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Ingredients 8ozrice noodles 1tbspolive oil 1small white onion,peeled and thinly sliced 4clovesgarlic,minced 8cupsvegetable stock 15ozcoconut milk,(1 can) 6tbspred curry paste,added to taste 1fresh ginger,(1-inch), sliced into thick rounds 2cupsshrimp,chicken, steak, pork, or tofu, cooked, chopped 3cupsvegetables,chopped fresh cilantro,chopped green onion,or red onion, chopped sesame seeds,toasted Preparation In a large stockpot, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse briefly with cold water, drizzle with a splash of oil then toss until the noodles are evenly coated to help prevent them from sticking....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter , add more as necessary 4 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch rings 1/2 cup dry white wine , or apple juice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar Whipped cream, if desired Preparation Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook several apple rings at a time, turning once, until golden brown. Once all the apple rings are cooked, return all of them to the skillet....

Ingredients 4cupschicken,cooked shredded 1ozgreen chiles,can, diced, drained ¼tspgarlic powder ½tspcumin ¼tsponion powder 3cupsmonterey jack cheese,shredded, divided use 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded, divided use 14corn tortillas 20ozmild green enchilada sauce,can 1cupsour cream Salt and pepper,to taste fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes,chopped, optional Cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix together the monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, ½ of the cheese, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 2pcswhite sandwich bread,crusts removed and cut into ¼ inch pieces ⅓cupmilk 2½tspkosher salt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 3clovesgarlic,minced 1½tbspworcestershire sauce 2tbspketchup 3lbslean ground beef 3scallions,very finely sliced, optional 8hamburger buns Preparation Preheat the grill to high heat. In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix well. Add the ground beef and scallions and break the meat up with your hands....

Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage of your choice, preferably sweet, removed from its casing ¾ lb ground beef ½ cup yellow onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz crushed tomatoes 12 oz tomato paste 13 oz tomato sauce 1 ½ cups beef stock ¾ cup red wine 2 tbsp brown sugar 1½ tsp dried basil 1½ tsp Italian seasoning 1 tbsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 12 lasagna sheets, roughly 12 oz...

Ingredients 1½cupflour 1¼cupsugar ½tspsalt 1tspbaking powder 1tbsppoppy seeds ¾cupmilk ½cupvegetable oil,(plus 1 tbsp) 2largeeggs,slightly beaten 1tsppure vanilla extract 1tspalmond extract 2tbsplemon zest,freshly grated ½cuppowdered sugar 1tbspheavy cream 1tbsplemon juice ¼cupalmonds,sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 7×3-inch loaf pans and set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and poppyseeds. Stir until combined. In a separate medium sized bowl add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest....

Ingredients 1small shallot 8flat anchovy fillets 2tbspred wine vinegar ½tsplemon juice 1tbspparmesan cheese,grated ¾tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper ½cupolive oil,plus 1 tsp 2tbsphot water 1lbswordfish steak ½lbthin linguine ⅓cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a blender, combine the shallot, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Blend to form a paste. While the machine is running, add the ½ cup of oil in a thin stream and then add the hot water....

Ingredients 1½cupsgraham cracker crumbs,(about 12 squares), crushed 3tbspsugar ⅓cupbutter stick 3egg whites,beaten 28ozsweetened condensed milk,(2 cans) ¾cuplime juice 1tbsplime zest ⅓cupnonfat Greek yogurt Preparation Crush the graham cracker squares in a food processor or place in a gallon size bag and roll with a rolling pin. Add sugar and butter and mix into the crushed graham cracker. Press 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a cupcake liner....

Ingredients 15.25ozMint Creme Oreos,(1 package) 8ozcream cheese,softened to room temperature 12ozsemisweet chocolate,high quality sprinkles,optional green candy melts,optional Preparation Process the Oreos in a food processor or blender. Pulse until crumbs are formed. Using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the Oreo crumbs with the cream cheese until combined. The mixture will be thick and sticky. Using hands, roll into 30 to 35 balls. Place the balls on 2 large plates, a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, or a silicone mat-lined baking sheet....

Ingredients 1pkgactive dry yeast ¼cupwater,warm 1cup2% milk,warm ¼cupshortening ¼cupsugar 1tspsalt 1egg,lightly beaten 3¾cupsall purpose flour 1cupsugar ½cupbutter,softened 2tbsporange peel,grated 1cuppowdered sugar 6tspbutter,softened 1½tsplemon extract 5tsp2% milk Preparation Dissolve dry yeast and warm water in a large bowl. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour, enough to form a soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic....

