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Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 2 medium yellow squash 1 medium eggplant 1 bunch asparagus (optional) 1 vidalia onion 1 red pepper white wine of preference extra virgin olive oil Preparation Slice all vegetables except asparagus into larger bowl (quartering eggplant to make it easier to handle) sprinkling liberal with wine to coat veggies and keep them from turning. Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and add to bowl. Spread mixture in a broiling pan and broil until just barely softened....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 cup brown sugar - unpacked 1-1/2 tsp vanilla 3 eggs 3-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 tsp soda 1-1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp milk 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 bag (small or large - your preference) chocolate chips Preparation Cream butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Add remaining ingredients. Roll into balls or drop by tsp onto cookie sheet about 2 inches apart....

Ingredients 2 large bunches of Swiss chard (about 12 cups chopped without the stem) 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 large cloves of garlic, minced pinch each dried red pepper flakes, salt and pepper (to taste) 4 large eggs 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup coarsely grated Gruyere swiss cheese Fresh thyme leaves Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter 2 egg yolk Preparation Whisk together four, sugar, lemon rind and salt Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs Add one egg yolk and mix until dough comes together in a ball Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if the butter was softened beforehand or if the mixture has warmed...

Ingredients 2 lb fetuccini or tortellini 1 lb raw large shrimp peeled 1 lb sea scallops 10 oz fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil 4 tbs olive oil 2/3 cup dry white wine 2 can garlic alfredo sauce pinch of salt pinch of pepper Preparation In saucepan cook shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and basil in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Add wine cook until most of the wine has evaporated, about 1 minute....

Ingredients Ingredients: • 3-inch piece ginger root • 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice • 2 cups water • 12 ounces U-15 (jumbo) raw shrimp • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1 cup dry white wine • 1 tablespoon fish sauce • 1 cup fish stock or bottled clam juice (may substitute guava or apricot nectar; see headnote) • 2 or 3 medium cloves garlic • 2 tablespoons canola oil...

Ingredients 6 avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled 2 limes, juiced 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne 1 medium onion diced 4 medium tomatoes, diced, drained 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 clove of garlic, minced Preparation Place the scooped avocado pulps in a large bowl, toss and coat the avocados with lime juice. Drain and preserve the lime juice (for step #4) after all the avocados have been coated....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained 12 sandwich buns, split 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz) Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in barbecue sauce and chili beans. Heat to boiling....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrot 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 (4-ounce) links hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1 pound ground sirloin 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar $ 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds flank steak Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, cut into thick slices 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick slices 3 large cloves garlic, cut into thin slices 1 jalapeno (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes...

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired Preparation Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 lb Smoked Trout 1/4 lb Cream Cheese 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 C Sour Cream 1/4 C Mayonaise 1 Tsp Prepared Horseradish 1 Tsp Green Tabasco Preparation Combine 1/4 Lb of the trout and first four ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Place mixture in seperate bowl. Rough chop last 1/4 lb of the trout, add to the bowl and fold in with remaining ingredients. Serve with saltine or water crackers

Ingredients 12 pound fresh turkey - not frozen, self-basting or kosher. 3 cups salt 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar 3 tablespoons dried thyme 3 tablespoons dried rosemary 3 tablespoons dried sage Equipment: Smoker - a water smoker is preferred Oven thermometer Good meat thermometer 30-quart container One 1-gallon jug Preparation Step 1-Brining: To the gallon jug add 1 cup of salt, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon each of sage, rosemary and thyme, and fill with water....

Ingredients 8 oz. Spaghetti ¼ lb. Bacon (cut in small pieces) 1 med. Onion chopped 1 lb. Ground Beef 2- 8 oz. Cans tomato sauce 1 ½ tsp. Salt 1/8 tsp. Black pepper ½ tsp. Oregano ½ tsp. Garlic salt 1- 4 oz. Can sliced mushrooms - undrained ¼ lb. Shredded provolone cheese ¼ lb. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Sauté bacon in skillet. Add onion and ground beef, brown. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic salt, and mushrooms with liquid....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 6 slices rye bread, crusts removed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons whole milk Crumbled bacon and radish sprouts, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir 4 tablespoons butter until smooth. On a clean work surface, lightly roll a bread slice with a rolling pin until it’s 1/8 inch thick. Brush both sides with butter and fit into a 4-inch tart pan with a removable bottom....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup boiling water (could be hot tap water) 1 teaspoon soda -cook together, let it cool 2 cups sugar yolks of 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream -mix together Mix and add to first mixture: 2 cups flour pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder Preparation Beat and add egg whites. Bake 375° 1/2 hour? (Don’t overdo.)

Ingredients 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4-6 thinly sliced prosciutto 4-6 slices of fontina cheese 1-3 (or more) cloves garlic, chopped Butter, flour, salt/pepper Preparation Debone and clean breasts, pound flat with mallet. Dip in flour to cover all surfaces Melt butter in pan saute garlic, set aside. Brown chicken breasts in butter, add more if necessary. Place chicken on cookie sheet, spoon some garlic on top, place slice of prosciutto and fontina on top of chicken....

Ingredients 1 Jar Bertolli spaghetti sauce garlic powder to taste onion powder to taste salt & pepper to taste 1 package frozen mixed vegtables 1/2 pgk elbow macaroni or egg noodles 1 can diced tomatoes 2 qts of water Preparation Partially cook macaroni or egg noodles. In 5qt or larger pan add spaghetti sauce, onion and garlic powder, mixed vegtables, diced tomatoes and 2 qts of water, salt & pepper. Bring to a soft boil Add cooked macaroni or egg noodles Let simmer for 1 hour....

Ingredients Sauce 1/3 cup grape seed or olive oil 8 garlic cloves 1 cup white or red wine 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 pinches of salt 2 pinches of sugar 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 # Penne Pasta 1# Sausage 1 8 oz bag shredded mozzarella Preparation To make Sauce: Heat oil and sauté garlic until it colors. Add wine and cook until at least half has evaporated....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 2 bunches mustard greens, rinsed, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon fish sauce Preparation Heat a wok over medium-high heat until very hot; add canola oil, and swirl to coat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until just golden. Add mustard greens; stir-fry until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with fish sauce; toss to combine....