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Ingredients 1 lb package short pasta (penne, elbow macaroni, etc) 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika 8-oz block sharp white cheddar cheese, grated and divided (about 2 cups) 8-oz block smoked gouda cheese, grated and divided (about 2 cups) Preparation Cook the pasta according to package directions, set aside. (don’t forget this step!) Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup cooked wild rice 1 cup canned, sliced carrots, drained 2 cans (3 ounces each) premium chunk chicken breast in water, drained 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch ground chipotle chile 1 cup shredded, pepper jack cheese, divided...

Ingredients 4 cups flour 1 envelope yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 egg yolk coarse salt Preparation Empty yeast into large bowl, add water, stir until dissolved add salt and sugar and stir again. Mix in flour a spoonful at a time until all the flour is used. Dough will be very stiff. Turn onto a heavily floured table and kneed for five minutes add extra flour if it sticks....

Ingredients 1 cup mandarin oranges 1 cup pineapple tidbits 1 cup peaches, cut up 1 cup miniature marshmellows 1 cup sour cream 1 cup sweetened flake coconut 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Preparation Drain mandarin oranges, peaches and pineapple. Mix all ingredients and chill. Garnish with pecans, if desired.

Ingredients 3 C. flour 1 t. salt 3 T. ghee (clarified butter) 3/4 to 1 C cold water Potato filling Oil for frying Preparation In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and ghee. Rub flour and ghee together with fingers until they look like flakes of coarse meal. Pour 3/4 C. of water over mixture all at once and knead. Gather dough in a ball. If dough crumbles, add up to 4 T....

Ingredients 3 Chicken Breasts 2 Packages Grands Biscuits 1 Can Diced Tomatoes, Drained 1 Package Philly Cream Cheese, softened 2 Tbs melted butter 1 Cup Parmigino-Reggiano, grated 1 Tsp of the following dried herbs: Parsley Chervil Chives Tarragon Rosemary 2 Cloves Garlic, minced Preparation Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Coat a baking dish with olive oil and place chicken in dish. Pour melted butter equally over each breast and sprinkle herb mixture until coated....

Ingredients • Ice cubes • 6 large savoy cabbage laves • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided • 1/4 cup drained capers, divided • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley • Coarse kosher salt • 6 4-ounce halibut fillets Preparation • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Fill large bowl with ice cubes and water; set aside. Add cabbage leaves to boiling water; cook 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups cream corn 1 cup milk 1 egg, well-beaten 1 cup cracker crumbs 1/2 cup buttered cracker crumbs (for topping) 3 T pimiento,canned chopped 2 T onions chopped 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper Preparation Mix corn, milk, & eggs. Add 1 cup crumbs, pimiento, onion, salt, pepper Pour into greased 8" round baking dish top with buttered crumbs Bake @350 30-35 min

Ingredients 1 lb. fresh scallops 3/4 C. half and half cream 1/2 C. butter 1 C. dried bread crumbs 2 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Preparation Arrange scallops into 9 x 11" buttered baking dish.Pour1/2 C. half and half over scallops. Mix bread crumbs and butter and seasonings, sprinkle over scallops. Top with remaining half and half cream. Sprinkle with 1;4 tsp. paprika. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 min....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 piece (3/4 pound) filet of beef, cut in 3/4-inch strips (about 2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 scallions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 pound broccoli, florets cut into small pieces, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil Cooked rice, for serving...

Ingredients Ingredients: 2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound imitation crabmeat 4 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Leaf lettuce Preparation Directions: In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and seasoned salt; mix well. Add to the shrimp mixture and stir well....

Ingredients 4 pounds peeled, large raw shrimp 3 large onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 (15-oz.) cans tomato sauce 3 (14 1/2-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with zesty green chiles 5 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips 6 garlic cloves, chopped and divided 1 (1-lb.) package spicy smoked sausage, sliced 3 cups uncooked jasmine or long-grain rice...

Ingredients 22 each Shirmp 20/25 2 bags of white bread 1 pound butter 1 pound cream cheese 2 bunches green onions 1 red Bell pepper 1 cup smoking wood chips 1 cup sugar 1 cup salt 4 cups water 4 tbls pickling spice Preparation boil water sugar salt and pickling spice. cool in an ice bath and then add in the shrimp. let the shrimp brine for 30 minutes, remove and then smoke unitl the acheive orange color....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons 1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup whole milk kosher salt and black pepper 1 pound frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 8-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 400º F. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 lbs. of shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 large potaotes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup flour to coat potatoes 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1 sick margarine 1 cup white wine, separated salt white pepper granulated garlic granulated onion cooked white rice for 6 servings Preparation Put flour and potatoes in a plastic bag; shake to coat. Melt the margarine in a large saucepan. Add potatoes. Cook brabant style over medium heat (about 8 minutes)....

Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs. shrimp (fresh or frozen) Water to boil shirmp 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 T Ketchup 2 T Cognac 1/2 lemon (juice only) Preparation Place shrimp in boiling water until pink (approximately 3 minutes). Drain, cover well and refrigerate. Mix together all ingredients for Cognac sauce and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve. Arrange shrimp on a platter and guarnish with lemon slices and parsley (for color)....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 3-4-lb. chicken (not kosher), cut into 10 pieces, backbone and wing tips removed 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch Peanut oil (for frying) special equipment: A deep-fry thermometer Preparation Whisk 1 Tbsp....

Ingredients 1 lb. of radiatori or other sturdy pasta 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 chopped red pepper 2-3 cloves chopped garlic 4 oz. cottage cheese 4 oz. grated motzerella cheese 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 8 oz. boz of frozen chopped spinch 1 tea. Italian seasoning pintch of red pepper flakes salt & peper to taste Parmasan cheese parsley sprigs Preparation Cook pasta per package directions....

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 (5-oz.) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained 1/2 cup purchased teriyaki baste and glaze 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1 (1-lb.) bag frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts, thawed, drained 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 2 cups water Preparation In 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine pork, onion, bamboo shoots, teriyaki baste and glaze and gingerroot; mix well....

Ingredients 4 oz. smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons diced pimientos Dash hot pepper sauce 1 (1-lb.) loaf sourdough French bread, cut in half lengthwise Preparation Heat grill. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except bread; mix well. When ready to grill, place bread halves, cut side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted....