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Ingredients 1 typical (usually small = 6 oz.) can of tomato paste. 1 typical (usually small) can left-over from tomato paste (above) refilled with hot tap water. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano flakes. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 3/4 teaspoons white sugar. (I suggest you taste after mixing in the first teaspoon of sugar, then proceed by 1/4 teaspoons, thoroughly mixed, to your own, tasted preference with the can of tomato paste you are using....

Ingredients Salad juice from 2-3 large POM Wonderful pomegranates* or 3/4 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice 1 cup arils from 1-2 large POM Wonderful pomegranates 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice 3/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup uncooked pearl barley 3 cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1 cup zucchini, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped...

Ingredients INGREDIENTS One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Rice Pilaf 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons slivered almonds 3 Tablespoons dried cranberries 1 cup orange juice 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 6 boneless, center-cut pork chops, at least 3/4" thick Orange-Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce: 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup orange juice 3 Tablespoons milk 2 Tablespoons flour 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Preparation In medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium-high heat....

Ingredients large portobello mushrooms mozzarella cheese seasoned bread crumbs eggwash flour marinara sauce Preparation clean the inside of the mushroom soak the mushrooms in water then flour and egg wash then breadcrumbs add canola oil to the pan cook off the musrooms until golden brown remove from pan let cool top the mushrooms with marinara sauce and cheese bake in oven until the cheese is slightly browned serve any whole wheat pasta....

Ingredients any meat you choose rotel tomatoes as spicy as you like tomato sauce (HUNT’S) ranch style beans in a can salt, pepper, garlic, minced onion, or fresh chopped onion Preparation cook meat and rotel together until done then drain. Then add all other ingredients and cook about 15 to 20 minutes then serve. Best with cornbread.

Ingredients 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped basil 10 oil-cured black olives, pitted and finely chopped 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread, toasted 8 thin slices of prosciutto Preparation directions In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the garlic, basil, olives, olive oil and salt and pepper. Let stand until juicy, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 sheeets of Pampa’s Shortcrust Pastry, 16 large dessert Prunes, 16 skinned Almonds, 2 Eggs, 1/2 cup of Castor Sugar 3 tbl of Ground Almond, 2 tbl of extra thick Cream Preparation Cut out rectangles or rounds of pastry, use to line 5cm by 7cm rectangle or 6 cm diameter of round tartlet tins.prick bases lightly and blind bake in a 190 degree oven for 6-8 minutes Remove stones from prunes and insert a whole almond in each, beat eggs and most of the sugar in a bowl until thick, and mousse like....

Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) package puff pastry, defrosted, if frozen All-purpose flour, for rolling Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Lemon Curd for Puff Pastry Eggs Preparation Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured nonstick baking mat until it is about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer pastry to freezer; freeze until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a 1 1/2-by-1 1/4-inch oval cutter, cut out 36 puff pastry ovals. Transfer half of the ovals to baking sheets lined with a nonstick baking mat....

Ingredients pasta dough: 5 eggs 1 tablespoon of salt 1 tablespoon of olive oil 3 cups of all-purpose flour pumpkin filling: 1 can of pumpkin 1 cup of Pecorino {or Ricotta} 2 Teaspoons of Nutmeg 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon dash of salt and pepper Preparation pasta: In a small bowl, beat the eggs, salt & olive oil. In a large bowl, place the flour and pour in the egg mixture. Stir with a fork and fold together until all of the egg mixture is absorbed and the dough forms into a sticky ball....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup coarsely chopped capers 1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the juice 3 cups Hellman's prepared mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir well, and refrigerate until ready to use. May be prepared 1 day in advance.

Ingredients Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate chips 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 8 squares Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark, chopped into large chunks (for the brownies) 18 squares Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark, broken into large chunks (about 8 pieces...

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1/4 cup basil pesto 1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey 1 1/4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (5 oz) 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced Preparation Unroll dough and place in greased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan to form crust (if using crescent rolls, press perforations to seal)....

Ingredients 12 slices applewood-smoked bacon, coarsely chopped 3 cups chopped onions 6 garlic cloves, chopped 3 15-ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes in juice 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 6 15-ounce cans pinto beans with liquid 6 pickled jalapeno chiles, seeded, diced 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Saute bacon in large pot over medium-high heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 6 tablespoons drippings. Add onions and garlic to pot....

Ingredients 5 (prox) cups of organic unbleached all purpose flour (I use King Arthur brand) 4 Tbl. organic yellow cornmeal 1 Tbl. sugar 3 and 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal kosher salt 1 tsp. instant yeast 4 Tbl. olive oil 1 and 3/4 cups room temp water (about 70 degrees) Preparation Set up your Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook and place all the dry ingredients into the bowl, give it whir....

Ingredients 6 oz. Premium Vodka 2 oz. Seltzer 4 oz. Triple Sec 4 oz. Pomegranate Juice 2 Lemons, juiced 1 Pomegranate, seeded Preparation Combine vodka, seltzer, Triple sec, pomegranate juice and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker over ice; shake. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass; garnish with pomegranate seeds. Save leftover fruit for nibbling.

Ingredients 3 Tbsp canola, peanut or grapeseed oil (high smoke point oil) 1/3 cup of high quality popcorn kernels 1 3-quart covered saucepan 2 Tbsp or more (to taste) of butter Salt to taste Preparation 1 Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. 2 Put 3 or 4 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pan. 3 When the kernels pop, add the rest of the 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels in an even layer....

Ingredients 10 tbs salt 12 oz sugar 5 tbs crushed red pepper 10 tbs black petter 2 1/2 cups porcini dust 2 1/2 cups blended oil Preparation blend all ingredients together you may freeze to store when ready, rub generously on fine cuts of beef 12 - 24 hours in advance cook as you normally would

Ingredients 2 (1lb.) pork tenderloins 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper 1 t allspice 1/4 C butter 1/2 C chopped onion 2/3 C white wine 3 T blackberry preserves fresh blackberries Preparation Bake tenderloins at 375 degrees or about 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 160 degrees. Melt 2 T butter in skillet. Add onions, wine, cook until liquid is reduced. Whisk in fruit and remaining butter. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 1/2 cup purchased pesto 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 sourdough, whole grain, or ciabatta rolls, split horizontally 4 portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped out Olive oil Roasted red peppers from jar, drained 4 cups arugula (about 2 ounces) 4 slices provolone cheese Preparation Stir pesto and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill rolls, cut side down, until lightly toasted. Transfer to plates....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 pounds beef bones 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large leek, washed and thinly sliced 5 quarts water 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 fresh or 1 dried bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Preparation Heat oil in pressure cooker over high heat, with the lid off. Dry bones with paper towels. Add bones to pressure cooker and cook until well-browned, about 10 minutes....