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Ingredients 6 (1.4-ounce) boxes Siljans Croustades Crispy Shells 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound white button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 3 leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat and crisp shells according to package directions. Let cool completely. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients Chicken Thighs (8-10,bone in) Mojo Marinade (20 oz) Lime Juice (4 oz) Orange Juice (4 oz) Cidar Vinegar (1 oz) Diced Red Onion Diced Tomatoes(14.5 oz can) Black Beans (12 oz can) Jalepenos (to taste) Mexican Cheese Blend (8 oz) Sour Cream (to taste) Tortillas (four or corn) Preparation Combine chicken thighs, mojo marinade, lime, orange juice and vinegar in a crock pot. Cook on medium/low heat for 8 hours....

Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt melted butter Preparation let flour and buttermilk sit overnight add rest of ingredients

Ingredients 1/4 cup real butter ! 2 tbs minced yellow onions ! 2 tbs minced garlic ! 1/3 C fresh lemon juice ! 2 Tbs dry white wine ! kosher salt or sea salt ! white pepper to taste ! 2 tablespoons cold butter 1 pound mussels (approx 29-30) 4 oz chopped yellow onion 2 oz chopped garlic 14 oz chopped tomatoes, juice and all (canned is fine) fresh basil...

Ingredients 2 cups orange juice (from 5 oranges), plus 2 oranges, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into pieces for serving 3 tablespoons maple syrup Salt 3 tablespoons light sour cream Ground cardamom (optional) Preparation Stir 2 tablespoons syrup and pinch of salt into juice. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart dish. Freeze 2 hours, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes (mixture should icy and fluffy). Stir together sour cream, remaining tablespoon syrup, pinch of salt, and cardamom if using....

Ingredients 5 1/2 cups Clamato juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup mezcal 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon kosher salt Celery salt, for rim Celery ribs, lemon wedges, and cilantro sprigs, for serving Preparation Stir together Clamato juice, lemon juice, mezcal, Worcestershire, horseradish, ginger, and salt in a pitcher. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Coat damp glass rims with celery salt; fill each with ice....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 teaspoons miso paste (or 1 1/2 tablespoons Miso & Easy) 1 tablespoon mirin 2 tablespoons sake 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, miso, mirin and sake until dissolved. Add in the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes. Cooking on grill: Heat your grill on high heat. Skewer the shrimp onto bamboo skewers. Grill each side for 2 minutes or until cooked through....

Ingredients crust: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1-11oz. bag Kraft premium caramel bits 6 Tablespoons milk 1 bag 12-oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cups small pretzel twists Preparation For crust, cream butter and brown sugar. Then add other ingredients and mix well. Pat into a 9X13 inch. greased pan. Bake crust at 350 degrees for 12 minutes (or until bubbly and beginning to brown)....

Ingredients 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 1/2 sweet onions, chopped 1 1/2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 roasted red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 head garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 bay leaf pinch saffron bunch fresh thyme 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 Tb. tomato paste, toasted 2-3 pieces orange peel 2-3 bottles clam juice 1/2-3/4 of a bottle of dry white wine...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb calamari, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 cup breadcrumbs oregano salt pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss squid with breadcrumbs and seasoning. Put in baking dish in a single layer. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs. Add 1/4 cup oil on top. Cook 10 minutes or until golden.

Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup coconut 1 cup nuts 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup Coaches Oats 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Preparation Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda....

Ingredients Carrots Cumin seeds Olive oil Lemon juice Cilantro Raisins Preparation Thinly slice carrots, or grate or shred them (the food processor makes quick work of this). Toss with toasted cumin seeds, olive oil, lemon juice and cilantro. Raisins are good in here, too.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 cups sliced onions 6 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups drained canned diced tomatoes (from 28-ounce can) 1 cup water 3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice...

Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium) 2/3 cup sliced celery 1/8 cup onion, grated or finely chopped 1-1/2 carrots, grated on large holes 1 Tablespoon spicy mustard 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon pepper ¼ cup salad oil Paprika (garnish) Parsley (garnish) Preparation Boil potatoes with the skins still on until they’re cooked but still firm. (For medium potatoes, this will take about 12 minutes from start of boil....

Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 3/4 cup water Semolina for pasta Vegetable oil Preparation Make a well in the center of the flour, add the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil and the water. Knead for about 10 minutes to form a very smooth dough. Using well oiled hands, make 6 balls and place them on an oiled surface. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 8 pkgs mushrooms, sliced 8 tbsps. butter 4 tbsps. flour 3 chopped carrots 2 - 4 chopped shallots 10 cups chicken broth, maybe more l tsp salt 2 tsp dried thyme l cup barley Preparation Melt 4 tbsps butter in saucepan and add flour. cook 3-4 min. stirring constantly till pale gold. Set aside. Melt remaining butter in soup pot, add shallots and carrots and cook till browned about 4 min....

Ingredients Five lbs North-Atlantic Salmon Fillet. 1/2 fresh lemon. Two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Five crushed cloves of garlic. Two teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper. One teaspoon seasoned salt. One teaspoon cayenne pepper. 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme. Sauce 10 oz. organic honey. 10 oz. dijon mustard. One can (12 oz.) peach halves in light syrup. My favorite way to eat this is as a warm salad over a bed of fresh spinach leaves....

Ingredients 2 packets Kashi (7 whole grain pilaf) 1 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt 2 bunches fresh basil, coarsely chopped fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced Preparation Cook Kashi Pifal according to package instructions. In small skillet, dry toast the pine nuts over medium high heat, stirring continuously until they are golden brown and aromatic....

Ingredients 3 t peanut oil, divided 1 8 oz tube of polenta, cut into 12 slices 3/4 pound turkey cutlets, cut into 1/4 inch thick strips 4 T fresh lemon juice 1 c. low sodium chicken broth, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1/3/ c currants 1/2 pound swiss chard, finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 T pine nuts, toasted. Preparation Heat wok or large skillet over med heat. Ad 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; cook polenta, turning halfway through....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon roughly chopped basil (about 6 large leaves) 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint (about 12 large leaves), plus whole sprigs for garnish 1 cup Sauternes or other dessert wine 1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine 4 tablespoons sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/2 Charentais or other melon such as cantaloupe, honeydew, or Crenshaw, scooped into 12 balls 8 ounces strawberries, stems removed and quartered...