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Ingredients 1 pound bacon 2 (8 oz) cans whole water chestnuts 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup ketchup (Trader Joe’s is the only ketchup worth using!) 2 teaspoons Sriracha. (Alternatively, use horseradish, ginger, dried mustard, or whatever heat you like) Preparation Soak wooden toothpicks in a glass of cold water. Preheat oven to the ubiquitous 350. Cut package of bacon in half. Wrap one half strip of bacon around each water chestnut and secure with a toothpick....

Ingredients 12 slices day old bread or challah 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 12 eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup maple syrup SYRUP 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 tbsp corn starch 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 2 tbsp butter or margarine Preparation Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place half in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes, place over bread....

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Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained 1 (15.25 oz.) can sweet corn, drained 1 (12.5 oz.) can white chicken breast, drained 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 (10 oz.) can green enchilada sauce 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth 1 packet taco seasoning Preparation Mix all ingredients together in a large pot....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 4 cups half-and-half 6 ounces blanched whole almonds (about 3/4 cup), toasted and finely ground Pinch of salt 3 large whole eggs 6 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons amaretto Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar and the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Without stirring, cook until syrup is a rich amber color, about 8 minutes; brush down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming....

Ingredients 1 lb. whole wheat pasta (penne or bowtie work best) 1 can of artichoke hearts 1 can (15 oz.) large or jumbo pitted olives 1 bottle of Old Cape Cod Lite Tomato, Basil and Olive Oil Dressing Preparation Cook pasta as per package instructions being sure to cook al dente. While pasta is cooking, slice olives and cut artichoke hearts into small pieces, set aside. Place cooked pasta in a strainer, drain off hot water and run cold water over pasta to stop cooking process....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for baking sheet 4 large eggs, separated 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup sifted cake flour (not self-rising) 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup walnuts, finely ground Confectioners’ sugar for dusting 1/2 cup Marsala or sweet sherry 1 3/4 cups Apricot Honey-Ginger Jam Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Line the bottom with parchment paper, allowing it to extend slightly over the short sides....

Ingredients 1/2 lb thin asparagus 2 Tlbs unsalted butter 4 ozs sliced shitake mushrooms cut into 1/4 in julienne strips 1/4 tsp dried tarragon 3/4 tsp grated lemon zest Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper 1 sheet of puff pastry 1/4 c creme fraiche 1/4 c grated Gruyere cheese Fresh tarragon sprigs for garni Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center of oven Trim asparagus tips on the diagonal - place in medium bowl...

Ingredients 2 pounds course ground meat (beef, pork or combination) 1 onion chopped 1 Tablespoon garlic crushed (2 cloves) 1 28-ounce can diced or whole tomatoes in juice 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon red pepper 7 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 grated cheddar cheese Preparation Sear meat in large skillet for 3 minutes. Drain off extra fat, still leaving a little to coat the bottom of the pan....

Ingredients 1 ruby-red or pink grapefruit, peel and pith removed 1 ripe avocado 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh cilantro Salt Preparation Working over a bowl to catch the juices, use a paring knife to slice between the sections and membranes of the grapefruit; remove the segments whole. As you remove each segment, place it in bowl with juice. Bowl may be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 1 day at this point....

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz) 1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas 6 slices bacon 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken) 2 jars (15 oz each) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 20 shrimp 8 oz bacon 10 oz Teriyaki sauce Preparation Cut bacon in half. Wrap around shrimp and secure with toothpick. Put in 9x13 pan and pour sauce over. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Bake at 400 degrees uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Ingredients 1 can (4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (4 Count) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 egg, beaten with a few drops of water Whole wheat crackers Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray small baking dish with cooking spray. On lightly floured surface, unroll dough into 1 large rectangle; press perforations and edges to seal. Place cream cheese on center of dough....

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Ingredients 9 6-ounce cans tuna, well drained 1 medium onion, diced 1 1/2 cups celery, diced 2 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning OR 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper 2 cups mayonnaise, or your favorite salad dressing Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and spinach leaves for serving (optional) Preparation Toss tuna with rest of ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter. Spoon salad on top....

Ingredients 2 tbls. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c. sliced almonds 1/2 c. grated bread crumbs 1 t. fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 t. lemon rind, finely chopped 2 tbls. green or black olives 4 five oz. salmon filets Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan and sauté the almonds until lightly toasted and just fragrant. Remove pan from heat and stir in bread crumbs, thyme, lemon rind and olives....

Ingredients 1 boston pork butt (pork shoulder) 1tsp whole coriander seed 1tsp whole fennel seed 1tsp whole cumin seed 1tbsp onion powder 1tbsp paprika 1tbsp chili powder 8 oz molasses 12 oz pickling salt Preparation Take a small cooler and set it on your scale and tare it to zero. Add 12 oz of pickling salt then tare again to zero. Add 8 oz molasses then tare again. Add 4 lbs (4 pints) of water....

Ingredients green bananas onions kales chicken curry seasoning. Preparation Peel 5 green bananas, fry them with olive oil in a pot, add 3 chopped onions, cook and cover after adding some water. Let it cook for 20 minutes-or until soft. Fry 3 marinated chicken breasts in oil. Add onions. Cover and cook for 30 minutes in medium heat. Add green veges-kales and curry, salt and seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 ounces small pasta shells 3 ounces bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or regular fresh mozzarella, cut up 1 ounce thinly sliced pepperoni 1/3 cup Kalamata or green olives, pitted and halved 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), sliced 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 4 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 4 cups baby spinach Preparation In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente....

Ingredients 2 sticks butter 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups flour 5 cups diced peeled apples 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoons cinnoman 3/4 cup chooped nuts Glaze 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup butter Preparation Pre heat oven to 350 degrees Peel and dice apples grease 9x13 inch cake pan