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Ingredients ¼ cup Grade B syrup ¼ cup Apricot spread 2 Tbs. Olive oil 1 inch knob ginger, grated juice of ½ lemon 12 Shallots, peeled and halved 2 lbs butternut squash (about one medium), diced 2 heads garlic 3 tbs white truffle oil or olive oil 1 lb fresh fettuccine noodles salt and pepper to taste lemon slices for garnish Shaved parmesan Preparation Preheat oven to 375 Whisk together maple syrup and apricot spread together with olive oil, ginger and lemon juice....

Ingredients • 2 oz. El Tesoro silver tequila • 1 oz. Cointreau • Splash of Margarita Mix • Fresh lime juice Preparation Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a Martini glass.

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 24 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed Ketchup or mustard, if desired Marinara sauce, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line work surface with cooking parchment paper. On parchment-lined surface, unroll dough (if using crescent roll dough, press perforations to seal); cut into 4 rectangles. With knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 10 pieces, making a total of 40 pieces of dough....

Ingredients ~ 100-200 grams of prosciutto depending on how much “ham” you want around the cheese. Also consider using Black Forest Ham. ~ 100 grams of Gruyère cheese - you could also do emmental or even an old white cheddar. ~ 2 lbs of ground chicken or turkey. you could even mix in some ground pork or beef. ~ 1/2 teaspoon of allspice ~ 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg ~ 300 grams of breadcrumbs, or however much you need to make the meatballs less ‘wet’ but not dry....

Ingredients 2 1/2c & 1/4 c chicken broth 1 1/2 c wild or long grain rice 1/4 c fresh lemon juice 2TB olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed Red pepper flakes (to taste) 2 c fresh spinach 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped 1 lb asparagus, roasted & chopped 1/2 c scallions, chopped 1/4 c kalamata olives, sliced 1/2 c feta 1/4 c fresh mint, chopped...

Ingredients Salad: 2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade 1 cup barley 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1/2 English cucumber, diced 2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Dressing: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the barley, oil, and salt....

Ingredients 1 tart apple, cubed 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 8-oz round brie cheese Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients. Slice brie in half horizontally. Place bottom of brie round in baking dish, and spoon half of apple mixture on top. Replace top of cheese and spoon remaining apple mixture over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes and serve with crackers....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 package (about 1 pound) frozen puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 onion, diced (1 cup) 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (1/3 cup) 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (1/3 cup) 1 small Yukon Gold potato, scrubbed and cut into a 1/2-inch dice 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup packed coarsely chopped collard-green leaves (2 ounces)...

Ingredients 2 cups cold heavy cream 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate’s Bake Shop Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla....

Ingredients 10 sprigs mint, rinsed, patted dry and lightly crushed, plus more for garnish 2 limes 3 to 4 tablespoons loose-leaf green oolong tea, preferably scented with osmanthus 3 to 4 sprigs fresh lemon balm, optional 1 peach, sliced, with pit (optional; use with unscented tea) Sugar to taste. Preparation Place 6 cups water, mint sprigs, slices of 1 lime, tea, lemon balm and peach with pit, if using, in a large bowl or pitcher....

Ingredients 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup raw rice 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can Beeff Consomme Preparation Saute onion in butter in baking dish. Add rice and pour soups over. Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. Rice should absorb liquid and be lightly brown on top.

Ingredients 1oz. Light Rum 1oz. Dark Rum 1/3oz. Orange Curacao 1/3oz. Oregeat syrup 1oz. Pineapple/orange juice 1oz. Passion fruit juice 1/3oz Lime juice Dash of Grenadine Preparation Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice, then pour over a tall glass full of ice. Garnish w/ fresh Pineapple and marichino cherry

Ingredients 1 (7-oz.) pkg. uncooked ready-cut spaghetti (short curved pasta) or elbow macaroni 1 cup water 1 (28-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce 12 frozen precooked Italian meatballs 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Preparation Grease 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish. In greased baking dish, combine uncooked spaghetti, water and spaghetti sauce; mix well. Add meatballs; turn to coat with sauce. (Cover spaghetti completely with sauce.) Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound button mushrooms, halved or quartered Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring water, olive oil, white-wine vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and ground pepper to a boil. Add mushrooms; stir to coat. Cover; simmer over low heat until mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature 1/4 cup marinara sauce 12 frozen cooked Italian style meatballs 3 sticks mozzarella string cheese, cut in fourths 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning extra marinara sauce, if desired Preparation Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each roll into a 5-inch circle. Place 1 teaspoon marinara sauce in the center of each circle....

Ingredients 9 shrimp (1 ounce each) 1/8 red onion, cubed 1/2 zucchini, cut in 1-inch-thick slices 1/4 yellow pepper, seeded and cubed 6 white mushrooms 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 3 metal or wooden skewers Preparation Assemble kebabs by alternating vegetables with three shrimp per skewer. In a small bowl, blend lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano to make a marinade. Brush marinade over kebabs and place on grill for 7 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 5 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 T olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups arborio rice pinch of saffron threads 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 T unsalted butter 2 T chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer; keep warm. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 6 (2.15 oz) Milky Way Bars 1 Cup Butter, divided 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2.5 Cups Flour(I use organic AP flour) 1/2 TSP Baking Soda 1/4 TSP Salt 1 1/4 Cups Butter Milk Preparation Grease large tube pan, line bottom of pan with parchment, grease again, and lightly flour bottom. Shake out excess. Set aside. Preheat Oven to 325 degrees In saucepan or microwave, melt candy bars and 1/2 cup butter, stirring occasionally until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. fresh ground organic dark turkey meat 2 28 oz. cans organic tomato puree 2 28 oz. cans organic crushed tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, small dice 3 celery stalks, small dice 1 1/2 c. chopped onion 8 oz. sliced mushrooms 4 T. each chopped, marjoram, oregano, parsley, basil 1/2 c. dry red wine Extra virgin olive oil Preparation Heat olive oil in large pot. Saute garlic,carrots, celery, onions until slighly soft....

Ingredients 2 whole eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise, about 1/4 inch thick, to get about 12 slices 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese 1- to 1 1/2- pound piece of fresh mozzarella (1/2 cup to be shredded, the rest will be sliced) 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (plus extra for sprinkling) 1/2 pound sliced prosciutto or ham (optional) 1 egg white 2-3 cups prepared tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought 1 loaf Italian bread, for serving...