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Ingredients 2 pounds okra 4 slices (about 4 ounces) bacon Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Crushed red-pepper flakes (optional), for garnish Preparation Wash okra under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Trim stem ends. Heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bacon, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden. Drain bacon on paper towels, and crumble into pieces. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat; return pan to heat....

Ingredients 2 packages of 12 ounce cranberries 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger 1/2 cup cider vinegar large pinch of Allspice large pinch of coarse salt freshly ground pepper 4 3/4 teaspoons of unflavored gelatine Preparation Bring berries, sugar and and ONE CUP water to a simmer in covered medium saucepan over medium high heat. Cook until berries are soft, about ten minutes. Pass through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids to make a puree....

Ingredients put it all in a bowl and nuke it for 2 minutes Preparation put on two plates and let cool

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon sugar 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons peanut oil 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons ginger, minced 1 teaspoon chili paste 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed 1 8-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained 8 ounces water chestnuts, halved 3 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted...

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 5 Anaheim chiles or 3 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (I was nervous and only used 2 Anaheims; I would go for 3 or 4 next time for a more moderate but still gentle kick) 1 small yellow onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, crushed then sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained Kosher salt, to taste...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (about 8 oz) 3/4 lb cooked medium deveined peeled shrimp 2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup small pitted ripe olives, halved 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons evoo 1 cup chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup finely chopped flat parsley 2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped with their juices 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 pounds mixed fresh fish fillets (snapper, cod, sea bass, swordfish and halibut)cut into large pieces salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in a wide, heavy pot over medium heat, add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients Refried beans: 1/2 vidalia onion, diced 14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 14 ounces pinto beans, drained and mashed Sour cream/cucumber dressing: 1 cucumber, diced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dill 1/2 cup sour cream Salad base: 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced thin tortilla chips Preparation In a skillet, saute onions over medium heat in olive oil for 5 min....

Ingredients 6 double loin pork chops 2 medium cooked apples 1 medium onion 2 stalks celery 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Trim pork chops well and cut a deep slash in the meaty side of each chop. Chop apples with peeling on, onion and celery chopped fine. Mix with salt, pepper, sage and thyme....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped celery Salt Cayenne pepper 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cups water 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 recipe Creamy Stone Ground Grits Preparation In a saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 4 to 6 minutes for a medium brown roux, about the color of peanut butter....

Ingredients 1 Cucumber, peeled and seeded 1 8oz container Light Sour Cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill 1/2 teaspoon Salt Preparation Mix everything together in a bowl and chill at least 30 mins prior to serving.

Ingredients Sour Cream Honey Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup honey 5 large eggs, separated 1 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350̊ F. Spray a 9 x 9 x 2-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine the flour, the cinnamon, the allspice, the baking soda and the salt....

Ingredients 1 whole red snapper (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds), gutted and scaled 2 pounds kosher salt (7 cups) 6 large egg whites 2 limes, zested (1 tablespoon) and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves removed from half of sprigs (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons allspice berries, lightly crushed 2 spicy chiles, such as Scotch bonnet or habanero, 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Sugar Cookie Dough (24 Count) 1 1/2 cups chopped salted cashews 1 bag (11 oz) caramel bits 1/2 cup Jif® Creamy Cashew Butter 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In small bowl, place cashews. Coat each cookie dough round with cashews, pressing cashews lightly into dough....

Ingredients 5 gallons white or red wine 1/5 vodka 1/5 gin 1/5 triple sec 1 can lemon-lime soda fresh fruit (i.e. orange, apple, pear, strawebrry, etc…) Preparation Mix alcohol and soda together. Cut fruit into bite size pieces and put into glass. Fill glass with ice and pour in sangria.

Ingredients 3 cups Bisquick 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 package of Hot Sausage Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the three ingredients until blended. (If using a kitchen-aid mixer, use paddle.) Roll into quarter size balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown on the bottom. Do not bake until brown on top…it will be over cooked!

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of red-pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, smashed 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and sliced in half 8 ounces pea shoots, cut into 2-inch lengths Coarse salt 1/2 lemon Preparation Heat oil, red-pepper flakes, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high, stirring constantly, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add snow peas and cook, stirring, until bright green and still crisp, about 1 minute....

Ingredients Dough: 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons cream 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1/4 ounce package) 1/4 cup sugar (1 3/4 ounces) 1 1/2 cups bread flour (7 1/4 ounces) 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Generous pinch fine salt Cooking spray Syrup: 1/2 cups water 3/4 cups sugar 1 whole vanilla bean 1 cup dessert wine, such as Muscat...

Ingredients 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) whole bone-in fresh turkey breast Preparation Heat oven to 500°F. Line 13x9-inch metal baking pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine garlic, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; mix to form a paste. Rub mixture inside turkey breast and neck cavity and sparingly over skin. Pull skin from ribs and neck tightly to underside of turkey breast....

Ingredients Prepare 6 oz. Angel hair pasta “al dente” 2 Tbls. olive oil 1 Tsp. sea salt 1 cup finely chopped small yellow squash 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup minced onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts Preparation Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion; saute until soft. Add squash and salt; saute until slightly carmelized. Add pine nuts and saute until nuts start to brown....