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Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries rinsed and sorted 1 cup white sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 pomegranate peeled and seeds separated Preparation Mix the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cloves, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool....

Ingredients 2 packages yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt i egg 1/4 cup shortening 6 1/2 to 7 cups flour Preparation Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup water. combine the water, sugar, and salt, stirring to dissolve. combine the water mixture with the yeast mixture. Add the egg and combine well. Add the shortening and the flour and mix until the dough comes together and is tacky, but not sticky....

Ingredients 1 cup medium-grind bulgur Pinch of kosher salt Extra-virgin olive oil (optional) Preparation Combine bulgur, 1 1/2 cups water, salt, and a drizzle of oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.

Ingredients 1 bag (5 cups/1.5lbs)- Wild Blue Huckleberries (frozen or thawed) 2 cups- sliced apples or peaches 1 box (18 ¼ oz)- Yellow cake mix 1 cup- butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together huckleberries and apples in a bowl and place into a 9x13 inch-baking dish spreading evenly. Pour the box of yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit. Melt the butter and pour evenly over the cake mix....

Ingredients Combine in a blender or food processor: 2-15 oz cans chick peas(drained) 1/3 C Tahini 1/3 C Roasted red peppers 1/2 C Marinated Artichoke hearts 1/3 C fresh lemon juice 3 large minced clove of garlic Preparation Puree adding liquid from marinated artichokes or water as needed to right consistancy. Salt to taste. For dipping, chips, Broccoli or caulifour, carrot, cucumber slices, etc. To spice it up substitute 2 fresh Jalapeno peppers or Habaneros depending upon degree of hotness desired....

Ingredients 2 lb sirloin steak, cut into small pieces Extra Virgin olive oil 2 tsp seasoned salt 1 glove frsh garlic, minced 1 medium sized onion, diced 12-ounce can drushed tomatoes 6-ounce can tomato sauce 6-ounce can tomato paste 16-ounce can blacl beans, drained 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained 4-ounce can green chilies, diced 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 cups beef broth 2 12-ounce bottles beer {I prefer Guinness Stout)...

Ingredients 4 cups half-and-half 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal Vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine half-and-half, molasses, butter, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from heat, and whisk in cornmeal. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, and bake until pudding is firm but still jiggles slightly in the center when gently shaken, 2 to 21/2 hours....

Ingredients 3 chicken breats - Season with garlic, lime, chile powder, salt and pepper and brown in olive oil then dice 2 potatoes diced 2 zucchini diced 1 white onion diced 5 cloves garlic minced 1 red bell pepper 2 carrots diced 6-7 charred green chiles peeled and diced (if you don’t want it to be too spicy, remove seeds.) 1 jalepeno diced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chile powder...

Ingredients Corn Salt Pepper Butter Preparation Remove husk and silk. Rub with butter; add salt and pepper. Wrap in aluminum foil and grill for about 30 mins, turning every 10 mins.

Ingredients 250 g large mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper for seasoning 4 tbsp pesto 1 pot of roman salad Preparation Slice the mushrooms in half and mix them with the oil, season with the salt and pepper. Barbecue the mushrooms until golden colour. Transfer them over to a mixing bowl and add the pesto, cut the salad in peaces. Put the salad on a plate and add the mushrooms on top....

Ingredients FOR MARMALADE - Extra-Virgin olive oil 4 large vidalia or maui onions Fresh Thyme Fresh Rosemary chopped 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 Tablespoons of Balsamic vinegar Freshly ground black pepper FOR PORK CHOPS & RUB - 4 Pork Chops Fresh Thyme Chopped Fresh Rosemary Chopped 2 cloves garlic minced Salt & Pepper Fresh Parsley Preparation FOR MARMALADE- Slice onions. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 4 scallions, washed and cut in 1/2 2 large cloves garlic 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or Mexican brown sugar 2 pounds inside skirt steak, cut into 3 equal pieces Special equipment: blow dryer Preparation Heat charcoal, preferably natural chunk, until grey ash appears. In a blender, put in oil, soy sauce, scallions, garlic, lime juice, red pepper, cumin, and sugar and puree....

Ingredients 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons paprika Pineapple Salsa Garnish: lime slices Pineapple Salsa: 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 (15-ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained...

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2- to-4 pounds) 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper Preparation Place chicken on a large cutting board, breast-side down. Using kitchen shears, cut along each side of backbone and remove (reserve for stock, see cook’s note). Flip over; press firmly with your palm in center of breasts to flatten. Whisk together mustard, mayonnaise, rosemary, and lemon juice....

Ingredients Per Person: 1 Plum 1 Peach or Nectarine 1 Apricot 1/2 C organic baby greens 1 T Goat Cheese (chevre) 1 thin slice pancetta drizzle of balsamic glaze: 1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar 1 T Honey of Raspberry Jam Preparation Prepare Balsamic Glaze: 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 1 T Honey or Raspberry Jam Reduce to 1/3. Cool to room temperature. Salad: Slice fruit and remove the pit. Fill hollow with goat cheese....

Ingredients Preparation Step 4 Remove pot from heat and transfer ham hocks to a cutting board. Let sit until cool enough to handle, then pull meat from bones and tear into bite-size pieces; discard fat, skin, and cartilage. Add meat and knuckle bones back to pot as you go. Let stew cool uncovered until no longer steaming. Cover pot and chill stew at least 12 hours (you can skip this step, but it will dramatically improve the flavor)....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened Blue food color 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation In large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tube (4.25 oz) yellow decorating icing 15 pieces candy corn, orange section only 1 pouch (7 oz) white cookie icing 1 pouch (7 oz) black cookie icing 1 pouch (7 oz) blue cookie icing Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, knead cookie dough and flour with hands until well mixed. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH FLOUR....

Ingredients ½ cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt ½ cup Brown Sugar ½ cup Organic Sugar 3 Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 whole Banana, Mashed 1 cup Peanut Butter 2 teaspoons Baking Soda 2 cups Rolled Oats 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour ½ cup Coconut 1 cup Chocolate Chips ½ cup M&Ms Preparation Preheat oven to 325ºF. Cream yogurt and sugars together. Add the eggs, vanilla, banana, and peanut butter. Combine baking soda, oats, flour, and coconut....

Ingredients 1 cup of sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 4 tbsp buttermilk (or 3 1/2 tbsp milk mixed with 1/2 tsp viniger or lemon juice) 4 very ripe bananas mashed 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup all purpose flour 2 cups bite sized frosted shredded wheat squares cereal crushed 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts. Preparation Heat oven to 350*F in large bowl combine all ingredients… cereal and walnuts last....