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Ingredients 1 pound brussels sprouts 3 slices bacon 1 cup water Coarse salt and ground pepper Cider vinegar, optional Preparation Trim brussels sprouts; shred in a food processor fitted with a slicing blade. Set aside. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon rendered fat from skillet. Add brussels sprouts and water; season with coarse salt and ground pepper....

Ingredients For each plated serving 8 large shrimp BBQ Rub, any type adapted from a cookbook is acceptable. 1 piece of bacon Tooth picks BBQ Sauce Preparation Shell and devien the shrimp Butterfly the shrimp so they lay flat and even on a cutting board. Lay one shrimp down, and then take the next shrimp and lay it over the first shrimp, Tail ends pointing in the same direction, covering just 50% of the first shrimp....

Ingredients 2-cartons frozen slices strawberries (thawed) 1-can Pineapple chunks (drained) 4-bananas (slices) 1-can peach pie filling 2-cans mandrian oranges(drained) Preparation Stir together in a large bowl.

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes or baby Yukon gold potatoes 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk 8 ounces plain cream cheese or veggie cream cheese, cut into pieces 10 chives or 2 scallions, chopped or snipped with kitchen scissors Salt and pepper Preparation Boil potatoes until tender, 15 minutes. While the water boils and when the potatoes are cooking, you can be working on the meatloaf recipe. When the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the hot pot to let them dry out a bit....

Ingredients 2 lg or 4 small trout fillets 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese (softened) 1 Tbsp grated white horseradish (optional) 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp chopped chives / green onions 2 tsp fresh dill Salt to taste Preparation Blend first 5 ingredients lightly in a food processor. Stir in chives / green onions. Stir in 1/2 of dill - taste - add remaining if necessary....

Ingredients 12 ounces soba noodles 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) 4 teaspoons chili sauce, such as sambal oelek 4 teaspoons light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil Kosher salt 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece) 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 1 pound silken tofu, drained Cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds, for serving Preparation Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water until al dente, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 10 oz sliced green pepper 7 ½ oz of sliced red pepper 7 oz sliced onion 9 ½ oz sliced celery 5 ½ oz of sour lime (lima) 7 oz chopped tomato 3 bay leaves 1 tsp salt & pepper 2 oz chicken stock powder ½ oz chopped garlic 2 oz mixed vegetable oil (20-80) 7 1/2 oz chopped carrot 1 gallon chicken stock Preparation Heat 2 oz of mixed cooking oil, add onion and garlic and fry lightly, stirring from time to time to prevent burning....

Ingredients 1/3 c. sugar 1 c. butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 2 egg yolks 2 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder Filling: 1 T. sugar 1 T. flour 1/4 tsp. almond flavoring 1/2 c. commercial eggnog 1 egg yolk Preparation In a medium bowl, cream sugar, butter, vanilla and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. Gradually add the flour and baking powder to creamed mixture, mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (I used the light one I bought at Trader Joe’s) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter 1 Tbsp light brown sugar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 generous Tbsp Penzey’s Sate’ seasoning 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp sesame oil Vegetables of your choice Preparation In skillet, over medium heat, cook 1/4 cup chopped onion in 2 Tbsp sesame or vegetable oil until soft....

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon Watkins™ Crushed Rosemary 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 1/4 cups crumbled blue cheese (5 oz) 1/2 cup red pepper jelly (from 10-oz jar) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking spray. Microwave frozen spinach as directed on box 3 to 4 minutes to thaw....

Ingredients 2 Large Zuccini 2 tblsp. Butter 1 cup Water 1 cup tri colored couscous 1 tblsp. chic boul or one cube 1 tsp. lemon rind 1/4 tsp. red pepper 1 clove minced garlic 3 cooked mild Italian Sausages 1 cup long onion (Green only) 2 tblsp. olive oil 1/4 cup plain tomato sause 2 tblsp of parmasan cheese Preparation Sear zuccini in sautee pan flesh side down in 1 tabls....

Ingredients 4 tbl butter at room temp 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 sprig thyme 1/4 cup clam juice 1 oz sea urchin salt and pepper to taste Preparation Melt 1 tbs butter over low heat. Sauté shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add wine, increase heat to med high and cook to reduce liquid by ½. Add thyme and clam juice and reduce to 3 or 4 tblespoons....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup sour cream 1 egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 2/3 cup fresh or frozen (do not thaw) blueberries 1 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; lightly flour. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Add sour cream, egg and lemon zest. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH EGG....

Ingredients 1 lime, halved 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce 3 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 shallots, 2 thinly sliced, 1 halved 1 1/4 pounds peeled, deveined large shrimp, halved lengthwise 3 cups finely shredded cabbage (Napa, red, or a combination) 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (from 3 medium) 1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving (optional) 1/2 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro Preparation Squeeze lime juice into a large bowl (you should have about 3 tablespoons), reserving rinds....

Ingredients 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, toss the shallot with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes, then whisk in the oil. NOTES Great With Cucumber salad, sliced tomatoes, pasta salad, steak salad, steamed asparagus or green beans.

Ingredients 6 extra large shrimp, [8-12 count size], cleaned and butterflied 6 bacon slices 1 large jalapeno chile pepper, seeded, deveined and sliced in long thin strips 6 toothpicks, soaked in water Preparation Preheat grill until very hot. Scrape cooking rack clean with wire brush. Place a little oil on a paper towel and oil cooking rack. Leave burners on high. Place slice of jalapeno pepper into each butterflied shrimp. Wrap shrimp with a piece of bacon....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth, low sodium 1/2 cup tomato, peeled and diced 2 ounces whole wheat pasta 9 ounces medium shrimp, uncooked 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped Preparation Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta. Meanwhile, place olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan and sauté for several minutes until lightly browned. Add chicken broth and tomatoes to pan; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 2 T olive oil 1 & 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste 3/4 c dry white wine 1 & 1/2 c grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 c finely chopped fresh basil 2 c coarsely chopped spinach 1/4 t salt 1/4 t pepper 3 c cooked wild rice, or other whole grain, for serving Preparation Warm oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking....

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin, divided 1 medium uncooked zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, large-size, peeled and deveined 1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup(s) water Preparation Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini in a single layer; increase heat to high and cook until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup green or yellow split peas 3 cups water, or a mix of 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock + 2 cups water 1/2 small onion, diced 1/4 cup smoky barbeque sauce 1/4 tsp dill weed lots of black pepper Preparation Put all ingredients into a stockpot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for at least one hour until the beans “dissolve.” Can slow cook on low 8-10 hours....