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Ingredients Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (three 8-oz. packages) cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cups sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch salt 7 oz. dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled (Callebaut or Lindt Excellence)...

Ingredients 2 crook neck squash 2 zucchini 1 medium size eggplant 1 red bell pepper 1 onion 3 T olive oil 1 T chopped fresh rosemary 1 lemon, juice of coarse salt Preparation Julienne first 3 vegetables. Chop onion. Combine in large bowl. Toss with olive oil, rosemary, lemon juice and salt. Spread vegetables on cookie sheet. Bake in oven at 450 degrees for 30-45 minutes (until slightly charred), stirring every 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 Leg of Lamb 1 cup Port wine 1 can San Marzano Tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons rosemary 1 teaspoon mustard powder red pepper flakes to taste Preparation Put all the ingredients into a dutch oven, Bake in oven at 250 degrees for three hours.

Ingredients 6 pattypan squash (about 2 inches in diameter) 3 medium red, green or yellow bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded 6 jumbo mushrooms 1 (8-oz.) bottle Italian salad dressing Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Place all ingredients in resealable food storage plastic bag or ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish; turn vegetables to coat all sides. Seal bag or cover dish. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour to marinate, turning vegetables occasionally....

Ingredients ½ pound chicken livers, trimmed 1 ¼ teaspoons salt ½ cup butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mustard ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cloves ⅛ teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons onion juice Preparation In a small saucepan, cover chicken livers with water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat immediately and simmer about 15 minutes. Add salt and simmer another 5 minutes until tender....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped pecans 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup canola oil 3 large eggs 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 (8-oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained 2 large carrots, finely grated (1 cup) 1 cup golden raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant....

Ingredients 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets Kosher salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 baguette, cut on the bias into 1/2-inch slices 1 can (13.5 to 15 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained, quartered lengthwise if whole, and thoroughly drained on paper towels 14 thin slices mortadella (about 1/4 pound), halved Jumbo pitted black olives, drained and sliced, for serving Preparation Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches below heating element....

Ingredients Pie Crust: any pie dough receipe may used, pick your favorite one, I use the shortening[Crisco] one. After pie crust dough is prepared, roll out to about one-quarter thickness & about 18 inches. Preparation Filling: one package of pitted dates 1/4 tsp.cloves,1/4 tsp.nutmeg Salad oil to cover dates in saucepan Place CHOPPED dates in saucepan with salad oil to cover the dates. Over LOW heat, keep mashing the dates, adding 1/4 cup hot water to help soften dates, then add the spices keep mashing and stirring slowly, till dates & spices are mixed & soft enough to spread[like a thick paste[ Pre-heat oven @ 450 degrees....

Ingredients 4 packets of unflavored gelatin (3 tbsp + 1.5 tsp) 3 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups corn syrup 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar vegatable oil Preparation Brush a 9x13 glass dish with oil, cover with parchment paper on the bottom, and the edges. Brush oil onto parchment paper and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Put sugar, syrup, salt, and 3/4 cup water in a saucepan and boil, stirring until 238F using a candy thermometer....

Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 3/4 cups) 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 6 tablespoons tomato paste 1 batch (about 10 cups) Tomato Puree 3 basil sprigs Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and red-pepper flakes Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients Three quarts of water 2- lemons, cut rind into small pieces - Slice the remaining lemons 1- cinnamon stick 1-cup corn starch 1-cup or pound sugar 2 cans applesauce 1- can apricots, cut into small pieces 2- cans of fruit cocktail 1-can (small) crushed pineapple 1- can pineapple tid-bits 1- can blackberrys Preparation In a large stock pot bring water, lemons and cinnamon stick to a boil. Dilute the corn starch with cold water adn introduce into the pot while stirring and before the water comes to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2lb lean ground beef 1/2lb lean pork 1 small onion,finely chopped 1 clove garlic.minced 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp ground pepper 3/4 cup water 1 celery stalk,finely chopped 1 carrot finely chopped 3 chicken bouillion cubes 1 baking potato,finely chopped 1(9 inch)unbaked deep dish pie crust 1tbsp water 1 egg yolk 1/8tsp ground nutmeg 1/8tsp ground cloves 1/4tsp cround cinnamon Preparation Brown beef,pork with onion and garlic in a large skillet....

Ingredients 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, large stems removed 2 cloves garlic Salt and ground black pepper 1 16- to 18-ounce package frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs, thawed* 1/2 of a small head romaine, cut-up or torn 6 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted Preparation 1.In a food processor or blender combine oil, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic; cover and process until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup Merlot Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined. Place mixture in freezer about 10 minutes or until scoopable. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set. Remove cookies to cooling rack.

Ingredients 3 lbs. chuck roast (cut into large chunks) 1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 T dried oregano 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 dried ancho chile, torn into pieces, seeds discarded 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (from can) 1 14 oz. can of diced or stewed tomatoes 1/2 c. red wine vinegar salt & pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in a slow cooker in the order listed, except the salt....

Ingredients Corn tortillas Eggs Bacon or chorizo Tomato, diced Onion, diced Cilantro, chopped Cheese, shredded, any kind Oil for frying Salt Pepper Preparation Heat a large pan to medium heat. Cut or tear tortillas into 1 inch pieces and set aside. Cut bacon into pieces no larger than an inch and fry in heated pan. If using chorizo, take out of casing beforing cooking in pan. Cook just until done and remove from pan....

Ingredients 1 jar mincemeat 2 apples 2 oz brandy 1/3 cup raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Warm brandy and pour over raisins. Allow to plump. Dice apples. Mix mincemeat, apples, raisins, and brandy in bowl. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Top with top crust and bake for 30 mins. or until crust is golden.

Ingredients 200g bacon, chopped 1 tbsp margarine/butter/oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 1 zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated 1 small sweet potato, peeled, coarsely grated 60g (1/2 cup) coarsely grated cheddar 60g self-raising flour 4 eggs lightly whisked 125mls (1/2 cup) light thickened cream Preparation Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Brush 12 125mls (1/2 cup) capacity muffin pan with butter/margarine to grease. Heat 1/2 margarine/butter/oil, cook bacon till crispy remove from pan, add remaining margarine/butter/oil and cook onion stirring for 2 minutes or until onion softens....

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 1/2 cup Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme™ Milk Chocolate Frosting 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 2/3 cup Jif® Mocha Cappuccino Flavored Hazelnut Spread 4 cups hot brewed coffee Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place 9 (1/4 cup) scoops ice cream on each cookie sheet, 3 inches apart; freeze 30 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting on High 20 to 25 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients Chicken Breast Montreal Chicken Seasoning 1/2 cup mild salsa 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chili powder Preparation Sprinkle chicken with Chicken Seasoning. Mix salsa, lemon juice and chili powder in small bowl. Set aside. Bake at 375 for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. 3 Brush with salsa mixture during the last 5 minutes of grilling.