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Ingredients 1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (2 1/2 lb) 1 tablespoon fennel seed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place pork roast in shallow baking pan. In small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients; spread over roast. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 155°F....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) navy or great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 teaspoons Tuscan seasoning 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mash 1 can of the beans with fork or potato masher. Stir in remaining can of beans and remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 24 large head-on shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled and deveined, tails left on, shells and head reserved 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns 2 teaspoons Emeril's Creole Seasoning (sold in supermarkets) or other Creole seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups water 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, preferably homemade Juice from 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces Jalapeno Biscuits, for serving...

Ingredients 3 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1/4 c oat bran 1 tbsp salt 3 1/2 tsp yeast (1 1/2 packets) 2 tbsp molasses 2 cups warm water Preparation Mix the flour, bran, and salt in a bowl and place in a cool oven to warm up. Stir the molasses into 1/2 cup of the water and add the yeast to proof. Once the yeast is ready, pour into the bowl with the flour and add the remainder of the water....

Ingredients ½ cup pine nuts ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons Spice Islands Sweet Basil ½ teaspoon Spice Islands Mint 6 ounces feta cheese ¼ teaspoon Spice Islands Garlic Powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands Medium Grind Black Pepper 1 cup plain yogurt Preparation Preheat oven to 350º F Toast pine nuts in a shallow baking pan, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 16 ounces fettuccine 1/3 cup milk 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1" pieces, cooked in boiling water for 1 minute, drained and set aside. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 heavy cream 5 ounces freshly grated aged gouda 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley Preparation Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain, place fettuccine back into pot and toss with milk. Set aside....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown or yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Toast mustard seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Shake pan occasionally until they begin to pop. Put them in a small bowl, and add ground mustard and sugar. Stir in enough water to make a thin paste. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes or until ready to serve. Drizzle sparingly over steak....

Ingredients 10 garlic cloves, peeled 4 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (from about 5 sprigs), or 2 teapsoons dried oregano 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 whole limes, cut in pieces 1 tablespoon coarse salt One 7 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder (also known as pork butt or picnic shoulder) Preparation Puree garlic, oregano, olive oil, limes, and salt in a blender or food processor. Place meat in a roasting pan, and score the fat on top of the pork....

Ingredients 4 Scallions 1 Tbl. Ginger 1 tsp. Curry Powder Olive oil 2 pints Cherry tomatoes 1 Tbl. Lime juice Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Cook 1/2 cup garbanzo beans in water. Saute scallions, ginger, curry powder with olive oil. Add two pints cherry tomatoes. Add cooked garbanzo beans and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper

Ingredients 1/2 lb. butter 1 lb. cream cheese 2 lbs. powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla Preparation Cream together.

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (70/30 is best) 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup Tostitos Hint of Lime tortilla chips, crushed 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions salt and pepper 1/2 cup Tostitos Hint of Lime chips, ground 6 hamburger buns 12 slices mild cheddar cheese Preparation Combine the beef, Worcestershire, crushed chips and onions. Add salt and pepper to taste. Form 6 burgers. Chill at least one hour....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups flour 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 large granny smith apples, chopped (leave the skins on or take them off) 2 eggs, room temperature 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla Browned Butter Cinnamon Glaze: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons to 3 of milk...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 pinch salt 2 eggs Preparation On a clean, hard surface, create a well using the flour. Add the salt in the well along with the eggs. Knead all ingredients together for about 5 minutes or until mixture is a smooth doughy texture. Feel free to add a small amount of water or flour to the dough while kneading to get the correct consistency....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1/2 cup thin rectangular crème de menthe chocolate candies (14 pieces), unwrapped, chopped 18 small round chocolate-covered creamy mints 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 tablespoons crème de menthe 1 1/2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix cookie dough and 1/4 cup of the chopped candies with wooden spoon, or knead with hands until well mixed....

Ingredients 2 ounces whole wheat pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 dash basil 1 dash oregano 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 to taste crushed red pepper flakes , season to taste (optional) 1/4 teaspoon grated romano cheese or 1/4 to taste parmesan cheese Add any of the following, diced tomato slice, 5 olives sliced, grated onion, mushrooms or pepperoncinis Preparation Cook pasta and toss with oil, spices, garlic, pepper flakes, cheese and extras....

Ingredients 2 boxes Ranch and Bacon flavored pasta salad 1 pound imitation or real crabmeat. 1 pound cooked medium shrimp,peeled and deveined. 1 cup mayonaise 1 teaspoon paprika(optional) Preparation Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer pasta to large mixing bowl. Add seasoning packets and mix well. Add shrimp and crabmeat(if using real crab,be sure to pick through it and remove all shell fragments). Stir in mayonaise and mix until combined....

Ingredients 1 large watermelon, cut into small pieces 2 cucumbers, seeded, cut into small pieces 1 large red onion, sliced thin 3 cups seedless grapes, white or red, halved 1 lb. prossuito, sliced thin goat cheese, crumbled, to taste 2 bunches of flat-leaf parsley 3 limes 2 small packages of sunflower seeds extra-virgin olive oil white wine vinegar Preparation Slice red onions and marinate, overnight, in lime juice and salt. In a large bowl, add watermelon, cucumbers, grapes, prossuito, red onions, parsley, and sunflower seeds....

Ingredients 3 eggplants diced 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1 red onion thinly sliced 1 diced chilli 1 inch ginger root finely diced 3 cloves of garlic thinly sliced 1 can diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin salt pepper. Preparation Thinly slice onions on mandolin. Dry fry spices. Add olive oil, then onions and cook, add garlic. Add eggplant and sweat a little....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chili poweder 4 garlic cloves, pressed 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano) 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree (from 28-ounce can) 1 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth 5 tablespoons tomato paste Preparation Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chili powder, garlic, and oregano; stir 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup of red lentils (masur dal) pr split pigeon peas (tuvar dal) or mung beans (mung dal) 1/2 tsp ground tumeric 1/2 tsp salt 1 onion quartered green chile 4 cups of water 1-2 Tblsp ghee or butter 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2-4 cloves of garlic 1-2 Tbsp finely chopped shallot Preparation Rinse dal and transfer to a pot, add tumeric, salt quartered onion and chile to water and bring to boil....