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Ingredients 2 medium-large globe eggplants, trimmed Salt 1.5 cups (++) extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic (++), peeled and chopped 1 28 oz can peeled whole plum tomatoes (++ &/or fresh) Freshly ground black pepper Leaves from 1 sprig basil (++) .5 lb. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced .5 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano (capers) Preparation Cut eggplants lengthwise into slices about .5" thick. Place slices in a colander set over a bowl, salt generously on both sides, and set aside to drain for 1 hour....

Ingredients 5 lbs pork butt 1 1/2 oz salt 1 1/2 oz ground chili powder 2 1/2 tsp oregano 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 oz garlic, peeled and minced 2 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground clover 4 oz sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 oz sherry Preparation Cut the pork butt into cubes, and chill well, until nearly frozen. Grind pork through the coarse plate of a meat grinder into a mixing bowl resting over an ice bath....

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon coriander 4 (6 to 8-oz.) halibut steaks Preparation In 1-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag, combine all ingredients except halibut steaks; shake to mix well. Add halibut; seal bag and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile, heat grill. When ready to grill, remove halibut from marinade; discard marinade....

Ingredients 1 c. water ½ c. margarine 1 c. flour ¼ t. salt 4 eggs Preparation Bring margarine and water to a boil. Stir in flour and salt mixture all at once. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in eggs one at a time. Drop onto greased baking sheet about 3" apart. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until puffy and golden brown....

Ingredients 4 lbs. small red potatoes 4 bunches green onions 2 to 3 teaspoons salt (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup wesson oil 3/4 cup cider vinegar Preparation Boil potatoes until done. Cool and peel..quarter and slice. Slice onion using greens about 1/2 way up. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Mix and refrigerate over night. This Potatoe Salad will keep up to two weeks....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tins 4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted, plus more for tins 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground mace Pinch of ground cloves 1 1/2 cups packed dark- brown sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature Citrus Glaze for Triple-Citrus Cupcakes, made with orange juice and zest...

Ingredients I lb of pork chunks with some fat. (cut from a leg or shoulder is ideal) 4 slices of thick cut bacon 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 small red onion 1 Tablespoon turmeric Salt Pepper Plus: Thin sliced ham or proscuitto Provolone cheese Kaiser rolls (Hold for assembly) Put all of these ingredients inn the food processor and pulse together til fully mixed. 1 1/2 Cups Green Olives, Pitted...

Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound cremini mushrooms, chopped (about 5 cups) 1 pound eggplant (1 to 2 medium), peeled and chopped (about 5 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (3/4 cup) 2 celery stalks, chopped (3/4 cup) Kosher salt 6 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes in juice 24 ounces whole-milk ricotta (3 cups) 1 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1 1/4 cups) 1 pound low-moisture mozzarella, shredded (4 cups) 3/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 18 dry lasagna noodles Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/2 teaspoon crushed Sichuan peppercorns • 1/4 pound lean ground beef • 2 tablespoons minced leek or scallion (white and light-green parts only) • 1 teaspoon minced ginger root • 1/4 cup broadbean paste (a fermented, reddish-brown condiment available at Asian markets) • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) • 1/2 teaspoon sugar...

Ingredients Mango Coconut Cake The original recipe is call; Is it Really Better than Sex? Cake by Paula Deen. You can find it at her website. She uses pineapple instead of mango and she uses more sugar. Here is the version I made for Susan’s party. It is pretty easy, just a lot of steps. Hint: Start out by toasting the coconut, bake the cake, make the mango sauce, cook the pudding, assemble all of the above, chill cake, whip the cream and frost the cake, have a cigarette when you are done, ha ha....

Ingredients Shortbread Crust: 2 c. blanched almond flour 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 Tbsp xylitol, powdered or coconut palm sugar 1/4 tsp xanthan gum dash of salt Pecan Filling 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut butter 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp maple extract, optional 1 tbsp flaxseed meal 1/2 tsp arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch) 1 tbsp nut milk...

Ingredients Burgers 1-1/2 pound Ground round beef 1 Small onion, finely chopped 2 Cloves garlic, finely minced 3 tbs fresh cilantro, minced 1 tbs Paprika 1 tbs Chile powder 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Allspice 1 tsp Ground black pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp cocoa As desired salt Marinade 1 cup Tequila ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup orange juice Rolls 4 Ciabatta rolls or crusty sandwich rolls...

Ingredients 1/2 lb spaghetti noodles 1/4 cup Kraft toasted sesame seed dressing 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 cloves of garlic 1 red pepper sliced 1 green pepper sliced 1 large carrot sliced 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1/4 cup lite soy sauce 2 tbsp chopped parsley Preparation cook spaghetti as directed. heat dressing in a nonstick skillet on medium high for 1 min....

Ingredients 18 large marshmallows 6 thin pretzel sticks (2 3/4 inch) 1 box (4.5 oz) chewy fruit snacks in three-foot rolls (any flavor) Black decorating gel (from 0.68-oz tube) Preparation Thread 3 marshmallows onto each pretzel stick to make 6 “bodies.” Unwrap fruit snack rolls (do not unroll). With kitchen scissors or sharp knife, cut rolls in half horizontally to make 12 rolls of long strips. Unroll strips; remove paper....

Ingredients Batter: 1 3/4 cup Flour 1/2 cup White sugar 2 tsp Baking powder 1/8 tsp Salt 1 Egg 3/4 cup Vanilla soy milk 1/4 cup Cooking oil 1 tsp Vanilla exctract 1/2 cup Pecans Streusel: 2 tbsp All-Pourpose flour 2 tbsp Brown sugar 1/8 tsp Cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp Un-salted Butter Utensils: 9x5 bread loaf pan 2 Small mixing bowls Medium mixing bowl Pastry blender Preparation Preheat oven to 350 and grease pan....

Ingredients 1/3 cup(s) olive oil, plus more for baking dishes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound(s) wide egg noodles 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour 5 cup(s) whole milk 4 can(s) (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained 1 can(s) (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and thickly sliced 5 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup(s) finely grated Parmesan Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients Sauce: Knorr Alfredo sauce mix 1 3/4 cup milk 1 Tablespoon butter 4 ounces cream cheese 1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt Chicken: 1 chicken breast/adult Salt and Pepper Garlic Salt 1 Tablespoon Extra Light Olive Oil Noodles: 1 Box Penne Pasta Salt Preparation Noodles: Prepare as directed on box. Be generous with the salt in the water. Sauce: Mix the Alfredo mix, milk, and butter in sauce pan. Use whisk to constantly stir on high heat until boiling....

Ingredients 3 dozen chicken drumettes 1/2 cup Cholula or other Mexican hot sauce 1/2 cup smart margarine 1 cup Low Fat Ranch dressing (recipe follows) Crudites of carrots and celery Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the drumettes into a lightly oiled baking sheet pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. In a small sauce pan over low heat combine the hot sauce and margarine and keep warm until drumettes are done....

Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.) butter 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation With sharp knife, pierce squash in 5 places. Place on 2 pieces of paper toweling in microwave oven. Microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, rotating and turning squash 3 times during cooking, until squash gives slightly when pressed. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice sliced apples 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Preparation Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift flour and baking powder together and add to the mixture. This makes a thick dough. Grease and flour an 8 inch square baking dish. Spread dough in dish and top with sliced apples....