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Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 2 teaspoons for skillet 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 pound Tipperary cheese or sharp white cheddar, diced small (about Va inch) Preparation Bring potatoes to a boil in a pot of lightly salted water. Reduce heat, and simmer until fork tender, 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 four-ounce piece horseradish root, peeled 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Chop the horseradish root into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in the bowl of a food processor with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Puree until finely minced and well combined, about 1 minute. Transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate. Prepared horseradish will keep up to 2 weeks.

Ingredients 6 4 - 6 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups pretzels, coarsely ground 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Honey Mustard Sauce 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey Preparation Preheat oven to 350̊ F. Spray a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large shallow bowl combine the eggs with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard....

Ingredients 3 cups of pumpkin / butternut / other winter squash cubes (about 1/2" to 3/4") 2 tbs light olive oil d1vided 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1 cup basmati rice 1 small white or yellow onion diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 tsp finely minced garlic 1 tsp finely minced fresh ginger Salt & pepper 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro 1/4 cups toasted chopped nuts for garnish (optional)...

Ingredients 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large firm-ripe Comice or Barlett pears For cake batter: 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 2 large eggs 1 cup milk Accompaniment: Sweetened whipped cream flavored with a very small amount of almond extract...

Ingredients Shortbread: 3/4 cup cold butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Pecan Filling: 2 cups chopped pecans 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Preparation Heat oven to 350 o . In the food processor, combine the 3 short bread ingredients until crumble. Press the mixture, with a spoon, in a 13 x 9 x 2 inches, greased baking pan....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup margarine or butter 2 eggs 1 cup pecans Preparation mix ingredients and bake 12-15 min or until toothpick comes out clean.

Ingredients DIVINITY: 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup white corn syrup 2 egg whites powdered sugar CARAMEL COATING: 4 cups cream of canned milk 4 cups sugar 9 tablespoons cornstarch 1-1/2 cups white corn syrup 8 tablespoons flour 5 teaspoons vanilla 1 pound of butter 4 pounds of chopped pecans Preparation DIVINITY: Boil sugar, syrup and water slowly, wash down the crystal on side of pan with pastry brush dipped in water....

Ingredients 2 cups cool whip 3/4 cup macaroons, crushed 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons confectioners sugar 4 Tablespoons run Marichino cherries Preparation In large bowl put one halof cool whip and add macaroons and pecans (reserve 2-3 tsp. for garnish). To other half of cool whip add confectioners sugar and rum. Fold the two mixtures together. Spoon into freezer proof dessert cups. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and top with cherries....

Ingredients 1 pound of pro ribs or chops cut into pieces Marinade: 1tsp sherry 1tsp minced ginger 1tbsp soy sauce 1-2 Tbs vinegar 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1 Tbsp of cornstarch 1 Tbsp flour 1 Tbsp ice water then deep fry pork and set aside. Peking Sauce: 3 Tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp ketcup 3 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsp water 1 tsp cornstarch (premix with a little water til smooth)...

Ingredients 5 medium white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 pound finely ground lean beef 1 16-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juice 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon 1/4 cup beef broth Pinch of oregano 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano...

Ingredients 1/3 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large, sweet onion(such as Texas or Vidalia) chopped. 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teapoon red pepper flakes 1 cup of white wine(chardonney) 1 15 0z. can diced tomatoes in balsamic vinegar I jar Bertolli Mediterranean Olive pasta sauce. Fresh ground pepper Kosher salt to taste half of a bag(or more) of arugula coarsley chopped. 1 lb box of Penne Pasta, cooked...

Ingredients 2 T minced shallot 1 T red wine vinegar 3 1/2 t cracked peppercorns 2 c beef stock 1 c chicken stock 2 8 oz. beef tenderloin steaks 1/2 t dried thyme, crumbled 1/2 t dried rosemary, crumbled 1/2 t dried marjoram, crumbled 1/4 c olive oil 1 T Jack Daniel’s or other whiskey Preparation Boil shallot, vinegar and 1 1/2 t peppercorns in heavy medium saucepan until almost no liquid remains in pan, about one minute....

Ingredients 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 1 cup butter or margarine 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 2 1/2 cups sugar 5 eggs 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups crème de menthe baking chips (from two 10-oz bags) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray (do not use dark pan). In 3-quart saucepan, heat baking chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 6 oz. can frozen limeade 3 oz. Triple Sec 3 oz. Tiquila Lots of ice Preparation Put into blender: 1 - 6 oz. can frozen limeade (Minutemaid®, we’ve found, has a lot of pulp) Using the same can the limeade came in as a measuring device, add a little over ½ of the can Triple Sec (60 proof). Vary as to your taste - more Triple Sec will make it sweeter; less than ½ can will make it more tart....

Ingredients 1 lb Aji Panca (dried) 1 chicken quartered and fully cooked (reserve the broth) ! clove garlic smashed 1 red onion diced 2 tomatoes peeled and diced 1/4 a cup of green peas cooked 2 sprigs of parsley finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch sugar Salt Vegetable oil Preparation Soak the pepper overnight in a big bowl of water. Put chicken in a big pot with salted water and boil until fully cooked, remove chicken and reserve broth....

Ingredients 1 can 8-oz. tomato sauce 1/2 cup picante sauce 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic 1/2 teaspoon oregano salt and pepper as desired 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, 1/2" wedges 2 cups zucchini, 1/2" cubes (about 1 medium) 2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, split Preparation Combine tomato sauce, picante, garlic, oregano. Mix well. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken and onions in oil in large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until chicken is lightly browned and almost cooked through (5 to 7 minutes)....

Ingredients 1 oz. freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice 1 oz. Bacardi White Rum 1 oz. Myers’s Original Dark Rum- floater 1/2 oz. Bacardi Coco 2 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. simple syrup (equal parts sugar and cold water dissolved together) Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish Preparation Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain over ice into a chimney glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry....

Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) mini new (red or white) potatoes, cut in half Salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise (preferably homemade) 1 tsp (5 mL) dijon mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each: ground cumin, smoked paprika 1 tbsp (15 mL) each: lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped chives Freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) capers, rinsed 3 large hard-boiled eggs, cut in quarters 3 oz (85 g) smoked salmon (about 6 slices)...

Ingredients baby potatoes baby corn onions garlic honey herbs salt and carrot stips Preparation bake potaotoes with onion and garlic, add carrot stips and 1 tablespoon honey, salt, herbs if you please and bake for 30 mins until golden. Eat away to glory.