Ingredients 3 cups (750 ml.) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 ml.) granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup (250 ml) crushed pineapple, undrained 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) canola oil 2 cups (500 ml.) mashed ripe bananas (about 5) 2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Combine first five dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt). Beat remaining ingredients together in a bowl until well blended....
Ingredients 1 lb uncooked deveined shelled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained 2/3 cup sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation Heat nonstick wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add carrots and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque, and vegetables are crisp-tender....
Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli 1 jar (2.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with onion and green pepper, undrained 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cooked chicken breast strips (2 cups) Preparation In large saucepan, cook ravioli as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Add all remaining ingredients; stir gently to mix. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated....
Ingredients 1 cup polenta 4 cups water Salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta, cut in ½-inch cubes 1/2 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced carrot 2 tablespoons diced celery 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped tomatoes, with their juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the polenta in a 2-quart gratin dish and stir in the water and 1 teaspoon salt....
Ingredients 2 oz. Pomegranate Blackberry POM Tea 1 1/2 oz. vodka 2 oz. tonic 2 oz. fresh orange juice mint leaves Garnish: mint sprig Preparation Muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass with half of the tea. Add ice and the remaining ingredients. Stir and garnish with the mint sprig.
Ingredients 2 whole crabs (about 2 pounds or 1 kg) 1 tablespoon oil 7 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole 2 slices lean bacon, cut into 1 inch (2 ½ cm) pieces 2 coriander roots, cut in half 2 inches (5 cm) ginger, sliced 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed 8 ounce (250 g) dried glass noodles (bean threads or cellophane noodles) soaked in cold water to soften for 5 minutes and drained...
Ingredients 6 large baking potatoes uniformly sized 3 large red onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 20 large button mushrooms halved 1/2 cup soy sauce parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste vegetable oil Preparation Cover the potatoes with water in a large saucepan, cook until barely tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and run cool water over until cool enough to handle. Slice into about 1/2 inch thick slices....
Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted 1 (30-oz.) can pumpkin pie mix 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 (16-oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (1.4-oz.) toffee candy bar, chopped Preparation In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add margarine, mix well. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; blend well....
Ingredients 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large eggplant, peeled & cut into cubes 2 med. squash and zucchini cut into cubes 1 med. red, green and yellow bell pepper cut into strips 1 large chopped onion 1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms 10 cloves of sliced garlic 1 can coarsely chopped Italian tomatoes w/juice 8 oz. penne pasta 1 can tomato paste 1 jar vodka sauce 2 cups Merlot...
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups confection sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 10 ounce 70% bittersweet choclate, coarsly chopped 3 inch round cookie cutter Digital thermometer Preparation Filling Beat2 1/4 cup confection sugar with corn syrupm water, peppermint extract, shortening and pinch salt using the paddle of an electric mixer at medium speed until just combined. Knead on a work surface dusted with remaining confection sugar until smooth....
Ingredients INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks) 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces) 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (5 1/4 ounces) (see note) 1 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks (see note) 3/4 cup chopped pecan or walnuts, toasted (optional)...
Ingredients 4 cups fresh rhubarb, sliced 4 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon quick cooking tapioca 1 egg 2 teaspoons cold water pastry for double crust pie (9") 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Place rhubarb in a colander and pour water over it; set aside. In a bowl, combine sugar, flour and tapioca; mix well. Drain rhubarb; add to sugar mixture and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper divided 1/4 cup finely diced white onion 2 tbsp finely diced celery 1/2 lbs. cooked crabmeat, coarsely shredded. 1/4 bunch cilantro minced 1 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp pesto sauce 1 tsp panko breadcrumb 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 lime zested salt and pepper to taste 3 cups cleaned spinich leaves Preparation place balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan;cook over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes or until reduced by half....
Ingredients 1/2 C creamy peanut butter 1/4 C shortening 1 C sugar 1 egg 2 Tbsp. milk 1 1/4 C APF 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 6 oz. package milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled Preparation In a large mixing bowl, cream PB, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking soda....
Ingredients 8 or 9 asparagus spears, depending on size 1/2 (16-ounce) package frozen phyllo dough sheets, thawed 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan Preparation Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Unwrap the phyllo and cut the stack in half lengthwise. Reserve 1 stack for later use. Cover the phyllo with a damp towel to keep it from drying out....
Ingredients Cream Cheese Pastry Dough All-purpose flour, for rolling Cooked, shredded turkey (optional) Prepared mashed potatoes (optional) Prepared sweet potatoes (optional) Prepared stuffing (optional) Cranberry sauce (optional) 1 large egg, beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Working with one disk of dough at a time, roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface. Using an overturned bowl about 5 inches in diameter as a guide, cut out three circles; set aside....
Ingredients 10 fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon sugar Juice of 1 orange (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses Ice Seltzer or club soda Preparation Muddle mint and sugar in the bottom of a tall glass until mixture becomes a dark, loose paste. Add orange juice and molasses; stir to combine. Fill glass halfway with ice and top with seltzer or club soda. Stir before serving.
Ingredients SPREAD 1 cup cooked great northern beans, or canned, no or low salt, drained 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (use Mediterranean stone pine nuts if possible*) 2 tablespoons unsulfured sun dried tomatoes, minced 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon Dr. Fuhrman’s MatoZest or other no sodium seasoning 1 teaspoon Dr. Fuhrman’s Black Fig Vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary, if desired SANDWICH 4 whole wheat pitas 1 tomato, sliced...
Ingredients 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Breadsticks (12 Count) 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper, or spray with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Place melted butter in shallow dish. Place granulated sugar in another shallow dish....
Ingredients Meatballs Ingredients 600g (1lb 5oz) minced (ground) pork / beef / lamb 1, Onion grated 1, egg lightly beaten 55g (2oz/2/3 cup) fresh white breadcrumbs 1 long red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) or basil Sea salt Freshly Ground black pepper 1tablespoon grapeseed oil (or other light flavoured oil) Curry Sauce Ingredients 3 tablespoons Massaman Curry Paste...
