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Ingredients 1 lb. (2-3 medium) pork chops 1 tablespoon oil 1 (1-lb.) pkg. garlic frozen vegetables with pasta 1/4 cup water Parmesan cheese Preparation In large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta with vegetables and water. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes or until pork chops are no longer pink in the center and pasta and vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 dried chipotle chiles 2 cloves 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the baking dish 4 large garlic cloves, minced 3 medium shallots, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons jarred tamarind puree 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup Kosher salt One 2 1/2-pound whole fillet of skinned salmon Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling Preparation In a medium skillet, cook the chipotle chiles over moderate heat, turning, until they are toasted, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bag of Ore-Ida 32oz Southern Style Hash Browns (any southern style will do' 1 1/2 Cups of Cheddar Cheese 1 Can Cream of Chicken soup 1/2 cup of chopped onion 1 pint sour cream Preparation Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed. Transfer mixture to any baking dish large enough to hold the mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2# butter softened 3 cups sugar 6 egg yolks beaten 3 cups all purpose flour pinch salt 1/4 tsp soda 8 oz sour cream 6 egg whites stiffly beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp almond extract Preparation Cream butter and sugar till fluffy, Add egg yolks and combine. Combine sour cream and soda. Add flour and sour cream alternately to creamed mixture. Fold in egg whites and flavoring. Bake in 10 inch tube or bundt pan that is greased and floured at 300 for 11/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups frozen soursop pulp, thawed 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Spiced Rum 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Process the soursop pulp in a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and puree. Pour the mixture into a metal baking pan, lined with saran wrap. Cover with aluminum foil or saran wrap and freeze until sides are firm. Stir the mixture with a fork. Return to freezer until frozen....

Ingredients 1 1 lb box grooved pasta, such as radiatori 1 1/2 cups plain regular or low fat yogurt (not non-fat) 3 Tbs olive oil 3 Tbs lemon juice 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2-1 tsp salt, depending on taste 1/2-1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove, diced (or 1 1/2 tsp jarred crushed garlic) 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables, or 1 head broccoli, chopped...

Ingredients 1 lb.(500 g) veal, turkey or chicken scallopine 1/4 cup (50 mL) flour 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and ground pepper 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 1 lb.(500g) sliced fresh Mushrooms 2 cloves garlic,minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) each chicken broth and Marsala or red wine 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar (only if using red wine) 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch...

Ingredients 2oz dried shiitake mushrooms, stems removed 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp vegetable shortening 3/4-1 cup water 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced 1 large leek, sliced thinly into half moons 200g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced and woody stems removed 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/3 cup white wine kosher salt to taste fresh cracked black pepper to taste...

Ingredients Phyllo Cups (frozen section, near pie crusts) Pesto sauce Cocktail shrimp Cherry tomatoes, cut in half Grated parmesan cheese Preparation Peel and remove tail form shrimp. Rough chop the shrimp (not small pieces) Place in a mixing bowl; add the pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes. Mix well. Spoon pesto mixture into phyllo cups and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place phyllo cups on a baking tray. Bake in a 375° oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese has melted and is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 3 tbl cide vinegar 3 tbl molasses 2 tbl Worcestershire sauce 1 tbl dijon mustard 1.5 tbl liquid smoke 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Preparation Combine all into saucepan and whisk to mix Gradually bring to simmer, stirring. Simmer 8-10 mins. Taste, adjust cider vinegar seasons....

Ingredients 2 lbs small heirloom cherry tomatoes (red, green and yellow ones if possible) 1 cup chopped mint or basil 1/4 cup olive oil Hot pepper flakes to taste Cheese (parmesan, feta) optional Preparation Heat olive oil in saute pan. Add tomatoes and cook over medium/high heat until they burst. Lower heat and stir in chopped herbs and hot pepper flakes. Add more oil to make more sauce-like if desired....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds skinless salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small lemon, very thinly sliced into rounds (1/2 cup), plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 medium golden beets (12 ounces), trimmed and scrubbed 6 scallions, white and light-green parts separated and thinly sliced (a packed 1/2 cup), dark-green tops sliced 3 cups cooked barley, farro, or brown rice, room temperature...

Ingredients 4 medium yams (about 2 lb), peeled, diced 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika Juice of 1 medium lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1/4 cup Crema (Mexican-style cream) or sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)...

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Coating: 1/3 cup granulated white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until smooth (about 2 to 3 minutes)....

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sifted powdered sugar Preparation Beat butter with mixer on medium-high for 30s. Add sugar and beat till combined. Blend in 1 tblsp water and vanilla till combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in the remaining flour and pecans. Shape dough into 1 inch balls or 2....

Ingredients 1-1/2 lb (750 g) italian sausage 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) italian herb seasoning 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato paste 2 cans (each 28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes 6 cups (1.5 L) rigatoni pasta (1 lb/500 g) 1 jar (313 mL) sliced roasted red peppers, drained 2 cups (500 mL) shredded provolone cheese or pre-grated italian cheese mix (Kraft)...

Ingredients 8 medium eggs 1 pound ground pork 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons whole milk 6 cups peanut or vegetable oil Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Place 6 eggs in a saucepan large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. Fill with cold water, covering eggs by 1 inch....

Ingredients 8oz (260g) Phil. cream cheese 1/4cup mayonaise Dash of garlic powder Dash of Tabasco sause beat together the above ingredients Place in a dish & add on top of layer 1/2-3/4 jar seafood cocktail spread on top Flaked crab meat, chopped onions, chopped celery (optional ) broken shrimp (1 tin) Add chopped tomatoes before serving keep in fridge Preparation see above

Ingredients For the Orange Beurre Blanc 1/2 Cup dry White Wine 1 Tablespoon Sherry Cooking Wine 1 1/2 Shallots, peeled and roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried Ginger Powder or fresh chopped Ginger 1 small Bay Leaf 1 stick Unsalted Butter, cut into small slices 1/8 cup Heavy Cream 1/4 cup Orange Juice 1 teaspoon grated Orange zest For the Seared Scallops 1 Lb Dry Sea Scallops 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter...

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 medium carrots, split in half and sliced into 1/2-inch chunks (about 1 cup) 2 medium ribs celery, split in half and sliced into 1/2-inch chunks (about 1 cup) 1 large onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups total) 1/2 teaspoon Marmite* 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 medium cloves garlic, grated on a microplane grater (about 2 teaspoons)...