Ingredients For the cookies: 1 cup sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons Maple syrup 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground all spice 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch ground cloves 2 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt For the frosting: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, chopped 1 can (about 4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried, Italian seasoning 1 can (15 ounces) mixed greens, drained 1 can (15 ounces) 100% pumpkin 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese, preferably whole milk 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground, black pepper 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg...
Ingredients 1 box Puff Pastry (2 sheets), thawed 3 whole graham crackers, gently broken into fourths 9 small milk chocolate bars (I used Hershey’s .49 oz. bars) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter small bowl of water 1 egg whisked with 1 Tbsp. water (to make egg wash) 1/2 cup jarred Marshmallow Creme (or Fluff) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray....
Ingredients Pastry dough 3/4 stick unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 2 cups pecan halves (1/2 pound Preparation P. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang....
Ingredients 100 gr boter 125 gram bruine basterdsuiker 1 à 2 el speculaas kruiden 250 gram zelfrijzend bakmeel 1/2 dl melk Preparation In een kom de boter zacht roeren. Vervolgens de basterdsuiker,kruiden en zout toevoegen. Mengen en het zelfrijzend bakmeel en de melk erbij. Met koele hand snel tot deeg kneden en het deeg circa 30 minuten in de koelkast laten opstijven. Van het deeg kleine bolletjes maken en op de bakplaat leggen....
Ingredients 2 cups flour pinch of salt 3 tbls sugar 1 stick of butter 1/4 cup solid veg. shortening 1 egg(beaten) ice water 1/2 tsp vinegar Preparation To make a double pie crust in a food processor, put into the workbowl fitted with a steel blade dry ingredients. Pulse once to sift. Add butter and shortening. Pulse a dozen times until mixture resembles crumbs. Wisk egg in a class cup. add enough water to make 1/2 cup....
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/3 cup purchased Italian salad dressing 4 slices purchased frozen garlic Texas toast, thawed 4 (1-oz.) slices mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup pizza sauce 4 large pepperoni slices Preparation To flatten each chicken breast half, place, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap....
Ingredients Crepes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Roasted Vegetables 1 cup arils from 1-2 large POM Wonderful pomegranates 1 Japanese eggplant, sliced lengthwise 2 inches long, 1/4-inch thick 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise 2 inches long, 1/4-inch thick 1 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise 2 inches long, 1/4-inch thick 1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick...
Ingredients 6 cups cranberry-pomegranate juice blend, chilled 1 bottle (16 oz) pomegranate juice, chilled 1/2 cup pomegranate-flavored liqueur, chilled 1 bottle (750 ml) vodka, chilled 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling white wine or champagne, chilled Fresh cranberries, if desired Pomegranate seeds, if desired Preparation In punch bowl, mix juices, liqueur and vodka. Just before serving, pour in sparkling wine. Garnish with cranberries and pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 pounds pork spareribs, separated into individual ribs, excess fat trimmed 1 large onion, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, chopped pinch of ground cinnamon scant pinch of ground cloves ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup red wine two 16-ounce cans whole tomatoes in their juice, crushed by hand fine sea salt Preparation Pour the olive oil into a sauté pan wide and deep enough to hold all the ribs....
Ingredients Serves 6 to 8. 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups slab bacon, cut in 1/2-inch dice 2 cups sliced sweet onion 2 cups roughly chopped leeks, white part only 1/4 tsp. chile flakes 2 cups carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cups celery root, cut in large dice 2 cups small mixed potatoes (red, yellow, wax), washed and cut in 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 cups Jerusalem artichokes (a.k.a. sunchokes), scrubbed (baby turnips can be substituted) and cut in 1/4-inch-thick rounds...
Ingredients 3 eggs, lightly beaten, divided 1 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and dusting Pantry 2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced with peel intact 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small onion, diced 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (about 2 twigs) 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese freshly ground black pepper Preparation Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (0 to 3/4 cup flour) 2 T chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 medium minced onion (1/2 C) 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup water Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl except water. Mix well. Pour water into pan and add meat. Stir occasionally breaking up any large chunks. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until done.
Ingredients 5 lb bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt) 1/3 cup dry barbecue rub 4 cups hickory, oak or applewood chips 5 cups barbeque sauce Kaiser rolls Preparation Place pork, fat side up, in roasting pan; sprinkle with rub. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Remove 30-45 minutes before grilling. Soak chips in water for 30 minutes; drain. Preheat grill for indirect low heat. Add 1 cup chips on heat source or wrapped in a foil pack with holes punched for smoke to escape....
Ingredients Dry Ingredients 3½ cups flour 3/4 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp baking soda 1½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cloves 1½ cups of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips Wet Ingredients 4 eggs 1 cup canola oil 2/3 cup water 2 cups canned, plain pumpkin Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine all dry ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a large mixing bowl and mix well....
Ingredients 1/8 c. Oil (olive or vegetable) 1/8 c. Balsamic vinegar 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 Monterey mushrooms, sliced 3 Tbs butter 1 large container of Arugala- Baby Spinach mix (either or) 1 small roll seasoned Chevre, crumbled 1 Tbs capers (optional) 3 scallions, chopped for garnish Preparation Melt butter in a sauce pan on medium high. Add garlic and mushrooms. Saute until golden. In a mixing bowl, toss salad leaves with vinaigrette (the oil and vinegar) until evenly coated....
Ingredients 1-tablespoon canola oil 1-teaspoon fennel seeds 3 dry red chiles ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 pounds pears, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch cubes 2 tablespoons dry fenugreek leaves 1-cup sugar ¼ cup rice vinegar Preparation Combine oil, fennel seeds, red chiles and cayenne pepper in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir for 1 or 2 minutes until you smell the aroma of the ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients, pears, fenugreek leaves, sugar and vinegar; lower the heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes, until the ingredients are softened....
Ingredients 9 large eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 12 ounces pecans, toasted and finely ground (3 cups) Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Lemon Curd for Pecan Torte Mixed berries, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put egg yolks, granulated sugar, zest, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment....
Ingredients 8 oz penne 1 garlic clove, sliced thin 1/2 cup diced pancetta or bacon, cooked but not drained 1/2 cup thin sliced onion 1 pinch chopped rosemary 2 large pinches Kosher salt 2 grinds fresh pepper 1 pinch crushed red pepper 28 ounces crushed Italian tomatoes 1 tbl butter 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation Fry pancetta/bacon. Save grease. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil....
Ingredients 2 oz. Whole Wheat Blend Penne (other pasta shapes can be subtituted) 1 T. olive oil 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 T. pine nuts (sliced almonds can be substituted to reduce fat) 1 Large Tomato, diced (or 1 cup halved grape tomatoes) 2 T. raisins, regular or golden 3 or 4 slices Prosciutto, chopped 6 oz. Baby Spinach (about 2/3 of a small bag) 1 T. Water (pasta cooking water is good)...
