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Ingredients large portobellos (save stems keep caps whole); duxelles = 3 T butter 2/3 C chopped onions 2 C chopped mushrooms (stems) 1/4 t salt 1/4 t sugar 1/2 t soy sauce gorgonzolla (or bleu cheese - crumble as needed) Preparation Saute onions in butter until transparent, add mushrooms and remaining duzelles ingredients, cook until well mixed, continue cooking 5-10 min. until liquid evaporates and begins to form a paste, let cool 1/2 hour or pop in freezer few minutes....

Ingredients 8 ounces asparagus cut into pieces 2 lbs potatoes cut into chunks 2 strips bacon 2/3 cup chopped shallots 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary 5 tablespoons salad oil 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vingegar 2 tablespoons yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained 2 tablespoons capers salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preparation Bring a 4- to 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients Prawns (Chingri): 1kg, deshelled Coconut milk(Narkeler dudh): 1 1/2 cup Whole garam masala: 1tablespoon Ghee: 2 tablespoons Curd (Doi): 1/2 cup Garlic-ginger paste (Aada-rasun bata): 1teaspoon Turmeric powder(Halud guro): 2 pinches Chilli powder (Sukhno lankar guro): 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Preparation Just a few words before we start with the cooking procedure. Prawns are very delicate, so beware when you are deshelling them. Keep the head of the prawn intact, but wash it carefully....

Ingredients 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 lb butter or margarine Strawberry Sauce, see below Powdered sugar, if desired Dairy sour cream, if desired Strawberry Sauce: 2 (10 oz) pkgs. frozen strawberries in syrup 2 tblsp orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice Preparation In a blender or large bowl, mix eggs, milk, liqueur or orange juice, granulated sugar, flour and salt until blended....

Ingredients 1 1/2 -1 3/4 pounds pearl onions 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2-3 teaspoons Balsamic syrup or glaze sea or kosher salt to taste Preparation Bring a medium pot of water to a full boil. While the water is coming to a boil, prepare an ice bath with a large bowl, ice cubes and water. When the water is boiling, carefully add onions into the pot and boil for 1-2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 C fresh parsley 3/4 c finely shredded pecorino 1 small garlic clove 1/4 c olive oil ground pepper Preparation In food processor, finely chop parsley, pecorino and garlic. With motor running add oil in a thin stream; season with pepper, refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer-lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of sugar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 12 cups mixed peppery greens, such as watercress, arugula, and frisee, torn into bite-size pieces Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and sugar. Slowly add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly; generously season with salt and pepper. Add greens; toss until leaves are evenly coated in dressing....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (ground round) 1/2 onion 1/2 green pepper 3 cloves chopped garlic Salt Pepper 1/4 jar green olives 1 dash cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce Preparation SAUTE IN 1 tablespoon canola oil ADD MEAT, COOK UNTIL NOT PINK 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce SIMMER FOR 15 MINUTES

Ingredients 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups) 25 large green olives, such as Castelvetrano, pitted (2/3 cup) 3/4 cup distilled white or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon into an airtight container. Pickles can be refrigerated up to 1 week.

Ingredients Finger Lickin’ Sauce: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh minced garlic 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green pepper 1/3 cup small chopped onion 1 ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper 1 cup tomato sauce 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 2 Tablespoons honey Pig Skin Patties: 2 pounds fresh ground pork ¼ cup 100% pure apple juice ¼ cup fresh minced basil, lightly packed...

Ingredients 3 lime wedges 1 mango slice 6 large mint leaves 1 teaspoon sugar in a rocks glass 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) pineapple rum Preparation Muddle (crush together) lime wedges, mango slice, mint leaves, and sugar in a rocks glass. Add pineapple rum. Fill glass with ice, and top with club soda.

Ingredients 1 package (4-serving size) instant pistachio pudding 1 can (20 oz. size) crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup mini marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped nuts (opt) 1 3/4 cup thawed cool whip Preparation Mix first 4 ingredients well together. Fold in cool whip. Chill at least 2 hours.

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon red food color 1/3 cup red sugar 24 yellow gumdrops (1/2 to 1 inch) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour and food color until blended and color is even. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH FLOUR.) Remove half the dough, and refrigerate remaining dough until needed....

Ingredients Ingredients for bread 28 ounces smoked kielbasa sausage, skinned and cut into 1 - inch pieces 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature 4 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons (generous) Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 shallot, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 dashes hot pepper sauce 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon...

Ingredients Vinaigrette: ¼ cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate ⅓ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon Salad: juice from 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates,* or 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice 3 tangerines 1 cup granulated sugar (optional) 4-5 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 cup thinly sliced fennel...

Ingredients 3 1/3 cups flour 2 tsps baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsps salt 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ginger ¼ tsp cloves 2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin or canned pumpkin 2/3 cup water 2/3 cup soft shortening or oil 2 2/3 cups sugar 2 eggs Preparation Sift flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and spices together. (I am generous with the tsp amounts of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves)....

Ingredients 6 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon plain flour 150 Grams smoked salmon, in small chunks 1 Small onion, chopped fine 1 Clove garlic, chopped fine 1 Cup sugar snaps, coarsely chopped 1 Cup craime fraiche 1 Cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 Cup mushrooms, sliced 1 Teaspoon lemon zest a little fresh chopped dill Penne pasta for 2 persons Preparation Cook the penne in water with a litle salt Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium heat Saute the onion until tender Stir in the flour and garlic Keep stiring and gradually add in the creme fraiche Heat until just below boiling point Gradually stir in the cheese Keep stiring until the sauce is smooth Add some water from the cooking pasta, if the sauce is too thick Stir in the beans and mushrooms Cook over a low heat for 4 minutes Stir in the smoked salmon and the lemon zest Cook for another 2 minutes Serve over the penne, sprinkle with the fresh dill and fresh ground pepper

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 ground pepper 1/2 pound penna pasta, freshly cooked freshly grated parmesan 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 pars;ey and red pepper flakes, breaking up tomatoes with spoon....

Ingredients 2 pounds (about 60) mini hot dogs Cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces, optional Caramelized Onions for Pigs in a Blanket, optional 1 large egg All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 box (17 1/2 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed Poppy, sesame, or mustard seeds, optional Mustard, for serving Ketchup, for serving Preparation Cut hot dogs lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Insert a piece of cheese or 1/2 teaspoon caramelized onions into each hot dog, if using; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 16 cherry tomatoes...