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Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup sliced shallots (about 2 medium) 3/4 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, (ie: button, baby bella, shiitake, oyster, chanterelle), sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Put green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with the water. Cover tightly and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the cover, drain in a colander, shaking off any excess water, and set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems) 2 fresh lemongrass stalks, bottom 4 inches only, thinly sliced 1/3 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves 5 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, chopped 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 2 fresh green Thai chiles, chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves (optional) 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth....

Ingredients Coarse salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 fresh red chile, such as Fresno, split open lengthwise 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Falanghina or Pinot Grigio 2 pounds cockles or littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed 1 pound fresh spinach or plain gnocchi 2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat oil with garlic and chile in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high....

Ingredients Ahi tuna steaks Cedar plank Penzeys northwoods and Foxpoint seasoning to taste. Preparation Soak cedar plank for at least 20 minutes in cold water. Season tuna on both sides – I use Penzeys Northwoods and Foxpoint seasoning mixes. In the meantime, start fire in grill. When coals are ready, put plank on grill and allow to heat for 1-2 minutes. place tuna on plank and grill, covered to allow smoke from cedar plank to permeate tuna....

Ingredients 1 (11-oz.) pkg. (8 tortillas) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos 3/4 cup spicy black bean dip (from 16-oz. jar) 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 to 4 pickled jalapeño chiles, sliced 1 (16-oz.) jar Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky Salsa 1 (12-oz.) container guacamole Preparation For each quesadilla, spread tortilla with 3 tablespoons bean dip....

Ingredients Fillet of fish (any type) Garlic oregano butter Preparation place fillet on aluminum foil put a little butter, garlic and oregano ontop and fold foil to cover fish. Place on the barbecue for 10 - 15 minutes.

Ingredients One pound skinned salmon fillet 3 tbs. sesame oil 1/2 cup soy sauce Fresh ginger slices Powdered ginger Oyster sauce Preparation Mix sesame oil and soy sauce. Add slices of fresh ginger. Pour mixture over skinned salmon fillets so that salmon is not totally covered but is well coated. Sprinkle ground ginger over fillets. Drip oyster sauce over fillets. Marinate for one to two hours Grill salmon fillets over hot grill (indirect method otherwise it will flame up), 3-4 minutes per side, shorter or longer depending on thickness of salmon – it should remain creamy inside....

Ingredients 1 ripe pineapple 8 oz Mascarpone 1/4 C confectioner sugar 1 T pure vanilla extract Preparation Peel pineapple but do not core cut into slices about 3/4" thick place in mixing bowl to reserve all juices. Grill over medium high heat for 20 minutes, turning halfway through. When done, immediately place back into mixing bowl with original juices and cover for 15 minutes to allow juices to settle. Then remove the pineapple to a plate and keep warm....

Ingredients 4 pitted dried plums, halved 2 very thin slices prosciutto (about 3/4 ounce), halved 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick) Cooking spray 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons molasses Preparation Prepare grill....

Ingredients 1 large egg 4 medium garlic cloves 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 hard cooked egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups olive oil 2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp peeled and deveinded fresh lemon leaves 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill Preparation Blend first 7 ingredients in processor....

Ingredients 1/2 cup salted capers-rinsed, soaked for 1 hour and drained 1/2 cup oregano leaves 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Freshly ground pepper 2 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined Salt Preparation On a cutting board, finely chop the drained capers with the oregano leaves and garlic. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, along with the lemon zest and lemon juice....

Ingredients 2.5 cups cheap olive oil 4 6oz. pieces thick halibut fillet, skinned 1 T e.v.o.o 1 lrg. hothouse cucumber peeled and thinly sliced 1 T chopped dill, plus extra for garnish 2 t white wine vinegar sea salt Preparation Pour a thin layer of olive oil into a pan just large enough to hold the halibut side by side. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the fish, and pour enough olive oil over them to just cover the fish....

Ingredients 2 c. water 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 Tbs. grated orange peel 3 sticks cinnamon 2 tsp. whole cloves 1 tsp. coriander seeds 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 quarts apple cider 3 Tbs. lemon juice 1 c. light rum (optional) Preparation Bring water, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, coriander, nutmeg in saucepan to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Poor through strainer lined with cheesecloth; place liquid in larger pot and add remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth 2/3 cup frozen early June peas 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup uncooked couscous 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped Preparation In medium saucepan, combine broth, peas, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic. Bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in couscous and tomato. Cover; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 - 24 oz jar pickled Marinated Herring in Wine Sauce, drained 2 T Water 3 T Tomato Puree 2-3 T Granulated sugar 2 T Wine Vinegar 1 small onion, finely chopped Preparation Place herring in a bowl dissolve sugar in the water and mix with the vinegar, tomato puree and onion. Pour this tomato dressing over the herring and garnish with mustard and cress.

Ingredients Salt 1 pound baby carrots 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and then carrots and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the carrots and add back to pan with butter, honey and lemon juice. Cook until a glaze coats the carrots, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup ketchup 1 (18-ounce) jar apricot-pineapple preserves (recommended: Smuckers) 2 tablespoons citrus herb seasoning 2 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon chili seasoning 1 jalapeno, finely diced Preparation Light broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Rinse wings with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place wings on baking sheet skin-side up. Broil wings for 8 to 10 minutes while preparing sauce....

Ingredients 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 cup butter 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley 1 dash hot pepper sauce crushed red pepper to taste 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, slowly cook...

Ingredients kosher salt 1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed 2 1/2 oz thinly sliced pancetta 3 T evoo 6 medium cremini mushrooms, trimmed, halved if large, and very thinly sliced 2 medium large shallots, halved lenthwise and very thinly sliced 1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh sage leaves 1 T sherry vinegar 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Preparation Fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water and set aside. Fill a 6 or 7 qt pot 2/3 full of salted water....

Ingredients 1 lb. slicing tomatoes, quartered 2 serrano chilis 1/2 c thinly sliced green onions& distilled white vinegar 2 1/2 T brown sugar 1 T minced garlic 2 t each mustard seeds,ground cumin, cracked pepper 1 t cayenna 1/2 t tumeric 1./2 cu olive oil 2 avocados in 3/4 chunks 1/4 each olive oil& lime juice 1/2 c chopped cilantro 1T cumin 4 chicken breasts skinned and boned (or more)...