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Ingredients 3 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/4 cups cocoa 1 tablespoon table salt Whole milk for serving Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt, and whisk to combine well. Store the mixture in an airtight container. For individual servings, pour 1 cup whole milk into a microwave-safe mug, and microwave on high just until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix, and stir to dissolve. For a larger batch of cocoa, warm the milk in a saucepan set over medium-low heat, taking care not to let the milk boil; as it warms, stir in 2 tablespoons of mix for each cup of milk....

Ingredients 1 can crabmeat 250g cream cheese (light if you wish) 2 tbsp. mayonaise (optional) 2 tsp minced onion 1 tsp prepared mustard 1/2 tsp seasoned salt Preparation In a saucepan on medium heat combine ingredients. Stir until smooth and warmed through (about 5 minutes). Place in serving dish and serve with rice crackers.

Ingredients 1/4 pint/150ml natural yogurt 2 ounces/50g ground almonds 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp crushed bay leaves 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp garam masala 4 green cardamom pods 1 tsp ginger pulp 1 tsp garlic pulp 14 ounce/400g can tomatoes 1 1/4 tsp salt 2 pounds/1kg chicken, skinned, boned and cubed 3 ounces/75g butter 1 tbsp corn oil 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Make the Pate Brisee: Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor (or whisk together by hand in a bowl)....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon 3/4 teaspoon chopped rosemary 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Salt Freshly ground pepper 1 large garlic clove, minced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 pounds green beans 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tarragon, rosemary, lemon zest and orange zest. Season the gremolata with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon white-wine or Champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped small cornichons (about 6) 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound asparagus, trimmed Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a small pot of water to a simmer over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 ears of corn, husked 1 red bell peppers, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise 2 green onions, white and pale green parts only, rinsed and root ends trimmed 1/2 fresh jalapeño chili, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise About 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and pepper 1/2 avocado Preparation Rub corn, peppers, green onions, and jalapeño lightly with oil....

Ingredients oranges, sliced fudge sauce raspberry preserves Preparation slice oranges and gril on med-med/high heat 1 min per side sauce: 1/2 cup fudge sauce 1/4 cub raspberry preserves mix in grill safe pot and heat on grill serve with ice cream

Ingredients 1.5 - 2.0 Lb Grouper filet 8 oz Gouda cheese, cut into cubes 1/2 C milk (whole or reduced fat) Salt & white pepper to taste 1 tsp Lemon zest, finely grated Sauce: 2 Tbls butter 1 small shallot, finely sliced about 2 Tbls total 2 Tbls all purpose flour (for thickening) 1 tsp mustard powder 1/4 C sliced almonds 1/4 C dry white wine 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp white pepper...

Ingredients 2 ruby red grapefruits 1 sprig plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 skinless halibuts or other firm white fish fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from the heat. Using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 large strips of zest from one grapefruit, avoiding the bitter white pith. Cut into slivers; set aside....

Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (8-oz.) pkg. (3 cups) sliced fresh mushrooms 1 lb. cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 3/4 cups) 2 cups milk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar-mozzarella cheese blend Preparation Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package....

Ingredients 1.5 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs 2 2tbs. olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 4-5 whole Hatch chilis (can substitute 3 cans of Hatch chilis) 4 tbs. chipotle chili powder 3/4 tbs. cumin 1/2 tsp. salt 1 14 oz.can diced tomatoes 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1 15 oz. can Pinto beans Shredded cheese Green onions, chopped Preparation Trim fat from chicken and coat with 1 tsp of chili powder....

Ingredients 3 cups whole wheat flour 1-3/4 cup stevia in the raw 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs plus one egg white 2 cups mashed ripe bananas 1-1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, bananas, oil and extract....

Ingredients 1 Medium Onion Chopped. 4 Cloves Garlic Minced. 1 Tsp. Olive Oil. 1/2 Tsp. Dried Oregano. 1 1/2 Tsp. Dried Basil. 1 Tbs. Balsamic Vinegar. 1 28 oz. Can All Natural Crushed Tomatoes Preparation Saute onion in olive oil over medium low heat until tender and clear. Add garlic and saute to lightly golden. Add vinegar and stir to release flavor and reduce slightly. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 8 pieces 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 (1-lb.) boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick) Preparation Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all ingredients except steak; mix well. Rub both sides of steak with herb mixture. When ready to grill, place steak on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals....

Ingredients 4 ea eggs 2 T Vanilla 2 cans Sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup Sugar 1/2 pint Whipping cream 2 quarts milk Preparation Combine egg, cream,

Ingredients 2 racks of lamb 2 cloves garlic, cut in slivers 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp garlic powder 6 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp fresh mint leaves chopped 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped Preparation Preheat ovento 350. Cut small slits all over the lamb and insert the garlic slivers. Salt the lamb. Bake lamb in oven for 30 minutes, bone side down in shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 24 black peppercorns 8 small garlic cloves, sliced 2 1/4 lbs jalapeno peppers, cut into 3/16 inch rings, seeded if you want less hot 4 cups cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons pickling salt 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Divide peppercorns and garlic among 8 half-pint jars. Add peppers. Combine vinegar, honey & salt in saucepan. Add the pickling spice, tied in cheesecloth. Bring to boil....

Ingredients Cake Batter 1 c. sugar 2 c. flour ½ shortening 1 c. milk 1 T. baking powder 1 eggs 1 c. raisins Topping 2 t. cinnamon ½ c. brown sugar 1 T. melted butter Preparation Cake Preparation: Mix all ingredients together. Don’t overmix. Spray a 9-inch square pan with PAM. Spread batter in pan. Make topping. Topping Preparation: Mix together and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes....