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Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cans (15 oz each) chili with beans 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup corn chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased 9-inch pie plate; press over bottom and up sides to form crust. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain....

Ingredients 1 medium onion 1 medium carrot 1 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 cup evaporated milk salt and pepper to taste Preparation Chop onion and carrot and boil in a pot with water until tender. Pour into blender and puree. Pour back into pot and add remaining ingredients, vegetable broth and evaporated milk Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, cut into pieces 6 tablespoons dairy eggnog (do not use canned) 1 (11-oz.) pkg. white vanilla chips 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg Preparation Melt chocolate in small saucepan over low heat. With 3/4 inch brush, coat inside of 30 paper candy cups with melted chocolate. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until set. Heat eggnog in small saucepan over low heat just until eggnog comes to a simmer. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 3/4 lb. eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 oz. feta 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. capers 1 lb. mixed bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup mint leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees Whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper Toss eggplant with 1/3 of vinaigrette, reserve the rest Arrange on baking sheet Bake, tossing occasionally, until tender and golden around edges, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning 12 oz fresh or frozen medium size shrimp in shells thawed 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 cup milk 1 12oz. can evaporated milk 2 Tbs all purpose flour 2 tsp anchovy paste Seafood Seasoning (optional) Preparation In 4-qt Dutch oven combine 2 cups water, seasoning, shrimp and celery. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp shells turn pink and shrimp are opaque....

Ingredients 2 small or medium red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed 1 yellow or sweet onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 pound baby cut carrots or regular carrots, cut into bite-size pieces 1 bunch radishes (about 10), washed and with tops and roots trimmed; if large, cut into halves or quarters if desired, another vegetable such as a zucchini, yellow squash, or small number of brussels sprouts, cut into bite-size pieces 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, butter, or margarine...

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts (bone in, skin on), roasted and shredded 1 1/2 cups mayo 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chuttney (major grays) 3 Tbs curry powder 1 cup diced celery 1/4 cup scallions, white and green parts 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup roasted, salted cashews, chopped Preparation Combine mayo, wine, chutney, curry and 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt in food processor. Combine chicken with the dressing, then add celery, raisins and cashews....

Ingredients 1/4 cup curry powder 1 tablespoon coarse salt 12 center-cut lamb chops 2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine curry powder and salt in a shallow bowl. Coat lamb chops thoroughly on all sides. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. When hot, add lamb chops, working in batches so as not to overcrowd pan; cook until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 6 oz. curried rice (or plain) 4 slices fried and crumbled bacon 1/2 c diced celery 1/4 c diced green pepper 1/4 c raisins 1/2 c mayo 1 or 2 t curry powder (2 if not using curried rice) 1/2 c whipping cream 1/2 c each chopped peanuts and flaked coconut as topping 1 heaping T of chutney Preparation Cook rice and let cool. Mix rice, bacon, raisins, and vegetables....

Ingredients 1 pound sea scallops 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground 1 teaspoon garlic or sea salt 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons dry white wine (or white cooking wine) Preparation Rinse sea scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. Combine cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic or sea salt and cilantro into a bowl. Heat a 12" nonstick skillet over medium high heat until very hot....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup white Karo syrup 3/4 cup water 2 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped nuts Preparation Put sugar, Karo syrup, and water in sauce pan and bring toa boil cover and let boil 3 minutes. Cook until very firm ball forms when dropped in cold water. Beat egg whites, vanilla and salt until moist peaks form. Continue beating while pouring other mixture over until mixture almost hlds it shape....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon oil 2 lb. boneless beef round steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onions 1 lb. baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 3 cups vegetable juice cocktail Preparation Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and onions; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until beef is browned....

Ingredients 1 large onion 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 2 T. oil 1 t. salt 2 T. tomato paste 2 t. curry powder 1/2 t. ground ginger 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 c. water 1 lb. peeled medium shrimp Optional: raita and limes for garnish Preparation saute first four ingredients to soften. add: tomato paste, curry, ginger, tomatoes and water. Cook on med-hi heat for 3-5 minutes. add: shrimp, cook 3-5 minutes, until shrimp is pink....

Ingredients 3-4 OZ PACKAGE OF SMOKED SALMON (THAW IF FROZEN) 8 OZ CONTAINER OF SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE BLEND 2 TBSPS CHOPPED CHIVES OR GREEN ONIONS Preparation GENTLY BLEND TOGETHER ROOM TEMP CREAM CHEESE AND SMOKED SALMON…ADD CHIVES AND REFRIGERATE FOR A COUPLE HOURS TO BLEND FLAVOURS

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup cooked, shelled edamame 1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped 3 green onions, sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1-2 shredded carrots 8-10 leaves of bibb, butter or green leaf lettuce, washed and dried Sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1-2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) 1-2 cloves minced fresh garlic...

Ingredients 2 racks country style ribs 6 tablespoons Emeril’s rustic rub 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon celery salt Emeril’s Bam B Q sweet original barbecue Sauce Preparation Preheat oven too 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil enough to cover the pan twice (you will be folding over the ribs and sealing.) Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer, in a small bowl combine the rib rub, salt, pepper and celery salt and stir to combine....

Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry 1/2 cup finely minced green olive 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 loaf soft white bread, crusts removed (I used Pepperidge Farm) 1 loaf soft whole wheat bread, crusts removed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish 2 tablespoons cooked bacon, pieces for garnish 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, for garnish...

Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/2 pound butter 1/4 cup water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 (1.45 ounce) bars dark chocolate candy Preparation Directions Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Combine sugar, butter, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches light crack stage (280 degrees F, ) on a candy thermometer). Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan....

Ingredients 2 lbs. beef flank steak 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Durkee grill Sensations smokey mesquite seasoning 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon shredded orange peel shredded lime peel Preparation Score both sides of beef Combine sugar, juices, garlic, grated peels, salt, peppers and cinnamon in 2 quart glass dish...

Ingredients 6 to 8 large Granny Smith Apples 8 graham cracker squares (2 squares per sheet) 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup flour (whole wheat is best) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup butter (melted) Preparation Peel, core and slice apples. Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer works best. Fill Deep Dish Baker ¾ full with apples. Finely chop graham crackers. Food Chopper works best. Combine crumbs, sugar, oats, flour and spices and mix well....