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Ingredients 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste 5 carrots, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ketchup 3/4 cup beef broth 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup crushed fruit 1/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp unflavored gelatin 2 Tbsp cold water 1/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Mix first three ingredients and let stand until syrup forms. Soften the gelatin in the cold water, then dissolve into boiling water. Add gelatin to fruit mixture, stirring slowly. Freeze 1 hour either in freezer-safe dish or trays (I just stuck the mixing bowl in the freezer for an hour)....

Ingredients 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 rib of celery, peeled and finely diced 1/2 onion, minced 1 small bay leaf 1/8 t. thyme 1/4 c. dry sherry 1/4 c flour 2 t. paprika Couple of pinches of freshly ground nutmeg, & a pinch of salt 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 cups half & half 1 t. tomato paste Preparation Saute shrimp in 1 T butter until pink....

Ingredients 1 cup thinly sliced or chopped onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 minced garlic clove 3 T. olive oil 1 T. flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 T. chili powder 1 cup water 2 Cups canned diced tomatoes 2 Cups frozen or canned peas 1 T. vinegar 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp Preparation Peel shrimp. Saute shrimp in olive oil until just pink. Remove from pan and add onions, celery and garlic continue to saute over medium heat for about 10 min - until onions are translucent....

Ingredients 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, fresh or thawed 1/3 pound linguini 1/2 t fresh rosemary chopped/crushed 1 garlic clove crushed 3T olive oil 1/2 c fresh grated paremesan cheese 1/4 t salt 1 meduim yellow squash sliced Preparation Cook pasta according to box directions. When done, toss with 1 T olive oil. Set flame to medium. Heat large wok with 2T olive oil. Heat until oil glistens. Add shrimp, garlic, rosemary....

Ingredients 3 lbs. lamb shoulder (lamb stew meat can also be used by it does take longer to break down in the cooking process). Purchase it pre-cut or have your butcher break it down for you. 4 T. flour 3/4 cup butter 2 cloves garlic, smashed 4 white or Spanish onions 4 green apples, peeled and chopped 3 T. worchestshire sauce (don’t skip this step) Juice of 2 lemons 2/3 cup broken walnuts...

Ingredients Roast: 2 lbs sirloin tip roast 1 T minced fresh parsley 1 T fresh thyme 1 t olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced cracked black pepper salt Sauce: 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup prepared horseradish 2 T milk 1 T snipped fresh chives 1/8 t white pepper Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Combine parsley, thyme, oil, garlic and black pepper; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan....

Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, skin removed if desired 4 chicken legs, skin removed if desired 1 (15-oz.) can chunky Italian-style tomato sauce 1 (4.5-oz.) jar whole mushrooms, drained 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 small onion, sliced 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except water and flour; mix gently....

Ingredients 2 pounds pork tenderloin 1 can root beer 1 bottle barbecue sauce 8 hamburger buns Preparation Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low until well cooked and the pork shreds easily, about six to seven hours. Drain well and stir in barbecue sauce. Serve over hamburger buns.

Ingredients 2 Tbs Dijon mustard 3 Tbs white wine vinegar 2 Tbs sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tsp lemon or lime juice 1 tsp fresh minced dill leaves salt and pepper to taste Preparation Briefly blend the above ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until use.

Ingredients 3 Firm Red Pears 1/4 C Brown Sugar (light or dark) 1/2 C Water 1 T Amaretto Liqueur 1 t Vanilla Extract Preparation Peel/core/slice pears to 1/2" thickness. Melt butter in large sauté pan. Sauté pears on low for 1 minute on each side. Dissolve suger in water and pour over pears. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, turning and basting pears every 2-3 minutes. Mix Amaretto and vanilla and drizzle over pears....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 ripe, firm apples (about 2 pounds), such as Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, tossed with 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 4 tablespoons sugar Preparation Divide ingredients in half, and work in two batches. Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and cinnamon. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Saute until apples are browned, about 5 minutes, tossing often....

Ingredients 3 zucchini cut into slices 3 scallop squash cut into slices 3 crookneck squash cut into slices 4 roma tomatoes cut into chunks 4 garlic cloves cut into small slices 1 bunch of green onions chopped along with some of the green stems. 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage (optional) Preparation If you are going to add the sausage, cook if first....

Ingredients 1 lb. Crab meat 1 lb. fresh shrimp 1 lb. fresh firm white fish cubed 1 cup chopped onions 16 oz. tomatoes pureed 1 lb. okra cut in chunks 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 or 4 cloves of garlic crushed 3 tablespoons flour (all purpose) 2 or 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 1 tablespoon fresh thyme add salt,black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste 2 cups chicken broth...

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 4 oz. jar of sundried tomatoes in oil chopped 4 garlic cloves chopped 1/4 lb. prosciutto chopped 1 med purple onion in chunks 1red pepper in chunks 1yellow pepper in chunks 1 bag broccoli florets 1 1/2 lbs lge.uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined 1 1/2 lbs scallops 1-1 1/2 cups white wine 4 oz. clam juice 1/4 cup italiian seasoning red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients 4 heads baby bok choy 2 tsp sesame oil 1 T soy sauce 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 T canola oil 1 1/2 T sesame seeds, lightly toasted Preparation split the baby bok choy in half lengthwise and cut off the base. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and garlic to make a braising liquid. Preheat a saute pan until it is very hot....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 6 oz deli sliced American cheese 6 oz deli sliced Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 8 cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. In 15x10x1-inch pan, brush 12x8-inch area with half of the melted butter mixture....

Ingredients For the potatoes: 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 ounces unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg yolk For the meat filling: 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 carrots, peeled and diced small 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (extra to thicken if needed)...

Ingredients 1 T butter 1T Olive Oil 1 large or 2 med. onions (yellow or sweet) 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 cup Fish Broth 5 small Red Potatoes peeled and cubed 2 cups Half and Half 1- 8oz.creamcheese(softened) 1 C crabmeat (canned or fresh) 1 lb. med shrimp cleaned 1 can whole Kernel Corn 1/2 t. Kosher salt 1/4 t. black pepper 1/8 t. Cayenne pepper 1/2 t. Old Bay Seasoning...

Ingredients 1- 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped scallions, whites & greens 2 clove garlic, minced 1 lb. shrimp (or crawfish,if available) 2 tsp. tomato paste 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) 4 Tablespoons flour 1-2 cups of water or stock (You can sub up to 1/2 white wine) Dash of cayenne pepper Salt & pepper to taste Chopped parsley...