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Ingredients 1 head garlic 1 3 to 4lb chicken, excess fat trimmed and giblets removed 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning 4 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons white wine 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil juice of 1 lemon 1 quart water Preparation Combine water and lemon, and wash chicken in the solution....

Ingredients 10 cups popped popcorn 1 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored gelatin mix 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts Preparation Place popcorn in a large shallow pan or dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and brown sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Pour mixture evenly over popcorn, stirring to coat....

Ingredients 3-4 pounds of boneless pork shoulder (may be called Boston butt) or 4-5lbs of bone-in pork shoulder Spice rub 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp chile powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp garlic powder Braising liquid 1 cup orange juice Water to nearly cover (you’ll know how much once in the dutch oven. Preparation Heat a dutch oven or other heavy bottomed oven-ready lidded pan over medium high heat with just enough vegetable oil (or lard if you have it) to cover the bottom ....

Ingredients Pork(variable) salt and paprika to taste 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp. minced onion 1 tsp. worchestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt pineapple slices (variable amounts) Preparation Brown the chops and season with salt and paprika to taste. Pour off fat and place 1 slice of pineapple on each. Mix remaining ingredients thoroughly and pour over chops. Bake for 45 minutes @ 325 degrees basting occasionally

Ingredients 2 bacon slices, chopped 1 TBL olive oil 3 Medium leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only) 1 lb parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice 3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice 2 TBLS all purpose flour 3 cups reduced fat milk 3 cups (or more) veg broth...

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened 1 cup packed dark brown sugar - I used light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzel sticks 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy....

Ingredients 1 pumpkin 1 onion 1 bunch of asparagus 2 cups whole-grain flour 2 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum free) 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup olive oil pepper a pinch of salt Optional: 3 garlic cloves 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven at 400°F. Prepare the pumpkin by heating it up and the rid the pulp of the skin and seeds....

Ingredients Cake: 9 ounces of butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled (about 1 medium butternut squash) 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup Demerara sugar or Sugar in the Raw 1/2 cup grapeseed oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk...

Ingredients For peanut dressing 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 medium garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes or a splash of the hot sauce or chili paste of your choice For noodles 3/4 lb dried soba nooodles (dried linguine fini or spaghetti will work in a pinch)...

Ingredients 4 firm pears Bottle of white wine such as Riesling Vanilla bean, split and scraped 1 c. Water 3/4 c. Sugar Preparation Peel pears leaving stems attached. Core from bottom. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a 4 qt pan. Add pears, reduce heat to medium, and poach 30 min. Remove pears to serving dish and refrigerate. Remove vanilla bean and reduce syrup to 1 c. over high heat....

Ingredients 4 eggs, beaten 1 c. sugar 1 t. vanilla 1 1/2 c. dark syrup 2 T. butter, melted 1 c. pecans Preparation Mix together all but pecans. Add 1 cup pecans. Bake 10 minutes at 350. Reduce temperature to 325. Bake 50 - 60 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. dried penne pasta 1 lbs. ripe tomatoes 12 oz. mozzarella cheese 1/4 c. olive oil 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar grated zest of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. lemon juice handful of basil leaves, shredded salt and pepper Preparation Start cooking the pasta. Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Squeeze out the seeds and shop the flesh into cubes. Cut the mozzarella into pieces of similar size. Put the olive oil in a bowl and stir in the balsamic vinegar, lemon vest, lemon juice and basil....

Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1 tsp. sugar 1 1/4-oz. packet active dry yeast 3 tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for coating 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp. salt Preparation Place 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast onto the surface of the water. Let the yeast float there for 1 minute, then stir it into the water....

Ingredients 3½ cups sifted flour 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 to 2½ cups sugar 1 cup melted unsalted butter and cooled to room temperature 4 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten 2/3 cup Cognac, bourbon or whiskey 2 cups persimmon puree (from about 4 squishy-soft Hachiya persimmons) 2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped 2 cups raisins, or diced dried fruits (such as apricots, cranberries, or dates)...

Ingredients 1/3 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 cups “00” flour 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface Coarse salt Semolina flour, for baking sheet 7 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 1 1/2 cups white wine 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients Peel and slice 1 pineapple. Combine in large jar with one 750-ml bottle of vodka and 2 mint sprigs. Let sit for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days (the flavor will grow stronger the longer it sits). Strain. Muddle strained-out pineapple and mint for drinks. Preparation see above. Related Video

Ingredients lard 1 dozen eggs Abruzzesi hard sausage 1 lb mozzarella 1/2 lb formagiette Preparation Line a 9"x13" pan with soft lard or leaf lard. Make thin pie dough and line bottom and sides. Make 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs. Cut them in halves. Get 2 lbs. suppresade salami and cut in large chunks after removing skin. Get 1 long string of dried, hard sausage (“Abruzzesi” is best.) Cut in chunks after removing skin....

Ingredients 1 oz. freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful® 100% Pomegranate Juice 1 1/4 oz. dark creme de cacao 1 1/2 oz. black cherry vodka Garnish 3 maraschino cherries dark, white and milk chocolate shavings Preparation Shake all ingredients together. Strain into a martini glass. Coat the cherries with the chocolate shavings. Place cherries on a pick for garnish. This cocktail can be made with freshly squeezed juice from a POM Wonderful Pomegranate or by using POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 large egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 6 large egg yolks, 3 egg whites reserved for Swiss Meringue, below 3/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice (from 4 to 5 lemons) 3 large egg whites (reserved from Meyer Lemon Curd, above) 3/4 cup sugar Pinch of cream of tartar Pinch of coarse salt Piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip, or 1-gallon freezer bag Preparation Cookies: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds in a large bowl....

Ingredients 5 strips thick-cut bacon 1 medium shallot, minced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, plus tiny leaves for serving Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, preferably tiny, halved if large 3 cups pea tendrils and flowers, or baby spinach leaves Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving Preparation Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high until crisp, 7 to 9 minutes....