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Ingredients 125g of butter, cut into pieces, 3/4 cup of castor sugar 2 eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla essence, 1 1/4 cups of s.r. flour 2 teaspoons of coffee powder, 2 tablespoons of milk 125g of chocolate, melted 2/3 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa, 1 cup of boiling water. Preparation Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Cream the butter and sugar together and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, beat in vanilla essence....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Breadsticks (12 Count) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 teaspoon white sesame seed 1 teaspoon black sesame seed Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough; separate at perforations into 12 strips. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. With scissors, cut bottom one-third of each breadstick into 4 to 5 strips to look like broom....

Ingredients 4 t. cornstarch, divided 2 t. soy sauce 3/4 lb. beef tri-tip, thinly sliced across the grain 1/4 c. fresh orange juice 2 T. oyster sauce 1 T. honey 1 T. sesame seeds 2 T. vegetable oil 1 t. minced giner root 2 oranges, zested and segmented (pitch removed) 1/2 c. pineapple chuncks, fresh or canned Preparation Marinade: combine half of cornstarch w/ soy sauce in large bowl; mix well....

Ingredients 1 Pound Large Shrimp, or 1/2 lb Large Shrimp and 1/2 lb bay scallops, (shell on shrimp if possible to prevent shrinking) 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Butter 5 Garlic Cloves, chopped Pinch of red pepper flakes salt & freshly grated pepper to taste 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (optional) 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (can use dried if necessary). Preparation Rinse shrimp and set aside...

Ingredients 2 14 1/2 oz.cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlice and oregano 2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce 1 clove Garlic 1/2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tbsp oregano 4 small boneless,skinless chicken breast(approx. 1 1/2 pds.) 1 egg 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1/2 box angel hair pasta Preparation Place diced tomatoes and garlic in blender and liquify. Pour in sauce pan add tomato sauce, sugar and oregano....

Ingredients 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan A pinch of saffron threads 1 cup frozen peas 2 cups tomato juice 1 pound quartered white mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups bottled clam juice 1/2 pound bay scallops 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp...

Ingredients 1 domestic duck, 5 pounds 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Trim duck of all visible fat. Using a fork, prick the skin all over without piercing the meat; season with salt and pepper. Place duck on a rack set in a roasting pan and transfer to oven; roast for 40 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees and continue roasting until juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 30 minutes more....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce (from 12-oz bottle)...

Ingredients 2 C. or more cooked Chicken 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup 2 C. Sour Cream 1 sm can green chilis, chopped 1 pkg tortias 1 C. Shredded Chedder Cheese Preparation Boil chicken till cooked. Mix first 4 ingredence together. In a 9x13 pan place a small amount of mixture on the bottom of the pan. Fill tortia, roll and line the bottom of the pan. Place the remaining mixture on top....

Ingredients 4 pounds chuck roast, cut up ½ cup salad oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small onion, minced ½ cup celery leaves 5 cups beef stock, or broth 2 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups tomato paste 3 medium carrots, chunked 4 potatoes, chunked 2 medium onions, chunked 4 stalks celery, chunked enough flour to dust meat (about 1 cup) salt and pepper to taste enough mochiko and water to thicken...

Ingredients 1 pound baby spinach leaves, washed well 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup dry Italian white wine 2 tbsp pine nuts lightly toasted 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan pinch of freshly ground nutmeg salt and fresh ground pepper to taste large saute pan with a lid Preparation 1.Wash spinach and toss in a dish towel to dry the leaves well. If possible buy packaged, pre-washed spinach....

Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt, pepper (ground white) and flour for dredging 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp peanut oil 1/3 cup + 3 Tbsp chicken broth 3 oz gorgonsola cheese, crumbled 1 cup heavy cream, divided 2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, minced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oil and butter in large skillet. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and saute over hich heat until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion 1 pound button mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion, halved and thinly sliced; cook, stirring often, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced, dried thyme, coarse salt, and ground pepper. Reduce heat to medium; cover, and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup White Corn Syrup 1 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter (creamy) 6 Cups Special K cereal 1 Cup Chocolate Chips 1 Cup Butterscotch Chips Preparation Pour the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter into a large microwaveable bowl. Cook on High for 3 min and then stir. Next begin to slowly pour and stir in the Special K cereal. After thoroughly mixing, pour out and press the mix into a 9 x 13" pan....

Ingredients 1/4 Cup Almonds 4 Sea Bass (Halibut) Filets, each 5 oz and about 1 inch thick 1 small tomato 1/4 Cup Minced Yellow Onion 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 4 Teaspoons Dry white wine 1 Tablespoon Chopped fresh (Italian) parsley 2 Teaspoons Chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, steeped in 2 Tablespoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Ground white pepper Preparation Put the almonds in a food processor and process to the consistency of fine bread crumbs....

Ingredients 6 seitan cutlets, rinsed and drained Whole-wheat flour for dredging 4 Tbs. olive oil, divided 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion 2 Tbs. drained capers 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbs. nonhydrogenated vegan margarine 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper Large caper berries or lemon slices, for garnish, optional...

Ingredients 1 can refried beans 1 can red or pink kidney beans 1 can black beans home made or a very good store brand salsa 1 16 oz sour cream home made or a store brand yellow rice Shredded cheese, your preferance. I use the 4 cheese blend. Preparation First layer is the refried beans. Put a layer of the red kidney beans. Thick layer of sour cream. Now the yellow rice, then the black beans, a layer or the salsa, top with the shredded cheese....

Ingredients 3/4 Pound Chicken, white meat, cut into strips and diced 1/2 Pound Deveined and Pealed Shrimp 2 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste 1 cup Straw Mushrooms 1 tbsp Fresh Minced Ginger 1 tsp Minced Garlic 1/2 cup chopped basil 1 lime 2 tbsp Curry Powder 2 tbsp Fresh Ground Pepper 1 Can Coconut Milk 2 Cups, new potatoes cut into strips 2 tbsp chili paste 4 Stalks Green Onion Chopped...

Ingredients SHRIMP SALAD 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon champagne vinegar 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest or minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 32 ounces boiled shrimp, peeled and veins removed GAZPACHO SALSA 1 yellow bell pepper , cored, seeded, and cut into 1/8-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup) 1 Mango , peeled and cut into 1/8-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)...

Ingredients 1 large sweet crisp apple (braeburn or gala) diced chunky 1 twelve oz package fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup apple cider 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/16 tsp nutmeg (2 seconds grated fresh with microplane) Preparation Cook all ingredients together for 10 minutes, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until all cranberries “pop”. Can be served warm, room-temperature or chilled.