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Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped (1 3/4 cups) 2 (10-oz. pkg. frozen baby peas 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips Preparation Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add oil; heat until hot. Cook onins 10 minutes or golden brown and tender, stirring frequently. increase heat to medium-high; stir in peas, water and salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef, or half beef and half turkey 1 cup fresh (not dried) bread crumbs (2 slices of bread) 1 medium onion 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional) 1 egg 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2-3 tsp grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dried sage 1/8 tsp dried thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 375 deg F....

Ingredients 1 piece ciabatta bread, 5 by 10 inches 12 slices Emmentaler Swiss cheese 1 medium vine-ripe tomato, thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Preparation Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice ciabatta horizontally into thirds; reserve top and bottom crust for bread slices. Place bread slices on work surface, crust side down; butter cut side of each slice....

Ingredients 30g butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 60g pancetta or bacon, chopped 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 1/2 onions, chopped 1 fresh bay leaf 1 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked for at least 5 hours 3 cups chicken stock salt and pepper 80g taleggio cheese extra virgin olive oil to drizzle Preparation Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot. Add the pancetta, garlic and onions and cook over a medium heat for 5 - 10mins, until softened and golden brown....

Ingredients 1 lb almond paste 1 lb pignoli 2 cups sugar 4 egg whites - large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix almond paste, sugar and egg whites in mixer until blended. Roll into balls the size of large marbles and roll in pignoli nuts. Shape into crescent shapes. Place onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing and finish cooling on racks

Ingredients 3 tablespoons grated pink-grapefruit zest 3 cups freshly squeezed pink-grapefruit juice 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup Preparation In a small pot over low heat, combine 1 tablespoon zest, 1 cup juice, and the sugar. Heat slowly until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Do not allow juice to boil. Let cool, then add remaining zest and juice. Whisk in the corn syrup, so that it doesn’t accumulate at the bottom of the bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups olive oil 4 jalapenos, coarsely chopped, stems seeds and all 2 fresh poblano peppers, coarsely chopped, stems, seeds and all 1 T crushed red pepper 1 tsp salt 8 turns freshly ground pepper 1 T minced garlic Preparation combine all the ingredients except the garlic in a saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. STir in the garlic, remove from the heat, and allow to cool to room temp....

Ingredients Ingredients 4 Eggs 12 T Flour 4 Ripe bananas Oil for deep frying Cinnamon sugar Preparation Directions Slightly beat eggs and mix with flour and half cup water. Mash bananas with fork and mix thoroughly with flour and egg mixture. Deep-fry banana and flour mixture by the tablespoonful in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and dust with cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients ~1/4 cup of slivered almonds ~1 can black beans drained ~1 cup of cooked israeli couscous (cook in chicken stock) ~1 ripe avocado ~juice from 1/2 lemon ~8-10 cherry tomatoes, finely diced. ~3 heaping spoons of salsa (I prefer sweet salsas) ~5 small dollops of sour cream ~1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional) ~2 pita, quartered. Preparation Toast almonds in small frying pan until golden brown. Add black beans and couscous until heated through....

Ingredients 1/3 cup silken tofu (about 3 ounces) 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 1 to 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 cup ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine tofu, berries, juice, honey, and ice cubes; puree until smooth. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 thick pork chops 1-2 shallot(s) 1 cup white wine 1-2 tsp dijon mustard 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream pinch of nutmeg 1 tbsp. parsley (thyme is good too) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp. butter salt, pepper Preparation Season the chops with salt and pepper, and brown in pan with oil/butter - about 3-5 min. each side. Remove chops, and add shallot. Saute shallots about 3 min....

Ingredients Pork 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 whole Pork Shoulder Roast (also Called Pork Butt) Salt And Pepper, to taste 4 cups Apple Juice 1 cup Beef Stock 3 whole Apples, Cored And Cut Into Wedges 3 whole Medium Onions, Sliced 1 whole Bay Leaf Wild Rice 2-1/2 cups Wild Rice 4 cups Water 3 cups Chicken Stock 1/2 stick 4 Tablespoons Butter 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Preparation Saute onions until brown....

Ingredients 1/4 cup canola oil 6 large russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and left in cold water 3 medium onions, halved 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup matzo meal 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Black pepper, to taste Preparation Set the oven at 350 degrees. Pour the oil into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. With the grating blade of a food processor, grate the potatoes and onions, alternating one with the other. When the processor is filled, transfer the mixture to a bowl and continue with the next batch....

Ingredients 4 eggs, separated 2 cups sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp vanilla 2 sticks butter 3 cups flour 1 cup milk Preparation Whip egg whites Beat egg yolks Cream butter and sugar Add egg yolks and vanilla Sift dry ingredients Add alternately with liquid and start and end with flour Fold in egg whites Pour into greased tube pan Bake at 325 for 45 min and turn back to 300 for and additional 45 min

Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 1/2tsp baking powder 1/2tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup cold water 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped 8oz shrimp/prawns 4oz sweetcorn 1 red chilli, de-seeded, finely chooped vegetable oil, for frying black pepper 1 lime, slices to garnish Preparation sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add eggs and half the water. Use a whisk to beat the mixture together to make a smooth batter, adding extra water to give it the consistency of double cream....

Ingredients 1/3 cup pesto - home made is best 1 pint grape tomatoes, rinsed, halved 8 oz miniature fresh mozarella balls, drained, halved mesclun Preparation toss pesto, tomatoes and mozarella balls. Let stand a few minutes if you have time. Put one third cup mixture over greens.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin 1 (14.75-oz.) can cream style sweet corn 1 (14-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth 1/2 lb. smoked cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1 cup frozen cut green beans 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients Kosher salt 8 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves (10 lightly packed cups) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 12 oz. dried penne (3-1/2 cups) 3/4 cup heavy cream 2-1/2 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola (1/2 cup) Freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives Preparation Tip: To wilt the spinach perfectly, put it in a colander and drain the pasta over it.Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 3-5 lbs. pork shoulder (Pernil) 1 big head garlic, or 2oz jarred pureed garlic 2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. crushed orégano Adobo Preparation Preheat your oven to 350º. Wash the pernil in cold water. Make 1-inch wide stabs , about 2 inches deep all over the top side. Season well with adobo and set aside. This can be done the night before....

Ingredients Juice from 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates* or 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice 1/4 cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate 1 4 x 4-inch double-thick piece of cheesecloth 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts 1 1/3 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon molasses 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/3 cup all-purpose flour...