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Ingredients 2 heaping spoons of Ground Coffee 6-10 cups Water, preferably cold Milk (lowfat is healthier, whole tastes better, you choose) 2 spoons of Sugar Preparation Add water to coffee maker Put coffee filter into coffee maker Add 2 heaping spoonfuls of ground coffee (brand doesnt matter) turn on coffee maker once coffee is done brewing, fill a coffee mug with coffee, leaving 1/2 and inch or more room in the cup add in 2 spoonfuls of sugar pour in 1/4 to 1/2 an inch of milk stir and enjoy

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 tespoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup shortening 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 egg 1/2 cup molasis 1/2 cup grnulated sugar Water for sprinkling Preparation In medium bowl, sift the first six ingredients; lightly whisk and set aside. Beat shortening until creamy with mixer on low speed....

Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1/4 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. active dry yeast (1/4 oz. package) 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tbsp.olive oil, plus more for bowl Preparation 1 Pour water into small bowl and add sugar and sprinkle in yeast. Using a fork, stir mixture until yeast has dissolved and water has turned tan. Let stand until foamy(about 10 minutes.) In food processor combine 2 3/4 cups flour and salt....

Ingredients 18 oz. freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful® 100% Pomegranate Juice 1 750-ml. bottle of dry, fruity Spanish white wine 6 oz. apricot brandy 6 oz. cream sherry 1 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. Prosecco or other sweet sparkling wine 1 lime, sliced into wheels 1 lemon, sliced into wheels 1/2 orange, sliced into wheels 1/2 grapefruit, sliced into wheels Garnish: arils from 1 POM Wonderful Pomegranate red apple wedges...

Ingredients 4 Pork Chops 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 3/4 C. water 1/2 pkg. sliced mushrooms 2 T. quick cooking tapioca 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. instant beef bullion granules or 1 cube, softened 3/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, or 1 mashed Preparation In a 4 qt. Crockery cooker, place onion and pork chops.. In a bowl combine soup, water, mushrooms, tapioca, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon granules, thyme, and garlic....

Ingredients 2 Pork Cutlets 1 large shallot, chopped 1 large garlic clove, minced 4-6 large fresh sage leaves 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/4 c. chopped parsley and green onion Butter, olive oil, salt & pepper. Preparation Season pork with salt & pepper. Saute pork in large skillet using olive oil until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan. Keep warm. Saute shallot, garlic in same skillet until soft. Add sage leaves....

Ingredients 500g baby or vine tomatoes 1/2 medium onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed/chopped finely Small handful of thyme 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper Small bunch of asparagus 300g prawns peeled and deveined 2 x birds eye chilli chopped (or adjust to taste) 250g linguine, or pasta of choice Grated Parmesan to serve. Preparation Preheat oven to 220 deg c. Slice the tomatoes in half and toss with the sugar, 1/2 the olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper....

Ingredients Chuck Steak (3 lb cubed) Cumin (1 tspn) Chili Powder 1 tspn) Garlic (salt) (1 teaspoonful) Tomato Sauce (1 can) Salt & Pepper (to taste) Potatoes (1 pound) Lettuce (1 head) Grated Cheddar Cheese Preparation Brown chuck steak cubes in small amount of olive oil Add diced potatoes Add Cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt & pepper, tomato sauce Simmer for 1 hour Put in corn tortillas and fry until crispy Add cut lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole,salt, pepper,and Tabasco Sauce....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup raisins (optional) Glaze 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 - 2 cups confectioner’s sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 cup quinoa (see Tips), rinsed if necessary 2 tablespoons walnut oil or canola oil 1 tablespoon fruity vinegar, such as pear, raspberry or pomegranate 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 ripe but firm pears, diced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted Preparation Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan....

Ingredients for the crust: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 c packed brown sugar 2 2/3 c all purpose flour 1/2 t salt for the filling: 1 6 oz bag pecan halves 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1/4 c pure maple syrup 2 T unsalted butter, melted 2 T bourbon (optional) 1 t vanilla extract 1/2 t salt untoasted pecan halves kosher salt...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pecans, plus 12 intact halves or additional chopped nuts for tops 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups....

Ingredients 1 Butternut squash Olive Oil 6-8 cloves of garlic 6 oz parmesan cheese 12 oz sour cream (I use low fat) salt and pepper to taste 12 oz penne Preparation Cut butternut in half, scoop out pulp and place in roasting pan cut side up. Sprinkle squash with olive oil. Slice two garlic cloves and place inside squash. Cook at 375 for about 1hr 15 minutes. Squash should be very soft....

Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 6tbsp olive oil 6cloves garlic, minced 4 shallots, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 2 28.2 oz cans crushed italian tomatoes 1 28.2 oz can diced italian tomatoes 1/2 cup red wine 2tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 1/2 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente 8 oz mozzerella, preferably fresh 1 cup grated pecorino reggiano cheese Preparation Prepare grill and oven as instructed above....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached flour 1/2 teaspooon salt 3 large eggs 1 4 to 6 pound chicken 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 carrots cut into 1" chunks 1 onion cut into 1" chunks 1 small turnip peeled and cut into 1’ chunks 1 large parsnip peeled and cut into 1/2" slices 1 potatoe cut into 1/2" slices 1 celery stalk cut into 1" lengths...

Ingredients 1 head shredded cabbage 1 cup best foods mayonnaise 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Preparation Shred the cabbage. I use a Cuisinart with a #2 blade. Combine all 3 ingredients. I use a blender for a smooth dressing. Taste for tartness and sweetness. Adjust accordingly. I lke it best the first few hours when the cabbage is crisp. It will keep 2 days but will be softer....

Ingredients 3 eggs 8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked medium shell pasta 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 leeks, cut in half lengthwise, sliced (3 cups) 1/2 cup drained marinated sun-dried tomatoes (from 8-oz. jar), chopped 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup purchased pesto 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation Place eggs in medium saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 lbs green cabbage 2 lbs lean ground beef 4 medium onions (1 finely chopped 3 sliced) 3 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 2 tablespoons white rice 3 tablespoons water 28 ounces canned tomatoes (whole) 15 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 cup dark brown sugar or white sugar (packed) 1 lemon, juice of 1/3 cup raisins ((1/3 to 1/2) 1 tablespoon honey ((1 to 2) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil...

Ingredients 4-6 fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeño peppers, minced 1 habañero pepper, minced 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 2 limes Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Preparation Combine ingredients Squeeze lime over mixture Allow to marinate overnight.

Ingredients 1/2 lb. chicken (or other meat) 1/2 chopped tomato 10-15 stems Cilantro (chopped) 1 stem green onion (chopped) 12 slices (pickled) jalopenos 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1/2 pack Taco seasoning Pillsbury Crescent rolls (unbaked) Preparation Cut chicken in small cubes and cook (following instructions on Taco seasoning’s packet) Preheat oven to 350 Open the package of Pillsbury Crescent rolls (one pack usually has 6 “triangles” for crescents) Unroll each triangle, place 1/6 of cooked chicken, 1/6 tomato, 1/6 cilantro, 1/6 green onion, 2 slices of jalopeno and 1/6 shredded cheese on the larger end of each triangle....