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Ingredients 1 pound confectioners sugar 1/4 cup meringue powder 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed Gel-paste food coloring in colors such as violet, lemon yellow, soft pink, or leaf green (sugarcraft.com), for tinting Preparation Combine sugar, meringue powder, and water in the bowl of a mixer. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 4 minutes. (If icing is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time.) Divide icing into batches, and mix in a different shade of food coloring to each to tint....

Ingredients Crust 1-1/2 cups finely crushed Oreo cookie crumbs 3 tbsp. melted butter Ingredients 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar 2 tbsp (30 ml) rum (can double this amount) 1/4 lb (.1 kg). semi-sweet or sweet chocolate 2 tbsp (30 ml) whipping cream 2 stiffly beaten egg whites 2 cups (475 ml) whipped cream Preparation To make the crust, generously butter a 9 inch glass pie plate. In a large bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs and the melted butter....

Ingredients Rum Flan Cake Recipe 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg yolks 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 13 ounces evaporated milk 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 2 tablespoons rum CHIFFON CAKE BATTER 3/4 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 3 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon rum 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup sugar...

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1/2 to 1 clove) 1 (1-lb.) bag frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 (8-oz.) pkg. sliced Swiss cheese 8 oz. thinly sliced ham Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place pizza crust in pan; press firmly to bottom and up sides....

Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup white flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup oil 3/4 cup milk Preparation Stir dry ingredients. Add oil and milk, stir with fork. Pat or roll out on floured surface or directly on pan to about 1/2" thick. Cut. Bake at 400 degrees 10-15 minutes or at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. (Patting dough onto a pizza pan and cutting into wedges is how my mother prepared this recipe....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped 3 cups packed basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Pulse garlic, nuts, basil, oil, and cheese in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Freeze in ice-cube trays, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Ingredients 1 1/2 tbls unsalted butter, cold and thinly sliced into 10 pieces 1 medium banana, thinly sliced 1/2 c. pecans, chopped 3 Tbls dark brown sugar 1 7.5-oz tube refridgerated buttermilk biscuits Preparation Heat oven to 375F Drop butter in the bottom of muffin tin. Arrange the banana on top. Sprinkle the pecans and brown sugar over the bananas. Top each with bisquick. Bake until golden brwon, 80 to 10 min....

Ingredients 1 Cut-up Broiling Chicken,small 4 Ounces Diced Ham or Can. Bacon 1/3 Cup Dry red wine 1/3 Cup Tomato Juice 1/3 Cup Water 1 Bay Leaf 1/4 Tsp. Mixed poultry seasoning 2 Minced Garlic Cloves 2 Tbsp Minced Fresh Parsley (Optional) 2 cups tiny, peeled pearl onions Preparation Before cooking, trim fringe fat from chicken. Dice ham or Canadian bacon in 1/2 inch cubes. Brown the bacon cubes quickly over high heat in a non-stick large skillet, chicken fryer or electric fry-pan that’s equipped with a lid....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced almonds (skin on) 6 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour, divided 1/2 tsp salt 6 Tbsp cold unslated butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 4 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries 1 tsp confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Lightly coat a 9 inch removable bottom tart pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bunch Tuscan kale (for ex: black or lacinato) 2 thin slices country bread, or two handfuls good, homemade coarse breadcrumbs 1/2 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch 1/4 cup (or small handful) grated pecorino cheese, plus adiitional for garnish 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish Freshly squeezed juice of one lemon (scant 1/4 cup or ~50ml) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper to taste...

Ingredients 2 large portobello mushrooms 3 bell peppers, sliced into strips 1 zucchini, sliced into sticks 1 sweet or red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Lettuce Preparation Toss all ingredients together in a big bowl. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 12 hours....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sherry 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/3 cup 1 can whole peeled tomatoes 1 cup sour cream 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 lb. chicken breasts, skinless, cubed 2 tbsps chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 tbspns chopped roasted red peppers 1/3 cup sugar 2 tbspn black pepper 2 tbspn salt 3 tbspns extra virgin olive oil A handful of fresh basil to taste. 1 lb. your favorite penne...

Ingredients 4-oz smoked salmon, 1pat butter 2-oz scotch 1 recipe white risotto (made with 1 cup arborio rice, sauteed onion, white wine, salt and pepper to taste) 2 tbsp red fish roe 1tbsp chopped flat leaf italian parsley Preparation method: cut smoked salmon into strips melt butter in saucepan, and add sliced smoked salmon saute together until salmon becomes opaque (1 min) add scotch remove from heat when scotch has evaporated...

Ingredients 1 5 lb roasting chicken 3 Pears 1 Large onion 5 cloves of garlic 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp herbs de provence Juice of 1 lemon Olive oil 8 Medium red potatoes Preparation Preheat oven to 425 Wash and pat dry chicken. Peel and core pears and cut into 1/2 inch slices lengthwise. Slice onions and combine with pears in a medium bowl. Cut each clove of garlic in 1/2 and add to bowl....

Ingredients 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading and dredging 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing the bowl 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows 12 ounces goat cheese, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves...

Ingredients 2 lbs red potatoes 6-8 cloves fresh garlic (peeled and chopped) 1¾ cups mayonnaise 1¼ cups sour cream 1 small drop yellow mustard 1 tsp ground white pepper (black pepper can be used) ½ cup chopped fresh parsley salt to taste Preparation Boil potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover until soft (15 minutes for small potatoes, 25 minutes for large potatoes.) Place cold water until cool to the touch and peel the potatoes....

Ingredients Caramelized Onions: 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted 2 large yellow onions, cut 1/8 inch thick 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 dash freshly ground black pepper 10 large eggs 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Frittata: 5 medium red potatoes, unpeeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided 2 teaspoons fresh Misty Hills Rosemary 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Preparation Caramelized Onions; In a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temp 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup powdered sugar Hersey’s Kisses (Makes 3 dozen) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla Add flour and salt to mixture and beat until well mixed Wrap one tablespoon of dough around each chocolate kiss....

Ingredients 1 purple onion 2 vine tomatoes 1 red pepper 6 oz. haricots verts or sugar snap peas 10 oz frozen peas (or regular) 4 shallots 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives, rosemary, thyme) grated zest of 1 orange (or lemon or lime) 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or raspberry or other) 3/4c. dry quinoa, cooked in 2 c. water Preparation Cook the quinoa - 3/4c. dry in 2 cups water takes about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 4 Raw Chicken Breast 1/4 cup Feta Cheese 2 Tbsp Bread Crumbs 5 Strips Bacon 1 Clove Garlic, crushed/chopped 1 Poblano Pepper. chopped 1 tsp Adobe Seasoning 2-4 tsp Kickin Chicken seasoning or red pepper flakes EVOO Preparation In a pan with 2 tbsp evoo, medium high heat, sautee bacon, poblano pepper, garlic until bacon is crunchy and pepper is tender. In a separate bowl add feta,bread crumbs and adobe seasoning....