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Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 poblano chiles, seeded and thinly sliced (3 cups) 1 cup thinly sliced onions 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups dried Great Northern beans 1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1/4 cup finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses 2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chilies* 1/3 cup olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Canned chipotle chilies packed in adobo sauce are available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets. Preparation Place beans in large bowl....

Ingredients 3 mushrooms, sliced 1 shallot, minced 1 cup white wine 1 quart sauce espagnole 2 Tblsp butter Preparation Sauté several sliced mushrooms with a minced shallot in butter. Add cup of white wine and reduce to 2 oz. Add brown stock and a peeled, seeded and chopped tomato. Simmer 5 minutes; do not strain.

Ingredients 12oz of string beans 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup sliced almonds Sea salt to taste Sprinkle of goat cheese on top Preparation Snap ends off of strings beans and let soak in water for 5 minutes, boil in lightly salted water for about 5 minutes or until tender but crisp. Drain beans and let stand for about 3-5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 onions, finely chopped 3/4 cup barley 1 teaspoon salt 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems trimmed 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Marsala wine 2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned vegetable stock 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 ounces (about 1/2 bunch) green Swiss chard leaves, cleaned and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Olive oil cooking spray Preparation Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 pounds round steak One 32 ounce bottle of ketchup 1 large onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 garlic clove 2 ½ cups water Preparation Cut steak into serving size pieces, coarsely chop the onion and peel and finely chop the garlic clove. In a large Dutch oven/stewpot, brown the steak and onions and stir. Pour off all but a teaspoon of any remaining fat. Add all of the ketchup, water, garlic, parsley, pepper and stir thoroughly....

Ingredients 1 10-ounce box couscous ( 1 1/3 cups) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained 3/4 cup pitted green olives 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) Kosher salt and pepper 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tbsp Wheat germ 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 2 2 1/2" graham cracker squares, crushed 2 large eggs 1 15oz can pumpkin puree 1 12oz can fat free evaporated milk 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla extract topping: 3/4 cup non-fat greek yogurt 1/4 cup maple syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F and coat 12-cup nonstick muffin pan with canola oil cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 Yellow Onion (or half if it is very large) 1 Green Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves 2 to 3 chillies 1 29 oz can of stewed tomatoes with juices 1 29 oz can of tomato puree 1 cup of dried black beans 1 cup of dried kidney beans 1 to 1.5 pounds of lean chuck stew meat Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin Sour cream, cheese, and cilantro for serving...

Ingredients 1 can (55 oz) baked beans with bacon and brown sugar sauce, undrained 2 cups shredded smoked pork 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained 1 bag (12 oz) frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend, thawed 1 box (9 oz) frozen baby lima beans, thawed 1 cup water 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Red pepper sauce, if desired Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients SCALLOP BRINE: 275ml water 40ml white wine 6g sugar 18g salt 1 clove of garlic 50ml sliced onion 3 peppercorns 4-5 medium to large scallops MASCARPONE CAESAR DRESSING: 110 g Mascarpone 25g lemon juice 3g worcestershire sauce 1/2 clove minced garlic 1 filet of minced anchovy 3 g dijon mustard pinch of salt and pepper SALAD 1 head of romaine, heart only cut into 1 centimeter strips small croutons...

Ingredients 1 FRYER CHICKEN (4-6LBS) 2 CARROTS,CELERY AND ONIONS 1 CAN OF BLACKEYED PEAS WITH BACON 1 BAG OF FROZEN CORN 1 QT. OF HALF&HALF 1 TBLS OF LIQIUD SMOKE SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE Preparation Place the chicken in a stock pot, add enough water to cover. Large dice the carrots,celery and onions add them to the stock pot and bring to a simmer for at least 1 hour, or untill the chicken falls off the bone....

Ingredients 3/4 + 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats (divided) 1/2 cup cereal divided (I used cheerios) 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used half white and half milk chocolate chips) 1/4 cup raisins 1 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can use wheat flour too) 1/4 cup neutral tasting oil 5 tbsp honey 1/4 cup brown rice syrup* 1/4 cup cereal (like cheerios) 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats...

Ingredients Cake: 2 C flour 1 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 2/3 C sugar 3/4 C sour cream 1/4 C butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 7 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1 C water Frosting: 12 oz semisweet chocolate (chips ok) 3/4 C cream 1 Tbsp corn syrup 2 Tbsp butter, softened Preparation Melt the chocolate and set aside to cool....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 cup whipping cream 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup marshmallow creme 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound cultivated or wild mushrooms (such as shitake, chanterelles, or oyster mushrooms, or a combination) trimmed and quartered if small, thickly sliced if large. Salt 2 tablespoons of Monthaven Chardonnay Freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), finely minced ¼ cup finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Heat a large, heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 slices of bacon 1 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves Water 1 lb. dried pinto beans, picked over and well-rinsed. (If possible let them sit overnight in water) 1 12-ounce bottle of dark beer 1 can diced green chili 2 t. hot sauce Preparation In a dutch over cook the bacon, onion and garlic. The bacon does not have to be completely cooked through but should not be limp....

Ingredients Classic Aioli 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice salt and freshly ground black pepepr 3/4 cup olive oil Soup 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 cups finely chopped onion 2 cups finely chopped leeks, rinsed thoroughly 1` cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely diced fennel bulb 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1/4 cup roasted almonds, preferably Marcona 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped chives Kosher salt & fresh grnd Pepper 8 Large sea scallops (about 9 oz.) 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 sprigs thyme 2 Tbsp. peach preserves Fresh herbs, baby greens for garnish Preparation Finely chop almonds into small pieces. Mix almonds & 4 Tbsp. oil in medium bowl....

Ingredients 8 ounces rice noodles 2-1/2 tablespoons oil 2 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 medium onion, minced 2 tablespoons urad dal (white split lentils) 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 green chili, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric pinch of fenugreek 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetables (such as peas, green beans, or broccoli) 1/2 cup shredded coconut minced cilantro for garnish Preparation Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add noodles, remove from heat, and drain....