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Ingredients 4 ounces unsalted European-style butter, softened 6 ounces imported jarred tuna fillet packed in olive oil, drained 8 medium piquillo peppers 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a food processor, combine the butter, tuna, piquillo peppers and lemon juice; process until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and serve with toast, spread on sandwiches or use as a dip. Make Ahead The butter can be refrigerated for up to 1 week....

Ingredients 2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops, each about 3/4" thick salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced crosswise 1-1/4 cups apple cider or apple juice 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Preparation Generously season the pork chops with s & p. In the skillet over med-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the pork chops and cook, turning once, until golden about 7 mins total....

Ingredients 1 pkg. of cubed potatoes 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can of milk 1 pint of sour cream 1/2 cup chopped green onion (optional) 1/2 cup melted margarine 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Salt & Pepper to taste 2 cups corn flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together except corn flakes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Sprinkle corn flakes on top towards the end of baking time....

Ingredients 6 medium sized thin skin potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1 bunch of rosemary, chopped Sea salt to taste Preparation Pre heat oven to 450. Wash the potatoes, and keeping the skin on, cut lengthwise into spears about 1" at the widest. Coat a large cookie sheet with olive oil and arrange the spears on the sheet in one even layer. Coat the top with the remaining oil as evenly as possible....

Ingredients 2 large lemons, scrubbed, dried, and each cut into 8 wedges 1/3 cup coarse salt 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Place lemons in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Transfer to a clean 1-cup glass jar with a lid; add lemon juice. Cover jar and let stand at room temperature for 7 days, shaking jar daily to distribute salt and juice....

Ingredients 2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar 1 Tbs (15 ml) plus 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) skim milk 1 egg 3 Tbs (45 ml) butter, melted 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract 36 pitted prunes, chopped (about 3 cups, 750 ml) 30 whole shelled almonds, chopped Preparation Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups cooked pumpkin 3 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 3 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. all spice 1/2 cup water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and sugar. Add eggs, water, oil and pumpkin. Stir until blended. Pour into lightly greased and floured pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup peeled hazelnuts 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 pound fresh pumpkin ravioli 1 stick unsalted butter 6 fresh sage leaves Large pinch grated nutmeg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 amaretti cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread hazelnuts onto a baking tray. Toast hazelnuts in oven until light golden brown and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Coarsely chop the cooled hazelnuts and set aside....

Ingredients 2 slightly underripe pears 3/4 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper; set aside. Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, slice pears lengthwise into very thin, translucent rounds (do not remove seeds or cores; they will soften after cooking). Place sugar on a plate; dip fruit slices in the sugar, turning to coat both sides. Transfer to a baking sheet, arranging slices in a single layer....

Ingredients 4-5 lbs. coarsely ground round steak or well-trimmed chuck 1 lrg. onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 t. minced oregano 1 t. ground cumin 2-4 T chile powder 6 lrg. ripe tomatoes, banched, peeled seeded and diced 3 T. tomato paste 2 c. hot water, brown veal stock or chicken stock S&P to taste Preparation Put oil in a heavy pan over med. heat and add the steak and onion....

Ingredients 1 Box of Linguine (or any pasta you prefer) 2 Package of dry Good Seasons Salad Dressing mix Oil Vinegar Water 1 Carrot peeled and shredded 1 Cuccumber peeled, seeded and diced 1 Green Pepper seeded and diced Pitted medium black Olives Tomatoes seeded and diced Preparation Prepare 1 package of dressing according to preparation instructions. Boil water and prepare pasta according to box. Place cooked pasta and vegetables in a large serving bowl add the entire package of the dry dressing mix and pour the already prepared dressing on the salad and mix well....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie....

Ingredients 8 ears corn Kosher salt Preparation Heat the grill to medium. Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold husks back into place and tie the ends together with kitchen string. Place the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes. Remove corn from water and shake off excess....

Ingredients Philadelphia cream cheese milk green onions salt Preparation in a large mixing bowl combine four 8oz. packages of cream cheese, 6 finely chopped green onions (tops removed), 1 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of salt. Blend with a mixer until creamy and enjoy.

Ingredients 3 pounds new red potatoes (18 to 20 potatoes) 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 1 bunch radishes (about 8 radishes), trimmed and thinly sliced into rounds 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 2 cucumbers, peeled, cut lengthwise, seeds removed, and cut on the bias 1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup fresh dill 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 2 Cans drained pineapple chucks 3/4 cup sugar 6 Tbsp flour 1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 sleeve crushed ritz crackers 6 Tbsp melted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 325°F Place drained pineapple into glass baking dish. Mix sugar and flour. Pour over pineapple. cover with cheese cover with crushed crackers drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 40 minutes

Ingredients 1 46 ounce can pineapple juice 1 46 ounce can orange juice 5 pounds dry ice 5 pounds sugar 5 gallons water Preparation Mix all ingredients, except dry ice, together. Add dry ice and let work for a few minutes before serving.

Ingredients 1 whole wheat pita 1/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1 Tbs peanut butter 1 Tbs honey 1 Tbs raisins Preparation Fill a 6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pita with 1/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese mixed with 1 tablespoon each peanut butter and honey. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon raisins in the pita mixture.

Ingredients Planks 4 6 oz slamon fillets 1/3 tamari soy sauce 1/4 c maple syrup 1 T finely chopped fresh ginger 1 T lime juice 1 tminced garlic 2 T chopped cilantro 2 T chopped green onion 4 lime wedges Preparation Soak cedar planks for 40 mins. Place salmon (skin side down) in non-reactive dish. Combine the soy sauce, syrup, ginger, lime juice, and garlic in a small bowl & whisk to blend....

Ingredients 4 cups Pomegranate Juice 1/2 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Preparation In a large uncovered pan heat all ingredients over medium high heat until the sugar has dissolved and the juice simmers. Reduce heat just enough to maintain simmer. Simmer for about an hour or until the juice has a syrupy consistency. Will reduce to 1 to 1 1/4 cups. Let cool. Store in refrigerator.