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Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 cup whole milk 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 Tbsp chopped jalapenos, or to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 425F. Grease an 8-inch square pan, cast iron skillet, or cornberad mold. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. To dry mixture, add egg, milk, sour cream, oil, and jalapenos and mix until smooth....

Ingredients 10 ounces lean groung beef sirloin 1/2 cup wheat bread crumbs (1 1/4 ounces) 1 small yellow onion, grated (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons tomato juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. By hand, form into 12 meatballs and place on a nonstick baking pan....

Ingredients 1 package ( 17 1/2 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/4 cup raspberry preserves 1 (5 inch) brie round, cut into 32 chunks Preparation Preheat oven to 400F. Cutt each puff pastry sheet into 16 squares. Spread 1/2 teaspoon apricot preserves on each square. Place chunk of brie on one side of square, fold over opposite edge, seal with a fork. Bake 10-12 minutes or until pastry is light golden brown....

Ingredients 3 cups canola oil, for frying 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count) Caramel sauce, if desired Preparation In heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep-fryer, heat oil over medium heat to 350°F. Line plate with paper towels; set aside. In small bowl, stir together granulated sugar, ground cinnamon and powdered sugar; set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup of flour 1 cup of sugar 3 tablespoons of cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tsp vanilla 6 tablespoons oil Preparation Sift dry ingredients directly into 8x8" square baking pan and make 3 wells (holes). In one well put the vinegar, in another the vanilla and the oil in the third. Pour cold water over all this and mix with a fork until all ingredients are wet....

Ingredients 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix 3 tbs. all purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup margarine 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla Preparation Bake cake according to package directions using 2 9 in. round cake pans. Let cool. (Tip: if you need help getting them out of pan, set on top of stove to warm and loosen them). Slice both equally in half. Put 3 tbs. flour and 1 cup milk over low/medium heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons sweet rice wine 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick), trimmed of fat, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 oz fresh button or beech mushrooms, sliced...

Ingredients 1&1/4 cups salad oil (Mother specified Crisco oil) 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 2&1/2 cups flour 1 cup chopped pecans 3 cups raw apples - cut into “pea-sized” pieces Preparation Cut up apples and set aside Measure salad oil into mixing bowl. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and mix well at low speed until creamy smooth. Sift flour and measure....

Ingredients Olive oil, for pan 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths 2 cloves garlic 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 large egg 1 cup ketchup, divided 3 teaspoons dry mustard, divided 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for baking sheets 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 8 flour tortillas (10-inch) 1 1/2 cups shredded Muenster (6 ounces) 8 ounces sliced cooked turkey 1 Granny Smith apple, halved, cored, and thinly sliced Halloween Salad, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly brush two rimmed baking sheets with oil, and place in oven to warm up....

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms 2 tsp butter 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1/2 teaspoon paprika A few drops of Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon onion juice 1 3-ounce package of cream cheese 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise Preparation Saute mushrooms in butter and add chives and seasonings. Remove from heat immediately and when lukewarm, add the rest of the ingredients. Put mixture inside a small bite size biscuit.

Ingredients 2 quarts steamed mussels * 2 large heads Belgium endive 1 tablespoon Cajun mustard 3 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 cup light olive oil Preparation Discard any mussel shells that do not open. Open the remaining, extract the mussels and put them in a bowl....

Ingredients 1- 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces 1/2 cup all purpose flour 6 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 pound mushrooms, halved 2 green bell peppers, diced 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon (generous) dried oregano 1 cup purchased marinara sauce 2/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth 1/2 cup dry Marsala 3 tablespoons drained capers Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Preparation Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in plastic bag....

Ingredients Filet of Salmon 4 Mangos medium bunch of Cilantro 3 T. Ginger pinch of garlic Jasmine Rice 1/2 can coconut milk 3 T. Sugar fresh mint to taste Preparation Peel and dice mangoes Put them in a small sauce pan and simmer for about 30 minutes. You will need to stir frequently. After about 10 minutes add the garlic, ginger, and chopped cilantro. Bake Salmon in the overn for about 20-25 Minutes....

Ingredients Granny Apples Maple Syrup Apple Juice Walnuts (if Katie isn’t home) Preparation Dessert: Baked Granny Apples: preheat oven to 400 Scrub and Core whole apples Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar & 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Place in baking pan or casserole dish Fill cavities with Walnut & Sugar Top with pat of butter Pour 1/2 cup apple juice and 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup mixed into the bottom of the baking pan...

Ingredients 2 or more pounds of brisket salt 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oilplus another 3/4 cup juice of 1 lemon plus another 1/4 cup of lemon juice parsley julienne basil 2 tbsp capers 2 bunches scallion 1 bunch parsley steamed peapods your favorite salad greens Preparation boil meat in salted water for 21/1 hours or longer. if using more meat, boil longer. the meat is done when a fork easily slips through it....

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably low-sodium 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine) 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons minced or grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 ounces tofu, sliced 3/4 inch thick 1 small tomato, preferably a plum tomato that isn’t too juicy, sliced 1/2 small (3-ounce) avocado, sliced A handful of Asian salad mix or wild arugula 2 slices whole-grain bread...

Ingredients for the mastic cream: 500 gr mastic cream dessert 250 gr fresh Greek ricotta 150 gr raspberries 200 gr ekmek base 100 gr pecans Preparation put in a large bowl over boiling water the mastic cream and leave for 40 minutes so as it gets melted.Pure in a firm quikly the ricotta .Leave in the fridge for 1 hour and then serve over the ekmek base and raspberries.It can be served with roasted pecans on top....

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup cocoa 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter, at room temperature 2 eggs 1 tablespoon good-quality vanilla extract 1/3 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup chocolate chips, tossed with flour 3/4 cups mint chips, tossed with flour Preparation Preheat oven to 325. In a food processor, add all ingredients except for boiling water, chocolate and mint chips, and blend....

Ingredients 2 avacados Juice of 1 Large Lemon 1/2 tea. of Salt 1/4 tea. of Pepper 1 1/4 oz. of package of taco seasoning 1 cup Sour Cream 2 16 oz. cans of Refried Beans 2 tomatoes (reg. size) Chopped 4 Chopped Green Onion 1 1/2 cup Shredded Lettuce 1/2 can chopped black Olive (2 oz. of a 4 oz can/bottle) 1/2 lb. Shredded Cheddar Cheese Preparation Peel and Pit Avacados, mash and combine w/Salt, Pepper, and Lemon Juice to make the Guacamole Mix Sour Cream w/Taco Seasoning Layer ingredients in a pan… Beans Sour Cream Mix Guac Tomatoes Onion Lettuce Olives (optional) Cover w/cheese