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Ingredients Pomegranate juice Champagne Preparation Fill glass with 1/2 pomegranate juice and 1/2 champagne. (tastes better with real champagne as opposed to sparkling wine). Stir and enjoy.

Ingredients potatoes of choice 2 ribs celery, diced 1 hard boiled egg, per 2 large potatoes 1/4 cup grated onion 1/2 cup mayonnaise or to taste 2 TBS juice from jar of olives 1 jar sliced green olives Preparation boil potatoes of choice with skins intact in salted water for 45 minutes to 1 hour. cool. add diced celery, onions, olives, olive juice and mayo. May add mustard (option)

Ingredients 6 medium-size potatoes 1/2 onion 2 stalks celery 2 cups half & half milk 2 cans Swanson’s chicken broth bacon bits shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place potatoes in a large pot and add the chicken broth where it covers the top of the potatoes. Boil for 20 minutes stirring periodically. Finely chop onion & celery and saute in olive oil until lightly browned....

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Ingredients 1 large onion, minced 1 tablespoon butter 8 medium potatoes, cooked, drained and mashed 1/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 3/4 cup milk salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 eggs, beaten Preparation Pre-heat oven 375 Saute the onion in a tablespoon of butter until translucent and tender. Combine the mashed potatoes with remaining butter, cheese, milk salt and pepper and cooked onion and place over low heat until cheese and butter are melted....

Ingredients •2 packages (14-1/2 ounces each) gingerbread cake mix •1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix •3 cups 2% milk •1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin •1/2 cup packed brown sugar •1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided Preparation •Prepare and bake gingerbread according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool completely on wire racks. •Meanwhile, for pudding, in a large saucepan, combine pudding mix and milk; stir until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup non-fat milk 1/4 cup canned pumpkin 2-4 packets artificial sweetener few dashes cinnamon dash ginger dash ground cloves Preparation Combine all ingredients and mix with a blender or drink mixer. Serve cold or microwave for a hot drink.

Ingredients 1 envelope (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast (not rapid-rise) 1 cup warm milk (110°F) 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 4 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour (1 1/4 pounds), and more for dusting 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons 2 large whole eggs plus 1 large yolk, room temperature 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice 1 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 8 small pears, such as Bartlett (about 2 pounds), stems left on, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds 1 tablespoon dark rum, such as Myers's 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour Preparation Dough: In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast over milk; stir until dissolved....

Ingredients 1 T unsalted butter 1 t olive oil 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 cups shelled fresh green peas (or a 16-oz pkg frozen peas, not thawed) 1/4 cup water 10 oz baby spinach (regular is OK too) 3/4 t salt 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper Preparation Melt butter with oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients Coarse salt, (to taste) 1 pound penne pasta 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 2 cups Mark Strausman’s Tomato Sauce Mark Strausman’s Tomato Sauce 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, chilled and cut into small cubes Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside....

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves slightly crushed 1 16 ounce can whole tomatoes (undrained) 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes salt and freshly pepper 1/2 pound penna pasta freshly cooked freshly grated parmesam cheese Preparation Cook oil and garlic in heavy large skillet over medium high heat until garlic begins to sizzle. Stir in tomatoes with liquid, 3/4 cup parsley and red pepper flakes, breaking up tomatoes with spoon....

Ingredients 2 C. fresh basil leaves 3 tsp. garlic (2 large cloves) 1/4 C. pine nuts 1 C. parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 C. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 C. (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/3 C. flour 1 C. milk 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg 8 eggs, separated 1/4 C. scallions, chopped 4 C. tomato concassé (may substitute freshly chopped tomatoes) Preparation Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, one-third of the parmesan cheese, and half the salt in a food processor....

Ingredients 1.5 lb gr. beef 1 med onion, chopped 1 med green pepper, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 14.5 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes in juice additional tomato paste as needed. 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1/3 cup raisins 2 TBSP capers optional salt& pepper 3/4 tsp cumin ++ 1/8 tsp allspice or cinammon+ chili powder hot cooked rice Preparation In skillet brown ground beef adding onion, garlic and green pepper after a few minutes....

Ingredients 6 cups chopped peeled fresh pineapple 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 2 cups coconut water 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon honey (preferably white) 1/4 cup white rum per drink Strip of pineapple core, for garnish Preparation In a food processor, pulse pineapple, ginger, coconut water, coconut oil, and honey until pureed. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and freeze until completely set, about 12 hours. Scrape granita with the tines of a fork to break apart....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Sugar Cookie Dough (24 Count) 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup pink champagne 1 to 2 drops red food color White candy sprinkles, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Remove cookie dough rounds from tray. Place 1 cookie dough round in each muffin cup. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown....

Ingredients 1 # ground beef 1 lg onion 1 T flour 1/2 c water or broth 2 hard boiled eggs chopped 3 T fresh dill salt,pepper dough: 3 1/2 cups flour 1 t b. powder 1/2 c cold butter 1 t salt 1 T sugar 2 lg eggs 1 c. sour cream Preparation mix flour, b. powder, salt, cut in butter till it looks like oatmeal In another bowl whisk eggs and sour cream till smooth Add egg mixture to flour, stir into mass....

Ingredients 1 envelope (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 cup milk, at room temp 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, softened 2 large eggs, at room temp 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, combine and let stand until the yeast is dissolved: 1 envelope (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water Add: 1 cup milk, at room temperature 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, softened 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Mix well, then make a soft dough by adding: 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic....

Ingredients 4 bone-in rib or center-cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 onion, sliced thin 6 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Pat chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking....

Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Pumpkin Quick Bread & Muffin Mix* 1/2 cup cinnamon-covered raisins or plain raisins 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, raisins and ginger; mix well. Add butter and egg; stir until dry particles are moistened. (Mixture may be crumbly.) In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well....

Ingredients CRUST 1 Yellow Cake Mix (Less 1 cup) 1 Egg Beaten 1/2 C Melted Butter FILLING 2 Eggs 2/3 C Evaporated Milk 1 small can of Pumpkin 2/3 C Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/2 tsp Salt 4 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ginger 1/4 tsp Cloves TOPPING: 1/2 C Sugar 1 Cup Cake Mix 1/4 C Cold Butter 2 tsp Cinnamon Preparation Mix cake mix, beaten egg & melted butter together and spread in a 13 x 9 greased pan....