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Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 1 2oz can anchovies with oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 tbl fresh parsley leaves 2 tbl red wine vinegar Baguette slices Cucumber rounds Preparation Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap peppers in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Coarsely chop roasted peppers and anchovies with oil in processor. Add onion, parsley and vinegar and process until onion is finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 2 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 7 large egg yolks, room temperature 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature 8 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 cups Apple Butter 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Ground cinnamon, for dusting Preparation Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, small dice 1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped 1 cup couscous 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2 scallions green parts only 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil....

Ingredients 1/2 lb diced chix breast 6 c chicken broth chopped celery chopped carrots diced onion minced garlic parsley basil 16 oz egg noodles S&P Preparation Saute veggies & spices Add broth & chicken Cook for 20-30 minutes. Add noodles cook till noodles are tender and serve

Ingredients 3/4 cup drained finely chopped artichoke hearts (from 14-oz can), patted dry with paper towels 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 jar (2 oz) diced pimiento, drained, patted dry with paper towels 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken 1 box (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed, drained 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 3 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 12 ounces wide egg noodles 4 Tbsp. (50 gm) butter or margarine, melted 1 16 oz. container cottage cheese 1 16 oz. container sour cream 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon Topping: 1/4 cup sugar + 2 Tbsp. cinnamon mixed together 2 Apples - peeled, cored and diced (preferably Granny Smith or other tart apple) 1/2 cup raisins cooked briefly in 1/4 cup orange juice then drained...

Ingredients 8 ounces bacon end strips, or regular bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups) 1 small onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 4 large cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus whole leaves for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole milk 8 ounces mixed grated melting cheeses, such as Gruyere, Monterey Jack, and fontina...

Ingredients One Box of Town House Crackers One Pound of Hickory Smoked Bacon Preparation Cut each bacon strip into thirds. Wrap each cracker with one third of a strip of bacon. Grill in perforated pan or BBQ wok on high heat using the indirect BBQ cooking method. Turn once during cooking to crisp bacon on both sides. Serve on a platter and watch these quickly disappear!

Ingredients 300 ml gin 100 ml water 100 ml simple syrup 150 ml freshly squeezed lime juice 150 ml fresh lemon juice 200 ml heavy cream 4 egg whites or 8 tablespoons pasteurized liquid egg whites 2 tablespoons orange blossom water Club soda Preparation Combine gin, water, simple syrup, lime and lemon juices, heavy cream, egg whites, and orange blossom water. Whisk together and transfer to a whip cream cylinder. Charge the cylinder with 2 NO2 canisters and store on ice for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients lime juice sweetened condensed milk graham cracker pie crust egg yolks Preparation http://myamericanconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/03/4-ingredient-key-lime-pie-its-as-easy.html

Ingredients 1 8- to 12-pound turkey 10 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed, more to taste 1 branch fresh tarragon or thyme separated into sprigs, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or tarragon 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or butter Salt and pepper to taste. Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put turkey on a stable cutting board breast side down and cut out backbone. Turn turkey over, and press on it to flatten....

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Ingredients 1/2 c butter 1 c sugar 3 eggs 3 c sifted flour 2 tbs anise seed 1/4 tsp salt 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp anise extract 1/2 c chopped almonds(optional) Preparation Cream butter & sugar,add eggs & beat thoroughly.Add Anise seed & extracts.Add sifted flour,baking powder & salt.Mix well-Knead lightly. Shape into 2 rolls 1 1/2" wide.bake on lightly greased cookie sheet @ 350 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 large shallot minced 2 garlic cloves minced 2 tbsp olive oil 8 ounces white mushrooms (1 box) 8 ounces crimini mushrooms(or any other earthy tasting mushroom) 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 box angel hair pasta can be whole wheat pasta) 1 pkg garlic and herb light cheese spread 2 ounces whole milk 2 ounces parsley salt and pepper Preparation Saute shallot and garlic in olive oil in saucepan....

Ingredients 1/2 pound shitake mushrooms. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 4 cloves of garlic minced. 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. 5 filet mignons. 2 shallots. 1 cup maderia wine. 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Garnish with ripe cherry tomatoes and finely chopped parsley Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms, throw away stems. cut caps into thin slices. combine oil,2 minced garlic cloves,and black pepper,coat steaks with that mixture. het up frying pan till hot, add steaks 5 minutes each side....

Ingredients 4 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced 8 oz pancetta, minced 8 garlic clove, minced 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups of walnuts 1/2 cup wine Preparation Cook pancetta in olive oil Saute garlic Add chopped brussel sprounts and saute. Add wine, cover and steam

Ingredients 3 medium baking apples, cored, sliced thin 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp flour Topping: 1 cup quick oats 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp heart-healthy margarine Preparation Mix first four ingredients and place into 9-inch (square or round) baking dish. In small bowl, mix Topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over the apples. Bake at 325 degrees until apples are soft and topping is golden brown (about 30 minutes)....

Ingredients 1 medium apple, peeled cored and chopped 1.5-2lbs boneless country style pork ribs 2tbs plus 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 C. apple juice Salt Pepper 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 can French Green Beans Preparation Heat oil in pan. Mix cumin with salt and pepper and coat the ribs. sear on all sides till brown. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Add chopped apple and apple juice....

Ingredients 4 ounces pecorino cheese 2 medium bunches arugula, tough stems removed 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin strips of pecorino cheese. Arrange a large handful of arugula on four salad plates. Scatter pecorino shavings over arugula. Drizzle each salad with 1 teaspoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.