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Ingredients Beets Brussels sprouts parsnips carrots shallots new red potatoes Preparation Beets: Cut off tops, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt/pepper, and wrap in parchment that is then wrapped in foil. Roast at 450 degrees for 30-45mins, depending on size. Put on gloves and slip off skins. Chop. Parsnips/carrots/shallots: Peel everything. Cut parsnips in half withwise, then in halves or quarters lengthwise. Halve carrots (or cut like parsnips if large)....

Ingredients dark rum 1 pkg chocolate wafers 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk or dark chocolate 1/2 cupcrushed pecans or walnuts sprinkles or melted chocolate Preparation Crush the wafers into a bowl. Some big pieces left is ok. Drizzle with enough rum to moisten.. let sit and soak in. Mix in crushed nuts. Melt chocolate, pour in, stir,add condensed milk if needed for moisture. Refrigerate for at least a few hours....

Ingredients 6-12 hard-boiled eggs mayonnaise raw onions, minced 1 can sardines, washed capers, lots freshly ground black pepper Preparation Chop hard-boiled eggs. Place in mixing bowl with enough mayonnaise to make smooth. Mash sardines into mixture. Add onions and capers and stir to mix well. Add a good amount of freshly ground black pepper and stir again. Good on crackers.

Ingredients 1 pound fresh ricotta (about 2 cups) Pate Brisee for Rustic Cherry Tart 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream or water 1/4 cup sanding sugar 3 ounces sliced blanched almonds (about 3/4 cup) 1 1/4 pounds ripe or overripe cherries, halved and pitted (about 3 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon very thin strips lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Pinch of coarse salt Preparation Line a large mesh colander with a triple layer of cheesecloth and place over a larger, deeper bowl....

Ingredients 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1 cup all-purpose flour FILLING: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup fully cooked salmon chunks OR 1 can (7 1/2 oz) salmon, drained bones and skin removed 2 tbsp chicken broth 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp minced fresh dill Preparation In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup) 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 can (16 oz) baked beans, undrained 1 can (15 or 15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup orange marmalade Preparation In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, mix onion and vinegar. Cover; cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 8 ounces russet potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 cup warm water, plus 6 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 cup milk, scalded 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon table salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed for dough and for work surface 2 quarts vegetable oil, plus more for bowl 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Have ready two parchment-lined baking pans....

Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks 1 cup non-fat yogurt 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 dill pickle, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 dash hot sauce 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 dash onion salt salt and pepper to taste Preparation Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork....

Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 scant cup cocoa 1 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup softened unsalted butter 1 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 cups red wine Chocolate ganache frosting (one recipe goes a loooong way) 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1-1/4 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup butter, room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole milk...

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 handful fine egg noodles 1 (large) clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 cup white rice 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts (optional) Preparation Prepare the broth and salt to boiling point. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in noodles and let them brown. Stir frequently to not let butter or noodles burn....

Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice Salt 1/4 cup lentils (preferably green) 1/4 cup orzo pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced onion (about 1 medium onion) 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup canned chickpeas 1 cup peeled, seeded, chopped tomatoes (about 6 small) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon Turkish red pepper or smoked paprika 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro...

Ingredients 10 ears roasted corn 1 red onion 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 tomato seeded 3 stalks of celery 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded) 1/2 cup (packed) cilantro 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil zest and juice from 2 limes 3 cloves of garlic 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp Tabasco sauce Preparation Roast the corn (I prefer to husk the ears, lightly oil them add salt and pepper then wrap in foil) on the gill turning every 5 minutes or so until the kernels start to brown (about 20 -25 minutes) This can be done ahead of time since the salad is served cold or room temperature....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup ketchup 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound ground beef 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned dry breadcrumbs 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 slices bacon (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the onion, garlic, ketchup, and egg in a large bowl; stir to combine. Add meat and mix until well combined. Add breadcrumbs and cheese and continue mixing until thoroughly incorporated....

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Russian Standard Vodka 1 oz. Apple cider 1/2 oz. Apple liqueur 1/4 oz. Simple syrup Preparation Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake very well. Strain over ice into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish: caramel covered apple slice

Ingredients Lentilha: 250 gr Cebola: 2 Alho: 2 dentes Louro: 1 folha Repolho: 1 Tomate: 2 Pimento: 2 Azeite: q.b. Sal: q.b. Preparation No dia anterior, ponha as lentilhas de molho. No dia da receita, coza as lentilhas com a cebola, os alhos e o louro. Quando estiverem cozidas, escorra-as e deite-as numa saladeira. À parte, lave os outros legumes e pique o repolho, os tomates, o pimento e uma das cebolas já cozidas....

Ingredients 1 mango, peeled and finely diced 1/4 cup minced red onion 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or mint Zest of 1 lime 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice Salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste 2 Lb salmon steaks (or 4 salmon fillets with skin, 6-8 oz each) Salt and pepper 2 tsp olive or canola oil, plus more for brushing the grill 1/4 cup duck sauce (or sweet and sour sauce)...

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, for sprinkling 10 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved (quartered, if large) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups dry white wine 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving...

Ingredients 1/2 cup dates 1/2 cup dark rum 2 cups quinoa, rinsed, well drained 2 cups whole milk 1 1/3 cups whipping cream 1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 large egg yolks Additional ground cinnamon Preparation Combine dates and rum in pot. Bring to a boil. Then remove from the heat and set aside. Boil a large pot of water and add quinoa, cooking until tender....

Ingredients Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Parsley and Mint (Makes 4-6 servings, recipe adapted from Fine Cooking Magazine.) Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water pinch of salt for quinoa cooking water 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (let them drain in a colander if the tomatoes are juicy) 1/2 cup chopped parsley (I used curly parsley, but either kind will work) 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (peel the cucumber if it has a thick skin, or peel in strips like I did, and scrape out seeds if they are large)...

Ingredients 1 medium, very-ripe banana 8 tbsp coconut butter 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/16 tsp sea salt Preparation Blend all ingredients together in a food processor. Spread the mixture onto wax paper. Refrigerate the slab overnight or freeze for a few hours. Cut the slab into bite-sized pieces. Store the extra in the refrigerator.