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Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash (about 3lbs), halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp EVOO 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus 1/4 tsp lemon zest 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley salt and pepper Preparation Place the squash cut sides down in a large, microwavable dish. Add 1/3 cup water and microwave on high until tender, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 5 cups diced peeled russet potatoes (about 5 medium) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 bag (8 oz) shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups) Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy....

Ingredients 3 to 4 pound chicken (labeled fryer or roaster) Seasoning: 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped and minced Poaching liquid: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon), reserve the rinds 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 whole lemon, quartered 1 head garlic, cloves separated, but left in their individual skins 2 sprigs thyme 2 sprigs rosemary...

Ingredients Wasabi mayo: 1 tbsp (15mL) prepared wasabi 1/3 cup (75mL) mayonnaise Smoked salmon rolls: 20 pieces smoked salmon, each about 3-inch/7.5-cm long and 1½-inch/4-cm wide ¼ English cucumber, sliced lengthwise, seeds removed, cut into 3-inch/7.5-cm julienne 4 oz (125mL) jicama (or Asian pear), peeled and cut into 3-inch/7.5-cm julienne ½ bunch chives, cut into3-inch/7.5-cm lengths 20 sprigs fresh coriander, cut into 3-inch/7.5-cm lengths shredded mint leaves Preparation Combine wasabi with mayo in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 refrigerated pizza dough 1/2 C. pizza sauce 1 C. Mozzarella cheese 2-3 Roma tomatoes, peeled & sliced thinly 1/3 C. Provolone cheese, shredded 1 pkg. of Regular pork sausage, crumbled or Prosciutto Ham, diced 1/4 C. black olives 5 fresh basil leaves; chopped Preparation Spread out pizza dough on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degree oven 8-10 min. until lightly browned. Barely score into individual size pieces. Do not cut all the way through....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 eggs 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly ground pepper Fresh sage sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 6 (3-inch) mini tart pans with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame seeds ½ teaspoon wasabi paste ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms 7 ounces firm tofu (about half of a standard 16-ounce package), drained and cubed 4 cups packed chopped kale (about 1 bunch) Preparation Cook rice according to package directions....

Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 4 tbsp softened butter 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded mozarella 1 tsp salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 deg F. Grease/line the muffin pan. In a large bowl, sift the flour and add the rest of the dry ingredients....

Ingredients 1-1 1/2lb 41-50 count P&D shrimp. 1lb crabmeat (Preferably Backfin, but country of origin doesn’t matter since nobody outside of a fishmonger can tell the difference between imported and domestic crabmeat.) 1-2lb 60-80ct bay scallops 1-2 jars of Alfredo sauce from your local grocery store or if you must, make your own. Roughly about 2 quarts. You probably won’t need it all, but you never know. Enough Ricotta Cheese for a normal lasagna...

Ingredients 2 broccoli crowns (1 pound total), thick stems peeled if necessary, cut into long spears 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 pieces (each 4 ounces) skin-on salmon fillet, preferably wild Alaskan 4 large red beets (about 2 pounds total), peeled, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 small clove garlic, grated (1/4 teaspoon)...

Ingredients 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons peach preserves (not jelly) 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped Preparation Combine all ingredients (including the bean and its pulp) in a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Attach a frying or candy thermometer to inside of pan. (see note below) Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to 170 degrees F. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly....

Ingredients Wild Rice- 3/4 cup Water- 1-1/2 cup Edamame(fresh or frozen green soybeans, cooked according to package directions- 2 cups Shrimp, medium, cooked, frozen, thawed- 2 cups Mandarin Oranges, drained-11 oz can Red Wine Vinegar- 1/4 cup Sesame Oil- 1 Tbsp Canola Oil- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce- 1 Tbsp Ground Red Pepper- 1/4 tsp Garlic, fresh, chopped- 1 clove Water Chestnuts, sliced- 1/2 cup Preparation Rinse wild rice thoroughly under cold water to clean, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 16 ounces medium pasta shells (or other short pasta) 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (avoid tough parts) 1/2 pound broccoli, cut into small florettes 1/2 pound zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 3 green onions, sliced (white and light green parts) 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 20 to 22 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese 2 eggs...

Ingredients 1 lb. uncooked shelled deveined shrimp (16 - 20 count) 2 Tbsp. neutral oil (like Canola) 1 Tbsp. shallot, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup white wine Juice of 1 lime 1 Tbsp honey 1 mango, cut in 1/2 inch dice 1 red pepper, cut in 1/2 inch dice 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat oil in pan over medium high heat....

Ingredients bagged saffron rice (2 1/2 servings) 2 T olive oil 1/4 cup white wine 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup pre-cooked sausage link, sliced 2 cups frozen shrimp, thawed 1 cup frozen peas Preparation Cook rice according to directions. Thaw shrimp and peas. Meanwhile, place olive oil and onion in saucepan, cook on medium for 5 minutes. Add sausage and white wine; and cook until wine evaporates. Stir in shrimp and peas until heated through....

Ingredients 2 lbs. cooked, cleaned shrimp 4-5 cloves of crushed garlic 1 cup butter 1/4 tsp. tarragon, dry 1/4 tsp. minced parsley, dry 1/4 teaspon shallot, minced 1/4 tsp.onion, minced Dash EACH of nutmeg, mace, and thyme 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 1/2 cup dry sherry wine 1 cup dry breadcrumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 10 x 7 baking dish Put cooked shrimp into baking dish OR divide into 8 buttered ramekins, and spread to cover the bottom....

Ingredients Chilled Ripe Avocado Key Lime 12 Steamed Shrimp- chilled Celery Onion Scallion Miracle Whip Black Pepper Paprika Preparation Slice avocado in half and clean Squeeze key lime juice in center and sprinkle some black pepper- cover with plastic wrap and place in frig to chill. Chop one Stem of Celery, one quarter of white onion together. Slice thin rings of scallion and set aside. Slice up Shrimp- small or larger chunks- your choice and mix in celery, onions and miracle whip- start with 3 tablespoons and add more for desired texture....

Ingredients apple juice, 1/2 gallon water, 1/2 gallon canning salt, 3/4 Cup 1T balck peppercorns 1t crushed garlic pork chops apple wood chips Preparation Combine one-half gallon of water with one-half gallon of apple juice or cider. Add three-quarters of a cup of canning salt, one tablespoon of cracked black peppercorns, one teaspoon of crushed garlic, and one lime, sliced thinly. Soak the chops in the brine overnight (in the refrigerator) before smoking....

Ingredients 1lb white almond bark 1 box corn or rice chez cereal sprinkles Preparation Pour cereal into large bowl, melt bark according to package directions. Pour melted bark onto cereal and mix well. Pour onto wax paper in single layer and coat with decorative sprinkles. Dry and break into pieces.

Ingredients 4 small sole filets 4 claws crabmet, meat removed 10 spears asparagus 1 package prepared Hollandiaise sauce mix, divided Seasoned salt to taste 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 pats butter White wine 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs seasoned salt or paprika cooked white or brown rice Preparation Thaw sole filets and crab claws, if frozen. Cook asparagus until crisp-tender, drain. Prepare Hollandiaise sauce according to package directions. Butter two individual au gratin dishes....