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Ingredients For the “Petite Poissons”: 3-4 whole, skinned trout fillets 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves finely grated skin of 1 lemon (reserve the remaining lemon for Herb Butter Sauce) 1 tablespoon Old-Bay seasoning Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed 2 eggs 1-2 cups heavy cream 1-1/2 1-lb packages puff pastry For the Herb Butter Sauce: 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves...

Ingredients 2/3 c. vanilla yogurt 1/2 c. crushed pineapple or mandarin oranges 1 TB toasted coconut Preparation Top yogurt with fruit

Ingredients 3 pounds plums, pitted 1 1/2 cups water Sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Preparation Combine fruit and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, mashing occasionally with a potato masher, until fruit is very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a fine sieve set over a heatproof bowl; let drain without pressing on fruit, 4 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 Pound Raisins 1/2 Pound Currants 1/2 Pound Sugar 1/2 Pound Suet (chopped fine) 1 Pound Flour (3 1/2 cups) 3 Eggs Beaten Separately 2 Ounces Citron 1 1/2 Tablespoon Ground Nutmeg 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon Preparation Mix all to a stiff Batter adding a little milk until consistency is reached. Put into pudding mold or coffee can. Boil in large pan (so that water is up to the top of container but not covering it)gently for 5 hrs....

Ingredients 1 medium poblano pepper 1/2 pound tomatillos, with husks about 10 to 12 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lime 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation Heat broiler. Position rack about 6 inches from heat. Place poblano and tomatillos on a small baking sheet with sides. Place under broiler until tomatillos soften, and pepper skin blackens, tossing frequently for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients Juice from 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates,* or 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice 1/3 cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate 1 cup water 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons shredded orange peel 1 tablespoon cornstarch Preparation Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate underwater to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 1 medium (12-oz.) dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 onion slices 2 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops (about 1 1/4 lb.) 6 dried apricots 1 small apple, peeled, sliced Salt 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot Preparation In 3 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine 1 tablespoon of the margarine, sweet potato and onion; mix to coat potato well. Cut slit horizontally in each pork chop, cutting to within 1/2 inch of opposite edge to form pocket....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 1/4 cup orange juice, divided 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided 1/4 cup vinegar 4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup watercress, for garnish...

Ingredients pork chops:4 green grapes:1lb(cut in half) celery:4 to 6 stalks diced honey:2cups butter:2tbs salt pepper to taste Preparation cook pork chops on a grill or skillet.meanwhile,in a large skillet,melt butter over midium heat,then add honey,grapes and celery.cook for 3 minutes.add salt and pepper if needed. in a round plate place sauce over chops.convine with your choice of vegetables or potatoes.

Ingredients 3 large garlic cloves 2 shallots, quartered 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 8 pound boneless Pork loin roast 16 slices thick sliced bacon Preparation Combine and chop all ingredients except pork loin and bacon in Cuisinart until almost smooth. Rub the herb mixture all over the pork loins wrap in Saran Wrap and refrigerate 24 hours....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 pounds ground pork 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 can hominy (15 ounces) 1 large red onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, grated or chopped 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, chopped 12 large tomatillos (14-16 if small), peeled and coarsely chopped A handful cilantro or parsley leaves 3 avocados 2 limes 2 tablespoons honey...

Ingredients 8 ounces spoon-sized pasta (elbows, corkscrews, etc.)* 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2-3 Cloves garlic, minced 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 1 large can (28 oz.) chopped tomatoes (or whole tomatoes, chopped) 1 15 oz. can beef broth (or substitute chicken broth) 2 15 oz. cans beans (I recommend one can small white beans and one can small red beans), drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon (approximately) Italian seasoning OR basil OR oregano (whatever you have in pantry)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds lean veal shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced 4 ounces oyster or shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 8 fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried...

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 3/4 cup cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, well chilled 1 1/4 cups cold water 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, well chilled Preparation Make the dough package: In a large mixing bowl, combine both flours with the salt. Scatter butter pieces over the flour mixture; using your fingers or a pastry cutter, incorporate butter until mixture resembles coarse meal....

Ingredients 2 tbl chili powder 1 tbl ground cumin 1 tsp light brown sugar 1/2 tsp onion powder pinch ground red pepper 4.5 lb boneless pork shoulder Hamburger buns barbecue sauce (see recipe) Preparation Combine first five ingredients. Rub mixture all over pork. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Remove pork from plastic and place on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast 4-5 hours until thermometer registers 170 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup ice 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 tablespoon ground cloves 1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg 2 large graham crackers :) whip cream for topping :) optional cinnamon stick for aesthetics Preparation In a blender add pumpkin, ice cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and spices. Blend together. Add ice and blend until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 large egg white 2 cups shelled, unsalted raw pumpkin seeds 1½ cups pecan halves 1 cup shelled, unsalted sunflower seeds Preparation Position rack in center of oven and heat to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or vegetable oil. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a mixing bowl...

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 package (12 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Deep Dish Pie Crusts (2 Count) 1 1/4 cups milk 1 box (4-serving size) chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk 20 large marshmallows 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 6 tablespoons crushed red, green and white hard peppermint candies Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Bake pie crust as directed on package for One-Crust Baked Pie Shell....

Ingredients 2 English muffins, split 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup part skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 Tablespoons chopped green bell pepper 4 Tablespoons sliced mushrooms, fresh or canned Other vegetable toppings as desired (optional) Italian seasoning (optional) Preparation Toast the English muffins until slightly brown. Top muffins with pizza sauce, vegetables and cheese. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if desired. Place muffins in toaster oven (or regular oven preheated to 350 degrees)....

Ingredients 1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup purchased pesto 1 (1-lb.) loaf French bread Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, combine cream cheese and pesto; blend well. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Spread bottom half of loaf with cream cheese mixture. Top with other half of loaf. Cut almost through loaf into 1 1/2-inch slices. Wrap securely in foil using double-fold seals. Bake at 375°F. for 8 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated....