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Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds (about 10 medium) thinly sliced white potatoes 1 1/2 pounds (about 12 small) carrots 6 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons coarse salt Preparation Peel and thinly slice 2 1/2 pounds (about 10 medium) white potatoes and 1 1/2 pounds (about 12 small) carrots. Place potatoes and carrots separately in 2 medium saucepans; cover both with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer until vegetables are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 12 to 14 minutes....

Ingredients 8.8 oz/250g hazelnut flour 8.8oz/250g confectioners sugar 3/8 tsp salt 10.6 oz/300g egg whites 3.1 oz/90g granulated sugar 1.4 oz/40g praline paste Preparation Preheat oven to 350F In a large bowl sift together hazelnut flour, confectioners sugar and salt. Combine egg whites and granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks. Fold whipped egg whites into praline paste. Fold in hazelnut flour mixture. Line sheetpan with Silpat and spread batter. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes....

Ingredients Crust 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons canola oil Filling 2 large eggs 1 15- or 16-ounce can plain pumpkin puree (1 1/2 cups) 1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk 1/4 cup dark molasses 3 tablespoons dark rum or 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger...

Ingredients 3/4c Pumpkin puree 1/2c Ricotta cheese 1/3c grated parmesan 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg dash cinnamon dash ginger dash clove black pepper handful bread crumbs Preparation Place all ingredients except bread crumbs in a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds. Add bread crumbs a little at a time then pulse to blend until desired consistency (light paste) is acheived. Keep refrigerated until needed to fill dough.

Ingredients 250g butter 250g sugar 1 cup plain flour 1 cup SR flour 2 eggs 1 cup mashed pumpkin 250g sultanas 1 tsp lemon rind Preparation Heat oven to 160C / 325F Cream butter and sugar Add eggs, mashed pumpkin, sifted flours, lemon rind and sultanas Bake 75-90 mins Note: the mixture is inclined to curdle a bit when adding the pumpkin, so have the flours sifted and ready to add a bit at a time- this helps...

Ingredients 1" chunk of peeled fresh ginger 1 very large or two smaller garlic cloves 1 minced serrano chili (or 1 tsp Thai chili sauce or Sriracha) 2 tbsp fresh cilantro 1-1/2 tbsp peanut butter 3 tbsp lime juice (from one juicy lime) 1-1/2 tbsp rice vinegar 1-1/2 tbsp soy sauce 1-1/2 tsp light brown sugar 2/3 cup canola oil 1 tbsp sesame oil Salt to taste Preparation Drop the ginger and garlic through feed tube of food processor with the motor running....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1/2 t. salt 1 c. COLD butter, cut in cubes 3 T. unsalted butter, melted 4 eggs 3/4 c. light corn syrup 3/4 c. dark corn syrup 1 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. chopped pecans 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9 dish.In a large bowl, stir flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt....

Ingredients 2 onions (chopped fine) 2 stalks of celery from center(cut fine) 6 cloves garlic minced one fourth cujp of Bertolli olive oil 1 cup vodka 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes one and a half tsp. dried basil one fourth teaspoon dried oregano Preparation cook over medium heat the oil,onion,garlic and celery until tender add prociutto and vodka,simmer until almost all liquid is cooked off, add tomatoes, herbs and pepper simmer for ten minutes add half and half and heat for three minutes serve over cooked pasta....

Ingredients A wok or similar and an ordinary saucepan. Stock. I tend to just use OXO veggie stock cubes, as it’s easier and they’re really not bad these days, you know. You’ll need a new box, mind - you’ll be using lots A box of arborio rice. I’m told that there’s another kind of rice that makes even better risotto, but I’ve forgotten what it’s called A lot of garlic. A LOT of garlic....

Ingredients 3 cups pineapple juice 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons superfine sugar 3/4 teaspoon bitters 1/4 cup light rum 1 lime, cut into eight wedges Ice 3/4 cup club soda Preparation Combine all ingredients except club soda in a 2-quart jar with a lid and refrigerate until needed. To serve, shake jar well, add club soda, and pour into glasses.

Ingredients 1/2 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar 1 stalk lemon grass, crushed 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1/2 inch piece ginger, finely sliced 1 green chile pepper, finely sliced 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), silver skin trimmed 6 eight-and-a-half-inch rice-paper wrappers 1 bunch watercress, washed 1/2 mango, peeled and cut in matchsticks 1/2 small jicama, peeled and cut in matchsticks 1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried Preparation Make marinade: Combine fish sauce, canola oil, rice-wine vinegar, lemon grass, garlic, ginger, chile pepper, and black pepper in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1/3 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup dry-roasted cashews, salted and coarsely copped 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, divided 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 Tbsp. honey 1 (1-pound)pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2 in. cubes 1 Tbsp. canola oil, divided 2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 4 oz.) 1 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger...

Ingredients 4 center cut pork chops 1- 1 1/2 inch thick 2 tbsp of flour sliced white onion white cooking wine 1 pkg medium egg noodles Preparation Salt and pepper to taste Brown pork chops in a small amt of oil Add 1-2 tbsp flour and make a roux Add wine - enough to cover the chops after they go back in the skillet Layer onions on top and cover...

Ingredients Sauce: 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 whole cloves 1 1/2 pounds black plums, quartered and pitted 1 star anise Pork: 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed...

Ingredients 4 TBSP OLIVE OIL 1 POT ROAST 1 LARGE ONION BEEF BULLION CUBE W/ WATER 1 ½ CUPS OF WATER CARROTS POTATOES 2 TBS KETCHUP 2 TBS MUSTARD (SPICEY) SALT/ PEPPER & BAY LEAF Preparation PUT OIL IN POT, THEN BROWN MEAT ON ALL SIDES. ADD A CUT UP ONION, 1 1/2 CUP OF WATER & FINISHED BEEF BROTH. COOK FOR ½ HOUR. ADD KETCHUP AND MUSTARD, COOK FOR TWO HOURS....

Ingredients 1 cup half-and-half, divided 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup (4 oz) crumbled goat cheese 1 cup 1% low fat milk 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 garlic clove, minced 5 cups thinly sliced peeled yukon gold potatoes (about 2 1/2lbs) Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Combine 2 tbsp half-and-half and flour in large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining half-and-half, cheese, and next 5 ingredients (cheese through garlic), stirring with a whisk....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 6 Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half 3 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater 2 teaspoons yellow or brown mustard seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients 6 large or 8 medium potatoes, peeled About a 1/2 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled 12 sheets phyllo dough Preparation Boil the potatoes. I find it best to boil them until they are quite soft, since, while mashing, I don’t add any dairy. While the potatoes are boiling, heat about half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook over medium-low heat until they’re soft and translucent....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 5 cups sliced peeled fresh pears 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon fruit protector (ascorbic acid) 1 1/4 cups water 3 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup whipping cream...

Ingredients Pear Soup 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3-4 C low salt vegetable stock 3 pears (anything ripe), peeled cored and chopped 1 15 oz can white beans, drained 1/2 C vanilla soy milk 1/4 tsp. mace 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp ginger salt and pepper to taste 6 oz Asiago cheese cooking spray or 1 tsp. oil Preparation heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onion until translucent....