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Ingredients bruschetta recipe: 24 plum tomatoes (roasted) 2 cups sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil) 12 cloves minced garlic 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup fresh basil (stems removed) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 french baguettes 2 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese roasting recipe: 1 1/2 cups olive oil 8 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1 cup light-brown sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 medium onions, quartered 2 inner stalks celery with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup) 6 cloves garlic, smashed 4 sprigs thyme 6 fresh bay leaves 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 heritage turkey (9 to 11 pounds), giblets reserved for gravy 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1 stick, melted, for basting...

Ingredients 8 medium zucchini (3 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Fresh ricotta, for serving Mint leaves, for garnish Preparation 1.Preheat the oven to 450°. Spread the diced zucchini on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken cut up 1/3 cup soy sauce 2/3 cup Rose’ wine 1 cup water 1 medium can sliced mushrooms 3 pinches oregano 2 pods of garlic pressed Preparation Place chicken in deep pan. Mix all ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Bake at 350 for 90 minutes. Baste every 30 minutes and turn over half way through cooking.

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons rosemary Preparation Pre-heat oven to 450 Lightly grease baking sheet with butter or coat with cooking spray In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar and rosemary. Pour in cream and fold together until soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently about 6 or 7 times adding just enough flour to keep the dough from sticking to your hands....

Ingredients 1 lb. Sliced Salami pieces 1-2 lbs. Cream Cheese Blocks 1 jar Mild Bruno’s Waxed Peppers 1 can Olives (black or green) Toothpicks! Preparation Take a piece of sliced Salami and cut approximately 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch piece (1-2 inch long) of cream cheese to lay in center of salami slice. Lay a waxed pepper or olive on top of cream cheese and fold one side of salami up to meet other side (slightly overlaying), and hold together with a toothpick....

Ingredients Portioned salmon fillets. Cut up broccoli crowns. Finely chopped jalapeño pepper Finely chopped garlic Thinly sliced mango from 2 mangoes Thinly sliced daikon radish Thinly sliced ginger Thinly sliced shallot Brut champagne (I used Freixenet) Lime juice of ½ limes Walnut oil Sesame seeds Spices for salmon include: Jamaican curry, turmeric, powered ginger, chinese five spice, lemon grass powder. Preparation Preheat oven to 450. Place broccoli and half the daikon on the bottom of roasting pan....

Ingredients Sauce: 1/2 cup whiskey 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 T apple cider vinegar 1 T shallots, minced 2 t paprika 2 t garlic cloves, minced 1 t chipotle peppers in Adobo, minced 1 T honey 1 T tomato paste 1 T worcestershire sauce 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes 6 salmon fillets, skinned, 3 to 4 oz ea Salt & pepper to taste Rub: 2 T brown sugar...

Ingredients 1 cup cooked salmon* 1 Tbs butter 1 Tbs flour 1/4 cup milk or water 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbs corn meal *a 12 oz can pink salmon may be substituted Preparation Make a roux with the butter flour and milk. Pour the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix them, adding the roux last. Mold the dough-like mix into 2 inch balls or patties(whatever purpose)....

Ingredients 8 oz package light cream cheese - softened 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 scallion (with 3 inches of the green portion) minced. 1 tsp lemon juice Dash tabasco sauce Dash cayenne pepper 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/4 lbs salmon cooked and cooled. Salt and pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients. Place in serving vessel and cool for several hours.

Ingredients 1 can white chicken meat 3 cans chicken & rice 1 cup picante sauce 1 can corn 1 small can diced green Chili’s Tortilla chips Cheese Avocado Preparation Combine cans of chicken, soup, corn, and chilies in large pot and bring to a boil. Serve bowls of soup with corn tortillas crumbed on top with cheese and cubes avocados.

Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons grated onion 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon Preparation Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Cover and refrigerate sauce at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp paprika salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash and drain quinoa in a fine mesh strainer 2-3 times. Combine quinoa with 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup water 1/4 tsp soy sauce 4 oz raw unsalted cashews 3 Tbsp peanut oil 2 scallions sliced in rounds 2 cloves garlic minced 1 hot chili sliced in rounds 1/2 inch ginger peeled and minced 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced 1 cupt frozen peas or edamame 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves rolled and sliced 2 Tbsp fresh mint finely chopped...

Ingredients 1/2 cup vodka 2 tablespoons raspberry flavored syrup Garnish: raspberries, orange peel Preparation Shake vodka and raspberry syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into two chilled martini glasses.

Ingredients 2 whole cloves garlic, peeled 1 sprig fresh rosemary 3 fresh bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 small red onions, cut in 1/8-inch rings 1 pound (about 1/2 head) shredded cabbage 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Place a large nonstick skillet coated with olive-oil cooking spray over medium heat. Add the garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and peppercorns; saute until garlic is slightly translucent and fragrant, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bottle dry red wine 1 star anise 1 juniper berry 1/3 cup creme de cassis Julienned zest from 1 bright-skinned orange (about 1 tablespoon) 2 whole cloves 1/4 cup sugar 6 firm but ripe Bosc pears, stems left on, peeled Preparation Combine all ingredients but pears in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Add pears and cover with a parchment round. Reduce to a simmer and cook until pears are tender, 20 to 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups rice flour 2/3 cups potato starch 1/3 cup tapioca flour Preparation Mix together well

Ingredients ½ pound fresh ricotta, squeezed in cheesecloth if watery 1 ¼ cups heavy cream 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted ¼ cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped ¼ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped zest of 1 lemon, julienned with a zester zest of 1 orange, julienned with a zester ¼ cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate 1 ½ cups strawberries, rinsed and patted dry Preparation Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl and whip it with an electric mixer or a whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic, plus 1 clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig 1 (3-pound) chicken, wing tips removed, rinsed and well dried 1 sprig fresh rosemary Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (2-inch) piece baguette, preferably from the heel 2 tablespoons Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr’s Clarified Butter Pommes Aligot, for serving, optional Sauteed Spinach, for serving, optional...