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Ingredients 1lbbeef tenderloin,cubed canola oil,to taste ½tspkosher salt,plus more to taste pepper,to taste 1tbspberbere,plus more to taste 2cupsbroccoli rabe,roughly chopped 2tspspiced butter,niter kibbeh, or clarified butter 1mediumred onion,thinly sliced 2clovesgarlic,minced 1ginger,piece, peeled and minced 2jalapeñoes,sliced 2sprigsfresh rosemary,leaves, chopped ½tspground cumin ½cupcrushed tomato,canned 2tbspred wine vinegar 2tspdijon mustard 2mediumtomatoes,chopped 2tspfresh cilantro,chopped injera,for serving cheese,fresh ayib, for serving Preparation Cut the beef tenderloin into cubes. Reserve any fat trimmings and other scraps....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 1ozunsweetened chocolate,(4 squares), chopped ½cupshortening 2cupswhite sugar 2eggs ¾cupwater ¾cupbuttermilk ½cupmaraschino cherries,drained, juice reserved 1ozunsweetened chocolate,(1 square), chopped ½cupbutter 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar ¼tspalmond extract ⅓cupmaraschino cherry juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 9-inch round pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. On top of a double boiler, heat the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter,at room temperature 1tbspcanola oil ¾cupfire roasted or plain tomatoes,canned diced, with juices 1cupham,chopped or shredded ¼tspsalt,and a few more pinches ¼tspgroundpepper,and a few more pinches 6largeeggs 2tbspheavy cream 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped 6sliceswhite bread,or whole wheat bread Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the insides of each ramekin generously. In a skillet, heat the oil and add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ham and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more, until both the tomatoes and ham are warmed through....

Ingredients 12 oz Korean radish 2 scallions 6 oz beef brisket, chuck, or loin 2 tsp garlic, minced, divided 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce, guk ganjang salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Slice the beef into thin bite size pieces. Marinate with 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic, a pinch of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Set aside. Slice the radish into bite size pieces about 1....

Ingredients ⅓cupolive oil 2tbsplemon juice 2½tbspfresh mint leaves,chopped, divided Preparation Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, and 1½ tablespoons of mint until well blended. Set aside for 2 hours. Strain the mint out of the dressing with a fine mesh strainer. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped mint leaves. Serve over salads, and enjoy! Related Video

Other popular holiday desserts we love are Korzinki cookies, or classic Russian Rugalechs or even the popular layered Spartak Cake. mini boccone dolce desserts- Crispy and crunchy meringue shells filled with (caramel) dulce de leche and topped with a delicate whipped cream and fresh berries. These mini desserts are so gorgeous when served and loved by all! Though Boccone Dolce is similar to a Pavlova, they differ by having cream of tarter used as a stabilizer instead of cornstarch....

Ingredients 1pie crust,store-bought or homemade ⅔cuppecans,chopped 2eggs,plus 2 egg whites, beaten 1cupbrown sugar 1cupcorn syrup ⅔cuprolled oats 2tbspbutter,melted ½tspsalt ½tspcinnamon ½tspvanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl combine pecans, beaten eggs, and next 7 ingredients. Stir until well combined. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 50 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and extra pecans if desired. Related Video

Ingredients ¾ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp prepared white horseradish 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp soy sauce, can use lite 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp prepared white horseradish 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 8 oz steaks Preparation For the sauce, mix all ingredients in a small bowl....

Ingredients ¾cupalmonds,slivered ¼cupall purpose flour,spooned into measuring and leveled off 3tbspgranulated sugar 1pinchkosher salt 1large egg yolk 2tbspunsalted butter,melted and cooled ½tspvanilla extract 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) at room temperature (preferably Philadelphia brand) ¾cupgranulated sugar ¼tspkosher salt 32ozwhole milk ricotta,(1 tub) (about 4 cups) do not use low fat 3large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspamaretto,rum or Grand Marnier may be substituted 1tbspcornstarch 2tsporange zest,from 1 orange ⅓cupseedless raspberry jam,best quality 8ozfresh raspberries,(about 2½ cups)...

