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Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups whole milk 8 large eggs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 envelope) 1/3 cup cold water 1 cup seedless raspberry jam (12 ounces) 3 ounces white chocolate, melted 1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 3 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for serving Fresh raspberries, for serving Preparation Crepes: In a blender, puree flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter until smooth, 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed, if necessary), sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal 1 cup finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed, if necessary), sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal, 1 cup finely chopped red onion, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1 pkg. (10 oz.) marshmallows 6 cups rice krispies cereal Preparation Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. REmove from heat. Add rice krispies cereal. Stir until well coated. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13x9x2 inch pan. Cut into squares when cool. Related Video

Ingredients 1 Fiji (or similiar) apple cubed 1/2 c. basmati or long grain rice 2 c. soy milk 3 tbs brown sugar 1 tbs butter cubed 1 tsp cinnamon dash of vanilla extract big pinch of salt Preparation Toss it all together in the rice cooker. Serve with milk or soy milk if desired.

Ingredients 8 cups stock (2 qts) 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 bay leaves or 2 sprig thyme 1/2 oz dried porcini mushrooms (or 2 teaspoonsporcini powder) 4 tablespoons Madeira Kosher salt Preparation stock to a boil in a medium pot. Remove from heat; keep warm. Make a roux: Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or turkey fat in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute....

Ingredients two 1 inch thick swordfish steaks 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter salt, pepper, all purpose flour 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped 1 fennel bulb, cored and chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups arborio rice 1 cup white lambrusco 4 cups chicken stock or broth 1 blood orange, peeled, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated...

Ingredients Ingredients 12 three-inch (7 1/2-centimeter) pieces veal marrowbone 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked from stems 2 shallots, peeled and very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons (30 grams) capers 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toasted bread, for serving Preparation Procedure Prepare the bones: Put the bones in an ovenproof frying pan or roasting pan; place in a 450°F (230°C) oven....

Ingredients 1 head of garlic 1 tblsp olive oil 6 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tsp fresh lemon juice Preparation Place garlic in a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Tightly close foil. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. When garlic is cool enough to handle, sqeeze pulp from the cloves. Blend pulp with cream cheese, lemon juice, and S&P.

Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 2 tbl olive oil 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven 450 degrees. Trim leaves and thickest part of the core from the cauliflower and wash well. Cut whole head crosswise into 2 inch thick slices and lay it in a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and starting to brown, about 30 minutes...

Ingredients 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil (not olive) 2cups flour 2 tsp baking powder + 1 pinch salt -2 tsp vanilla -peel from 2 lemons cocoa, about 3 Tablespoons (or more if you like it darker) for marbling Preparation Grease and flour large loaf pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350. Put eggs in a bowl add sugar, lemon peel, and vanilla mix until smooth...

Ingredients Cookies: 3 Tbsp. butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk Filling: 1 stick unsalted butter brought to room temperature 7oz. jar toasted marshmallow crème ½ cup powdered sugar 1 pack graham crackers, crushed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. 1.) Blend butter and marshmallow crème together until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, blend until creamy....

Ingredients 6 eggs, separated 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp instant coffee granules 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 cup ground toasted slivered almonds 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder Spicy Fruit Salsa 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 blood orange, peeled and diced 1 cup diced pineapple 2 Tbsp snipped mint 2 Tbsp crystallized ginger bits 1/3 cup raisins...

Ingredients 2 (4.5-oz.) pkg. smoked salmon, skin removed, broken into bite-sized pieces 1 medium green apple, unpeeled, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium seedless cucumber, unpeeled, chopped (1 cup) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 4 cups mixed salad greens 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup whipping cream, whipped Preparation In medium bowl, combine all salad ingredients except salad greens; stir gently to mix....

Ingredients 2 portions of salmon filet, 3 to 4 ounces 1 and 1/2 cups pasta of your choice 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1 leek 1 small onion 1 large tub low-fat cream cheese 1 tub low-fat creme fraiche or sour cream 1 bunch parsley and/or dill, minced 1/2 lemon Preparation Skin the salmon and discard the skin. Cut the salmon into large bite-sized chunks (they shrink slightly with cooking) and set it aside....

Ingredients 8 oz softened cream cheese 1 c onion chopped fine 1 green pepper chopped fine 1 med size jar of picante salsa 1 large bag of shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Place softened cream cheese on bottom of pie plate then onion, pepper and picante cheese on top bake 30 min at 350

Ingredients 2cups chicken shredded(cooked) 1 box prepared stuffing 1 jar salsa of desired heat 1 bag of shredded cheese Preparation lighty grease a medium cassarole dish and spread prepared stuffing on the bottom then spread on the chicken and the salsa then just top with cheese and can either go into the microwave or into the oven until the cheese is melted and is hot all the way through.

Ingredients 2 ounces drained, water-packed tuna 3 tablespoons cooked white beans 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Pepper 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Mix 2 ounces drained, water-packed tuna with 3 tablespoons cooked white beans. Top with a simple dressing of 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, pepper, and 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice.

Ingredients 1/2 cup Mexican crema, crema fresca 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules 5 poblano peppers 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onions, thickly sliced 1 cup drained canned corn kernels Preparation Blend the crema, cream cheese, and chicken bouillon in a blender until smooth; set aside. Place the peppers on a large griddle over medium-high heat. Roast until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove peppers from griddle and place in a plastic bag, allowing them to sweat for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 oz. package cheese or spinach-filled ravioli 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1/2 c. burgundy 1 t. dried oregano 1 T. fresh basil, chopped 1 t. salt pepper to taste 6 cloves garlic 2 T. oil 1/2 c. dry white wine grated parmesan cheese chopped fresh parsley Preparation Cook ravioli according to package directions. Mix tomatoes, onion, burgundy, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. You can make this ahead of time....

Ingredients 8 oz (250g) dried dates 1 cup fine desiccated (dried) coconut 1 cup almonds 1/2 cup cashews 5 Tbsp chocolate powder 1/4 tsp natural salt like Himalayan Crystal salt, or a little less 4-5 Tbsp raw coconut oil 3 Tbsp raw honey Preparation If coconut oil is solid, scoop out 5 Tbsp into a cup which is standing in a container of boiling hot water, so the oil melts into liquid....