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Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 4 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed, chopped 1 tablespoon chile-garlic paste 1-2 tablespoons chili oil 1 1/4 cups mushroom broth or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons dry sherry (see Tip) 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 14-ounce package extra- firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 lb ground pork 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 1- 8" link of linguica sausage, diced into 1/2" chunks small amount olive oil if sausage doesn’t render enough oil 1 large head lacinto or dark green curly kale (whatever’s in the market), washed, remove tough stems, roughly chop the leaves–leave the leaves wet 1 medium onion, 1/4" dice 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced 3 large yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and sliced into 1/4" thick rounds salt and freshly ground pepper to taste...

Ingredients 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 cup shredded potatoes 1/4 cup chopped onion 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded cheese 6 green pepper rings Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon in skillet that you can put in oven. Cook for 4 min. Add potatoes, onions. Cook 7 min. Stir often. Stir in eggs, top with cheese and peppers. Cover. Bake 20 - 25 min or until centre is set

Ingredients 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp lemon pepper 1/4 tsp granulated garlic 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 4 lb. beef tenderloin, trimmed Portobello-Marsala Sauce Garnishes: fresh thyme springs, roasted garlic bulbs Sauce: 3 tbsp cold butter, divided 1 8 oz pkg sliced baby portobello mushrooms or button mushrooms 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 large shallots, diced 2 cups Marsala wine 1 c. chick broth...

Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 scallion diced [or 1/2 small onion diced] 1 tsp garlic paste [or one tsp minced garlic 1 121/4 can diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano [if using dried herbs be sure to crush them before adding to dish] 1 pound cooked pasta [whatever type you prefer- we like linguini] 1/2 c. shredded parmesan [optional] salt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients Beef Joint Preparation Rub with Olive oil, salt and pepper, sprinkle a little flour over the top (fat) side, heat tray over gas and seal off all sides, then 15 mins at gas mark 8, 230 C or 450 F, reduce down to Gas Mark 5, 190 C or 375 F, cook for 17 mins per 450g (1 lb). Plus 15 mins at the end. Less the last 15 mins for rare or add another 15 mins for well done....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb) medium pasta shells 1 bag (12 oz) frozen sweet peas 3/4 cup basil pesto 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, cook peas as directed on bag. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooked peas. Place remaining peas in food processor along with pesto and olive oil. Cover; process 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides as necessary, until mixture is smooth....

Ingredients RECIPE Basic Short-Crust Pastry A recipe for basic short-crust pastry TOTAL TIME About 10 minutes, plus chilling TWITTER LINKEDIN SIGN IN TO E-MAIL PRINT SHARE INGREDIENTS 145 grams all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick cold unsalted butter (1/4 pound), cut in 1/8-inch pieces 3 tablespoons ice water Preparation 1. Put flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor. Add butter and quickly cut it into flour until mixture resembles coarse meal....

Ingredients 1 (46-oz.) can pineapple juice, chilled 1 quart (4 cups) cranberry juice cocktail, chilled 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 3/4 cup sugar Red food color, if desired 2 (28-oz.) bottles (7 cups) ginger ale, chilled Preparation In large punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, cranberry juice cocktail, lemonade concentrate, sugar and food color. Just before serving, pour in ginger ale. Garnish with ice ring or serve over ice.

Ingredients 2 plantains, sliced lengthwise 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons water 1/3 cup cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup raspberries or strawberries, fresh Preparation Oil the bottom of glass baking dish. Place plantains, flat side up, onto oiled dish. Mix vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar and water in a small bowl. Drizzle over plantains....

Ingredients 3/4 C butter 3 ounces cream cheese 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla extract 2 and 3/4 C flour 1 t baking powder 1/4 t salt assorted food coloring (gel or paste works best) Preparation In a bowl cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture....

Ingredients INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) -6 tablespoons white sugar, divided -14 Italian prune plums, halved and pitted or fewer larger plums cut in wedges -3 eggs -1 1/3 cups milk -2/3 cup all-purpose flour -1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -2 teaspoons vanilla -1 pinch salt -1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 375. Butter 10" pie plate or tart dish, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the bottom....

Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds cherries, pitted, room temperature 2 cups dry red wine 2/3 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, scraped 3 fresh basil leaves 2 three-inch strips lemon zest 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese Preparation Place cherries in a large, shallow, heat-proof bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine wine, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, basil, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Pour hot liquid over cherries....

Ingredients 8 thin bone-in pork chops (¼ inch thick; 2 lb) 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 to 3 tsp finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo plus 1 tsp adobo sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ⅔ cup fresh orange juice Preparation • Pat chops dry and season with ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper each. • Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then cook chops in 2 batches, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per batch....

Ingredients 2 pounds Idaho potatoes Coarse salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon chana dal (split chickpeas) 2 tablespoons cashew nuts, roughly chopped 1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 sprig fresh curry leaves 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder 1 pinch chile powder 1 pinch turmeric 1 pinch ground coriander 1/3 cup peas, cooked...

Ingredients 1/2 avocado , roughly chopped 2 small plum tomato (deseeded and roughly chopped into large chunks) juice ½ lime a dash Tabasco sauce 2 slices Parma ham/prosciutto POTATO CAKES 350g potatoes (peeled and chopped into chunks) 1/2 egg yolk 55g cheddar (grated) a pinch cayenne pepper olive oil Preparation To make the potato cakes, cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until soft. Drain and return to the pan over a low heat and stir to dry them out as much as you can....

Ingredients 3/4 cup(6 ounces)light cream cheese 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup canned pumpkin 2 t. maple syrup 1/2 t. ground cinnamon 24 apple or pear slices Preparation Place first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add syrup and cinnamon and beat until smooth. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with fruit slices.

Ingredients 1 yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup) 3/4 cup butter, softened (1-1/2 sticks) 4 eggs 1 29-ounce can plain pumpkin (not pie filling) 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottom of a 9x13-inch pan or dish. Using a pastry blender or fork, mix together the cake mix (less the reserved 1 cup), 1 egg and 1 stick of the butter....

Ingredients 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Honey Butter Biscuits (8 Count) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup canned pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice....

Ingredients 1 single crust for 9-inch pie 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 cup sugar 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla 7 teaspoons all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch chunks Whipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit. Fit the crust into a 9-inch glass pie plate and crimp the edges....