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Ingredients 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs, room temperature Pinch of coarse salt Pinch of ground cinnamon Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed 1 pound assorted stone fruits, such as apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw Unsprayed fresh edible flowers, such as micro marigolds (available at farmers' markets and gourmetsweetbotanicals....

Ingredients Cake: No-stick cooking spray 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided 12 ounces light cream cheese, softened 1 can (16 ounce) solid-pack pumpkin 4 eggs 2 tablespoons flour 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable cooking spray Glaze: 1 can (15 1/2 ounce) sliced pineapples in heavy syrup Preparation Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 120 minutes Preparation: For the cake: Heat the oven to 350º F....

Ingredients 2 cups yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 3 medium jalapeno peppers 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups low-fat buttermilk 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, coarsely chopped Nonstick vegetable-oil spray Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix together dry ingredients. Seed and mince 2 jalapenos; mince the third, including the seeds....

Ingredients POM Honey Dijon Dressing: juice from 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates,* or 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 lemon, juice and zest 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup canola oil salt and pepper to taste Pear Salad: 1/2 cup arils from 1-2 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates 1 lb. salad greens 1/2 cup sliced honey roasted almonds 1 cup blue cheese crumbles...

Ingredients 2 Cups Flour 2 Tsp Baking Powder 3/4 Tsp Salt 4 Egg Whites, (beaten until stiff) 3 Egg Whites 1 3/4 Cup Milk 1/3 Cup Oil 1 Tsp Almond Extract 3/4 Cup Pecans (chopped) Preparation Combine dry ingredients Mix 3 egg yokes & milk Add to dry ingredients Add oil, almond extract & pecans Fold in beaten egg whites Pour only enough onto the Belgian Waffle maker so that is so that it doesn’t spill out Good Luck!...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 small red onions (about 12 ounces total), halved, sliced crosswise 2 pounds mixed red and yellow bell peppers (about 4 large),cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips 1/4 teaspoon dried crused red pepper coarse kosher salt 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons slat-packed capers, rinsed drained or 2 tablespoons capers in brine, drained 1 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon chopped thyme Preparation Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound strawberries, rinsed with stems on and allowed to dry. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar, or demerara sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup dark rum 1/2 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Hull and thickly slice strawberries. Mix with vinegar and brown sugar. Melt butter in a medium hot cast iron frying pan. Add strawberries and heat until almost caramelized, grind in pepper. Add the dark rum and light to flambe....

Ingredients Meatball Hamburgers 3 pounds 80/20 mix ground beef 1 3/4 cups plain bread crumbs 4 cloves of fresh garlic 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 small Vidalia onion chopped 3 eggs Hamburger Stuffing 1 tablespoon of olive oil 4 ounces of raw Bacon chopped in 1/4 inch squares 5 cloves of fresh garlic (minced) 1 small red onion...

Ingredients Salad: 4 cups cooked chicken, cooled and cut in small cube style or cut into small slivers; 1 can of pineapple chunks in natural juice (not in heavy syrup), 16 ounces: drain juice (but set aside 4 tbsps. for sauce) and only use pineapple chunks; 3 stems of celery; thinly sliced about an inch and a half; 2 stems of green onions, same cut; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted;...

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups plum, blackberry, or raspberry puree (such as Boiron), or a combination, thawed if frozen 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon citric acid, such as Now Foods (available at amazon.com) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup liquid fruit pectin, such as Ball (from 2 pouches; available at amazon.com) Fine sanding sugar, for coating Slivered pistachios (available at kalustyans.com), for leaves Preparation Set 2 silicone molds with 1 3/4-inch compartments (such as Matfer Bourgeat; available at webstaurantstore....

Ingredients For the polenta: 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, preferably gray salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 cup polenta 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish For the mushrooms: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters Finely ground salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic...

Ingredients 1 T extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage removed from casing and crumbled 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped green bell peppers 1 t minced garlic 1 1/2 t Italian seasoning blend 2 cups canned whole tomatoes with their juice crushed 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper salt to taste CREAMY POLENTA RECIPE follows 2 T cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan...

Ingredients 2-3 pounds thinly sliced pork chops 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup corn oil 2 cloves garlic chopped cayenne pepper flour to dust pork chops 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups long grain white rice 1 14 ounce can chicken broth 1 can tomatoes with green chilis salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups chopped green onion including tops...

Ingredients 3 - 4 lbs. pork roast 2 onions, quartered 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon clove 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 cinnamon stick 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon cumin seeds Preparation In a large skillet on medium high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork roast and brown on all sides. Meanwhile in your slow cooker, add onions, pineapple (juice reserved), chili powder, ground clove and allspice, cinnamon stick, garlic, raisins and cumin seeds....

Ingredients 3 Cups of Rotini pasta 3 Large Portabella Mushroom Caps 1 12oz can artichoke hearts 1 Cup cherry tomatoes ¾ C Black Olives ½ Cup Feta Cheese Dressing 2 Garlic gloves 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves 1 tbsp capers 1/8 tsp salt ¼Cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar ¼ Cup Parmesan cheese Preparation Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and pinch of salt....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed (see Tip), sliced 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 ounces thinly sliced reduced-fat provolone cheese 4 whole-wheat buns, split and toasted...

Ingredients 6 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped Preparation Whisk together sugar and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Whisk in 1/2 cup water and corn syrup; place over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until warm to the touch, about 4 minutes. Stir in chocolate until melted and smooth, about 1 minute more. Add additional warm water as needed to keep proper consistency, and rewarm as needed in a microwave or over a double boiler....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In large bowl, beat ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour spread into serving dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve spread with breads, crackers or apple slices. Store in refrigerator....

Ingredients 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 can (17.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (5 Count) 2 tablespoons honey Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray 5 jumbo muffin cups or 5 (6-oz) custard cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray....

Ingredients pignolis salt black pepper olive oil fresh basil leaves Preparation Separate the basil leaves from the stems, discard the stems, and wash the leaves. Grind the basil and pignoli nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in olive oil, mixing the sauce as you do so, until it reaches the consistency of green mud.