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Ingredients 16 ounces extra-firm tofu 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 to 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional) 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce 3 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 12 shiitake mushrooms (about 4 ounces), stems removed, quartered 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, sliced into 1/4-inch strips 12 ounces Chinese broccoli (2 small bunches), cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces...

Ingredients 4 oz. uncooked fettuccine 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, shelled, deveined 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth Preparation Cook fettuccine to desired doneness as directed on package. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, combine margarine and oil. Heat over medium heat until margarine is melted....

Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Preparation Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs together well. Gradually pour the milk mixture into the dry mixture. Stir until almost blended. There will be a few lumps. Pour the batter into your waffle maker (about 1/3 cup)and cook according to instructions - approximately 4-6 minutes on medium high or until the waffle maker stops steaming....

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2 cups blended oatmeal 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Preparation Cream butter and both sugars, add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add this to the butter mixture....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef round 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup ketchup 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 6 slices (1 oz each) American cheese 12 mini burger buns, split Preparation In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Add ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; cover and cook over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 12 asparagus spears 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 thin slices smoked turkey (about 1/4 pound) 12 chives, optional Preparation Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Break the woody end off each asparagus spear and peel the outermost layer off the lower 3/4 of the spear with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus on a large plate, drizzle with the olive oil and toss gently so the oil is evenly distributed....

Ingredients 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved length-wise, thinly sliced, and well washed (4 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons ground Aleppo pepper 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon fresh juice 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon Meyer-lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh juice 2 cups ricotta 3 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias...

Ingredients 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. shortening 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs 2 t. vanilla 2 3/4 c. flour 2 t. cream of tartar 1 t. baking soda 2 T. sugar 1/4 t. salt 2 t. cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Cream butter, shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in cream of tartar, flour, soda and salt. Shape by rounded spoonfuls into balls. Mix the 2 T....

Ingredients 15 Oz. Can Pork and Beans(drained and rinsed) 15 Oz. Can Black Beans(drained and rinsed) 15 Oz. Can Butter Beans(drained and rinsed) 15 Oz. Can Pinto Beans(drained and rinsed) 15 Oz. Can Kidney Beans(drained and rinsed) 1 Large Onion(chopped) 1 Large Red Pepper(chopped) 1 Large Green Pepper(chopped) 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Lemon Lime Soda 1/2 Cup Cola Flavored Soda 1/2 tsp. Dried Savory 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder...

Ingredients 1 large white onion 1 large green pepper 1 bush of cilantro leaves 1 garlic head 10 aji peppers (sweet) 1/2 veg oil Preparation Chop onions, pepper, cilantro leaves and place in blender. Mix all ingrediants together until finley chopped, add small amounts of water at a time. Place in an air tight container. Keep in regrigerator for about 3 weeks. Can multiply the recipe for larger quantities. Can also freeze in a freezer container for months....

Ingredients 4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. pure almond extract 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 6 T cocoa 3 eggs Juice of one orange or 1/2 cup canned orange juice 1-2 shots whiskey 1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Frosting (optional) 1/2 cup milk 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups sugar 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 16 oz. sour cream 2 sticks butter 2 cups self-rising flour Preparation Melt butter, mix all ingredients. Grease muffin pan, and fill about 3/4 full, will not rise much. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

Ingredients 2 pounds of carrots (I always use the baby carrots, they cook faster and you don’t have to peel them!) 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup of flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspon cayenne pepper 2 cups skim milk Preparation Peel the carrots and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. OR use baby carrots and throw them in the pot, NO prep time!...

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 large garlic cloves, minced 2 medium shallots, minced 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons Pernod 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons good olive oil 1/2 cup panko 6 tablespoons dry white wine 2 pound fresh bay scallops...

Ingredients SEARED TUNA: 2 5oz tuna steaks (high quality) 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste SAUTEED KALE: 16 oz mixed kales 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vegetable broth 1/2 tbsp salt pinch black pepper GINGER-GARLIC SAUCE: 3 cloves garlic 1 inch long piece of fresh ginger (peeled) 1 tsp honey 4 tbsp soy sauce salt, pepper, paprika to taste Preparation GINGER-GARLIC SAUCE: Peel ginger and garlic and place in food processor (if you don’t have access to one hand-chopping is perfectly fine, it just takes longer) chop until ingredients are finely chopped, place in bowl....

Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled ginger 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Salt and freshly ground pepper Six 6-ounce, 1-inch-thick tuna steaks 1/2 cup sesame seeds Preparation In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 1 medium clove garlic , minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons sugar Water (hot) 1 tablespoon table salt 12 ounces dried spaghetti 1 tablespoon cilantro 4 scallions , sliced thin on diagonal 1 medium carrot , grated Preparation Mix peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, hot sauce, and sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 3 pound(s) Lamb, Pork, or Chicken Breasts, Lamb meat from off the leg 2 small Onions, fine-minced 2 large Shallots, fine-minced 4 large Garlic cloves, fine-minced 2 tablespoon(s) Parsley, freshly-chopped 2 1/2 cup(s) Pomegranate juice, unsweet 4 tablespoon(s) Corn oil 8 dash(es) Cayenne pepper 1 Lemon, juiced Preparation Trim away all fat from meat. Cut into 2’’ chunks. Place in small bowl together with onion, garlic, shallot, parsley, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and pomegranate juice....

Ingredients Shrimp- 1 lb Cilantro- 2 Tblsp (5-6 sprigs) Onion - 2 medium, cut fine Tomato - 1 medium cut in small pieces Green chillies/peppers- 2-3 Red chillie powder- 1 tsp Corriander powder- 1 tsp Cumin powder- 1 tsp Paprika powder- 1 tsp Black pepper - 1/4 tsp Salt - 1/4 tsp (to taste) Ginger- 1 tsp paste Garlic - 1 tsp paste Preparation Peel, wash and cut the shrimp into bite size pieces....