Ingredients 1 oz ABSINTHE or use HERBSAINT 1 SUGAR CUBE ICY COLD WATER Preparation Add 1oz of Absinthe to the bottom of a “rocks” glass or absinthe glass Set 1 sugar cube atop a slotted Absinthe spoon placed over the glass Slowly drip the icy cold water over the cube until it dissolves The absinthe in the glass will “LOUCHE” or turn cloudy. Add 3 - 5 X’s as much water as absinthe, to taste....
Ingredients 1 white or yellow cake mix 1 large box vanilla instant pudding 2 cups milk 8 ounces cream cheese 1 large can crushed pineapple (20 ounces) 1 small can pineapple juice 1 large tub cool whip (14 to 16 ounces) 1 cup of shredded coconut Preparation Pre-heat oven to 325 F. Follow the directions on cake mix using pineapple juice instead of water. If not enough liquid from the can of crushed pineapple to make the required amount of water needed, add juice from a small I can of pineapple juice....
Ingredients 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and quartered 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup kosher sweet red wine Preparation Chop apples in a food processor. Stir with remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Ingredients 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup apple cider 1/2 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, scraped 1/2 cup whipping cream Preparation Over a water bath whisk the yolks, sugar and cider until thickened and ribbons form. Whisk the cream and the vanilla separately until soft peaks form. When the yolks cool fold in the cream.
Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie cinnamon coffee cake (from 5.34-oz box) 1/4 cup Yoplait® Light apple turnover yogurt (from 6-oz container) 1/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple Preparation Cut cinnamon coffee cake into 12 bite-size pieces. In small serving glass, layer half of cake pieces and half of the yogurt. Repeat layers; top with diced apple. Serve immediately.
Ingredients Olive Oil Pancetta, chopped or diced or whatever- about 3-4 slices 2 cloves garlic, crushed (I use the frozen cubes) 1 ½ C Arborio rice 3 C apple cider 4 C chicken stock ~ ½ tsp cinnamon ~ ¼ tsp dry mustard ~ 1 tbsp grade A maple syrup 3 tbsp unsalted butter ~ ¼- ½ C grated parmigiano cheese Preparation In a sauté pan, combine the olive oil (you don’t need much, just a little to keep the pancetta from initially sticking) and pancetta over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch 1 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups of apples, peeled and sliced 2 cups flour 1 1/4 cups oatmeal 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix sugar, corn starch, water, butter and vanilla; cook until thick over medium heat. Coo. Mix flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, shortening and salt....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 8 serving pieces 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, needles removed 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to pan. Cook until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 head of garlic, peeled 2 C. whole milk plain yogurt 2 Q. lamb broth (is especially tasty, you can substitute good quality beef stock in a pinch) 1 med. sweet onion, finely minced 2 egg yolks 2 T. sweet butter 2 T. flour 1/8 t. dried mint salt and pepper to taste Flat-leaf parsley Preparation In a heavy stockpot saute the onion in the butter until translucent and medium gold in color....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 1 tablespoon Italian dressing mix 1 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and Italian dressing mix. Heat through thoroughly, about 4 to 5 minutes....
Ingredients 4 c. sugar 8 T. baking cocoa powder 4 T. light corn syrup 1 1/3 c. milk sprinkle of salt 2 t. vanilla 1/2 stick butter (1/4 c.) 1 c. chopped nuts Preparation Mix the first 5 ingredients in a large stainless pot (at least 4 quarts) and bring to a boil, stirring all the time while cooking. Cook to 235 degrees on a calibrated candy thermometer. Remove from heat and pour slowly into a large glass mixing bowl....
Ingredients Avocado Chocolate Pudding 2 large Mexican Haas avocados or 3 small (very ripe) 1/2 cup agave nectar or honey 1/4 cup cocoa powder or 1/2 cup raw cacao powder dash of sea salt 1 T coconut oil (warmed slightly to melt) 4-6 medjool dates (they blend better if soaked in water for at least 3-4 hours) 1/4 vanilla bean (split down the middle and scrape out seeds, discard shell)...
Ingredients 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce Oil for deep frying 2 cups cornmeal mix 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Preparation In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time. In deep fryer or heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 360°F....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, divided 2 1-pound bags frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup whole milk 2 cups onions, finely chopped 6 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon (packed) Serrano chiles, chopped 4 eggs 1 tablespoon flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, grated Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Butter 11 x 7 x 2 inch glass baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat....
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Ingredients 1 Box, Elbow Macaroni Vegetable Oil 1 Medium Onion, minced 1 Stalk Celery, minced, optional 1/2 Stick Butter 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour 1 Quart Milk Salt and Pepper, to taste 1/2 Pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese, to taste, grated 1/2 Pound Jalsburg Cheese, grated 1 Tablespoon Butt Kickin’ Blacken, to taste Bread Crumbs Parmesan Cheese American cheese, cut into quarters 4 Medium Plum Tomatoes, cut into rounds Butt Kickin’ Blacken, for garnishing...
Ingredients 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup whipping cream Preparation In small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 2 teaspoons chili powder. Sprinkle over 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) to completely coat. In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter over medium-low or medium heat....
Ingredients Stew Base 3 tsp butter 3 tsp flour 6 cups fish stock (or clam juice) 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 3 Tbsp onion, chopped 3 tsp tomato paste 3 tsp garlic, chopped 4 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning Seafood 1 1/2 lbs fresh haddock 18 oz scallops 24 large shrimp, peeled 24 mussels Preparation In a pot, melt butter: with med heat on, add flour and stir constantly for 3-4 min, making sure it doesn’t brown....
Ingredients 1/2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Rum 1/2 oz Tequila 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Blue Curaçao 2 oz Sweet & Sour mix 2 oz Lemon-lime Soda Preparation Pour all ingredients except soda into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled and well combined. Pour into a chilled highball glass, top with soda, stir gently, find a nice place to sit and sip away.
Ingredients Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray 4 large baking apples, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup dried currants 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour 18 (14x12-inch) frozen phyllo (filo) pastry sheets, thawed 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray....
