Ingredients For Cake 1 package white cake mix 1 package pistachio pudding 3 eggs 1 cup salad oil 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup club soda For Frosting: 2 envelopes Dream Whip 1 1/2 cup milk 1 package pistachio pudding Preparation Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients for cake and beat for 4 minutes at medium speed. Bake in greased & floured bunt pan for 45 to 50 minutes....
Ingredients 2 Cups shelled, unsalted pistachios 1.5 Cups heavy cream 1.5 Cups whole milk .75 Cups sugar 4 egg yolks 1 tsp. almond extract pinch salt Preparation Coarsely chop pistachios and toast in a dry skillet. Combine milk and cream in a sauce pan and bring to a near-boil. Add half of the pistachios to the cream mixture and let steep for 20 minutes. Whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt together until the yolks become a very pale yellow, almost white....
Ingredients 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls 1 small pckg. pepperoni slices 1 small pckg. shredded mozzarella cheese 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped parmesan cheese, optional 1 small jar pizza sauce Preparation Pizza Sticks Unroll crescent rolls and separate. Put 2 triangles together to make a rectangle and seal the seam. Repeat with remaining triangles. Put about 12 pepperoni slices on each rectangle. Sprinkle each rectangle with about 1/4 C....
Ingredients 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake (stems removed), and oyster, all cut into 1/2-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more (grated or shaved), for garnish Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine broth, porcini, and 4 cups water....
Ingredients 2 pounds bok choy 1/2 pound ground pork 1 egg 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 12-ounce package round dumpling wrappers 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons dark Chinese sesame oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens Preparation Fill a large saucepan with cold water and bring to a boil....
Ingredients Ingredients and Directions for Making the Brine: 4 - 5 pound pork loin roast (ask the butcher, you want the nice fat layer on the top as well!) 6 cups water 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar 2 Bay leaves 1 handful of peppercorns 4 sprigs of Thyme 2 sprigs of Rosemary Preparation 1.Combine the brown sugar and salt in the water and bring to a boil. 2....
Ingredients 2 1/2pounds (5-6 large) Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8 inch thick (see note) 5tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1tablespoon cornstarch 1teaspoon table salt 1/2teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves (optional) Preparation Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes in large bowl and fill with cold water. Using hands, swirl to remove excess starch, then drain in colander. Spread potatoes onto kitchen towels and thoroughly dry....
Ingredients 1.75 ozs. Margarine ½ # diced Leeks 1 TBS fresh ginger 5 TBS Sherry (Yes, Wine!) 2 ozs. Flour 1 Tbs. + 1 Tsp. Curry Powder 1 1/8 tsp Nutmeg ¾ Tsp White Pepper 3 .75 ozs. Lo Sodium Vegetable Base 2 ¾ Qts. Water 3# Solid Pack Pumpkin ½ cup + 1 ¼ Tbs Honey ½ Qt. + 4 Tbs. Skim Milk Preparation Heat Margarine in kettle and leeks and ginger and sweat until soft about 5 min....
Ingredients PIE 2 (9-inch) uncooked pie crusts GLAZE 1/2 cup ruby port 2 teaspoons cornstarch FILLING 6 cups 1/4-inch-sliced cored Bosc pears (be sure pears are not too ripe) 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup coarse-chopped toasted walnuts 4 ounces (about 3/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese Milk for brushing top of pie Coarse sugar for decoration Preparation Preheat an oven to 425 degrees. To make the glaze: In a small saucepan, mix together the port and cornstarch....
Ingredients 4 small ripe pears, halved and cored 8 slices proscuitto 4 handfuls rocket 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 brown sugar Preparation Wrap each pear half with a slice of proscuitto and arrange two halves per person on serving plates with the rocket. In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar and sugar to the boil. Allow to boil for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened and then drizzle over the pears....
Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups powdered sugar 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 6 tablespoons shortening 5 to 6 teaspoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 6 drops red food color, if desired...
Ingredients 8 cups popped popcorn 2 1/2 cups pretzel sticks 2 1/2 cups crunchy cheese-flavored snacks 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, mix popcorn, pretzels and cheese-flavored snacks. In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in lemon pepper seasoning, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked cavatappi pasta (from 16-oz box) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (from 8-oz package) 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated pesto sauce 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on box....
Ingredients 1 1/2 C fresh basil 2 Tbl garlic 2 Tbl pinenuts 1/4 C parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 C olive oil Preparation Mix in food processor
Ingredients For the genoise: 4 eggs 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup AP flour, sifted with a pinch of kosher salt For the topping: 3 Tbsp. apricot or red-current jelly 4 oz. marzipan 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup 2 cups confectioners sugar food coloring, optional Silver balls (dragees) or icing flowers, for decoration Preparation To prepare the genoise: Grease and line a 9-inch cake tin with parchment paper....
Ingredients 5½ - 6 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 packages active dry yeast 1 cup water ½ cup milk 1 cup butter 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar ½ cup dark corn syrup 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup raisins Preparation In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, lemon peel and yeast....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate....
Ingredients 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2/3 cup regular or quick-cooking polenta 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced, plus leaves for serving Pinch of red-pepper flakes 1/3 cup thinly sliced jarred roasted piquillo or red bell peppers 1 can (15 ounces) small white beans (such as navy), rinsed and drained Preparation Bring broth and 2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat; season with salt....
Ingredients 1 dozen eggs, hard-boiled 2/3 c mayonnaise 1/2 c sweet pickle relish, squeezed of excess liquid 2 T prepared mustard 2 t Worcestershire sauce 1/2 t salt 1/4 to 1/2 t white pepper 6 drops hot pepper sauce Paprika for garnish Preparation Cut eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks. Place cooked yolks in bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork. Mix in remaining ingredients, except paprika. If the filling is too thick, add a little pickle juice or mayonnaise....
Ingredients 8 cups Mixed Greens 12 slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled) ¾ cups Chopped Toasted Hazelnuts 1 whole Pomegranate (Peeled And Arils Removed) 3 Tablespoons Warm Bacon Grease (reserved From Cooking The Bacon) 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Salt And Pepper to taste Preparation Toss all ingredients for the salad together in a bowl. Place all ingredients for the dressing into a small jar and shake until combined....
