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Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons orange zest Preparation Cream brown sugar, white sugar, shortening, and salt. Stir in egg. Sift together 2 cups flour, baking soda and baking powder....

Ingredients • ½ cup Soy Sauce • ½ cup Pineapple Juice (use the unshaken pulp if possible) • ¼ cup Brown Sugar (light or dark) • 5 - 6 glove fresh Garlic mince • 2 Tbs Fresh grated Ginger Preparation • Combine is sauce pan and heat over medium heat to dissolve sugar into the mixture • Let cool • Place Pork Loin in large plastic bag and add Marinade • Place in refrigerator for up to 24 hours...

Ingredients 3 whole-wheat pitas (each about 6 inches) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Split pitas horizontally. Brush interiors with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cut each pita half into 4 to 6 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool. Pita crisps can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days....

Ingredients For dough 1 (1/4-ounce) package fast-acting yeast 2/3 cup warm water (110-115°F.) 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation ok Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds Kelsey, Freedom, or Santa Rosa plums (about 9) 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cognac 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Cut plums in half and remove pits. Cut halves into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Combine plums, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, and the salt in a 5-quart nonreactive saucepan. Cook over medium heat until plums break down, about30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent plums from scorching....

Ingredients 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into ½″ cubes and chilled 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. kosher salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup walnuts 1 12-oz. jar plum preserves Preparation Process flour, ¼ cup sugar, butter, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until pea-size crumbles form. Add 2 eggs and ¼ cup ice-cold water; pulse until dough forms. Form into a disk; wrap; chill for 1 hour....

Ingredients 5 ounces dried porcini mushrooms 2 cups boiling water 7 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice 1 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cholesterol: 16mg...

Ingredients Romesco Sauce: 1 can diced tomatoes 2 large bell peppers, roasted, skins removed 2 t ancho chile 2/3 C EVOO 1/3 C blanched almonds 3 slices white bread, cut into small cubes 5 large garlic cloves ½ t crushed red pepper ¼ C water 1 ½ T red-wine vinegar black pepper to taste Pork Chops: 6 - ¾ lb, bone-in Pork Chops 1 T ancho chile 2 t cumin...

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (2 pounds) 3 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 dried red chili olive oil salt and pepper Preparation Grind porcini, fennel and chili in spice grinder to a powder. Cover pork with olive oil. Coat the outside generously with spice powder. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Salt and pepper. Heat a heavy cast iron skillet. Sear the pork all around and finish in 350 oven until medium....

Ingredients 1 pound smoked pork butt, halved 1 pound kielbasa sausage 1 pound smoked pork ribs 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 pounds sauerkraut, washed twice and drained 2 cloves garlic, sliced 6 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Before proceeding further, boil the meats 10 minutes in plenty of water and drain. Pour the olive oil into a large straight-sided skillet, a large saucepan, or a Dutch oven....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil 1 chopped medium onion 2 stalks celery 1 pound russet pototoes cubed 32 oz soup broth 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried basil garlic salt and peppe to taste 3 cups of lightly packed spinach coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oil in a large saucepan (soup pot), add onion and cook over med. heat for 5 minutes to lightly brown. Stir in celery,potatoes, broth and tomatoes....

Ingredients 1 cup pecans 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons cream/milk Pinch of salt Wax paper Preparation Put brown sugar, butter, milk and salt in a small pan and heat over a medium heat, stirring constantly. When you see a FULL rolling boil, stir and cook for 67 seconds then remove from heat. Add pecans and vanilla. Stir until cool to the touch and translucent....

Ingredients 1 cup dried cannellini beans 3 quarts Pacific beef broth 1 large yellow organic onion 3 organic leeks 4 - 5 stalks organic celery 3 cloves fresh organic garlic 1 bunch organic Swiss chard 1 tsp Herbes de Provence spice 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 2 bay leaves Salt to taste Coarse ground pepper to taste 1 1/2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs olive oil 2 cups chopped leftover steak...

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) frozen butternut squash 6 slices bacon 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3 cups vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 bag (5 oz) Caesar croutons Preparation Cook squash in microwave as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan and souffle dishes 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups milk 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for souffle dishes 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 9 large eggs, separated Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Cinnamon Anglaise...

Ingredients 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 10 ounce pkg butter tastin’ biscuits (refrigator isle) 1 8 ounce cream cheese, soft 2 T butter 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Mix dark brown sugar, pecans, maple syrup and 1/4 cup butter in the bottom of a 9x13 pyrex dish. Mix 2 T butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar....

Ingredients 1 lb fresh skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces 12 oz marinated artichoke hearts in oil 1 large clove of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tbl butter 14 oz Tomato and Basil sauce Preparation Chicken Preparation Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the chicken, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 medium red onions, about 1 1/4 pound Preparation Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. While the brine heats, prepare the onions. Peel and trim them, and cut them in half from root to stem end. Then slice each half as thinly as you can into half-moons....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups seeded, diced tomatoes 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon diced jalapenos 1 tablespoon minced garlic Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons cilantro, plus extra for garnish Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Preparation In a bowl combine all ingredients.

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium, chicken broth 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup sliced green onions Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes Preparation: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the rice and curry powder and stir until the rice is lightly browned and the curry is very aromatic....