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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pink, peach, and fuchsia gel food coloring Preparation Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons water, corn syrup, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir until mixture has consistency of glue, adding more water if necessary, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. Divide into 3 small bowls; tint with food coloring as desired. Transfer lightest-colored mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small pastry tip (such as Ateco #2)....

Ingredients 1 c. butter 1 c. confectioner’s sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 2 c. AP flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla Preparation Cream butter, sugar, and baking soda. Let stand for 10 minutes. Mix in flour, salt, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Preheat oven to 325. Using a teaspoon, drop onto a baking sheet and press with a fork to create tine pattern. Bake 10-14 minutes until slightly brown....

Ingredients 8 slices of bread, your choice (I used buttermilk white) 8 slices of American cheese 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15) salt and pepper to taste Montreal Steak seasoning to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter one side of each slice of bread and place the butter sides down on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each slice of bread with a slice of American cheese....

Ingredients 3/4 C lemon juice (4 lemons) 3/4 C olive oil 2 t kosher salt 1 t ground black pepper 1 T minced fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts Satay Dip: 1 T good olive oil 1 T dark sesame oil 2/3 C diced red onion (1) 1 1/2 t minced garlic 1 1/2 t minced ginger root 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes...

Ingredients Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of Classic Pound Cake Melted unsalted butter 3 halved and pitted peaches and plums 1/2 teaspoon sugar, plus more for sprinkling Zest and juice of 1/2 a lime 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Sugar, to taste Preparation Grill the pound cake and fruit: Brush slices of pound cake with butter. Grill over medium heat, turning once, until toasted. Brush peaches and plums with more butter; sprinkle with sugar....

Ingredients 1 1/4 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 1/4 cup minced garlic (about 6 cloves) 1 fresh serrano chile, seeded and minced (about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) Coarse salt 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice plus 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest (about 2 oranges) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (2 to 3 limes) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 2 6-8 oz Sablefish steaks 3 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce Juice of 2 large limes 1 Bird’s Eye Chili, Finely sliced crosswise (you can use Thai chilis or dried thai chilis as a substitute, but adjust amount used for heat. Birds Eye Chilis are the small red ones usually used in Thai cooking, and are very hot. Do not discard seeds) 1 Tsp Maple Syrup or Honey Dash of Sesame Oil...

Ingredients Ground Turkey (1 lb) Arugula (4 cups chopped) Garlic (4 cloves Minced) Olive Oil (2 Tbls) Montreal Steak Seasoning (dash) Apricot Jam (8 oz) Grey Poupon (8 oz) Cucumber (1) vinegar (1 cup) Kosher Salt (1/2 cup) Hamburger Rolls (5-6) American Cheese (5-6) Preparation Make Pickle: Mix vinegar (1 cup) & Kosher Salt (1/2 cup). Stir until salt is dissolved. Slice cucumbers and let soak in vinegar solution for about 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 ciabatta 1/2 eggplant, sliced 1/2 sliced zucchini 4 mushroom, sliced 1 paprika 4 sliced smoked cheese 50g ruccola —chilli cream cheese 100g cream cheese 3 pepperoncini —-Balsamic dressing 50ml Balsamic vineger 40ml Extra Olive oil salt, pepper 10g honey Preparation Grill the sliced vegetables. Grind the pepperonicini, then put into the cream cheese mix well. slice half of the ciabatta to grill. Spread the cilli cream cheese one part of ciabatta....

Ingredients 8 eggs 1 package frozen spinach dash poultry seasoning pinch sea salt 1/4 stick butter 1/2 package cream cheese Preparation Thaw frozed spinach in microwave. Sautee spinich in melted butter. Add cream cheese and melt together. Wisk eggs and seasoning. Add eggs to spinach mixture over medium heat. Cook until egg sets and most of the steam has evaporated. Serve with some good bacon or ham (for “Green Eggs and Ham”)....

Ingredients One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice One 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup chopped pecans One 16-ounce carton Cool Whip 2 graham cracker pie crusts Preparation In a bowl, mix the milk and lemon juice. Stir in the oranges, pineapple, and pecans. Fold the Cool Whip into the fruit mixture. Divide the filling between the pie crusts....

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 (6-oz) halibut fillets, about 1 inch thick 4 tsp olive tapenade (from a jar) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Special Equipment: 4 (15-inch-square) pieces parchment paper 4 (8-inch) pieces kitchen string Preparation Arrange rack in lower third of oven and heat to 425 degrees F Place oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a jar with a lid....

Ingredients 2 c Sugar 1 1/2 c Vegetable Oil 2 t vanilla 2 Eggs-beaten 1 1/2 c fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 t salt 2 c flour 1 1/4 t baking soda 3 c granny smith apples-peeled and sliced about 1/2 in thick 1 1/2 c chopped walnuts Preparation Combine all ingredients except flour, apples and nuts. Mix until everything is incorporated. Slowly add flour and mix until incorporated. Stir in apples and walnuts....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup packed fresh rosemary leaves 2 tablespoons julienned lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice (from 1 to 2 lemons) 1 cup hazelnuts (5 ounces), coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add rosemary and lemon zest and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add hazelnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until nuts are golden brown and rosemary and lemon zest are crisp, 1 to 2 minutes more....

Ingredients Basil Coriander Chicken Breasts Pancetta Roast Peppers Strong Goats Cheese Shortcrust Pastry Preparation Roast and peel peppers, brown chicken breasts and slice into chunks. Layer herbs, chicken, pancetta and peppers in a casserole dish, push down to compress. Slice goats cheese over the top to cover and then add a pastry lid. Glaze with egg wash. Bake for 30-40 minutes.

Ingredients 2 ounces yellow, blue, or pink candy melts (or combination), such as Wilton 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening, or as needed 12 ounces dark-coco candy melts, such as Wilton Candies, such as jelly beans and milk-chocolate eggs, for filling Preparation Melt colored melts in a heat-proof bowl (or separate bowls, if using multiple colors) according to package instructions until completely melted and smooth. Consistency should be loose but spreadable; if too thick, stir in shortening, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until proper consistency is reached....

Ingredients 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 teaspoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon horseradish mustard Preparation Combine ingredients and enjoy.

Ingredients 2 13-3/4 oz. cans chicken broth 4 cloud ears (tree fungus) soaked in hot water 15-30 minutes or until soft, drained, rinsed, shredded 12 golden needles (tiger lily flowers/buds), soaked in cool water for 15 to 20 minutes until soft; discard the hard tips and cut each into 2 or 3 segments 2 dried shitake mushrooms, soaked in warm water 15 minutes or until soft; shred. Save soaking water and add it to pan with chicken broth....

Ingredients 8 ounces of Lump Crab (or good quality canned lump crab) 8 ounces of cream cheese 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 tablespoon horseradish (or more to your taste) Salt and Pepper to taste Paprika or Cayenne on top Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Mix with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Bake for 20 minutes–sprinkle a little paprika or cayenne on top for looks. I usually bake in a size-appropriate baking dish that can be used to serve it as well....

Ingredients 1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans 1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste) 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth....