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Ingredients 1/4 cup hazelnuts 1 to 1 1/2 pounds asparagus Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tbs. grated Parmesan Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet for 8 minutes; (1) cool and then crush in a towel using a rolling pin. (2) Wash and snap the asparagus spears at their base. (3) Upend a small bowl, lay a spear along the flat bottom, and, using a vegetable peeler, shave long, thin slices....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 C. buttermilk 1 oz. grated semisweet choc. (I use 1 oz/ cocoa powder) 2 1/2 c. flour l tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt l 1/2 tsp. white vinegar l l oz. bottle red food coloring Preparation Oven at 325. prepare 2 9 inch cake pans. In large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs....

Ingredients 30 oz. ricotta cheese or 2 lbs. fresh ricotta 2 Tablespoons soft margarine 1/2 cup grated cheese 3 Tablespoons bread crumbs 3/4 cup chopped black olives 4 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt ground black pepper and parsley Preparation Drain ricotta if necessary. Heat oven to 350°. Grease 8" springform pan with margarine. Coat with breadcrumbs, shake out excess. Put ricotta, eggs, cheese in bowl and mix. Stir in olives and seasoning....

Ingredients 3 medium beets (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 pound slender carrots (about 12), peeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Kosher salt 10 sheets phyllo (each 12 by 17 inches), thawed if frozen 3/4 cup Hazelnut-Cilantro Chermoula 1/3 cup sour cream 2 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub beets and carrots all over with oil. Season with salt. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; roast, turning once, until browned in spots and tender, 25 to 30 minutes for beets, 30 to 35 minutes for carrots....

Ingredients 4 ounces tamarind pulp 1 cup hot water 3 to 4 dried corn husks, soaked in cool water until softened 2 tablespoons fermented shrimp paste, or 3 tablespoons red miso 2 cups vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped garlic Sea salt 10 to 12 (1 cup) shallots, thinly sliced 10 to 12 dried New Mexico or California chiles, or 1 1/2 cups dried de arbol, Japones, or chiltepin chiles, softened in hot water, seeded, and patted dry 1 cup dried shrimp, soaked in warm water until softened, or 1 cup minced grilled chicken 1/2 cup palm sugar or packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup nam pla Preparation Place tamarind in a medium bowl, and cover with 1 cup hot water....

Ingredients Any combination of peeled, chopped, veggies listed below or add your own keeping in mind to use primarily high starch (root) veggies . Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Beets Carrots Onions Garlic parsnips turnip winter squash Preparation Peel, chop evenly, and toss, with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer, cover and put in 350 oven for about 45 minutes or until all veggies are very tender. Remove from roasting pan and puree....

Ingredients 1 medium sized eggplant Salt Preparation Slice eggplant in half; salt each half and allow to sit for 30 minutes; wash off beads of liquid and scoop out most of the seeds; this will remove any bitter taste. Preheat oven broiler to hottest setting; grease baking sheet; place each half down on baking sheet; roast for 15-30 minutes until skin is charred and halves are collapsing; Remove from oven; flesh should be soft, roasted, and carmelized through; if any parts are light colored and not cooked, put back in oven for a few minutes....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup dark molasses 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup dark rum 1/4 cup water Preparation Sift together the flour, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Combine 1 cup dark molasses and 1 teaspoon baking powder and let the foaming subside....

Ingredients 1 bag Chicken-Veggie Freezer Meal Mix, thawed (See recipe link above) 1/2 cup water 2 cups original all-purpose baking mix 2/3 cup milk Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat thawed Meal Mix and water to boiling over medium-high heat. In medium bowl, stir together baking mix and milk until smooth. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto top of chicken mixture. Cover; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until dumplings are thoroughly cooked....

Ingredients 1 3-lb. whole rabbit 3 tbsp. olive oil 8 cloves garlic, lightly crushed and peeled 8 small sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sweet Italian sausages, casings removed 1 1/2-2 cups Oregon pinot gris Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup instant polenta 4-6 tbsp. half-and-half 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano 1 1/2 oz. gorgonzola, crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Lay rabbit on its back on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut off hind legs at the joint near the backbone....

Ingredients 12 graham crackers, finely ground (about 1 1/2 cups) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 4 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 3/4 cups whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces 3 cups raspberries (about 12 ounces) 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups of dry pinto beans (about 1 lb or 450gm) 3 quarts of water 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 2 Tbsp pork lard, bacon fat, or olive oil (for vegetarian option) 1/4 cup water Salt to taste Preparation 1 Rinse the beans in water and remove any small stones, pieces of dirt, or bad beans. 2 Cook the beans in water. Pressure Cooker method Put beans into a 4 quart pressure cooker with a 15 lb weight....

Ingredients 1 onion chopped 2 Cups OJ 4 Cups ketchup 32 oz 1/2 C fresh lime juice 1/2 C cider vinegar 1/4 c brown sugar 1 Tbs salt 1 Tbs black pepper 2 Tbs dry mustard 2 Tbs sweet paprika 1 Tbs crushed red pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 1-2 Tbs Tabasco 2 Tbs Tamarind paste 2 Tbs honey 1 1/2 sticks butter ~ 1/2 C oil...

Ingredients 1 tbl chopped, fresh rosemary 1 tbl chopped fresh sage 1 tbl roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tbl kosher salt 2 tbl freshley ground pepper 1 3 - 3 1/2 lb. porterhouse or bone-in rib-eye steak, about 3 inches thick 2 tbl olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed Preparation Combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, salt & pepper in a small bowl mix well. Pat the steak dry & coat it all over with the herb mixture....

Ingredients 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup dry sherry 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 6 cups winter or fall squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (Butternut, Danish or acorn all work well. Others should be fine, too) Kosher sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary...

Ingredients 1 3-rib standing rib roast (about 7 lbs, 3.2 Kg) 1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon-style mustard 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 cup (180 ml) chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil 2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme 2 tsp (10 ml) dried rosemary Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Yorkshire Pudding 2 eggs 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt...

Ingredients 2 double chicken breasts, boneless and skinless Canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cored Chicken stock 8 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, plus basil sprigs for garnish Hot pepper flakes 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush chicken breasts with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients olive oil spray 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts 1 pound broccoli florets 1 pound cauliflower florets 1/2 pound baby carrots, cut in half 1/2 pound asparagus, hard ends removed and cut into 2" pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman’s Black Fig Vinegar, or balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos or low sodium soy sauce Cooked brown rice, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. If serving over rice, cook according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 pound small zucchini 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 450. Cut zucchini into quarters;cut each piece in half crosswise. Toss zucchini with oil and remaining 4 ingredients; arrange zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and tender, turning once after 7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 pita rounds 4oz Saga Blue Cheese bunch of fresh chives coarse salt freshly ground pepper Preparation 1.Preheat grill to medium heat. 2.Cut pita rounds into sixths. 3.Remove rind and cut cheese into 1/2’’ dice. 4.Using kitchen shears,cut chives finely. 5.On a large serving platter place all pita pieces. Top each with a piece of cheese. Using a large spatula place each piece on the prepared grill. Grill until cheese has begun to melt and the pita is beginning to get color, about 1-3 minutes depending on the grill....