Ingredients 3lbsfresh peaches,cored and sliced into wedges ¾ inch thick 1tbspfresh lemon juice ¼cupgranulated sugar 2tbspall purpose flour ¾cupall purpose flour 3¾cupold fashioned oats ¼tspsalt ¾tspground cinnamon ⅛tspground nutmeg ⅛tspground ginger ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed 10tbspunsalted butter,cold and diced into ½ inch cubes ½cuppecans or hazelnuts,chopped small Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, toss peaches with lemon juice. Sprinkle granulated sugar and flour over top and toss to evenly coat....

Ingredients 10tbspbutter 1¼cupsgranulated sugar ¾cupunsweetened cocoa powder,natural or Dutch-process, plus 2 tablespoons ½tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 2large eggs ½cupall-purpose flour ½cupmini semisweet chocolate chips,topping 1cuppeanut butter,smooth 1cupbutter,2 sticks 1tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 3½cupspowdered sugar Preparation Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with cooking spray and set aside....

Ingredients 1tbspcilantro,chopped 1tbsptomato,chopped 1tbspscallion,chopped ½lime juice,fresh cooking spray 2whole wheat flour tortillas,reduced-carb 6tbspcheddar jack,reduced fat, shredded ½cuppicadillo Preparation Combine the cilantro, tomato, scallion, and lime juice in a small bowl. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then spray the skillet with oil. Add a tortilla, then brown about 2 minutes on each side. Spread ¼ cup of the picadillo on half of the tortilla, then top with cheese and half of the pico de gallo....

Ingredients 8ozpineapple chunks in juice1 can, undrained 12ozItalian-style salad dressing1 bottle 10ozchicken breastskinless, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces 10large shrimppeeled and deveined 1green bell peppercut into bite-sized pieces 1red bell peppercut into bite-sized pieces 1sweet onioncut into bite-sized pieces 10ozfresh mushroomshalved 1garlic cloveminced Preparation Gently stir the pineapple chunks in juice, Italian-style salad dressing, chicken, shrimp, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, sweet onion, mushrooms, and garlic together in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1cupflour ½tspsalt ½tspfreshly-ground black pepper 2eggs, whisked,or you can substitute 3 egg whites 2cupsfinely-crushed pretzels,I used Pretzel Crisps 3boneless skinless chicken breasts,cut into bite-sized about 1-inch pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the two whisked eggs. In a third bowl, add the crushed pretzels. This will be the assembly line for the nuggets....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3 eggs 6 cups bread cubes 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup chopped pecans 16 pecan halves Cream or ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of springform pan, 10x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except bread cubes, currants and pecans in large bowl until well blended....

Ingredients 4lbcorned beef,flat-cut, with seasoning packet 4tbspunsalted butter,melted 2tbsphorseradish,prepared 1½tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 6medium carrots,cut into 2-inch chunks 1¼lbgold potatoes,halved 1small green cabbage,cored, cut into ½-inch-thick slices 2tbspItalian parsley,chopped, for garnish 1cupsour cream 2tbsphorseradish,prepared, plus more to taste 1tbspdijon mustard 1tspwhite wine vinegar ¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper ¼tspsugar Preparation Preheat the oven the 325 degrees F. Set 1 oven rack in the middle position and another in the bottom position....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil 4stalkscelery ½onion,diced 3carrots,diced 3clovesgarlic,diced 1cantomatoes,stewed 2½cupswater 1cupwhite wine 1bottleclam juice,(8 oz) ¼cupsherry 2cubeschicken bouillon ½tspred pepper flakes salt and pepper,to taste ½lbbunch cilantro ½lbmedium shrimp,peeled and deveined ½lbwhite fish,cut into small chunks Preparation Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Mix in the celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, wine, clam juice, and sherry....

Ingredients 3½cupschicken stock 1small onion 1celery stalk ¼cupbrown rice,uncooked ½lbmedium shrimp 1tbsplime zest,grated 1lime juice 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine the stock, onion, celery, and rice in a 6-quart pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 40 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in the shrimp and simmer for about 5 minutes until they are pink and cooked through....

Ingredients 6Bacon,slices 3lbsroast,chuck 1tspKosher salt,divided ½tspground black pepper,coarse 1lbcrimini mushrooms,cut in half 3carrots,peeled and cut 4cupsbeef broth 3tbsptomato paste 3clovesgarlic,minced 5stalks thyme,fresh 1bay leaf ½lbwhite pearl onions,peeled 1cupred wine 2tbspbutter,unsalted 2tbspflour Preparation Preheat an aluminum slow cooker insert on high heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, then remove. Season the beef with half the salt and the pepper. Add to the skillet and brown on each side for 4 to 6 minutes on each side....