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Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 cups mixed greens, including arugula and radicchio 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 pound mixed mushrooms, including, if possible, chanterelles and porcini, cleaned and left whole or cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1/3 cup toasted walnut pieces Preparation Put 2 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a salad bowl....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Dash salt 2 salmon steaks, 1 inch thick Preparation Heat gas grill or coals. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except salmon steaks. When ready to grill, place salmon steaks on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is opaque in center....

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup sliced almonds, optional 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 chicken thighs, skin removed 1 cup salsa, thick and chunky, mild or medium 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp dried raisins or currants 1 tsp honey 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Accompaniment: 3 cups cooked rice, noodles or couscous Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium-heat until hot. Add almonds; cook 1-2 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Absolut Citron 1/4 - 1/2 oz. Disaronno Amaretto Lemonade (frozen concentrate) Preparation Prepare the lemonade per the can instructions. Fill a collins glass with ice. Add vodka. Add lemonade. Top with a splash of Amaretto. (optional) Garnish with a skewered cherry and a lime or lemon slice.

Ingredients 1 package (25 oz) frozen Italian sausage-filled ravioli 1 cup frozen broccoli cuts 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) Preparation Heat 3-quart saucepan of water to boiling. Add ravioli and broccoli; cook 5 minutes or until ravioli is floating and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain well in colander or strainer; set aside....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh cheese raviolis 12 plump, chewy sun-dried tomatoes (about 2 ounces) 2 medium cloves garlic a couple big pinches of red pepper flakes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts, lightly toasted 3 handfuls of baby spinach tossed with a glug of olive oil and a big pinch of salt. 2/3 cup oven-roasted cherry tomatoes (optional)*...

Ingredients crepe- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 cups butter milk 1 1/4 cup whole or lowfat milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted 1 tablespoon red food color gel 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for pan) Mascarpone Cream Filling- 500 mL heavy cream 300 gr mascarpone cheese...

Ingredients 1 cake yeast or 1 package dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 2/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 cup milk, scalded 2 eggs, well beaten 7 cups flour Preparation Preparation: 40 minutes (plus 2 hours rising time) Baking: 15 minutes Freeze: Yes Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Let sit 10 minutes until frothy. Add shortening, sugar, salt, and potatoes to scalded milk....

Ingredients ¼ cup vegetable broth 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher or sea salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked brown basmati rice ¾ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley Vegetable oil cooking spray 6 whole-grain hamburger buns...

Ingredients 1 box machiko (rice flour) 1/2 stick melted butter 4 beaten eggs 1 can coconut milk 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar pinch of anise 1 t baking powder 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)Mix all ingredients. Pour into ungreased 9 x 13" baking pan. Bake 350° for 45 minutes. Preparation Mix all ingredients. Pour into ungreased 9 x 13" baking pan. Bake 350° for 45 minutes.

Ingredients 2 acorn or dumpling squash, about 1 pound each Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, optional 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons amaretto 8 fresh sage leaves 1/2 pound crushed pignoli cookies, almond biscotti, or vanilla wafers Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Split the squash in half through the equator and scrape out the seeds with a spoon....

Ingredients 8 medium beets, trimmed 1 Tbs. vegetable oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 small cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives 1-1/2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh tarragon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 oz. fresh goat cheese, softened 3/4 cup (one 7.5 oz. container) crème fraîche 1 tsp. chopped pink peppercorns 6 4-inch pieces soft-crusted ciabatta bread 3 cups baby arugula Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 12 Ripe figs 6 oz. Gorgonzola, chopped into 1/4" dice Salt and freshl ground black pepper For the Sauce: 2 Tbs honey 2 Tbs red wine vinegar Preparation You will need a shallow baking pan, 10 x 14 “, oiled. Preheat broiler to its highest setting. Halve the figs, place them cut-side up in the baking pan. Season with S & P, and place in broiler 5-6 minutes, until they are soft and bubbling slightly....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds red bell peppers (about 2 to 3) All-purpose flour, for work surface 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Roasted-Pepper Saffron Tart 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg, plus 2 large egg yolks Preparation To roast bell peppers, place them directly on a gas burner over high heat....

Ingredients 1 3/4" thick slice provolone (5-6 oz) Pinch of dried oregano 4 toasted walnuts, coarsest chopped Grilled toast Preparation Preheat broiler to high. Put cheese in a 5-6" ovenproof skillet. Broil cheese until browned & bubbling, 9-10 minutes. Transfer hot skillet to a plate lined with a napkin or kitchen towel. Season with oregano; garnish with walnuts. Serve hot with toast.

Ingredients 2 Eight-Inch pie crusts (make ahead from your favorite recipe or purchase premade from your grocery store) 6 Large Red Peppers 1/2 cup each: Asiago, Romano and Mozzarella cheeses (can substitute Parmesan for Romano) Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation To roast the peppers, broil for approximately 20 minutes, turning once. Immediately place in a large zip-top bag and let cool for 10 minutes. Sealing them in the bag will make removing the skins very easy....

Ingredients 1 Shallot, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 2 jalapenos, chopped 1 pounds ground chicken 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/4 1% milk 1 tablespoon Old Bay 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons ovoo in a saute pan over medium/high heat. Saute the shallots, red bell pepper, mushrooms, jaleponos for 4-5 minutes or to desired tenderness....

Ingredients 1 large head garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 large bunch) 1/4 cup packed fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 boneless rib-eye roast (4 to 5 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a serrated knife, slice off top quarter of garlic, exposing as many cloves as possible. Place garlic, cut-side up, on a piece of parchment-lined foil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 to 10 celery stalks, strings removed, sliced crosswise very thinly 12 to 14 romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves 2 1/2-ounce chunk Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar, and mix well with a fork. Season with salt and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 Tbs grated parmesan cheese 2 tsp whole grain mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 6 Tbs olive oil 2 hearts of romaine Preparation Mix first 5 ingredients in jar. Place lid and shake well. Add oil. Add salt and pepper. Keep chilled. Bring to room t before using. Arrange sliced lengthwise romaine on plates and drizzle with vinaigrette.