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Ingredients 72 large peeled and deveined raw shrimp One pound of your favorite fresh or boxed pasta one large eggplant 36 grape tomatoes one cup olive oil plus a few tablespoons, divided four cloves of garlic, crushed Preparation Place shrimp in glass bowl with 1/2 cup of olive oil and garlic cloves, toss to coat. Marinate for approximately 30 minutes. Peel eggplant and slice into 3/4 inch circles. Brush generously with remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and set aside....

Ingredients Four large whole fresh calamari two cups arborio rice two shallots 8 cups fish stock two cloves garlic 1/2 cup carrot in 1/4" dice 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper (both in 1/4"dice) 1/2 cup parmesan 1/4 cup 35% cream kosher salt and fresh ground melange of peppercorns drizzle of olive oil for extra richness 2 tbsp butter can be added at the very end of the cooking process....

Ingredients 2 ea. 6 oz skin on salmon fillets, coated with fresh ground pepper and sea salt 1/2 large cucumber peeled, de seeded, and chopped-medium 1/2 large red, or yellow bell pepper chopped-medium 1-1/2 Tbs. capers unwashed 8 pitted Kalamata olives chopped-medium 1/3 cup red onions chopped-fine 1 medium serrano chile, seeded, veined, and chopped-fine 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes juice of one lime 2 Tbs. very good extra virgin olive oil, first cold press...

Ingredients 2 biscuits from 1 bag (25 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Style Biscuits (12 Count) 1 cup frozen broccoli cuts 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 cup diced cooked ham 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place biscuits on cutting board; let stand 10 minutes to thaw. In small microwavable bowl, microwave broccoli uncovered on High 1 minute; drain on paper towel....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh summer savory or 1/4 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon minced freh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried 3/4 teapoon minced freh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind a pinch of ground allspice a pinch of cayenne...

Ingredients 1000 g apricot 1000 g white sugar Preparation Wash apricots with cold water and cut them in halves. Remove the stone and all damaged areas. Put them in a large pot, add 600 g sugar, stir it and leave 4-6 hours until apricot become juicy. You may stir occasionally. Add the rest of sugar, stir and cook on heavy fire 10 to 15 minutes. When apricot starts to boil you will see foam....

Ingredients Watercress EVOO (abt 4 tbs) 1 tsp honey 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 small shallot diced Preparation low heat/small saucepan all but evoo drizzle in evoo pour over salad

Ingredients 1/4 lime 2 sprigs fresh mint 1 (1 1/2-inch-long) piece English cucumber, sliced crosswise into 6 pieces 2 teaspoons superfine sugar 1 cup crushed ice 3/4 cup fresh honeydew melon juice (from half of a melon) Club soda Cucumber skin “shamrock,” for garnish Preparation Place lime, mint, cucumber slices, and sugar in a tumbler or highball glass and muddle. Add ice to glass; pour honeydew melon juice over ice. Top with club soda....

Ingredients 4 sq unsweetened chocolate 3 c sugar 1/2 lb butter salt 1 can whole evaporated milk Preparation Melt butter, add and melt chocolate and salt. Add the sugar, and slowly add the evaporated milk. Dissolve sugar.

Ingredients 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 large garlic clove, pressed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried salt and pepper, to taste Fresh baguette slices Preparation Sauté shallot in butter. Add mushrooms and garlic and sauté until soft. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire, oregano, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/2 C heavy cream 5 C whole milk 1/2 lb Kraft yellow cheese slices 1/4 lb smoked gouda 1/2 lb Kraft white cheese slices 1/2 C vegetable stock 1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked al dente kosher salt shredded cheddar for top Preparation Heat cream and milk in double boiler. Add remaining ingred. except macaroni. Salt to taste. Fold in macarobni and chill in shallow dishes. (will thicken as it cools)...

Ingredients 1 large sockeye salmon fillet 3 cloves of garlic minced 3 tablespoons of olive oil Course salt and pepper 4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 2 lemons 1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce (Montgomery Inn of OH or Famous Dave’s out of MN are my favorites) Preparation Prepare grill. Rinse salmon fillet and pat dry. Place fillet on a large piece of heavy duty foil. Pinch the edges upwards in order to avoid spilling....

Ingredients 1 cup of pitted black olives 1/3 cup of capers (packed in water - drained) 2 cloves of garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup Italian parsley - roughly chopped 5-7 tablespoons of olive oil (or more) 3 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half toothpicks - for food Preparation Preparation of Olive Caper Puree In a blender or food processor add olives, capers, garlic, crushed red pepper, black pepper, salt, parsley, and olive oil....

Ingredients 1 loaf peasant bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tomatoes, cut in half and seeded Kosher salt to taste 1/4 c extra-vergin olive oil 1/2 # prosciutto Preparation Toast the bread over a moderate fire or in a hot oven. Rub w garlic, then w a tomato half. The bread should be pale pink. Salt lightly to taste, and drizzle w olive oil. Top w prosciutto

Ingredients 1 lb. Hamburger 1 lb. Hot Sausage 1 lb. Velveeta Cheese Red Pepper Flakes Garlic Powder Sourdough Bread Preparation In a large skillet, combine the Hamburger and Hot Sausage. Once it is fully cooked, drain in strainer to remove excess grease. Add back to skillet and add the Velveeta Cheese (it is best if the cheese is cubed first as it melts easier). If desired, add a few dashes of Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic Powder....

Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup expeller pressed canola oil 1 1/2 cup applesauce 1/4 wheat germ 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup dried cranberries, raisins, currants, chopped apricots or other dried fruit, or fruit and chopped nut combination (optional). Preparation Preheat oven to 400F....

Ingredients 2 large yellow onions vegetable oil 3 lbs white meat ground turkey 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped chicken stock to cover 1 T cumin 4 tsp ground pasilla chile powder 4 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper 1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes scallions cilantro Preparation saute the onions in vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan until they are slightly softened. Add the turkey and poblano peppers and stir until the turkey is broken up and crumbly....

Ingredients 1200 gr boneless beef chuck, cut into 20 mm pieces 100 gr all purpose flour 5 gr fresh thyme 5 gr paprika 100 ml olive oil 200 gr brown onions, shredded 50 gr garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 300 gr shitake mushrooms, cut into 4 300 gr tomatoes, skinned and deseeded 300 gr carrots, peeled and cut into 20 mm pieces 300 gr small potatoes, scrubbed 900 ml beef stock...

Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes, or until al dente....

Ingredients SOUP 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 slices bacon - chopped 1 large onion - chopped 1 leek - halved lengthwise and sliced, white and pale green parts only 8 cloves garlic - thinly sliced 3 medium carrots - cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 stalks celery with leaves - cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 medium parsnips - cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup diced golden beets - cut into 1/2-inch cubes...