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Ingredients 1-1/2 lb. ground turkey, preferably including some dark meat (93% lean) 2 medium cloves garlic Kosher salt 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 tsp. sweet paprika 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1/4 tsp. cayenne Preparation Gently break the meat into large pieces in a large bowl. Mince the garlic, sprinkle with 1-1/2 tsp. salt, and using the flat side of a chef’s knife, smear and mash to a paste....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 48 mini muffin cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Brown Sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp chili powder 1 8oz. can tomato sauce 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup Orange Liqueur or Juice Preparation Stir everything together in a saucepan except the O.J. Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Then add the O.J., simmer for 5 more minutes.

Ingredients 1.5 lbs hamburger 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg slightly beaten 3 large cloves garlic minced 4 slices bacon 1 teaspoon oregano 1 bay leaf 1 large tin tomato soup 1 cup water Preparation Mix beef crumbs egg and 1 clove garlic and shape into 16 meatballs. Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble. Add meatballs and brown with 2 cloves garlic, bay leaf, oregano. When browned add soup and water and cook over low heat 30 minutes....

Ingredients Estimated Times Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 1-2 T. garlic 3 T. butter (or olive oil) ¾ cup onion, finely diced ¾ cup leek, sliced 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cups parsnips, diced 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 oz. dried —in addition to white mushrooms—-put in 1 c. hot water to soften 1 t. kosher salt 2-3 t. sage, finely chopped ½ cup dry Madeira...

Ingredients jalapeños, diced lettuce, shredded corn kernels tomato, diced boiled egg, quartered fried tortilla strips honey mustard dressing black beans, cooked and drained kidney beans, shredded cheese, grated Preparation layer all ingredients in serving bowls and serve with dressing on the side

Ingredients 1/2 pound aged provolone cheese in small squares 8 thin slices capicola or prosciutto 16 cherry peppers Marinade: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped or crushed garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, oregano, chives, etc.) Preparation Whisk marinade ingredients together in a glass bowl and set aside. With a sharp paring knife, remove stem and core of peppers...

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, chopped 2 zucchini Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Combine balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard and rosemary. Trim zucchini and using a mandoline or knife, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices. Place zucchini in storage bag along with marinade. Refrigerate for several hours. Remove zucchini from marinade and place on a hot grill. Grill until both sides of browned and zucchini is tender, basting with marinade....

Ingredients 4 oz. (1 1/2 cups) uncooked rigatoni (pasta tubes with ridges) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans or Progresso™ Chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 (2 1/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained 3 green onions, sliced 2 small tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped 1 medium cucumber, seeded, coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 1lb ground turkey breast 1/4 lb turkey pastrami sliced thin 1 large red onion 2 garlic cloves chopped finely 8 oz baby bella mushrooms-medium chopped 1 mango 1 lime 1 avacado 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro(or parsley) 1 tbsp ground cumin 4 tbsp olive oil 1 cup shredded white sharp cheddar 4 tbsn mayonnaise 2 tbsp prepared wasabi 6 tbsp Tomato salsa of choice(Jarred or Homemade) 6 onion rolls...

Ingredients Methi leaves (frozen from indian store) Onion minced very fine Ginger Garlic Turmeric Cumin (zeera) Garam Masala/sambar powder (if desired) Salt to taste Buttermilk Whole wheat flour (chapati flour) Coconut oil (to fry onion and add on top) Preparation Heat oil in pan, fry cumin, add onions, ginger and garlic and fry well, add other spices. Add methi and cook well. Turn off and add buttermilk, mix well. Let mixture cool, once it can be touched, add flour and knead into dough for chapati (tortilla)....

Ingredients Pea, Basil and Crème Fraîche Pesto: 5 oz frozen peas, defrosted 2 oz finely grated Parmesan 2 oz basil leaves and stalks 1/3 cup half fat crème fraîche extra virgin olive oil sea salt black pepper Mini Kievs: 9 oz chicken, a mixture of boneless skinless thigh meat, and skinless breast meat half a teaspoon celery salt half a teaspoon onion salt a generous scrunch of black pepper a scrunch of sea salt...

Ingredients 12 Rhodes™ Dinner rolls, thawed but still cold 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1-2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Cut each dinner roll into 6 equal pieces. In a bowl, combine butter and corn syrup and stir until well mixed. In another bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and mix well....

Ingredients 2 pounds flank steak or rump steak Marinade * 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 3/4 teaspoon ginger 1 clove garlic, minced Preparation In shallow pan, combine all ingredients except steak. Add steak, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, turning occasionally. About 20 minutes before serving, preheat broiler or grill. With broiler, broil 5 minutes on each side or until medium rare....

Ingredients Chicken Stew with Apricots 4 servings prep time 10 minutes Cook time 45 min 8 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on Salt and Freshly ground pepper 2.5 cups of chicken broth .75 cup dried apricots .75 cups of dried pitted prunes One 1 inch by 2 inch piece of orange peel 2 tbs of vegetable oil One large onion, finely copped (about 2 cups) 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped...

Ingredients 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup packed watercress 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 eggs 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving (optional) Chopped chives and buttered toast for serving (optional) Preparation Cook 1/2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms in 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 2 cups coarsely chopped macadamia nuts 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup toffee bits 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In 2-quart microwavable bowl, stir together sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes or until bubbling. Stir in macadamia nuts and butter....

Ingredients 1 16-ounce package Pasta 1⁄3 cup Virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Lemon pepper 3 cloves Garlic (pressed) 11⁄2 teaspoons Salt 11⁄2 pounds Fresh shrimp (cooked)or cooked salmon 1 Lemon (fresh squeezed) 1⁄2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled) 1⁄3 cup Cilantro (fresh, without stems) 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Salt 3⁄4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (soaked ’til plump/drained and sliced ) 1⁄2 cup Cherry tomatoes (cut in half) 1 teaspoon Hot pepper flakes...

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cups mixed garden lettuces 1 peeled, pitted, and sliced mango 1 ball of fresh mozzarella (4 ounces), sliced or torn Preparation In a small bowl, slowly whisk oil into lemon juice to combine; season with salt and pepper. Divide lettuces, mango, and mozzarella between 2 plates. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Ingredients 2 oz fresh lime juice 2 oz Tequila (100% agave is best) 2 oz Simple Syrup 1 oz Triple Sec (Cointreau if you want to splurge) 1 C crushed ice Preparation Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour into cocktail or margarita glasses and enjoy.