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Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 leeks, thinly sliced, white parts only 1 medium white onion, diced (1 cup) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely diced 10 chayote (about 6 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 bunch cilantro, tied into a bundle Coarse salt 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 Golden Delicious apples Preparation Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; cook until translucent, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients Generous 1/2 tsp of the following: dried basil, fennel seeds, dried oregano, thyme Good tasting olive oil 3 med onions finely chopped Salt and fresh ground pepper 3 large garlic cloves Generous 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/3 cup dry vermouth 2 lbs good tasting fresh tomatoes (do not use romas), peeled, seeded and chopped; or one 28 oz whole tomatoes with their liquid, crushed 2 14 oz cans chicken or vegetable broth and 2....

Ingredients 1/2 cups butter 3 shallots, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned chipotle chiles 3 packages frozen petite white corn kernels, thawed and well drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper Fresh thyme sprigs, optional Preparation In a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat melt the butter. When hot, add the shallots and saute, stirring until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles and stir for 30 seconds longer....

Ingredients Grapefruit Butter; 1 cup white wine i large diced shallot 1 cup ruby grapefruit juice 1/4 bitter orange juice 6 tbls salted butter Scallops: 16 sea scallops 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 tbls extra virgin olive oil per batch of scallops 2 tbls unsalted butter 2 fresh tyhme sprigs 2 tbls lime juice Finish dish; 1 cup grapefruit segments 2 tbls chopped parsley Preparation Butter: Heat wine over medium hi heat, add shallots, stir and cook for 5 mins until no liquid in pan....

Ingredients 6 Poblano Peppers 1 lb Macaroni 1 Medium Onion 1/2 Cup + 2 Tbs Butter 1/2 Cup Flour 2 Cups Heavy Cream 1 Cup Milk 12 oz Monterrey Jack Cheese, Grated 4 oz crumbled Feta Cheese 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Preparation Roast Poblano peppers under broiler, on the grill or on open flame until blistered and charred. Place in paper bag for about 10 minutes to loosen skins....

Ingredients Serve four. for the beurre blanc: 1-large shallot, finely chopped. 2 tbsp of red wine vinegar. 1/cup or muscadet or gros plant wine. 2 stick of butter. Salt&pepper to taste. 4 seabass steaks(8oz) For the court bouillon. 1/2 onion minced 1 small carrot sliced small bouquet of fresh parsley 4 Bay leaves 3 spring of fresh thyme 1 tbsp Salt 1tbsp whole black pepper 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar....

Ingredients Ingredients •1 large onion, chopped •2 tablespoons butter •1 tablespoon olive oil •3 garlic cloves, minced •1 cup white wine or chicken broth •1 can (28 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes •1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed •1 teaspoon sugar •1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano •1/4 teaspoon salt •1/4 teaspoon pepper •1 package (16 ounces) linguine •1 pound sea scallops...

Ingredients 16 oz Ahi Tuna Steaks, 1" thick, can be cut into 1 1/2" widths x length of steak 4- Green Onions, cut French style into 1" lenghts 2 tbs - Brown sugar 1 tbs Tamari or Ponzu Citris soy sauce 4 oz- Orange Juice 1 tbs- Thai Chili Sauce Preparation Simmer brown sugar, Tamari, OJ till thick, add chilli sauce. Saute onions in olive oil, aprox 2 minutes & remove....

Ingredients 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients....

Ingredients Brandy Tart: 1 cup pitted chopped dates 1 cup boiling water 1 t baking soda 1 cup sugar 2 1/2 T soft butter 1 1/2 cups flour 1 egg pinch of salt 3 t baking powder 1/2 cup chopped nuts Sauce: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 t butter 1 cup brandy or rum 1/2 t vanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place dates in small bowl. Pour in water, then add baking soda....

Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 pound unsalted butter, 3-4 teaspoons Calvados or apple cider Filling: 6-8 tart apples, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1 1/4 cups sour cream, 3/4 cups sugar, 1/2 teasppon salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/4 cup flour Topping: 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup white suagr, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 5 tablesoons melted butter, pinch of salt...

Ingredients 2 pk frozen Cream Yellow Corn thawed 4 large eggs 1 cup half and half 1/2 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons sugar 1 Tbls. Vanilla extract 4 Tbls. Chopped green onion 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 12x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Blend all ingredients until almost smooth. Pour batter into prepared dish....

Ingredients 3 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1 red chili, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lime juice Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Ingredients 2 cups arugula leaves 2 cups spinach leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation In a medium bowl, toss arugula, spinach, olive oil, and vinegar until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 lb. cooked mild Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces 16 (1-inch) cubes French bread 16 (1/2-inch-thick) slices yellow summer squash or zucchini 2 tablespoons purchased garlic spread, melted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. Alternately thread sausage, bread and squash evenly onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers. In small bowl, combine melted garlic spread and parsley. Brush mixture over kabobs....

Ingredients 500g Veal filets 1/4 inch thick. 2 tsp olive oil 6 slices pancetta finely chopped 2 shallots finely chopped 4 sage leaves finely chopped 1/4 tsp ground sage 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup beef broth 2 tbsp butter Preparation Heat olive oil in pan. Add onions and cook until softened. Add pancetta to onions and continue cooking until onions begin to brown and pancetta lightly crisps, then remove from pan and set aside....

Ingredients Good olive oil 2 cups (1/2-inch diced) bread from a French boule, crusts removed 16 plum tomatoes, cut 1/2-inch dice (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup julienned basil leaves, lightly packed 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12 inch) saute pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pkg. frozen Green Giant Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs 1 pkg. Frozen Green Giant Szechwan Vegetables 1 box Betty Crocker Tuna Helper Tetrazzini 2 ¾ cups Hot Water ½ cup milk 3 TB. Butter or margarine 1 Lb. Lobster Chunks (Silver Net brand) or Imitation crab or shrimp 1 pkg. refrigerated Bread Sticks 1 TB. garlic powder Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large sauce pan heat on medium high heat cooked potatoes until able to break up 4 - 5 minutes, then add the Szechwan vegetables and simmer for about 5 minutes with a lid on....

Ingredients Vegetable oil, for grill 1/2 cup apricot jam 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on) 2 oranges, cut into wedges 8 shallots, halved lengthwise Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stir together jam, vinegar, Dijon, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Thread some skewers with shrimp, others with oranges, and others with shallots....

Ingredients 2 Cucumbers(sliced) 2 Medium Sweet Onions(sliced) 1/4 Cup Oil 1/2 Cup Vinegar(cider or white) 1 1/2 Tbls. Dill Weed 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1/2 tsp. Salt 5 Tbls. Sugar(or Splenda) Preparation Slice cucumbers and onions. Sprinkle cucumbers with the salt and let stand for 30 minutes. Combine oil,vinegar,pepper,dill weed and sugar in a jar and shake well. Pour off liquid from cucumbers,add onions and dressing. Chill well,serve.