Ingredients 6lbschicken,(1 whole) 1½tsppaprika 1½tspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder 1tspdried thyme 1tspdried rosemary ½tspcelery seed ¼tspturmeric,optional salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Remove the giblets from the center of the chicken. In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, celery seed, turmeric and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer chicken to a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker, sprinkle all over with spice mixture including the inside cavity....

Ingredients 14¼ oz dark chocolate bar, at least 65-70% cacao content, chopped into small pieces ¾ cup heavy cream ½ cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp brandy, can be rum, whiskey, or bourbon ¼ cup cocoa powder, for dusting Preparation Grease a baking casserole of your choice and line it with parchment paper, preferably 8-inches. Allow excess parchment paper to hang over its edges. In a saucepan, add the heavy cream and heat for approximately 15 minutes or until simmering....

Ingredients 5 lbs brisket, (1 brisket, 4 to 6 lbs) flat-cut or point cut ¼ cup kosher salt ⅓ cup black peppercorns, coarsely ground ¼ tsp pink curing salt ¼ tsp liquid smoke, optional, if using oven Preparation Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the brisket. Place the sous vide immersion cooker into the water and set it up according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Then, set the temperature at 155 degrees F....

Ingredients 15ozpumpkin,canned 2tbspwhipped butter,softened ¾cuplight brown sugar,unpacked ½cupmilk,fat free 1large egg 2large egg whites ½tsppumpkin pie spice ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg 1tspvanilla extract 1pie crust sheet,frozen, Pillsbury, thawed to room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly dust a large cutting board or flat surface with flour. Roll out a room temperature pie crust sheet, so that it becomes thin enough to cut off about 30%, so that your final crust is 5 oz....

Ingredients 2 cups dried split peas, sorted and rinsed 6 cups vegetable broth, or 6 cups water plus 2 vegetable bouillon 1 small onion, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 medium potato, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried basil leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes...

Ingredients Preparation In a large bowl, gently mix together the chopped watermelon, green bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno with a spoon. Pour into a colander or mesh strainer and gently stir to strain out any extra juices. Then add in garlic salt, transfer to a serving bowl (or hollowed-out watermelon half) and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2partswhiskey 1dashsugar 2splasheslemon juice boiling water 1dashground cloves Preparation Build in a heat-proof cup or mug. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 4 Granny Smith apples 2 oz prepared horseradish 1 tsp paprika 1 oz white wine Preparation Grate the apples and moisten them with vinegarin a bowl Add the horseradish and paprika. Thin to the desired consistency with the wine. Related Video

Ingredients 8ozfresh pureed pumpkin,or canned 2eggs ½cupvegetable oil ⅓cupwater 1½cupssugar 1¾cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ¾tspsalt ½tspcinnamon ½tspnutmeg ¼tspcloves 2cupspowdered sugar 3tbspmaple syrup ½cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until well blended. Add in the flour and mix until just combined. Put the batter into a large piping bag or a large ziploc bag. Pipe the batter into a greased mini donut pan, but only fill it up halfway....

Ingredients 5chicken thighs,boneless, skinless 7ozcoconut milk,(½ can) ⅓cupcreamy peanut butter 2tbspsoy sauce,low-sodium 2tbsphoney 1tbsprice wine vinegar 1tbsplime juice ½tspsesame oil 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,minced cilantro,for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl mix, the chicken, coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken, smooth side down into the baking dish. Pour the sauce over it....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,defrosted, or 20 frozen chicken wings ½cupflour ¼tsppaprika ¼tspsalt 4whole wheat bread,or 4 whole wheat rolls, for sandwiches olive oil,for frying ¼cupbutter,melted ¼cupFrank red hot sauce ⅛tspgarlic powder,or 1 garlic clove, minced very fine 1½tspcayenne pepper red pepper flakes,to taste tomatoes,sliced iceberg lettuce bleu cheese salad dressing,optional Preparation Preheat skillet on stovetop. Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. Combine flour, paprika, and salt in a storage bag....