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Ingredients 12 ounces cooked shrimp, thawed and chopped 8 ounces cream cheese 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger root, minced 1 Tbsp chives, chopped 1 tsp sesame oil Wonton wrappers Sesame seeds Sauce: 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp cold watter Preparation Preheat oven to 425 Mix first 6 ingredients together until well blended Place 1 Tbsp of shrimp mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper Bring corners of wrapper together, twist and pinch tight....

Ingredients 8 - 10 soft shell crab 1.5 cups milk 1 cup flour .75 sticks of butter 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup vermouth or dry white wine Preparation Preheat broiling pan sprayed with oil until smoking (5-10 minutes). At the same time, soak all crabs in milk to cover, (30 minutes - 1 hour). Dry. Dredge in flour, season w/ salt and pepper. In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 stick of butter, juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup dry white wine (vermouth)....

Ingredients Cake mixture: 2 ½ Cups flour 1 tsp. Baking soda ½ tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Salt 1 cup/225g butter/shortening 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla 1 cup sour cream Crumble mixture: 6 T./85g butter ¾ cup brown sugar 3 tsp. Cinnamon 1 ½ cup chopped nuts 3 T. flour Preparation Cake mixture: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 lemons, sliced 1/4-inch thick Salt and freshly ground pepper Two 5-ounce bags baby spinach 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 cup pitted green Sicilian or Spanish olives, sliced 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small dice...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Pity-Pat Squash 2 Tablespoons Olive oil 1 Lg garlic clove 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 8 fresh mint leaves cut into strips pinch of kosher salt Preparation Heat large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and garlic. Sauté until garlic is golden about 2 to 3 minutes. discard the garlic. Increase heat to high, add the squash. sauté’ tossing frequently until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes Add mint and tomatoes and cook until warmed about 1 minute....

Ingredients 3 cups instant rice 3/4 cup salsa-any kind 3/4 cup BBQ sauce-any kind 1 can of corn 15 oz 1.5 lbs cubed and cooked chicken corn bread or corn muffins Preparation bring water to boil, add rice, BBQ sauce and salsa, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. you may have to add a little more water, to soften rice more. Add corn and chicken at the last couple of minuts to warm up

Ingredients Frozen ahi tuna steaks (from Trader Joes, if possible) Soy sauce Chili oil Options to throw in the pan towards the end of the cooking process: ginger, garlic, green onions - all finely diced Preparation Defrost tuna steaks on the counter, in the packaging, for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, then open and drain on paper towels Splash with soy sauce and chili oil, salt and pepper Heat a pan on medium high heat with at least two tablespoons of high heat oil (peanut or canola)...

Ingredients 2 T extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bulb fennel, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 28oz can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped, juice reserved 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 4 6oz tuna steaks, 1 1/2" thick 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled 2 T chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus additional for garnish 2 T chopped fresh basil kosher salt fresh-ground pepper Preparation Heat 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shimmering, about three minutes....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1/2 cup water Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine sesame seeds, flour, and salt. Stir in sesame oil with a fork until fine crumbs form. Add water and stir until dough comes together. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead a few times until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes....

Ingredients Marinade: 1 TBS Dark soy sauce 1 Pinch of salt 1 Pinch of sugar Pepper to taste 2 LB Fresh Shanghai Noodles 8 Ounces (250g) raw shrimp 8 Ounces chicken breast 8 Ounces bean sprouts 2 Cups Napa cabbage cut into thin slices 2 Stalks green onions, cut along the diagonal into 1-inch pieces 2 Slices ginger, chopped 3-4 Cloves garlic, chopped 1 TBS hot bean paste Seasonings: Salt as desired...

Ingredients 3/4 cup vodka 1/4 cup kahlua 4 eggs 1 box yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Golden) 1 box instant chocolate pudding 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 cup oil (Wesson vegetable) Preparation Grease bundt pan with Pam or butter. Coat with light layer of flour. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix at medium speed for 4 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, checking for “done-ness” at 50 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground animal (I used a 20 oz package of ground turkey, and it was perfect) 1 small onion, chopped 2 tbsp oil 1 large carrot, chopped 1 cup chicken stock (I ghettofied this recipe by using a bouillon cube) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1-2 cloves garlic Potatoes, chopped (I used about ten smallish ones that come in a 5 lb bag, but in the end, your amount of potatoes should be about equal to three russet potatoes)...

Ingredients 2 (8 oz.)pkg. small shrimp 3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion (sweet vadelia, if poss.) fresh mushrooms (8oz.) 3 tbsp. real butter 4 tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 cup 1/2 & 1/2 1 cup chicken broth 2 egg yolks, beaten 4 tbsp. white cooking sherry (I prefer white zinfandle) dry bread crumbs (3/4 cup) parmesan cheese (1 cup) (fresh or pkg.) rice (3-4cups cooked)...

Ingredients 2 lb small fingerling potatoes, halved or quartered 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes and just enough water to cover potatoes; add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low....

Ingredients 5 T soy sauce 5 T dry sherry 3 dried red chilies, seeded and chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 t grated gingerroot 5 T water 1 1/4 raw, shelled jumbo shrimp or tiger prawns 1 large bunch scallions, chopped 2/3 C salted cashews 3 T vegetable oil 2 t cornstarch Preparation Mix the soy sauce with the shrry, chilies, garlic, ginger and water in a large bowl. Add the shrimp or prawns, scallions and cashews and mix well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips 1 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen broccoli florets, carrots and cauliflower 1/2 cup purchased stir-fry sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain. Add vegetables. In small bowl, combine stir-fry sauce and cornstarch; mix well. Pour over vegetable mixture; stir to combine....

Ingredients 1/2 lb. bacon, diced 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup molasses 1 tablespoon vinegar 4 (16-oz.) cans baked beans 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped Preparation In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine bacon, reserved drippings and all remaining ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 2 cans (14.75 oz each) cream style sweet corn 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese with chives, softened 1 1/2 cups cornbread & muffin mix (from 6.5-oz pouch) 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (9 to 11 slices) Preparation Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix corn, egg and cream cheese. Add muffin mix and 3/4 cup of the bacon; stir to combine....

Ingredients 4 large tortillas 1 large Can Stokes Green Chili & Pork Sauce 1 Small Can Chopped Black Olives 2-3 Cups Cheddar Cheese 2 Cans Refried Beans Preparation Warm Beans & Chili Sauce in seperate pans. Make Burrito, cover in sauce, then cheese, then olives to taste.

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) black cod fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper Old bay or creole seasoning 1/4 cup ea julienned zucchini, red peppers, red onion, yellow squash 2Tbl ea chopped chervil leaves & parsley leaves 1/2 cups Pinot Blanc 2 (1-inch) pats unsalted butter Preparation Place each fillet on a piece of foil. Season fillets with salt, pepper and old bay, red pepper flakes or creole seasoning to taste. Evenly divide vegetables and herbs among the 2 pouches....