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Ingredients 100g Arborio rice 30g onion, finely diced 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 30g grated Parmesan 30g unsalted butter 1 rasher smoked bacon, diced 30g raw smoked haddock, diced 400ml vegetable/fish stock 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & black pepper for seasoning Preparation Sweat onion and garlic in the olive oil without colour , add the rice, stirring until coated with the oil. Slowly add stock, stirring at all times until absorbed, approximately 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (17.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (5 Count) 4 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened Blue gel food color 5 small white gumdrops 5 small orange gumdrops 35 brown M&M’s® Minis™ chocolate candies Candy sprinkles and colored sugars, as desired Small colored gumdrops, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Separate dough into 5 rolls; return icing to refrigerator....

Ingredients 1 cup of sugar 2 teaspoons of ginger 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup of butter, melted 1/2 cup of evaporated milk 1 cup of molasses, unsulfered 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract, optional 4 cups flour, all purpose, unsifted Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Grease or flour a cookie sheet. Combine the sugar, ginger, nutmeg,cinnamon, salt and baking soda....

Ingredients 50 grams fed Sourdough Starter (about 1/4 cup) 75 grams unbleached organic bread or all-purpose flour (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon), plus more for dusting 75 grams lukewarm water (1/3 cup) 575 grams lukewarm water (2 1/2 cups) 750 grams unbleached organic bread flour (5 3/4 cups) 17 grams fine sea salt (1 tablespoon) Preparation Levain: On day 1 at night, mix together starter, flour, and water in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon anise seed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons light corn syrup 1 pound 2 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate, plus 12 ounces more for dipping 6 tablespoons sambuca 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, bring heavycream and anise seed to aboil. Turn off heat; cover, and let steep 20minutes. Strain through a fine sieve intoa clean bowl. Discard solids....

Ingredients 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar 3 1/2 cups “00” flour or unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for dusting 1 3/4 teaspoons fine sea salt Extra-virgin olive oil for bowl Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook, sprinkle yeast and sugar over 1 1/4 cups warm water (100º to 105º); let stand until yeast is creamy, 5 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1# loaf of white bread, cut into ½" cubes 2 cups medium diced Spanish onions 1 cup med diced celery 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¾ cup chicken stock ¼ cup milk 2 eggs, beaten 24 pieces of shucked Bluepoint oysters Preparation Dry cut bread cubes overnight or toast in a low temp oven until crisp....

Ingredients 4-4oz Chicken Apple Sausages or Chicken Hot Links 2 T. EVOO 1 med Bermuda (red) onion sliced thinly into strands 4 stalks celery with leaves, sliced 1/8" thick 1 small red bell pepper, julienne 1 small yellow bell pepper, julienne 1 small green bell pepper, julienne 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4-6 Roma Tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup roasted chipotle salsa Salt and Pepper to taste. Preparation In medium to large saute’ or skillet, heat EVOO over medium flame (do not allow smoke)....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds baby carrots, peeled, tops trimmed to 1/4 inch, halved lengthwise. 2 bunches green onions( white parts and 2 inches of green) 1/4 stick unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon ( or more to taste) sugar Salt and Pepper Preparation Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. refresh under cold water. Drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup soft cream cheese with herbs and garlic 12 slices pumpernickel cocktail bread 12 thin slices cucumber (about 1/4 medium) 1 tablespoon diced pimiento, well drained Preparation Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons cream cheese onto each slice of bread. Top each with cucumber slice. Sprinkle each with a few bits of pimiento.

Ingredients 2 pounds bay scallops 2 grapefruits, peeled and cut into segments (reserve juice) 1 lime, juiced 2 spring red onions, thinly sliced 1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into small dice 1 avocado, diced 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1 serrano chile, stem and seeds removed, minced Pinch of Mexican oregano 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Tortilla chips...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 bunch kale (about 1 lb), stems removed, leaves torn Coarse salt Preparation In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent, about 15 seconds. Turn heat to high and add kale in batches. Season with salt. Press down firmly with a spatula to sear leaves. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and leaves....

Ingredients 1 leg of lamb bone in (ask butcher to slice into 3-4 pieces) 1 1/2 - 2 cups of red wine 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 cloves garlic chili paste (I use a blend of peruvian aji amarillo and california red chile with one optional roasted chili de arbol for more spice) 1 - 1 1/2 sliced onion 1 bunch cilantro...

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw, 20-25 per lb) 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. dried hot red-pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 lb capellini (angel-hair pasta) 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Brint a 6-8 quart pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 mins....

Ingredients 20 extra-large shrimp (16-20 per pound), shelled and deveined 1 large egg 1 small garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves 3 slices white bread (3 ounces), processed to crumbs in a food processor (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter SALAD 1 bunch watercress (8 ounces) 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 lb. large shrimp, shelled and deveined 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 T. unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream 1/2 c. grated fresh Parmigiano reggiano cheese 1/4 c. aged romano cheese 1 T. chopped fresh parsley 1 T. chopped fresh chives Preparation Melt butter in large saute pan. Add garlic and let sit on low heat while shelling shrimp. Do not brown. Add shrimp and poach in garlic butter until just opaque, turning once....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 2 1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers 1 small onion, chopped 2 eggs 3/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 slices bacon 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons vinegar 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1/2 cup brown sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together ground beef, crushed crackers, onion, eggs, 3/4 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup brown sugar until well blended....

Ingredients Ingredients 1 cup sliced onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 4 pounds skinless chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 avocado, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Lime wedges, for garnish Preparation Directions Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker....

Ingredients 6oz pimento stuffed green olives, chopped 2tsp lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, grated 3 T smoked paprika 1 T olive oil 1 1/2 t kosher salt 1/4 t black pepper, freshly ground 8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs 2 lb yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled 1 medium yellow onion, frenched Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the olives, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons dry active yeast 1 tablespoon agave nectar 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 large eggs Assorted fillings, optional Coarse salt or other toppings Preparation Mix 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F), the yeast and agave in a bowl. Set aside 5 minutes. In a food processor fitted with the dough blade, pulse the whole-wheat flour, 2 cups all-purpose flour and the sea salt....