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Ingredients 4 cups heavy cream, divided 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, seeds scraped 3 large egg yolks 2 large eggs 1/2 cup cornstarch Perfect Graham Cracker Crust 3 pounds firm but ripe bananas (6 to 7), peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices on the bias 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine 2 cups cream, the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla bean and seeds in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 fresh duck (7 pounds), cut into 8 pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 medium onions, quartered (do not peel) 6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley and 1/4 cup chopped leaves, plus leaves for garnish 6 fresh thyme sprigs and 1/4 cup chopped leaves 14 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed 6 large eggs plus 1 large egg white...

Ingredients 1 Tb. Canola oil 1 lb. ground beef ¼ cup diced onion 1 jar (1 lb.) Alfredo sauce 8 roasted plum tomatoes, cut up 8 oz. Campanelle noodles 1 Tb. dried Basil S&P Preparation Place a large pot of water over high heat to bring to a boil. Put oven on broil. Cut plum tomatoes in half, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper and broil for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and cut up....

Ingredients 1 small loaf bread (about 8 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Slice bread very thinly, then cut into 3-by-2-inch pieces. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Toast bread in oven, flipping slices halfway through, until dry, about 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 cup of butter 1/2 cup of icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar - updated 11/21/2012 due to comments & emails rec’d) 1 1/2 cups of unbleached flour 1/2 cup of corn starch 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract (*) I cut my butter into thin slices directly from the fridge and then beat it with my stand mixer. Using cold butter prevents having to chill the dough. Preparation Beat the butter until smooth but not creamy....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp almond extract 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup unsalted butter 2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Heat oven to 350° Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Cool Process pecans in a blender or food processor or finely chop with a knife. (not too fine) Beat the butter, salt, vanilla, almond extract and 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until fluffy....

Ingredients olive oil 1 large sweet (Vidalia) onion, diced 2 lbs. chuck steak or stew meat, in 1/2 in. cubes 2 lbs. ground chorizo 6 links Italian sausage, sliced into coins 1 large can tomatoes, crushed or diced 1 can chipotle-flavored refried beans 1 cup strong brewed coffee 1 bottle beer (stout, porter) 4 squares good quality unsweetened chocolate 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 or 3 dried chili peppers (Ancho, Guajillo), soaked in hot tap water and processed to a paste...

Ingredients ditilini pasta- 1lb. block of frozen spinach- cooked 5-6 cloves of fresh garlic sliced 4 cans cannelini beans 4 cans chicken broth 1 can of tomato sauce or one ladel full of left over marinara sauce basil leaves 3T cannola or olive oil grated parmesan or romano cheese Preparation Boil and drain pasta- set aside boil and drain spinach- set aside In large saucepan or soup pot sautee garlic in oil approx....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp salt Preparation Mix all ingredients. Shape into small balls. Brown on all sides in a tablespoon of oil. If using spaghetti or other sauce, bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat, add meatballs then cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup canned solid pack pumpkin Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 10 cups crushed ice 1/3 cup lemon juice (from about 3 lemons) 1/3 cup lime juice (from about 5 limes) 1 cup white rum 1 cup fresh mint leaves Preparation In a blender, combine sugar and water. Blend until sugar dissolves, 1 minute. Fill with ice. Add lemon juice and lime juice, rum, and mint. Blend until smooth.

Ingredients 3 Cloves of Garlic 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 cup of Vinegar 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 2 eggs 2 cups Vegetable Oil Splash Lemon Juice Splash Worchestershire Sauce Preparation Blend all ingredients together except oil. Blend well. Add oil slowly to mixture. The slower oil is added, thicker dressing will be. Related Video

Ingredients 24 Frozen Rhodes Rolls (dinner rolls) 1 cup brown sugar 1 box butterscotch cook & serve dry pudding mix not instant 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 stick butter, (not margerine) pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional Preparation Right before going to bed, or 10 pm, sprinkle pecans or walnuts (optional) into a greased Bundt pan, (I use Pam cooking spray), then put 20 frozen Rhodes Rolls (cut in half) into pan....

Ingredients Preparation 25 minutes 1 hour 55 minutes Step 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until mushrooms are tender and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate; spread out to cool slightly. Step 3 Whisk eggs, half and half, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg in large bowl to blend....

Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil (divdied) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, medium dice 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced (can substitute smoked sausage) 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 teaspoons creole seasoning (divided) 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped 5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional) 4 stalks celery, chopped...

Ingredients 2 cups walnut halves 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan 3 cups sugar 2/3 cup whole milk 2/3 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup grade A maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup your favorite bourbon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet; place in the oven and bake until they start to smell toasty, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients Apples Italian Dressing Water Preparation Slice apples into thin circular slices cutting the core out of the center of each slice. Place them into a deep enough container that they can be submerged and cover them with a 50/50 combination of Italian dressing an water. Let them set for at least 30 minutes. They will make an excellent addition to your favorite sandwich. Just be mindful of the flavors you are combining....

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, cut in 1/2 vertically and then in half moons 3 or more cloves of garlic 2 red Bell peppers, seeded, cut in strips 1/2 C. red wine vinegar 1/2 C. olive oil (or 1/2 Canola) 2 T salt 1 1/3 tsp. dried oregano You may add olives, pimentos, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, diced celery, carrot rounds. Preparation Grill or roast (at 460 F) all vegetables. Cook eggplant on both sides....

Ingredients 10 cloves garlic, unpeeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 9 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds) 1 8 oz sour cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, snipped 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup butter Preparation Place garlic in souffle dish, drizzle with oil. Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes or until garlic is very soft; cool. Peel the garlic, discarding skins and reserving oil....

Ingredients 1 c. Onion, diced 3/4 c. Cilantro leaves spice 1/4 c. Olive oil 3 Tbsp. Lime Juice 3 Tbsp. Orange Juice 2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano 1 Lb. Tilapia , sliced pieces Corn tortillas Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients till well blended in bowl. Slice tilapia into pieces. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Pour bowl mix and tilapia into skillet. Heat up tortillas for a minute.