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Ingredients Vegetable oil 3 (1/4-ounce) packages unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup cold water, divided 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Confectioners' sugar Preparation Lightly coat a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a 4-inch overhang on all sides. Coat parchment with cooking spray; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients Rice-wine vinegar or apple-cider vinegar, as needed 2 red stems fresh angelica with leaf tips 1 healthy unpeeled spicebush twig 2 sprigs fresh garlic mustard with blossoms and leaves Equal amounts apple-cider vinegar and red-wine vinegar, as needed 1/4 cup Violet Syrup White vinegar, as needed 2 ramps with leaves removed and stems left intact, rinsed clean 3 long-stemmed wild violets, for garnish Preparation For each vinegar, place the flavor ingredients in a clean, dry glass bottle....

Ingredients •Filo pastry of 400 g, sheets, in alternative yufka (Turkish bread) pastry •200 gm of walnuts •200g of pistachios nuts •60 ml of honey •15 ml of rosewater •60 ml of fresh lime juice •100 g of melted butter slices •100g almonds •2 eggs white •2.5 g, cinnamon •250g of sugar Preparation •Cautiously split the pastry sheets cutting them in correspondence to fit the baking container and then wrap it up with a moist cloth....

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into cubes 2 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained and shredded 1 (10-ounce) can condensed shrimp bisque 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 scallion, finely chopped For the Won Ton Chips: Peanut oil 1 package won ton wrappers Salt, to taste Preparation Preheat broiler. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and stir to combine. Place in a broiler-proof serving dish and broil for 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly....

Ingredients 1 C couscous 1/2 onion 1 tsp ginger root 1/2 green chile 1 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 C peas and carrot mix Preparation In frying pan, saute onion in olive oil. Add peas and carrots. Cook until veggies are soft. Add couscous and seasonings. Optional: Add meat or tofu.

Ingredients 2 four-pound whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces 2 heads garlic, cut in half 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 red onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 lemons, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, for garnish Preparation Rinse the chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer chicken to a large shallow baking dish....

Ingredients For each 2 servings: 2/3 cup cool water 1 scant teaspoon sugar 1 clove 1 smashed cardamom pod (crushed so the seeds are open to contact with water) 1 sliver of cinnamon (about 1/4 of an inch) 2 drops of rose flower water (or 1 drop of orange blossom if you like it sweeter) 1 heaping tablespoon good quality ground coffee Preparation In a metal pot (preerably choclate or turkish coffe) set water, sugar and flavorings and cook over medium low heat until the sugar melts and water is just about to break out into a rolling boil....

Ingredients 1 stalk lemon grass ( white and tender part only) 3 garlic cloves 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce 1 tablespoons Tamarind Concentrate 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil 3 tablesspons water 1/2 teaspoon Sambal Oelek (ground chili paste) 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice 2 lbs Shrimp Preparation Blend all ingredients except shrimp in food processor. Mix cleaned shrimp with 1/2 of sauce and let sit covered for 1/2 - 1 hr....

Ingredients Chives Dill weed Hot pepper sauce Paprika Parsley flakes Onion powder Garlic powder Salt Pepper Mayonnaise Sour cream, milk or buttermilk Preparation Measure 1/2 tsp parsley flakes, dill weed and chives into a small bowl. You can remove spices if you don’t like the taste of any of them, such as dill which has a very overpowering taste. Consider adding some paprika or hot pepper sauce for a more exotic tasting dressing....

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups unbleached flour, plus more as needed 3 large eggs Preparation Mound flour in center of a large work surface, and make a well in the middle. Crack eggs into the well. Using a fork, beat eggs; slowly incorporate flour, beginning with inner rim of well. When flour is incorporated, gather dough together to form a rounded mass. Begin kneading dough with the palms of your hands. Once dough comes together, scrape up any dried bits of dough; discard....

Ingredients 1 pound of shaved Corn Beef 2 cups of drained sauerkraut 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese 1 punch of green onions, chopped fine with the tops 1 cup of Mayonnaise (do not substitute) 2/3 cup of Thousand Island dressing Preparation Add all ingredients to crock pot and mix well, cover and cook on high for about 3 ½ hours or until hot

Ingredients 1 tsp instant coffee (dry) 1 tbsp coffee liqueur or cold strong brewed coffee 2 pkgs (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup baking mix 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 egg 1 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted and cooled 1 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp coffee liqueur, if desired 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 tsp vanilla Semi-sweet baking chocolate shavings Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Spray three 10-oz custard cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients Rice: 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked basmati rice 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 teaspoons roasted salted cashew pieces Salmon: 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric Dash of kosher salt Dash of ground red pepper 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Cooking spray Preparation To prepare rice, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan....

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) applewood smoked bacon, halved crosswise 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) 2 lb ground beef (at least 85% lean) 8 oz bulk pork sausage 8 slices cheddar cheese 1/4 cup Carolina-style gold barbecue sauce 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced 2 cups spring mix lettuce Preparation Spray 12-inch cast-iron or stainless steel skillet with cooking spray; place on grill....

Ingredients 1 C. Scottish Ale 2 tsp. Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp. Seasoned Salt 1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper Preparation Place your favorite cut of steak in a shallow pan and pour ale on steak. Marinate for 1 hour in refregerator or longer if you have the time. Remove steak from ale and mix dry ingredients together. Rub mixture on both sides of steak. Let marinate with dry ingredients for 1/2 hour or more....

Ingredients 8 slices cheese, such as provolone or mozzarella 8 slices sandwich bread 1/2 cup marinara sauce 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce) 1/4 pound thinly sliced turkey breast Unsalted butter, room temperature, for grilling Preparation Heat a medium nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Working on a clean surface, place a slice of cheese on top of each of 4 bread slices. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the cheese; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan....

Ingredients 1 box Grilled Vegetable Boca Burger patties - quantity 4 4 hamburger buns 8 tablespoons bbq sauce dill pickle slices Preparation Cook boca burger patties to taste on the grill. Lightly toast hamburger buns on the grill. Assemble burgers with 2 tablespoons bbq sauce on each burger patty. Layer dill pickle slices on burger or eat on the side.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 1 chipotle in adobo, minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground caraway 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, lightly pounded 2 mild green chiles, such as Italian frying peppers 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 pound grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped cilantro...

Ingredients Ingredients Combine in a large bowl: 2 c whole spelt flour (or whole wheat or barley - or a mix of flours) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp soda 1 tsp baking powder Combine separately: 3 lg very ripe bananas (about 1&1/2c) - mashed 2 eggs *1/2 c brown sugar or sucanat 1/2 c milk or substitute zest of a lemon or orange (optional) 2 tsp vanilla or 1 Tbsp dark rum...

Ingredients The size of your baguette will determine how much butter and garlic you’ll use. My dad uses roughly one head of garlic for each stick of butter. 1 loaf artisan French bread or wide baguette 1 - 2 heads of garlic 1 - 2 sticks of unsalted butter 1 bunch of chives (optional) zest of one lemon (optional) Preparation As told to me by my father. Slice that loaf of bread right up the middle so you have two halves (he uses his serrated knife for this)....