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Ingredients 1 three-pound oxtail, cut into 4 pieces 2 pounds stew beef, cut into two-inch cubes 1 1/2 pounds short ribs 1 pound smoked extra-lean apple bacon, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch julienne 2 bottles dry red wine 4 medium carrots, peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 stalks celery, strings removed and cut into chunks 2 large shallots, coarsely chopped 2 large leeks 10 whole dried juniper berries, cracked 4 heads garlic 3 bay leaves 10 sprigs fresh thyme 12 whole black peppercorns 1 1/3 bunches fresh flat-leaf parsley Salt 4 packages unflavored gelatin 1 pound haricots verts 1/2 cup snipped chives Preparation Place the oxtail, stew beef, short ribs, and bacon in a large, nonreactive container....

Ingredients 8 cups of apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/2-inch-thick (about 8 large apples) 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided use) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (divided use) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided use) 6 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed if frozen Preparation To prepare filling: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Put the apples in a 2- to 21/2-quart baking dish....

Ingredients 2 eggs (I warm in hot water) 1/2 c milk (micro 20 secs) 1/2 c flour 1 t vanilla pinch salt 2 T butter 2 T confectioners’ sugar lemon slices Preparation Place a 9" or 10" iron skillet (I use a pie plate) and preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Whisk in the milk and gradually whisk in the flour, salt, and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 onion, diced 2-3 lbs chicken, sliced to quarter-sized pieces 16 oz coconut milk 1 quart stock (i prefer chicken, turkey or vegetable) 10-16 oz freshly ground peanuts, unsalted, no sugars or stabilizers 1 large bunch of greens, finely chopped with tough parts removed (I usually have kale on hand, collard greens or spinach would also work) Chili spices to taste Preparation Sauté onions in large sauce pan until translucent....

Ingredients Cake: 1 Butter Yellow Cake Mix 1 cup sour cream 4 beaten eggs 4 ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Frosting: 1 8oz package of cream cheese softened 1 cup butter, softened 1 lb powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup milk or cream Preparation Combine all cake ingredients. Pour batter into a greased 13X9 or greased bundt pan. Remove cake when it springs back when touched....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups "00" flour, plus more as needed 1/2 cup semolina flour 2 large eggs plus 6 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Preparation On a clean work surface or in a large bowl, combine both flours. Make a well in center; add eggs and yolks, 1 tablespoon warm water, and oil. Using a fork and whisking outward from the center of well, gradually incorporate flour mixture into egg mixture until a ragged dough forms....

Ingredients INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 English muffins , halved a little butter , for spreading 8 slices smoked salmon chopped chives , to serve FOR THE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp white wine vinegar 3 egg yolks 125g unsalted butter , diced Preparation First make the Hollandaise sauce. Put the lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl, add the egg yolks and whisk with a balloon whisk until light and frothy....

Ingredients 10-12 tortillas 1 lbs hamb or ground sausage 1 med. onion, chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Sauce: 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 2/3 cup water 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 clove galic, minced Preparation Brown hamb or sausage. Stir in onion, sour cream, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 lb.Salad Greens including baby spinach, green leaf lettuce and endive. 4 ripe pears- ours are bosco, peeled & sliced and stirred with 1 TBSP of lemon juice 1/4 cup of pecans, tossed with 1 TSP of season salt and roasted for 4 minutes in a 350 degree oven. 2 oz. feta cheese. Dressing: equal parts, I use 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar Real Maple Syrup Extra Virgin Olive oil...

Ingredients 1lb Fettuccine 1/2 pint half and half 5 large egg yokes 1 cup Parmesan 3 tablespoons butter salt pepper taste Preparation step 1 cook fettuccine set aside step 2 “Fett Batter” mix half and half and egg yokes step 3 heat saute pan “Not Smoking” step 4 melt butter in pan step 5 add 1/2 pasta. Toss so coated in butter Step 6 add 1/4 of fett batter toss until slightly thickens...

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 cups finely shredded taco-flavored Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1 cup whipping cream 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom....

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth 3/4 cup half-and-half 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup regular grits (I used quick grits and they were fine) 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 3 slices bacon 16 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup flour...

Ingredients 8 oz Devils Ham (or left over shredded ham) 8 oz cream cheese ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Goya Fancy Pimentos (Roasted) 1 tsp sugar Enjoy! Preparation Recipe for about 2 cups worth of paste. In a food processor add all ingredients and pulse until you have a smooth but thick consistency. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients 2 cucumbers, diced 2 avocado, peeled and diced 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of one lime Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Mix first five ingredients. Season with the last two and mix again. This can be made the day before, and may taste even better as the flavors have time to blend.

Ingredients 6 to 7 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced 1/4 inch thick (6 cups) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar, plus more to taste 1/3 cup mixed chopped fresh tender herbs, such as parsley, mint, and chives, plus whole leaves for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a bowl, stir together cucumbers, oil, vinegar, and chopped herbs. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day....

Ingredients 2 Lbs Mussels 1 Butternut Squash/3 Large Sweet Potatoes Peeled and Cubed 1/2 400 ml Can Coconut Milk 1 T Red Curry 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro 1 Bunch Fresh Scallions Preparation 1)a. In a large stew pot add 2 inches of water and begin steaming the mussels, covered on high. b) In a smaller pot boil the squash/potatoes 2) Once the squash is soft enough to mash (softer is better) drain the water....

Ingredients 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (not rapid-rise) 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl Preparation Combine water and yeast in a bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, sugar, and butter, stirring until a ragged dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead with floured hands until elastic and tacky but no longer sticky, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients Crust: 2 cups white flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 12 tablespoons very cold butter 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons ice cold water Quiche filling: 1.5 cups shredded gruyere cheese (or other swiss cheese) 1.5 cups heavy cream 5 eggs 1 ham steak (or other meat of choice: bacon works, or smoked salmon is particularly good) 1 medium onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper rosemary, thyme, parsley flakes and other spices to suit your tastes...

Ingredients 1 large or 2 small russet potatoes (12 ounces total), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 packet active dry yeast or 0.6 ounces cake yeast 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 6 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 6 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 quarts canola oil, plus more for bowl Chocolate Glaze for Devil’s Food Doughnuts(optional)...

Ingredients Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 3/4 cup milk 1 Tbs. vanilla extract 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 cups cake flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1/8 tsp. salt 6 egg whites, beaten to medium peaks Vegetable oil for cooking Preparation In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, butter and sugar until combined. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt....