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Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), quartered and backbone removed, room temperature 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 small clove) 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and zest of 1 lime 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 to 10 ears Silver Queen or other white corn, in husk Preparation Combine butter, cilantro, lime juice and zest, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Leave husks on, but pull off any loose silk or dried husk....

Ingredients Cupcakes: 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 20 squares) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted...

Ingredients 5/8 c warm water 1 egg 2 1/4 c bread flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 c diced dried fruit 1/4 c sugar 3 Tbsp powdered cultured buttermilk 1/2 t saffron 2 t yeast Preparation Seep saffron in water. Bake on Light setting.

Ingredients 2 4-oz. cans salmon fillets (bonelss/skinless) drained 1 14-oz.can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 8-oz. can sliced water chestnuts drained and chopped 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup or 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil dash garlic powder dash fresh ground salt dash fresh ground pepper large iceburg lettuce leafs Preparation Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Serve immediately or chill. When serving use lettuce leafs to wrap the salad mixture....

Ingredients 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry 1/2 lb. cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 (26-oz.) can chunky-style tomato pasta sauce 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add bell pepper and onion stir-fry; cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup Quinoa grains (*red quinoa recommended) 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 - 3/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1-2 tsp. minced garlic 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups water or low-salt chicken broth 1/2 - 1 tsp. salt 3 tbsp. minced parsley 1 tsp. fresh thyme 1/4 tsp. black pepper Preparation In a medium skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms....

Ingredients 6 egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 C. sugar 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen raspberries, thawed 1/4 C. water 1/2 C. sugar 1 T. lemon juice 1/3 C. cornstarch 1/3 C. water 1 pint whipping cream (2 C.) 1 (1/3 oz.) package Whip it 1 T. powdered sugar 2 T. raspberry-flavor liqueur toasted almond slices Preparation Preheat oven 450 degrees. Beaty egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until frothy....

Ingredients 1 whole bone-in leg of lamb (about 8 lbs.), tail and pelvic bones removed, shank frenched 5 cloves garlic (3 thinly sliced, 2 finely chopped) 5 sprigs rosemary, cut into 1" pieces, plus 2 tsp. finely chopped 4 anchovy filets, roughly chopped Kosher salt, to taste 2 1⁄2 tsp. piment d’espelette (ground espelette pepper) 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 large fennel bulbs (about 2 lbs.), trimmed and thinly sliced...

Ingredients Roasted Rosemary Potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound small new potatoes, halved 6 cloves garlic, (peeled) 3 sprigs fresh rosemary Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add potatoes, cut sides down, and garlic; cook, turning potatoes occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add rosemary and 1/2 cup water; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook, turning potatoes occasionally, until tender and water has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes (check after 15 minutes and add more water if potatoes are not done)....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 2 ounces dried chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 3/4 pound large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired) 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium....

Ingredients  8 flour tortillas, cut into thin strips  Cooking spray  1 tablespoon onion powder  1 tablespoon garlic powder  1 tablespoon ground cumin  1 tablespoon chili powder  1 teaspoon dried oregano  Salt and black pepper  2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sirloin steak or large shrimp  4 tablespoons olive oil, divided  1 bottle light beer  1 cup sliced mushrooms...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Preparation Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

Ingredients 1 pint (2 cups) raspberry sherbet, softened 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened 1 (6-oz.) chocolate flavor crumb crust 1 cup fudge ice cream topping 1 to 2 teaspoons milk Preparation Using half of sherbet and ice cream, spoon small scoops of sherbet and ice cream alternately into bottom of crust. Smooth with back of spoon to swirl. In small bowl, stir ice cream topping until smooth and spreadable....

Ingredients 1 packet of Raspberry Jello Powder A Bunch Red Seedless Grapes Preparation Easy as this: Sprinkle Raspberry Jello Powder over top of the red seedless grapes evenly! Serve and Enjoy!

Ingredients 1 lb eggplant, sliced 1 lb zucchini, sliced 2 red pepper, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 head of garlic, chopped 2 pints grape tomatoes 1 c tomato sauce 1/4 c olive oil, divided 2 tsp Herbes de Provence 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation Slice eggplant, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and let sit in a bowl for 20 minutes. Place tomatoes in baking drizzle with 2 tbs olive oil and bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 medium sized red onions, unpeeled, each cut into 12 wedges 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17 1/4 ounce package) thawed 1 large egg beaten to blend 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese 1/4 cup purchased pesto 1/4 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil heavy large baking sheet. Toss onion wedges with oil in medium bowl....

Ingredients salt and pepper 1 pound rigatoni 1 cup chicken stock a generous pinch saffron (20-24 threads) 2 tablespoons EVOO 1 pound sweet or hot sausage 1 pound pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into small dice 1 onion, chopped 3 - 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced, or 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 28 - 32 ounce can san marzano tomatoes grated pecorino-romano, for serving...

Ingredients 6 ears fresh corn, unhusked 1/4 pound butter (1 stick), room temperature 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 lime, zested 1 lime, cut into wedge Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the corn in its husks directly on the oven rack and roast until the corn is soft when you press on it, 30 to 40 minutes. While the corn is roasting, combine the butter with the chili powder and lime zest....

Ingredients 30 uncooked large shrimp (1 1/2 lb), peeled (with tail shells left on), deveined 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon vodka 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 15x10-inch pan with sides, stir together shrimp, rosemary, oil and lemon wedges....