Ingredients Pastry 1 1/2 c. flour Salt 4T butter 2T shortening 3-5 T ice water Filling 1/3 c. brandy or cognac 2 T water 10 oz. Calimyrna figs - chopped, stems discarded 4 eggs 3/4 c. dark corn syrup 3/4 c. sugar 3 T melted butter 1 c. chopped walnuts Pastry Preparation Pastry - Shape into disk & chill for 30 min. Filling: Combine brandy, water & figs. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring once halfway through....
Ingredients 2 tbsp. salt 2 cups white vinegar 1 tbsp. celery seed 2 cups sugar 7 cups sliced thin cucumbers 1 cup sliced onions 1 cup sliced peppers Preparation Combine all ingredients. Let marinate in the refrigerator 24 hours. Add additional cukes, onions and peppers as needed.
Ingredients 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, very thinly sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 scallion, chopped 2 cups shredded Chinese napa cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp vegetable oil 12 Chinese spring roll wrappers (7" in squares) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation Preparing Filling: In a small bowl mix together sesame oil, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Set aside....
Ingredients 2/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (5 pound) leg of lamb, butterflied Preparation In a bowl, mix well all ingredients except the lamb. Place the lamb in a shallow container. Pour the marinade over the lamb....
Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast, skinned, finely minced 1/2 pound deveined shelled shrimp, finely minced 1/2 cup whole kernel corn, drained 2 tablespoons minced roast pork 3 green onions with tops, minced 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 quart peanut oil 1 egg white 1/2 teaspoon salt...
Ingredients 1 Pilsbury “fold out” pie crust 1 1/2 cups chopped onions2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup sliced, pitted black olives 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon unbleached white flour 1/4 cup (fresh) grated Parmesan cheese 1 hefty teaspoon crushed garlic (fresh or Polaner in the jar)...
Ingredients 4 oz plain cream cheese 4 oz Feta Cheese 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese 2 oz Parmesano Reggiano Cheese 8 Jalapeno Peppers Oregono Dill Weed Salt Pepper Preparation Place all your cheeses in a saucepan with some lubricant (light oil or cooking spray like pam works) to keep the cheese from sticking to the pan. Melt the cheese slowly over low heat to combine. Once the cheese has melted add your oregono and dill weed and salt and pepper to taste....
Ingredients 4 cups carrot juice 1 15-oz can pinto beans, no salt or low salt 1 15-oz can mixed soup beans (Westbrae) 1 can Health Valley fat free black bean & vegetable soup 4 carrots, chopped 3 organic celery stalks, chopped 1 medium onion 2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman’s VegiZest 2 tablespoons cashew butter, optional fresh parsley leaves, chopped or broccoli sprouts Preparation Place all ingredients, except for cashew butter, in a large soup pot....
Ingredients 3/4 Cup sugar 1 can Eagle Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 can milk 3 whole eggs 3 egg yolks 2 oz. Cream Cheese 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Preparation On stovetop, heat the sugar in a teflon coated fry pan until melted and golden brown. Pour into a pie plate to coat bottom. In a blender combine the rest of the ingredients and blend for 7 minutes. Pour into the pie plate over the melted sugar....
Ingredients easy mac water ranch dressing butter Preparation prepare easy mac as it says on box add some ranch dressing stir eat
Ingredients Egg Plant (figure a half per person) Parmesan Cheese Mozzarella Cheese grated (figure 4 oz per half) Italian Bread Crumbs Favorite Spaghetti sauce (aprox. 1 qt.) 2 eggs Garlic (40 cloves) BAM! Just kidding, 2-3 will do. Onion (good handful) Seasoning (Italian Seasoning) fresh or dried, Seasoning Salt etc. Preparation Slice Eggplants in half lengthwise, submerge in boiling water face down for about 5-8 minutes until softened. Drain and cool, rinsing with cool water expedites the process....
Ingredients 2 T vegetable oil 2 T flour 2 T chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 2 C water 1 tsp garlic Preparation Heat oil, stir in flour & chili cook 1 minute. Add rest, bring to boil & simmer 10 minutes.
Ingredients 2-3 medium Fuji Apples 2 ounces Brandy 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter Ice cream (if desired) Preparation Slice apples into eighths, and place into a bowl with brandy. Put this into your refrigerator for 3 hours to soak. When the brandy has been soaked into the apples, warm the butter in a skillet until it is evenly melted. Turn the heat up to medium high, and gently place the apple slices into the skillet, they should sizzle....
Ingredients Marinade: 3 racks of Baby Back ribs, excess fat trimmed 1/2-1 med Jalapeno, to taste 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 lime, Juice and zest 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 3-4 cloves of garlic 2 tsp quality curry powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon blk peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt Raita: 2 cups lowfat or nonfat greek yogurt 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced...
Ingredients 3 small eggplants 6 small green bell peppers 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 small onions, peeled 3 small zucchini 3 medium tomatoes 1/4 lb. chopped lean salt pork 1/2 lb. ground lamb 3/4 cup cooked rice 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs...
Ingredients 5 oz dried linguini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil handful pre-sliced swiss brown mushrooms 1 bunch asparagus, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/4 cup pure cream small handfull chopped continental parsley salt and pepper 5 oz hot smoked salmon Preparation To start, fill your kettle with water and bring it to the boil. While water is heating place a pot on the stove over medium heat to warm up....
Ingredients 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Toaster Strudel™ from 1 package (11.7 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Apple Toaster Strudel™ (6 Count) 1/4 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic oats & honey granola Preparation In small microwavable bowl, toss apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Microwave mixture uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time, until apples are soft....
Ingredients 3 cups flour 2 cups oat bran 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup brown sugar Mix with whisk or hands. Set aside. Add: 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups oil 4 eggs Mix with large wooden spoon. Add: 3 cups grated carrots 1 cup raisens or dates 1 cup nuts Mix with large wooden spoon...
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 32 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted 16 brown candy-coated chocolate candies 8 orange candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cut dough evenly into 16 slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 2 inches apart; press dough out to a 2 1/2-inch round. With a paring knife, cut a small “V” out of the top....
Ingredients 3 pieces crispy pork bacon, pan fried and chopped finely 12 oz dark chocolate chips, divided 1/8 c. peanut butter 1 1/2 tbsp bacon fat, cooled, but in liquid state 1/2 c heavy cream red sugar sprinkles (optional) Preparation First, in a small bowl, stir the bacon fat into the peanut butter until mixed through. The result will look like runny peanut butter. Set aside. Place 6 oz of chocolate chips in a large heatproof bowl....
