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Ingredients 1 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 small onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 2 pequillo peppers (from a jar), thinly sliced 4 (6 oz) cod fillets 2 tblsp chopped parsley Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 8 large stuffing mushrooms 1 1/2 to 2 Cups Chicken Broth (I use Swanson’s chicken broth in the box) 8 ounces crabmeat, surimi, or chopped shrimp (I use imitation crab meat). 1/4 cup flour 3 Tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons chopped chives. 1 teaspoon kosher salt Monterey Jack cheese to top each mushroom. Party rye, cocktail bread, or garlic bread rounds, buttered and toasted. Preparation MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH SEAFOOD Preheat broiler....

Ingredients 1 pack of Lady Fingers 1/2 cup Grand Marnier 1/2 cup of semolina 2 cups of milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 pack thawed frozen strawberries Preparation Line a cake mold with the Lady Fingers. Sprinkle the Grand Marnier over it. Bring the milk to a boil, then sprinkle the semolina in it. When it the semolina gets firm, add the sugar. Pour the whole mixture over the imbued Lady Fingers and chill....

Ingredients 2-3 bunches of fresh spinach OR 1 bag of pre-packaged spinach 1 TBSP Minced garlic 2TBSP Sesame oil 1 TSP salt 1 TSP roasted OR toasted Sesame Seeds 1/2 to 1 OZ of chopped scallions Preparation Steam spinach until cooked. DO NOT overcook, it will be very mushy. Drain very well. In frying pan or Wok, combine all ingredients in pan on medium heat. Stir until completely mixed, add salt to taste....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 11/2 cups brown rice 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, such as safflower 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons minced, peeled ginger (from a 2-inch piece) 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add rice....

Ingredients 3 lbs large shrimp 6 Rosemary branches 2 lemons 1/4 cup limoncello or other lemon liquer 2 bunches oregano, leaves only 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Remove heads of shrimp and peel away body shell, leaving tail intact. With a knife, make an incision in the back of each shrimp and remove the black intestinal cord. Gently wash in cool running water and drain well. Trim the leaves off the lower parts of rosemary branches and set aside....

Ingredients (4) Asian Tiger Shrimp 1/2 c. White Cooking Wine 2 tbs. Butter Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 oz. Lemon Juice 1 tbsp. Parsely, chopped 1/2 oz. Olive Oil Preparation Make sure your shrimp is peeled & deveined and season with salt & pepper Heat a sauce pan with around 1/2 oz of Olive Oil over medium heat until pan is hot. Sear the shrimp for about 20 seconds on each side to give color Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the olive oil Add the garlic & butter over low heat Add wine and lemon juice and place shrimp back in pan Let simmer for 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until shrimp is fully cooked with a pink color Place the shrimp on a plate....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (from a 4-inch piece) 1 to 2 Thai chiles, or 1 small serrano chile, chopped 1 cup packed tender fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for serving 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large or 2 small leeks, thinly sliced and well washed (2 cups) 1/2 cup long-grain white rice 3 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken broth 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 ounces sugar snap peas, tough strings removed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) Kosher salt Lime wedges, for serving (optional) Preparation Turn a food processor on; drop garlic through feed tube and process until finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 1/2-2 lbs beef round steak, cut in 3" x 1" strips 2 T oil 1/4 c soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 c chopped onions 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp ground ginger 2 large green peppers, cut in strips 4 tomatoes cut into eighths, or 16-oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 c cold water 1 T cornstarch Preparation Brown beef in oil in saucepan....

Ingredients 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 10-ounce packages frozen corn 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup half-and-half Kosher salt and pepper 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced Preparation Cook the bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 wrapped bundle of soba noodles 20 small Brussels sprouts 2 garlic cloves 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Preparation Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. Discard the ends and any loose leaves. Finely mince the garlic. Prepare the soba noodles per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Set aside. Place the remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 3 cups cake flour, plus more for pans 2 cups packed dark-brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces sour cream 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Caramel Whipped Cream Preparation Make the cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients 1 pound ground sausage 1 cup baking mix 1 pound chedder cheese, grated 1 tablespoon water Preparation Mix all ingrediants together well. Roll in to bite size balls. Let rise until almost double in size. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp Sunflower oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 4 garlic chopped cloves 1 pound lean ground beef 1 pound pork sausage meat 2-4 tablespoons ground chipotle chili 1 tablespoon cocoa 1 Tbsp freshly ground coffee 1 teaspoon cumin 19-ounce tomatoes, undrained 19-ounce red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 14-ounce black beans (optional) 1 cup dark ale 1 cup salsa...

Ingredients 1 tsp butter 3 TBS minced shallots 1 pound fresh spinach, cooked just till wilted, squeezed dry and chopped 1 ripe pear, peeled and chopped pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper Preparation melt butter, add shallot and cook until golden. blend in cooked spinach, pear, nutmeg, salt and pepper. cook stirring constantly until heated through. serve immediately

Ingredients 1 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoons pepper 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined near east rice pilaf Preparation For marinade, combine first 6 ingredients in jar. Cover, shake vigorously. Pour marinade over shrimp. Cover, marinate in refrigerator 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain shrimp, reserve marinade. Broil shrimp 5 to 6 inches from heat source, about 3 minutes, brushing with marinade....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 3/4 lb. ground pork 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup flour 2 tablespoons beef-flavor instant bouillon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 cups milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for cake pans and parchment 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 5 cups confectioner's sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar 3 cups water Preparation Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 1 month.

Ingredients iceberg Lettuce red onion frozen peas Swiss cheese Mayonaise Preparation First layer - iceberg lettuce cut in small chunks. Spread with several spoonsfuls of mayonaise Second layer - thinly sliced sweet red onion slightly sugared Third layer - frozen peas (unthawed) Fourth Layer - shredded Swiss cheese. Repeat layers Let stand 1 1/2 to 2 hours. sprinkle cumbled crisp bacon on top.