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Ingredients 1 12-oz. bottle Guinness Extra Stout 1 1⁄2 cups brown mustard seeds (10 oz.) 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. honey or brown sugar 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. minced shallot 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp. ground cloves 1⁄4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1⁄4 tsp. ground allspice Preparation Combine ingredients in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 1-2 days so that the mustard seeds soften and the flavors meld....

Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) bag frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation Cook vegetables as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, honey, mustard and salt. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir to blend well. Pour butter mixture over vegetables; stir to coat....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cup uncooked white rice 5 cups water 1 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks 1/3 cup white sugar Preparation Put 1 1/3 cup rice in the blender Add 2 cups of water and 2 cinnamon sticks and blend until the rice and cinnamon are roughly ground Add the remaining water and blend thoroughly Pour into a pitcher and place in the refrigerator to soak (overnight is best) at the very least 4-5 hours....

Ingredients 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain, chopped 1 (8-oz.) pkg. light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened (not tub variety) 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup sour cream 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 (2-oz.) jar sliced pimientos, drained Preparation In 1-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper or plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until hot, stirring twice during cooking....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon sliced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 container (6 oz) hummus 1 jar (7 to 7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers or roasted red and yellow bell peppers, cut into strips...

Ingredients 6 cups fresh blueberries, preferably wild Maine berries, picked over and cleaned 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling piecrusts 2 tablespoons flour, plus more for rolling out dough Pinch of salt 1 recipe Pate Brisee for Mini Blueberry Pies 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pint vanilla ice cream Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine blueberries, sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Gently toss to coat blueberries....

Ingredients 1 slice French bread 1 egg ¼ C. milk 2/3 C. grated cheese Preparation Grease a small custard cup and fit the Bread into the bottom, trimming to fit. Whisk together the milk and egg, adding Desired herbs or seasoning. Pour over the Bread and top with the cheese. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Ingredients 6 dried mora peppers 4 dried cascabel peppers 3 dried pequín peppers 3 pounds tomatoes, cored and quartered 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses 8 chicken-breast halves, skin on and bone in Olive or canola oil for the grill Preparation Toast the dried peppers in a skillet on medium-high heat; using tongs, turn so they brown evenly....

Ingredients 8 ears of fresh sweet corn, ends of husks trimmed and silk removed 1 1/2 cups Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1 teaspoon (or to taste) cayenne pepper 3/4 pound feta cheese 2-3 limes Preparation grill corn in husks for about 10 minutes or until husks start to brown. Peel back the husks, but do not remove. Combine Hellmann’s mayonnaise with cayenne pepper and brush on each ear of corn. Put corn back on heat and grill until bubbly and brown....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 eggplant (1 pound), sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 red bell pepper, cut in half, seeds removed 1 yellow bell pepper, cut in half, seeds removed 1 green bell pepper, cut in half, seeds removed 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 head radicchio, quartered lengthwise...

Ingredients Cake: 5 eggs separated room temp. 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla pinch of cream of tartar 1 1/4 cups ground toasted husked hazelnuts 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons of sifted powdered sugar Filling: 2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup orange liqueur 3 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar 1/2 cup chopped orange peel 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 5 large oranges 2 tablespoons orange liqueur...

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup firmly packed fresh curly-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves 4 ounces Boston or Greenleaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until combined; season with salt and pepper. Add parsleys, mint, and lettuce....

Ingredients 5 beefsteak tomatoes 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 3/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 1 cup grated provolone 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon butter, softened 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, discarding the seeds and reserving the pulp and being careful not to puncture the outer shell....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pats 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds yellow onions, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dry sherry 3 1/2 cups homemade beef stock 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small French baguette, sliced on a bias into 3/4-inch thick pieces 12 ounces medium-hard cheese, such as a combination of Gruyere, Fontina, or Swiss, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 1/2 cups)...

Ingredients 1 poblano chile 2 pounds (about 6 medium) green tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1 small or 1/2 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, finely chopped 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 4 scallions, sliced thinly crosswise 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Roast chile directly on a gas-stove burner over high heat, or under the broiler, turning as each side blackens....

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices eggplant (1/2 small eggplant) 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 small tomatoes, halved Coarse ground black pepper Preparation Heat grill. In blender container or small bowl, combine vinegar, thyme, salt, oil and garlic; blend or stir until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 pizza crust 3 oz. pizza sauce 1 chicken breast, grilled (about 4 oz.) 1 c. spinach, fresh, roughly chopped 1 large portabella mushroom, diced, stem and gills removed 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 c. smoked provolone, shredded 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 425. Spread pizza sauce on crust. Place olive oil in an 8 inch saute pan and place over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 ears fresh corn with husks 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 limes, cut into wedges Vegetable cooking spray 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper Preparation repare a hot fire by piling charcoal on one side of grill, leaving other side empty. (For gas grills, light only one side of grill.) Remove heavy outer husks from corn; pull back inner husks....

Ingredients 6 ears corn, shucked 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 2 tablespoons chopped scallions Preparation Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in places, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together remaining ingredients. Brush over corn; serve with lime wedges on the side....

Ingredients Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced about 1/2 inch thick. Low fat vanilla yogurt. Candied ginger (not in syrup), finely diced (about 1 slice per serving). Preparation You will need one slice of pineapple per serving. Grill pineapple slices until slightly golden on each side. Put a slice of pineapple on each serving plate and top with two tablespoons of vanilla yogurt each. Sprinkle diced, candied ginger over top. Garnish with a mint leaf....