 1 dozen limes crushed ice margarita salt Preparation First make simple syrup… 60 ounces of warm water 1.5 cups of sugar mix together until sugar dissolves, then chill in fridge. To make margaritas take 14 ounces of simple syrup, and add all ingredients except for ice together in a blender To salt rim of glasses, dip rim in lime juice in a shallow plate Then dip into margarita salt...

Ingredients 3 mahi tuna steaks 1/4 cup olive oil 1 green onion chopped 1 tsp. Italian seasoning orange juice Preparation preheat oven to 475 degrees. put chopped onion and Italian seasoning in small bowl and swirl till mixed. put oil in 13x9 pan and place in oven for 3 min.. put onion mixture in pan. put tuna on top of onions. drizzle orange juice on tuna. cook in oven for 5 min....

Ingredients 250 grams ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion Brown meat, drain. Add onion, cook until soft. 250 gram light cream cheese 1/4 cup water Add cheese and water, stir over low heat until cheese is melted. 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin Stir in seasonings. 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk Combine next 4 ingredients, beat until smooth. Pour into greased 9" pie plate....

Ingredients 1 QT. & 1 Pint tomatoes 3 Cups Diced Onions 3 Cups Diced Celery 3 Cups Diced Carrots 3 Cups Diced Potatoes 1 Tblsp Paprika 1 Tblsp Bay Leaves 1 Tblsp Caraway Seeds 1 Tblsp Thyme 1 Clove Garlic Minced 1/2 Tsp Salt and Pepper 10 Cups of Water 1 1/2 Sticks Butter 32 oz Can Chopped Clams Preparation Mix all above ingredients together (except clams), bring to a boil and then simmer for an hour....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 cup strong-brewed coffee 2 ounces Irish whiskey, such as Jameson 1 teaspoon Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for serving Preparation Whisk cream with vanilla and 1 tablespoon maple syrup just until silken and very soft peaks form. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coffee, whiskey, cocoa, and remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup....

Ingredients 16 oz pkg broccoli & cauliflower florets 16 oz cherry tomatoes 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed & drained 1 cup slivered snow peas 3 green onions, chopped 1 thinly cut carrot 1 red pepper, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation Combine florets through red pepper in a large bowl....

Ingredients 4 tbsp Olive Oil 3 Cups chopped onion (Vidalia, Red, or White) 4 garlic cloves - chopped 8 oz package sliced fresh mushrooms 3 28 oz cans diced tomatoes in juice 1 28 oz can tomato sauce 4 tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano Preparation Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat. Saute onion until golden brown - about 10 min. Add garlic and mushrooms and stir frequently for another 5 min....

Ingredients 2 bags Mesculin field greens 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1 container grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup rough chopped walnuts 1 small container kalmata olives, pull flesh from pits 1 small wedge bleu cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil (EVO or light is fine) dash of spices - garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried basil, dash of salt and fresh ground pepper Preparation Add the first 7 ingredients into a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 beef tenderloin (5 pounds), trimmed and halved crosswise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 packages (12 ounces each) all-butter puff pastry, such as Dufours 8 ounces mousse pate, such as D'Artagnan mousse de foie de canard 2 large eggs Sauteed Mushrooms with Cognac, for serving Preparation Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add half of beef; cook, turning, until browned all over, 2 to 3 minutes side....

Ingredients 1 cup butter (that’s two sticks, unsalted) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 Tbsp corn syrup [Note: I left this out; not because I’m against corn syrup, I just didn’t have it. The cookies came out fine, though may have had a nicer sheen with the syrup.] 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tsps baking powder 1 tsp baking soda...

Ingredients 1 quart pineapple juice 1 cup soy sauce juice of 2 fresh lemons 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, crushed 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2/3 teaspoon aniseed 1 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation combile all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate. strain after at least 1 hour or better yet, over night.

Ingredients 1 Taza de Cilantro picado ½ taza de mayonesa 1 sobre de gelatina sin sabor Sal y pimienta 1 yogur natural 1 aji verde Preparation Poner en la minipimer todos los ingredientes y mezclar bien, hasta que quede una pasta lisa, sin grumos. Salpimentar bien. Disolver la gelatina en ¼ de agua hirviendo y agregar a la mezcla anterior. Revolver bien y verter la mezcla sobre un molde cubierto en papel film....

Ingredients 8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth 1/2-ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups finely chopped onions 10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice 2/3 cup dry white wine 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed 2/3 cup grated Parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional Preparation Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, peel of 1 lemon, 4 cups mangoes peel and cube, 6 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 small or 1 large habanero/scotch bonnet chili/seeded and chopped, pinch of salt Preparation 1st. combine sugar, water,lemon peel in sauce pan over medium heat; stiring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat, discard peel,& chill in freezer for 15 minutes....