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Ingredients 8 ounces shishito peppers (16 to 20) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Kosher salt 2 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6 to 7 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Preparation Toss peppers with oil; season with salt. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high; add peppers and cook, stirring, until blistered, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely....

Ingredients 2 or 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves, sliced 6 tablespoons chopped red onion 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1 (16 oz) jar pitted kalamata olives, plus 6 tablespoons black olive brine 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 (9 oz) packages fresh refrigerator fettucini Salt and freshly ground pepper Grated zest of 1 lemon...

Ingredients 1 lb. or 500g bowtiew pasta 2-3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil, like olive or sunflower 1 cup or 140 mg frozen peas, or adjust to taste 2 cups or 480 ml cream 1.5 tsp salt, adjust to taste ½ tsp black pepper ½ tbsp yellow curry powder, plus extra to adjust to taste...

Ingredients 12 Jalapeño peppers 8 oz cream cheese Garlic powder (not salt) to taste Onion powder to taste 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, shredded 1 package thick bacon Preparation Slice open the peppers, being very careful to make sure all seeds and veins are removed. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Asiago cheese. Taste the mixture and add garlic powder or onion powder as needed. It should be thick....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onions 2 cups port wine 2 (750 mL) bottles red wine 2 heads garlic, halved crosswise, excess papery skin removed 8 Moulard duck legs, trimmed of excess fat 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 cups Terrance Brennan’s Brown Chicken Stock 3 dried bay leaves Peel of half an orange, pith removed...

Ingredients Roast - Beef or pork work fine - generally the cheaper the cut, the more flavor it has. onion, sliced potatoes, chunked - if desired carrots, chunked or baby carrots - if desired You can also add an envelope of dried onion soup mix Preparation Cook in the crockpot for 6-8 hours on low. That’s it! The meat will literally fall apart when it’s done. You can take the meat out and thicken the juices up with flour and water mixture (or cornstarch and water if you prefer) and serve over potatoes, if you made them, or instant mashed potatoes....

Ingredients 8-10 sheets no-cook lasagne noodles Sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 cups half & half or milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg Filling ingredients: 1 14oz. can articoke hearts, drained and diced 1 12oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced 1 bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 16oz. ricotta cheese 6-8 slices provelone cheese...

Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 package active dry yeast (1 scant tablespoon) 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted and cooled to 115 degrees 2 cups buttermilk, room temperature Preparation In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 3tbsp olive oil 1 onion 1 red pepper 2 cloves garlic 4 potatoes cut into cubes 1/2c water 2tbsp tomato paste 1/2tsp hot pepper sauce salt and pepper 4 eggs cilantro Preparation In large skillet, fry onion about 5 mins. Add red pepper and fry for 3 mins. Stir in garlic and potatoes to coat with oil. Mix water, tomato paste and hot sauce. Add to skillet. Reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes are tender - about 20-25 mins....

Ingredients SAUCE: 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup of porter beer 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups (6oz) shredded cheddar cheese 2 drops hot sauce OTHER: 4 eggs Poached 4 slices Canadian Bacon english muffins buttered and toasted. Preparation Medium sauce pan on low heat, melt butter and whisk in flour....

Ingredients 3 slice(s) bacon, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces 1 package(s) (10-ounce) mushrooms, each cut in half 2 cup(s) frozen pearl onions 3-4 lbs chicken(boneless/skinless), 2-4 breasts, 2 thighs and 2 legs Salt and pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 4 clove(s) garlic, chopped 1 cup(s) dry red wine 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste 1 bay leaf 3/4 cup(s) chicken broth Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned....

Ingredients 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tbls. corn starch 1 cup milk* 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 cup sour cream* 1-1/2 tsp. McCormick vanilla 8" prepared crust (EITHER regular pie OR graham cracker) Preparation In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar & corn starch. Whisk in milk and chocolate chips until smooth. Heat over medium low heat until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into prepared crust....

Ingredients For Gyros: 1/2 lb ground lamb 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup chooped fresh parsley 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs salt & cayenne pepper to taste 2 pita bread 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded Feta Yogurt Spread 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 4 tsp fresh lemon juice 4 tsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano salt & pepper to taste Greek Salsa...

Ingredients ½ lb bean sprouts ½ red bell pepper, sliced thin into 2 inch lengths ½ green bell pepper, sliced thin into 2 inch lengths Shredded roast pork (optional ingredient, could be replaced with smoked salmon) Roasted eel (3 ½ oz can, optional ingredient) 1 avocado, sliced Pre-washed baby spinach leaves or green leaf lettuce Vietnamese Spring Roll Skin (dried translucent sheets, 8½ or 9½ inches in diameter) Preparation Bean sprouts should be very fresh and not wet....

Ingredients 1 c shredded purple cabbage 1 c shredded green cabbage 1/2 c shredded daikon radish 2 c shredded carrots 1 c sunflower sprouts 1 c pea shoots 2 T mint leaves 4 T Sesame Vinaigrette Vinaigrette 1/4 c rice vinegar 1 T clover honey 1/4 c sesame oil 2 T roasted peanut oil 2 T canola oil Kosher salt and pepper 1 T loiling water 2 T sesame seeds...

Ingredients 2 Persian cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber), thinly sliced into rounds, plus more slices for serving 12 ounces gin, such as Hendrick's 8 large ice cubes, or regular ice cubes 3 12-ounce bottles grapefruit soda, such as Spindrift Preparation Place cucumbers in a small pitcher. Mash with a muddling tool or a wooden spoon until cucumbers release juices and break down into small pieces. Add gin, cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 3 days....

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dry French lentils, soaked 2 hours or overnight, then drained 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, with liquid 1 14 oz can coconut milk 2 large carrots, diced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces ½ cup raisins 1½ tsp curry powder ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground ginger or grated fresh ginger root, peeled...

Ingredients Curry sauce (tomato-based) Peanuts Mushrooms Peas Diced Apples Other fresh or frozen vegetables, such as Carrots, Lima Beans, Corn, etc. Water Rice Apple sauce Preparation Combine the vegetables, peanuts and sauce with a small bit of water in a frying pan. Cook for about 10 minutes. Serve over boiled rice. Top with apple sauce.

Ingredients 1/2 cup wine vinegar 2 T dry mustard 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup low-sodium tamari sauce (or soy sauce) 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon coursely gorund black pepper 2 T finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 crushed garlic cloves Preparation Combine all ingredients and use as a marinade before grilling. Good on chicken!

Ingredients 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese3 green onions 1/2 cup sour cream 1 jar Chutney (Mango) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/2 cups cocoanut 3/4 cup currents 3 Tblsps butter Preparation Place room temperature cream cheese in a bowl and break up with a fork. Do not use a beater because you don’t want the smooth texture. Add the sour cream, and blend in with a spoon. Then add the walnuts, currents, and onion....