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Ingredients 1 large red onion 1 bunch parsley (6 ounces), tough stems removed 6 ripe tomatoes (3 pounds), quartered 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar, or any other white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Large pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 5 tablespoons capers, rinsed Nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail sections left on...

Ingredients 2 packages of rasberries 1 tsp sugar or sugar substitute. 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup rasberry vinegar mesclin greens and fresh small leafed spinach 1 pkg of crumbled goat cheese walnuts/ sugared walnuts optional Preparation Use fresh Mixed greens I prefer mesclin mix with fresh small spinach. top with Rasberries and goat cheese, sugared walnuts add some crunch and salad dressing made from fresh rasberries (1 package blended with olive oil and rasberry vinegrete with a small amount of sugar to taste....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 can 19 oz. red kidney beans, drained 1 jar 8 oz. taco sauce 1 can 4.25 oz diced green chilies, drained 2 tsps. chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Brown meat with onion in large skillet; drain. Stir in beans, taco sauce, green chilies, chili powder, salt and oregano....

Ingredients 1 cup rice 1 can black beans 1 can corn Cheddar cheese Sour cream Salsa Preparation Cook rice Place cooked rice into a baking dish, layer beans and corn on top, sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 15-20 mins. Take out and mix with sour cream and salsa as desired.

Ingredients 4 ears sweet corn, husks removed 2 tablespoons corn oil 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lime, quartered Special equipment: grill pan Preparation Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with oil and place on the grill pan, turning corn so all sides are charred, about 6 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic salt, and black pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups blanched hazelnuts, toasted 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg white (yolk reserved for filling) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin (from a 2-ounce envelope) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer-lemon zest, plus 2/3 cup fresh juice (from 3 lemons) 8 large egg yolks (2 whites reserved for meringue) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar Pinch of cream of tartar Pinch of kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Crust:Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients MINI CALZONES 30 square wonton wrappers Pepperoni slices 1/3 c pizza sauce (use the squeeze bottle) 1 c of mozzarella cheese (finely shredded) Small bowl of water Vegetable oil Preparation Lay the wonton wrapper on a dry work surface. In the center of each wrapper, place a slice of pepperoni. Squeeze the pizza sauce onto the pepperoni to about the size of a nickel. Place a small amount of cheese on top of the pizza sauce....

Ingredients 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 61 percent cacao), chopped 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur Salt 1/2 cup white nonpareils (fancyflours.com) Preparation Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring heavy cream, Kahlua, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over chocolate, and let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish....

Ingredients 2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1 3/4 cups packed angel hair coleslaw mix (from 10 oz bag) 1/3 cup refrigerated blue cheese dressing 1 cup medium picante sauce 3/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika 1/4 cup Jif® Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread 1 package (12 oz) fully cooked sauceless hickory smoked and seasoned pulled pork Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray or line with nonstick foil....

Ingredients 1lb all purpose flour 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/2lb raisins 1/2lb sultanas 1/2lb currants 1/2tsp salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp baking powder 2 cooking apples, grated 2 carrots, grated 2 eggs 1/2lb chopped beef suet or lard 1/2 lb brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped mixed peel 1/2 lb dark molasses juice of 1 lemon...

Ingredients 8 C Chicken Broth 1/2 oz dried Porcini 1/4 C butter 2 T olive oil 2 C finely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic chopped 1 1/2 C Arborio rice 2/3 C white wine 3/4 C peas 2/3 C parmesan 10 oz mushrooms chopped Preparation Bring broth to a simmer. Put porcini in 1 cup boiling water. Melt butter in deep skillet and saute onions about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and saute about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 lbs chop meat 1 small onion 4 tbl spoons ketchup 1 cup breadcrumbs 4 tbl spoons kitchen bouquet Preparation chop onion ,saute in butter add to meat & bread crumb & all of above

Ingredients 1 batch of popped popcorn Marshmallows 1/2 cup butter 1/3 corn syrup pecans or almonds Preparation Add butter and marshmallows to a heavy pan on medium heat until melted, mixing constantly. Add corn syrup and stir. Remove from heat. Add nuts. Once cooled so that it pours well and you can handle it without burning yourself, pour and mix into popcorn. Enjoy!

Ingredients 6-8 oz of BBQ (depending on preference) 2 Full slabs of baby-back pork ribs Course ground pepper Salt Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degree F (150 degrees C). Cut each full rack of ribs in half, so that you have 4 half racks. Sprinkle salt and pepper (more pepper than salt). Wrap each half rack in aluminum foil. Bake for 2 hours. Spray an outdoor grill with non-stick spray and set to high heat....

Ingredients ½ cup matzo meal 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons reserved chicken fat or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons club soda or seltzer Preparation Mix all matzo ball ingredients in a bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Bring 1 ½ quarts of well-salted water to a brisk boil in a large pot. Run your hands under water so they are thoroughly wet....

Ingredients 2 frozen garlic dinner rolls (from 13.3-oz bag) 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics tomato basil soup 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Bake dinner rolls as directed on bag. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat soup over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Slightly separate sections of rolls; spoon 1 tablespoon cheese into center of each. Place on cookie sheet; bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 1-1/3 cups sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups chopped nuts Preparation In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter 2 large onions chopped 4 teaspoons fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons garlic minced 2 lb lean stewing beef 10 oz beef broth 2 pears (or apples) sliced 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted) 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Lime wedges Preparation Add butter to a preheated pan and saute onion, ginger, salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon sticks until glazed....

Ingredients 4 slices prosciutto (about 1-1/2 ounces) or bacon 8 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 pound fresh shiitake* and/or button mushrooms, sliced 8 eggs 1 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (10 ounces) Preparation In a large skillet, cook prosciutto or bacon until crisp; drain off drippings and crumble prosciutto or bacon. Set aside....

Ingredients Chocolate Macadamia Bars 1 1/2 c all purpose flour 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 c sugar 1/2 t salt 1 c (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter cut into small pieces 2 lg eggyolks 3/4 c plus 2 T heavy cream, chilled 1/2 t pure vanilla extract 1/2 c macadamia nuts 1 c sugar 2 T light corn syrup 2 T water 4 T unsalted butter 1/2 t vanilla...