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Ingredients ½ cup margarine or butter 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate bits 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 for glass dish). In 13 x 9 inch pan, melt margarine in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over margarine; pour milk evenly over crumbs. Top evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp ground rosemary 1 tsp summer savory 1/2 tsp lavender (optional but traditional) 1 tsp marjoram 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried sage 1/2 tsp dried oregano Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Crush slightly with a pestle or the back of a spoon. Store in an airtight container. Rub into meat,chicken or fish for a dry rub or combine with olive oil for a marinade....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds 36 Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolates Powdered Sugar Preparation Beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy. Add flour and nuts; beat on low speed of mixer until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until dough is firm enough to handle....

Ingredients Pate Brisee Pastry Cream 2 pints blueberries 1 pint blackberries Preparation Divide Pate Brisee into quarters. Roll one piece of dough into an 8-by-10-inch rectangle, 1/8 inch thick. Line up twelve 3-inch tartlet pans; place dough loosely over pans. Fit dough into tartlet pans using another tartlet pan to press indentations; roll tops with a rolling pin to cut dough from edges. Chill the shells at least 30 minutes before baking....

Ingredients •1 can of Green Curry Paste •1 can of Coconut Milk •1 palm sugar •1 package of skinless, boneless chicken thighs. My package came with 6 thighs. •12 tomatillos (2 for each thigh) Preparation Prepping: •Wash and half all your green tomatoes. Into the pot they go: •Throw the green curry and coconut milk into a medium to large size pot over high heat. Fill the curry can with water then add that to the pot, twice....

Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks Salt for water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green portions (about 1 cup) 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons fat free half-and-half 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Process through food mill into same pot....

Ingredients Fresh Artichokes Olive oil Dried mixed herbs such as Italian blend Kosher salt Preparation Steam halved artichokes til almost done. Scoop out choke. Pour Olive oil liberally over hot artichokes and immediately sprinkle heavily with herbs. Srinkle on salt to taste. Cover and let sit for 15-30 min. Grill til done, turning occasionally. Serve hot or cold.

Ingredients 2 limes, scrubbed Kosher salt 1 teaspoon chipotle-chile powder 8 ears corn, unhusked 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Finely diced red jalapenos and chopped cilantro, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Finely zest limes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over zest; combine with your hands. Spread mixture into an even layer and bake until dried, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 8 sprigs rosemary 12 fresh figs, halved 8 cloves garlic, smashed 4 bone-in pork chops, each 1 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds total) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/2 cup raw almonds, toasted Crisp Roasted Potatoes, for serving Preparation Strip 4 rosemary sprigs of needles except for tops, reserving 1/4 cup needles....

Ingredients 8 ounces Pasta 3 tbsps Butter 5 med Leeks, sliced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1/4 cup Flour 1/2 tsp Dried thyme, crushed 1/8 tsp Pepper 1 1/2 cup Cream 1 1/2 cup Chicken broth 1 1/2 cup Cooked ham, cubed 10 ounce Frozen spinach, thawed & drained Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Cook pasta, drain and rinse with cold water In large sauce pan melt butter, add leeks and garlic...

Ingredients Hamburger mushrooms Preparation easy

Ingredients 1 cup Butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (2 1/2-ounce) package (1/2 cup) hazelnuts or filberts, finely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Combine butter and sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Continue beating until well mixed. Add flour, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 very ripe bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons sour cream or creme fraiche 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons 2 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch heart-shaped cake pan; line bottom with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 cup peeled jicama cut into 3" long matchstick slices 1 cup ripe fresh peaches, cut into slices (leave skin on) 1 cup mixed berries (if using large strawberries slice each berry in half) 1/2 cup of golden raisins 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1 16 oz. bag of baby spinach Dressing 1/4 cup of applesauce 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg...

Ingredients 6 cups whipping cream 6 cups half & half 24 large egg yolks 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups bourbon 2/3 cup dark rum additional ground nutmeg Preparation Bring cream and half and half to simmer in large deep pot. Whisk yolks and sugar in very large bowl. Gradually whisk in half of hot cream mixture. Return mixture to pot. Stir over medium low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil)....

Ingredients pasta, egg noodles Butter, 3T flour, 2T Chicken broth, 1 cup Milk, 2%, 1 c. Sharp Cheddar, grated, 1 cup Tuna, 2 cans peas, 1 cup Salt Pepper Bread Crumbs or panko crumbs Preparation Cook pasta according to directions. While pasta is cooking— Melt 3 T. butter in a sauce pan. Add 2 T. flour and mix letting bubble gently for a couple of minutes. Add 1 c. chicken broth and stir until it begins to thicken....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves 2 lemons, zested 8 single lamb chops Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat; add the sliced garlic and cook until it just begins to turn brown. Add the rosemary and continue cooking until rosemary is crispy and garlic is nicely brown. Let cool and stir in lemon zest....

Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 6 large cloves of garlic 1/4 C olive oil kosher salt fresh ground pepper 1 lime Preparation Prepare cauliflower and chop into a large dice. Coarsely chop garlic. Toss both with olive oil, salt and pepper. Heat a grill a basket until very hot. Add cauliflower garlic mix and grill until brown and fork tender, tossing occasionally. Remove to a platter and squeeze lime juice over all....

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chilies, thinly sliced crosswise 2 tbs chopped green onion (scallion) 2 tbs. choppped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tbs chopped fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 1/2 to 3/4 cup water; as needed Preparation Finely chop garlic on a cutting board. Sprinkle 1 tbs of the sugar over the garlic and mash garlic into sugar using the backside of knife while pressing down on it with your palm....

Ingredients 4 pieces of Escolar 2Tbs Butter 1 tsp Garlic 3Tbs Chopped Cilantro 3Tbs Chopped Green Onion 3Tbs Chopped Sundried Tomato packed in oil 1Tb Capers 1/2 package of Boursin Cheese with Garlic and Herbs 3/4 Cup White Wine 1/2 lime pinch of salt cracked pepper 1 tsp olive oil Preparation In a medium pan over medium high heat, saute butter, garlic, sun dried tomato and capers for 1 minute. Add cilantro, green onions, lime and wine, saute for 1 to 2 minutes until alcohol from wine evaporates....