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Ingredients 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons cornstarch 5 cups chicken broth 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 3/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, rinsed and drained and cut into matchsticks 7 ounces soft tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 scallions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a small bowl, soak mushrooms in 2 cups boiling water until softened, using a plate to keep mushrooms submerged, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lb box of Saltines Whisk together: 1 1/3 cup oil 1 pkg Ranch dressing 2 tbs crushed red pepper Preparation Put two packs of crackers in large bowl. Pour 1/2 oil mixture over crackers. Turn by hand until all the oil is on the crackers. Repeat with remaining packs of crackers. Use more red pepper to taste as desired.

Ingredients 1 cup peach nectar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tbs Asian hot chili garlic sauce 1 tbs molasses 1/8-1/4 cup light brown sugar salt to taste Preparation Whisk all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Allow protein to marinade for 10-15 minutes in the fridge. Reserve excess marinade. Simmer in heavy saucepan over low heat while preparing meat and serve alongside for dipping....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 4 eggs 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ fire roasted tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, peeled 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese Avocado slices, if desired...

Ingredients 1 lg pkg fresh mushrooms 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese 9 slices bacon Preparation wash mushrooms, remove stems, drain cook, drain bacon, chop into small pieces remove cream cheese from pkg, soften for 10 sec in microwave combine bacon with cream cheese, stuff into mushroom caps, using all cream cheese mixture place caps, mixture side up, into pie pan grill on top shelf of grill for 20-30 min, depending on heat in grill

Ingredients 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/8 avocado 1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream 1 whole wheat tortilla Preparation Grill or bake chicken breast in a Pyrex dish at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes. Cool and slice thinly. Place tortilla in microwave between 2 paper towels and cook on high for 10 seconds....

Ingredients 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons) 3/4 cup good olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried) 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed For the Satay Dip 1 tablespoon good olive oil 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 2/3 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)...

Ingredients 1 med. red pepper 1 pint cherry tomotoes 1 yellow squash, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 2 portabella caps or 1 pint baby bellas, cleaned and chopped 1 bunch fresh basil, chiffonade 1 box of orzo, cooked al dente according to the box 1 log of fresh mozzarella, chopped 2 TBL fresh squeezed Lemon juice and 1 tsp of fresh lemon zest 1/2 cup olive oil + 2 TBLS sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste...

Ingredients 2 (6-oz.) pkg. deli sliced cooked ham 1 (5-oz.) container spreadable Brie cheese 18 (3x1/2x1/2-inch) sticks cantaloupe Preparation Make 18 stacks of ham with 2 slices each. Spread each stack with about 1 teaspoon cheese. Place 1 cantaloupe stick at edge of each stack; roll up. Cut each into 3 pieces. Insert toothpick into each.

Ingredients he optional jalapeno is quite mild and if you really would like a kick to your gazpacho, double the jalapeno or add some hot sauce to taste. This recipe will yield about 4 quarts of a thick gazpacho - plenty for 10-12 guests. Feel free to halve the recipe. Since I plan to use cilantro in my upcoming couscous and corn salad, I opted to use basil - though cilantro is my prefernce with this soup....

Ingredients 100g sliced almonds 100g crushed walnuts 100g dark chocolate 50g desiccated coconut 50g oats 65g diced dried apricot 65g currants 35g chopped dates 17g plain flour 60g apricot jam 60g honey Preparation Mix all dry ingredients together Melt chocolate, add honey and jam. Add to dry ingredients. Mix well and place in a lined baking tray. Bake at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients 1 lb. lamb for stew 1 cup red lentils (may substitute brown) 1 cup wild rice blend 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup leek 1 cup celery 8 cups water 2 tblsp vegetable bullion 2 tblsp olive oil 2 tblsp fresh thyme 1-2 tsp ground cloves (or to taste) Preparation Brown lamb in olive oil in a large stew pot, set aside in a bowl. Add water to pot, bring to a slow boil....

Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless beef or pork ribs salt and pepper to taste 1/2 jar Hoisin sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub ribs with salt and pepper and lay flat (one layer) in deep baking dish. Cover with water and foil. Bake 2 hours. Mix soy sauce and Hoisin. Remove ribs from the pan and pour off water. Cover with the sauce and return to oven for another 45 minutes....

Ingredients Cake: 4 eggs 1 stick butter or margarine 2 cups flour 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons baking powder(heaping) 2 teaspoons vanilla Icing: 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 1 stick margarine 1 box confectioner’s sugar 6 tablespoons milk or more as needed to get desired consistency Preparation Cake: Preheat oven to 375. Beat eggs for 5 minutes until thick and lemon-colored. Add sugar gradually while beating. Add flour all at once, mixing only until all mixed in....

Ingredients 2 cups very thinly sliced onion 7 tablespoons lard cayenne to taste 1 tablespoon double acting baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 1 large egg 3/4 cup sour cream Preparation In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 2 tabelspoons of the lard over moderately low heat, stirring until it is golden, stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and reserve the mixture. Onto a sheet of wax paper sift together the flour, the baking powder and the salt and sift the mixture again into a bowl....

Ingredients 2 large garlic cloves 1/2 pound imported green olives, pitted (about 2 cups) 1-1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed 2 anchovy fillets, soaked, if salt-cured, about 5 minutes in water and drained 1/2 cup blanched almonds 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil freshly ground pepper chopped fresh herbs or sprigs, for garnish Preparation Turn on the food processor, and drop in garlic....

Ingredients 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons matcha 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 10 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 6 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Nonstick cooking spray Matcha Ice Cream, for serving Preparation Sift together confectioners’ sugar, flour, matcha, and salt into large bowl. Make well in center. In a second bowl, whisk together butter, egg whites, cream, and vanilla until combined....

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust Cooking spray 3/4 cup pizza sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup pepperoni slices Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 18x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil; place on large cookie sheet. Spray foil with cooking spray. Unroll dough onto foil. Starting at center, press out dough into 14x10-inch rectangle. Spray dough with cooking spray. Turn dough rectangle upside down directly onto grill rack; peel off foil, and return foil to cookie sheet, sprayed side up....

Ingredients 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces 1/4 cup whole milk 1 small onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic 1 large egg white 2 teaspoons coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound ground lamb 1/2 pound ground pork Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch) 1 cup fresh mint leaves (from 1 bunch) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor....

Ingredients 2 1 pound trout 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Mix together parsley, olive oil, basil, rosemary, and garlic. Spread evenly on the inside of the fish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Oil cooking grate and preheat grill. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side over a medium heat....