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Ingredients 500g beef mince 1/2 finely chopped onion 2 inch piece of celery finely chopped 1 inch piece of red chilli finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp rosemary 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 egg beaten Salt & Pepper Preparation Firstly I finely chopped half a white onion and put this in a bowl. Then I broke of a two inch piece of celery and sliced it a couple of times lengthways and then finely chopped and added to the bowl with the onion....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup oat flour 2 cups unbleached flour 1 package rapid-rising dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cup very warm water (120-130 degrees) 2 Tablespoons olive oil, separated shortening cornmeal Preparation In a large bowl, combine flours, yeast, and salt. Mix well. Combine water and 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil and add to flour mixture. Stir till all dry ingredients are mixed. Knead in bowl till a ball forms....

Ingredients 1 4-lb. Hubbard squash 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. yellow onion, finely minced 5 t. sea salt 1 T. coarsely ground black pepper 1 t. cayenne pepper 1 t. Herbes de Provence 2/3 c. crumbled gorgonzola Preparation Cut Hubbard squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Cut halves in half lengthwise, creating four wedges. With potato peeler, peel skin off wedges. Cut wedges into three chunks. In large pot with steamer insert, add 2-3 cups water and squash chunks....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 6 portobello mushrooms, stems removed and reserved 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 pound white or cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 6 ounces yellowfin tuna (ahi) 2 cups arugula leaves 2 tablespoons soybeans 1/4 cup canned water chestnuts, drained 1/2 cup papaya, cubed 1 teaspoon sesame seeds lime-soy vinaigrette (see Dressings Preparation Grill tuna for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on your preference for doneness. Slice into portion-size pieces. Arrange the arugula leaves on a large plate. Sprinkle the soybeans and water chestnuts on top. Add the papaya and ahi last....

Ingredients 1 large egg 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Coarse salt 4 slices white sandwich bread 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 bananas, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise 1 tablespoon butter Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, milk, brown sugar, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt; set aside. Spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon peanut butter....

Ingredients 12 quails (about 1/2 pound each) 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup loosely packed thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 boneless 1-inch-thick rib-eye steaks 1 tablespoon salt Preparation Rinse quails under cold water; pat dry. Arrange in large, shallow baking pan. Add 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to pan; coat quails thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate, up to 24 hours....

Ingredients 3 Medium-Large Avocados 1 Bunch of Fresh Cilantro 3 or 4 Medium sized Scallions 1 Medium sized Tomato 1 Jalapeno 1 Lime 2 Teaspoons chopped Garlic 3-4 Tablespoons of Salsa Tobasco Sauce Salt Pepper Preparation Slice avocados in half, throw out pit then spoon avocados into large bowl. Pull leaves off Cilantro springs, wash and dry thoroughly. Chop Cilantro leaves finely. Add approximately 2 cups of chopped Cilantro to bowl containing Avocados....

Ingredients 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup raw) 1 T. olive or canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1 can low-sodium black beans, drained 1 can chopped/stewed tomatoes, or 3 fresh(chopped) 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and canned tomatoes. Saute onion and garlic in minimal amount of olive oil until soft....

Ingredients 4 cups sugar 24 whole cloves (1 teaspoon) 1 cup julienned fresh ginger (from a 4-ounce piece) 1 ounce dried hibiscus leaves (about 3/4 cup) Preparation Combine sugar, cloves, ginger, and 4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, stirring until sugar is dissolved (if it begins to boil, reduce heat – boiling will make the syrup cloudy). Remove from heat; let steep 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup light olive oil 1/2 cup canola oil 1 large egg Pinch of dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Preparation Combine oils in a glass measuring cup. Place egg, mustard, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until mixture is foamy and pale, about 1 1/2 minutes. With the machine running, add the oil, drop by drop, through the feed tube, until the mixture starts to thicken (about 1/4 cup oil); do not stop the machine at this point or the mayonnaise may not come together....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mild honey (such as clover) 1/2 cup sake 3 medium limes, finely grated to yield 2 tsp., squeezed to yield 1/3 cup juice 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 2 tsp. hot sauce (such as Cholula) Kosher salt 24 colossal shrimp (13 to 15 per lb.; about 1lb.), shelled (tails left intact, if you like) and deveined 1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In a 12-inch skillet, combine the honey, sake, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and 1tsp....

Ingredients Cupcakes Prepare cupcakes using store bought mix or homemade. (I used recipe below for homeade cupcakes)[yields 12] 1c. white sugar 1/2c. butter 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2c. flour 1 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2c. milk (I substituted buttermilk to make the cakes more stable and less crumby for cutting later on) Preheat oven 350, spray non-stick spray into muffin tin. In bowl, cream sugar and butter until well blended (approx....

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, drained •3/4 cup shredded Italian blend cheese •1 pkg (0.75 oz each) fresh basil, chopped (about 1/4 cup) •5 Tyson® boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each) •1 can (8 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce •1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic •2 cups small garlic- or Italian-flavored croutons, crushed slightly Preparation 1.Stir together drained tomatoes, cheese and basil in medium bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, plus sprigs for garnish 1 cup sugar 1 cup Champagne vinegar 3 racks of lamb, trimmed, Frenched, and cut into chops, room temperature Olive oil, for brushing Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together mint, sugar, and vinegar with 1 cup water until well combined. Set mint sauce aside until sugar dissolves, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound baby creamer potatoes, scrubbed and halved 8 ounces haricots verts, trimmed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon; reserve halves) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 halibut fillets (5 ounces each), skin removed 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick...

Ingredients 8 salty crackers, crushed 1 egg 2 Tbs 2% milk 1 1/2 lb hamburger meat 2 mild Italian sausage-links casings removed 3 green onions, minced 2 Tbs old style mustard 2 Ts Worcestershire sauce 1 Ts dryed oregano 2 Tbs olive oil Salt et pepper Balsamic Sauce 2 Ts corn starch 1 cup chicken stock 2 onions, minced 3 Tbs butter 2 Tbs honey 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs Dijon mustard...

Ingredients 1 CUP SHELLED HAZELNUTS 1-13 OZ JAR NUTELLA ½ CUP WHOLE MILK 2 TABLESPOONS HAZELNUT LIQUOR 1 ½ TEASPOONS VANILLA ¼ TEASPOON SALT 2 CUPS HEAVY CREAM, SOFTLY WHIPPED Preparation Preheat the oven to 350*. Toast the hazelnuts 5-10 minutes. Let cool, then rub briskly in a towel to remove the skins. Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Line 12 muffin pan cups with aluminum foil liners, set aside....

Ingredients 1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup dry white wine Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 oz Appleton Estate Extra rum 1 oz simple syrup 2 dashes Fee Bros. whiskey-barrel-aged bitters 1 pinch mixed spice 4 oz Guinness stout grated nutmeg 1 tsp butter Preparation Combine all ingredients, except nutmeg and butter, in saucepan, and gently heat. Pour into an Irish coffee glass. Top with grated nutmeg, add butter, and stir well. For mixed spice (¼ cup): Combine 1 tbsp each ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg; 2 tsp ground mace; and 1 tsp each ground cloves, ground coriander, and ground ginger....