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Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon anise seeds 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon anise liqueur, such as Pernod or Sambuca, or water 6 ounces apricot jam Preparation In a food processor, pulse flour, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and anise seeds until combined. Add butter; process until mixture becomes sandy. Add yolks and liqueur; pulse until dough comes together (it may be sticky)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon all spice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups chopped apples, skin removed (we used Granny Smith) Topping: 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients Oil for deep frying 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup apple pie filling (from 21-oz can) 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (8 Count) Preparation In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375°F. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In food processor, place apple pie filling. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, 10 to 20 seconds or until pureed....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 package (8 oz) fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 cups) 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 package (3 oz) oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix Soy sauce, if desired Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in broccoli, mushrooms, water, ginger and contents of seasoning packet from soup mix....

Ingredients 6 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups frozen potatoes O´Brien with onions and peppers (from 24-oz. pkg.), thawed 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Set aside. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 Cup Jarred Green Cocktail Olives 8oz Canadian Bacon 2 1/4" Slices of fresh Pineapple 4 Jalapenos 1 Lb Digby Bay Sea Scallops (Preferably “Dry”) Preparation Make the “Olive Salt” Preheat oven to 175F. Press the olives between layers of paper towels to extract as much moisture as possible. Mince olives and spread in a thin layer over a baking sheet. Bake at 175F for 45 mins.

Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 6 ounces fontina or Taleggio cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups) Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Unsalted butter, for baking dish 1 tablespoon coarse salt Potato Gnocchi Preparation Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Add two-thirds of the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in nutmeg and the pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm....

Ingredients Preparation 22 minutes 22 minutes Step 2 Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Step 3 Purée coconut milk, ginger, and garlic in a blender until very smooth. Step 4 Add chicken and coconut milk mixture to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 7-10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 bottle (10 oz) sweet-and-sour sauce (3/4 cup) 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Add bell pepper and sweet-and-sour sauce; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender....

Ingredients 1 5.5-6 lbs roasting chicken (excess fat removed), cut into piecs 2 quarts (8 cups) good quality chicken stock 2 cups water 3 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped 8 medium size green oinions (including some of green tip), thinly sliced 1 large bay leaf 0.5 tsp crumbled thyme leaves 4 tbsp minced fresh coriander (aka cilantro) 0.5 tsp ground coriander 6 peppercorns 8 small red potatoes, peeled and quartered...

Ingredients 3 Gala Apples medium sizes 1 cups of Quaker Oats Cereal (dry) 1 tbs of organic honey 2 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of nutmeg 1 1/2 tbs of brown sugar(packed) Butter for greasing the pan and brushing onto the apples Optional: 1/2 cup of raisins Preparation Preheat the oven at 375 degrees.Then grease the bottom of your pie pan with butter or spraying oil. 2.Start by washing the apples, while peeling the tags off as well....

Ingredients 1 quart (4 cups) cider vinegar 3 cinnamon sticks 6 strips orange peel 6 strips dried apple 24 to 30 raisins 3 (10 to 12-oz.) decorative bottles Preparation Bring vinegar to a boil in small saucepan. Meanwhile, place 1 cinnamon stick, 2 strips orange peel, 2 strips dried apple and 8 to 10 raisins in each clean bottle. With funnel, pour hot vinegar into each bottle; cover tightly. Let stand at least 2 weeks before using....

Ingredients 2 x ripe bananas 600ml x milk cream - if you want 4 x shots of frangelico liquer 3 x shots of vanilla infused vodka dollop of honey pinch of nutmeg crushed pistachios as garnish ice Preparation Place all ingredients, except pistachios into blender and pulse The consistancy should be that of a smoothie sprinkle pistachios on top

Ingredients 3/4 c. Arugula 3/4 c. Asparagus, cut to one inch pieces 1/4 c. Capricho de Cabra (Goat’s Cheese), crumbled 1 3/4 c. Hearts of Palm 2 T. Coriander, chopped 1 T. Sunflower Oil 1/4 t. Herbs de Provence (optional) 2 T. Toasted Pine Nuts Sea Salt Ground Black Pepper Preparation Combine arugula, hearts of palm, coriander. Microwave asparagus until slightly cooked (about 35 seconds). Add asparagus, herbs de provence, sea salt, pepper, sunflower oil and toss....

Ingredients Time: 20 minutes Salt 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch segments 1 clove garlic, or more to taste 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup olive oil, or more as desired 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste. Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the asparagus and cook until fully tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 hard boiled eggs mayonnaise 2 ripe avocados 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 jar red caviar 1 dozen small, prebaked pastry or phyllo shells Preparation Mash peeled eggs very fine (or chop fine in food processor, add mayonnaise and mix well. Set aside. Puree avocados in food processor until very smooth. Spoon a layer of avocado into each shell, place bout 1/2 tsp chopped onion on top, then top with egg mixture (a pastry bag works well for this)....

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups water 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 red chili pepper, split and de-seeded 1 cinnamon stick 1 1/2 ounce chocolate (bittersweet) Preparation Simmer water with the vanilla bean, the cinnamon stick, and chili for about one minute. Add grated chocolate, and continue to simmer until melted. Remove from heat and set aside for ten minutes. Strain and serve. Serves two.

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini Preparation Preheat oven to 425. With a fork, punch a bunch of holes in the eggplant and place it on a baking sheet. Cook for about 45 minutes, until the eggplant is all sunken in. Remove from the heat and let it cool until you can peel it safely. Peel and put it in a food processor....

Ingredients 6 large eggs 10 fresh corn tortillas Sea salt 3 medium tomatoes 1/2 large onion 3 cloves of garlic 1 jalapeño or Serrano pepper, seeds and stem removed 1 cup greated Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, jack, etc.) Cilantro Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut up the tortillas into chip sized triangles and distribute evenly onto baking sheets. Bake in oven until slightly crunchy, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from oven, spray with a small amount of cooking spray and lightly salt the chips....

Ingredients For Rolls: Spring Roll Wrappers - 20,large OR 40, small Frozen Spinach - 700 grams, all the water squeezed out Spring Onions - 20 grams, chopped Cottage Cheese - 200 grams Feta Cheese - 120 grams, crumbled Parmesan Cheese - 40 grams, grated Garlic Butter - 80 grams For Roasted Chilli Sauce: Red Chillies - 6, large, slit and deseeded Garlic - 4 whole cloves Spanish Onion - 1, medium, peeled and halved...