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Ingredients 4 medium red beets (about 1 pound without greens), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt 5 Italian or Asian eggplants, halved lengthwise or cut into thirds if large 6 baby zucchini and yellow summer squash (each about 6 inches long), some with blossoms attached (optional), halved lengthwise 3 yellow bell peppers, sides cut off to yield about 12 slices total 1 pound assorted radicchio, such as Verona and Treviso, heads halved lengthwise or quartered if large...

Ingredients 6 Rhodes Texas rolls, thawed but still cold 3-inch square aluminum foil franks 8 currants or small raisins 1 egg, beaten 1 red licorice lace Preparation Press 1 1/2 rolls together and roll them into a 15-inch snake, leaving one end a little thicker for the head. Using a knife and a toothpick, cut slashes and poke holes to decorate the body of the snake. On larger end of the snake poke holes for the noseand slice a 1 1/2-inchopening for the mouth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) cannelini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 bunch (about 1 pound) broccoli rabe, cut crosswise 1 inch thick and well washed, with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired)...

Ingredients 2 quarts whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Line a large sieve with a layer of fine cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Slowly bring milk, cream and salt to a rolling boil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, sitirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add lemon juice and reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly until the mixture curdles, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1.5 cups raw cashews (230 grams) 1/4-1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt (I used 1/2 tsp) 1 cup tightly packed pitted dates* (roughly 190 grams) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips (or simply chop larger pieces of chocolate) Preparation If your dates are stiff or dry, soak the dates in a bowl of water for 30-60 minutes before beginning. Drain well and pat dry before use....

Ingredients 1 large onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic 2 Italian sausages, mild 2 Italian sausages, spicey 1 1/2 jars canned tomatoes, 4-5 cups 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 tablespoon pasta sauce herbs mix. 2 pounds lean hamburger 1/2 onion, chopped finely 2 cups ceasar croutons, soaked in milk 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely 1-2 teaspoon dried basil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 2 boxes (18.4 oz each) Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix 1 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature) 4 eggs 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 jar (11.75 oz) hot fudge topping 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. In large bowl, stir together brownie mixes, butter, coffee, eggs and pecans until well blended....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 package Jimmy Dean light sausage 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 pound Velveeta 1 loaf Pepperidge Farm Party Rye Bread Preparation Brown meats together and drain. Melt cheese in double boiler or microwave Add spices and stir to mix well. Pour over meat and mix well. Spread on bread slices. Bake 12 min. at 375 if frozen or 5-7 min....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. rice vermecelli (or rice sticks) 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks or 1/8" strips (may substitute 3/4 lb shrimp or tofu instead) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c. minced yellow onion 3 tsp tomato paste (or ketchup) 2 Tbsp. fish sauce 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or lime juice) 1 Tbsp. sugar 4 Tbsp. chicken (or veggie) stock 1 egg lg. pinch of crushed red pepper flakes...

Ingredients 8-10 Fresh asparagus spears 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cube butter Minced garlic to taste Diced onion to taste Kosher salt to taste 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp rosemary 2 tbsp lemon juice Preparation In a sauce pan, cook until onions are done. Marinate asparagus (green beans work as well)for 15-30 minutes, then cook on BBQ grill until done (about 10 minutes over low heat), being careful not to burn the vegetable....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts skinless boneless 6 garlic coves crushed 1 tsp salt(less is optional) 1/4 tsp 7 spice 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 TBLSP ketchup 1 TBLSP tomatoe paste 2/3 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed 2/3 cup canola oil Glass Bowl 10 8-inch lengths Metal skewers or 8 12-inch metal skewers Gas Grill pan Preparation Wash chicken breasts with lemon and running cold water,salt. Cut the chicken into small cubes about 1-inches thick....

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant 1/2 C good olive oil(more if needed) 2 cloves garlic-sliced 1- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained Juice of 1/2 lime Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2" round slices, brush both sides with olive oil and place on grill. Let grill on both sides until flesh is softened & lightly browned. Remove eggplant from grill and set aside until ready to process....

Ingredients 1/2 bag sweet miniature peppers, about 15, halved and seeded (from Dominicks, Target) –I can’t remember the brand name, but they are in the produce section) OR 15 Jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded 1/2 cup goat cheese, softened 1/2 cup light cream cheese from the tub 1/2 cup parmesean cheese 1/2 seeded and finely chopped tomato 2 green onions, chopped a few sprinkles Frank’s red hot sauce 1/4 tsp salt...

Ingredients 400g pontiac potatoes, peeled, cooked then cubed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp chilli powder Salt, to taste 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 5 - 6 fenugreek seeds 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 2 tsp sesame seeds 3 - 4 sprigs fresh coriander, chopped Preparation In a bowl combine the cooked potato, cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli....

Ingredients 3/4 lb cooked ham, chopped (2 1/4 cups) 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon honey mustard 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 egg white, beaten 2 tablespoons slivered almonds Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients Salad: 2 heads romaine lettuce (torn bite size pieces) 1 C. fresh mint, chopped 15 oz. can chilled mandarin oranges, drained 1/2 C. honey roasted sunflower seeds 1 C. dried cranberries Honey Key Lime dressing Dressing - Makes 1 cup: 1/2 C. walnut oil 1/4 C. Key Lime juice or fresh lime juice 2 T. honey 2 T. red onion (minced) 1/4 t. salt 1/8 t. fresh ground pepper...

Ingredients -2 cups cheese of your choice i use white cheddar -1/2 stick butter -3/4cup flour -2cups milk (pref whole or 2%) -3/4 box of macaroni (elbow works best) -1small onion or 1tsp onion powder -1tablespoon salt or to taste -pepper to taste Preparation Prepare pasta and set aside Preheat over to 350 degrees Melt butter in pan saute onions until translucent slowly add in flour until fully covered making a roux (if using the onion powder add in after milk) Continue to stir mixture until flour is completely covered and is slightly darkened -Add in milk continuing to stir....

Ingredients 1/2cup honey 1 orange 1/2lb deveined shrimp 1/4 cup lime juice 1/3 cup cajun seasoning salt pepper 1/3 cup fresh orange juice Preparation Rinse shrimp and season with the cajun seasoning,salt,pepper and coat throughly.Pour both the orange and lime juice over the shrimp and follow it with the honey.Stir to coat completeley and place on a hot grill pan thats been rubbed with oil.Make shure to keep seperate on the grill pan and cook for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pint(s) honey-vanilla ice cream, softened 12 very thin oval (4" by 2" each) butter wafer cookies 1 pound(s) fresh cherries Preparation Working quickly, spread ice cream on 6 cookies, using 1/3 cup for each; top with remaining 6 cookies. Place ice cream sandwiches on cookie sheet in freezer to harden ice cream. Serve with bowl of cherries. When assembling the sandwiches, some ice cream will likely drip down and freeze onto the cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1/2 cup french fried onions (from 2.8-oz. can) 4 coarse-ground beef franks 4 hot dog or bratwurst buns, split 2 tablespoons mustard hot dog relish 2 tablespoons purchased French salad dressing Preparation Heat grill. In small skillet, cook onions over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly browned, stirring occasionally. Set aside. When ready to grill, cut franks in half lengthwise, cutting almost but not completely through....