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Ingredients 24 Jumbo Shrimp - Cleaned 24 whole large basil leaves 24 thin slices prosciutto, fat trimmed Pinapple Chunks - 1" pieces Green Bell Peppers - cut into 1 " pieces Marinade: 1 c dry white wine 1 c olive oil 1/4 c lemon juice 2 T Dijon style mustard 1/2 c chopped fresh basil Fresh cracked black peppercorns Preparation Marinate Shrimp at least 3 hours. Wrap each shrimp with basil leaf and slice of prociutto and thread onto skewers, alternating with pineapple chunks and bell peppers....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 lb) 1/3 cup chopped onion 8 eggs, slightly beaten 3 oz softened cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces (from 8-oz package) 2 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, stems removed, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet)....

Ingredients 1/2 c flax seeds 1 1/4 c rye flakes 1 1/4 c wheat flakes 7 c thick rolled oats 1 1/2 c soy nuts 2 1/2 c shredded coconut 1 1/4 sunflower seeds 1 c sesame seeds 1 1/4 c whole almonds (see note) 1 c canola oil (I use 1 1/4) 1 c honey (I use 1 1/4) 2 c diced, dried apple pieces 1 1/4 raisins 1 1/4 c dried apricots...

Ingredients 1/2 Cup Butter 1 1/4 Cup onion, chopped finely 1/2 cup celery, chopped finely 2 t thyme 1/2 t rosemary 1 T salt 1 t pepper 1/4 t nutmeg 1 cup Parsley 10-12 cups cornbread crumbs (day old) 2-4 cups broth Preparation Saute celery and onions in butter. Stir in seasonings and parsley. Combine with crumbs. Add broth until moistness is to your liking. Bake at 2750 for 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 cups Chex Mix® Traditional snack mix 2 cups bite-size biscuits shredded whole wheat cereal 1 cup whole cashews 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix snack mix, cereal and cashews. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in onion powder, oregano and pepper sauce....

Ingredients This buttery honey sauce compliments the natural sweetness of the carrots - a simple dish to fix during the holidays. Estimated Times Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 3 12-oz. pkg. frozen carrots 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup brown sugar In a large saucepan, cook frozen carrots in a small amount of boiling water just until tender. With a slotted spoon, remove carrots from pan; set aside....

Ingredients 8 thin beef franks (not “jumbo”) 2 sheets frozen Puff Pastry 2 small cans hot dog chili, plus enough to garnish if desired 1 medium onion Preparation 1.Thaw puff pastry per box and roll each sheet out on floured surface until short side is “two hot dogs long”. 2.Spread one can chili on each pastry sheet. 3.Place two hot dogs end-to-end about 1/2 inch inside both short sides of each pastry sheet....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa Dash salt 1 1/3 cups boiling water Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, the baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1 c. apple juice per serving 2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp. mace 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. dried ground orange peel (optional) 1 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Preparation Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well until well blended. Divide into 1/4 cup single serving portions for gift giving (perfect size for baby food jars) or in a larger jar for entire mix....

Ingredients 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened 8 oz shredded mexican cheese 3/4 cup of mayonaise small to medium red onion chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic dash of salt & pepper splash of Pick-a-Pepper or worchestershire sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayo, chopped red onion, garlic and sauce of choice in large bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour into small baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh beef chuck with plenty of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 2 soft Hamburger buns, preferably Arnold brand Freshly ground black pepper 8 dill pickles chips 2 quarter-inch-thick slices ripe tomato...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon thinly sliced cornichons 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Whisk together Dijon, vinegar, and oil. Stir in eggs, parsley, cornichons, and capers. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 10 scallions, 2 thinly sliced 1 pound, 14 ounces flank steak Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Whisk soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sliced scallions in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup in a small bowl; cover, and refrigerate. Place steak in a nonreactive 9-by-13-inch dish, pour remaining marinade over meat, and turn steak to coat....

Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inches thick 8 ounces apricot jam 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 large onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons tomato sauce 3 tablespoons brandy Lentil Compote (recipe follows) 1 pound lentils 1 tbs butter...

Ingredients 4 6- to 8-ounce skinless salmon fillet, cut 1" thick 12-ounce asparagus spears 1 tablespoon olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Garden Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (1 stalk) 1/4 cup thinly slicked green onions 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed Preparation Rinse fish; pat dry. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Brush asparagus and both sides of salmon with oil....

Ingredients 1# large freshwater shrimp or prawns 1 6 oz jar chile sauce 1 tbsp. crushed red chile flakes 2 tbsp garlic. crushed 1 lemon,squeezed with 1/2 tsp. zest. 2 tbsp. EVOO (olive oil) Preparation de-vein shrimp and partially butterfly.( you want the shrimp to stand upright on the grill) combine all ingredients and let marinade 2 hrs. or overnight.reserve the marinade for basting while cooking. Grill shrimp 10 to 12 minutes over medium-hot coals or on a cast iron grill on the stove top....

Ingredients 1 large yellow onion 1 large red bell pepper 1 zucchini squash 1 portabello mushroom 1 avocado 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Olive oil 1 lime (optional) 1 can black beans 4 tortillas Preparation At home: Transfer the beans from the can into a small container. Wash the vegetables and let them dry before packing. Peel the onion and cut into large wedges from top to bottom....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups onion, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup heavy cream 1 stick of butter or margarine 1 teaspoon cayenne paprika (for garnish) cinnamon (optional) Preparation Cut squash in half, scooping out seeds. Place halves facedown on a baking sheet and place in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until tender. In a large saucepan, sautee onion and garlic until tender....

Ingredients 3 cups bisquick 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornmeal 1/2 puond melted butter(not margarine)2 sticks) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup milk 3 eggs slightly beaten Preparation Combine dry ingredients. Make a hole in the middle. pour liquids inside hole and mix Put into a 9 by 13 pan. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until center no longer jiggles and top is Golden Brown....

Ingredients 2 lb chicken wings and drumsticks 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray large sheet of foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 lb chicken wings and drumsticks, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; toss to coat. Place chicken on foil....