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Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, chilled, cut into small cubes, plus more for bowls 3 firm, ripe nectarines, halved lengthwise and pitted 24 small plums, halved lengthwise and pitted, preferably Italian 2 tablespoons Vanilla Sugar Vanilla ice cream, for serving Crisp Puff Pastry Tops Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter six 3 1/2-cup ovenproof bowls. Place one nectarine half, cut side down, in the center of each bowl. Arrange 8 plum halves, cut sides facing up, around each nectarine half....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh sour cherries (tart) cherries (or 3 pounds drained and thawed frozen cherries), pitted (6 cups) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Essential Pate Brisee All-purpose flour, for surface 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons heavy cream, for egg wash Preparation Make the filling: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss together the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely ground Zest of 1 orange or lemon 1 cup apricot jam 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter until fluffy. Sift together flour, sugar, and salt and add to butter, alternating with the egg yolks. Beat until well mixed....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream or soy ice cream 1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk or soymilk 1/4 teaspoon mint extract 8 drops green food coloring Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Stop blender to stir with a spoon if necessary to help blend ice cream. Pour into 12-ounce cups and serve each with a straw. Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Ingredients 3 c. Cooked Quinoa 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Lemon 12 leaves fresh Basil, thinly sliced 6 leaves fresh Mint, thinly sliced 1/4 c. Goat Cheese, crumbled 10-15 Cherry Tomatoes, halved Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool about half way to room temperature. Add olive oil and juice from half the lemon. Toss with herbs, cheese and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 head red cabbage, thinly sliced Kosher salt, to taste 1 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and green portions 1 cup grated carrots 2 Tbs. molasses 3 Tbs. whole-grain mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbs. honey 3 Tbs. apple cider vinegar Freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation In a large colander, combine the green and red cabbages. Sprinkle with salt and toss to combine....

Ingredients Crumbs: 3 c. flour 1 c. sugar 1/3 c. shortening Molasses mixture: 1 c. black molasses 1 c. warm water 1 tsp. baking soda 2 pie crusts Preparation Cut the butter into the flour and then add the sugar. Set aside. Mix together the molasses, water, and baking soda. Set aside. Place the two pie crusts into 9" pie pans. Take three handfuls of the crumb mixture and drop them into each pie shell....

Ingredients 8 oz. Velveeta 1 cup Minute Rice 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 pkg frozen chopped brocolli 1 stick butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Combine all ingredients in a 2 qt casserole dish Bake for 40-45 minutes stirring half way through.

Ingredients 1 .5 lbs pasta Red onion Artichoke hearts Green beans Broccoli Red / green / yellow pepper Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta until al dente, and then drain. To that add (in any amount you want) red onion sliced, artichoke hearts drained and cut in half, green beans cooked al dente, broccoli cooked just a little, red and/or green pepper slices, a large handful of fresh grated parmesan cheese, and dressing....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons meringue powder 1/2 cup sanding sugar Preparation In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 leg of lamb. boned and butterflied (3 1/2 to 4 pounds after boning), trimmed of any papery skin and excess fat Salt and pepper 8 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature 4 cloves garlic 16 fresh mint leaves, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried organo 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon sweet paprika...

Ingredients 1 sm. Can tomato paste 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1 minced onion 1 8oz. can tomato sauce 2 English Muffins Pizza toppings: cheese, pepperoni, pineapple Preparation Preheat oven to 450. Mix ingredients together. Place on half of an English muffin. Top with toppings. Bake 10 minutes.

Ingredients 4 portobello mushrooms roughly chopped 1/2 avocado mashed 6 cherry tomatoes 2 slices of wholegrain sourdough bread toasted salt and pepper olive oil Pesto: 1 cup basil leaves 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking dish and drizzle with some olive oil. Place the baking dish in the oven for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided 4 oz thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), coarsely chopped 1 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3 1/2 cups (or more) whole milk 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 8- to 8.8-ounce container mascarpone cheese* 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)**...

Ingredients Ingredients 3 large ripe avocados ½ small red onion, diced ½ to 1 fresh serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish About 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 medium ripe mango, peeled, flesh cut from the pit and diced Salt Preparation Directions Cut the avocados in half, running your knife around the pit from stem to blossom end and back up again....

Ingredients 4 cups chopped fresh mango, plus 10 thin, peel-on slices for garnish (from 4 mangoes) 2 cups light rum 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (from 12 limes) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup packed fresh mint leaves Two 12-ounce cans club soda or seltzer Ice, for serving Preparation Working in batches, puree mango, rum, lime juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth. Add mint leaves and blend just until mint is finely chopped....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and frozen, plus more, softened, for skillet 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1 large egg 2 cups raisins 1 cup buttermilk Caraway seeds (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack set in lower third of oven....

Ingredients 1/3rd lb lean ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil garlic two onions 3 heaping tablespoons chili powder 1 heaping tablespoon of cumin 2 green peppers 1 can black beans 1 can light red beans 1 can dark red beans 1 can kernel corn 2 cans crushed tomatoes 1 can water Preparation third of pound of lean ground beef. Put two tablespoons of olive oil in pan, add garlic, onion to pan....

Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup Zulka Azucar Morena pure cane sugar 1 egg 1 Tablespoon Xanath Mexican Vanilla Pure & Natural or other pure essence of vanilla 3-1/2 cups Selecta Harina de Trigo Extra Fine all purpose enriched wheat flour or other flour suitable for pastry Preparation Mix sugar, egg, butter and vanilla, with all ingredients at room temperature. Add flour, mixing gently. Dough can be forced through a cooky press or chilled and sliced....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices, separated into rings 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 1 package (12.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Soft Taco Dinner Kit 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream...