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Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons corn oil or peanut oil 1 medium onion , chopped small 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (2 medium) or all-purpose potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see below) 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon paprika Ground black pepper Preparation 1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients Servings: 24 Units: US | Metric 4 -5 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast 1 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 margarine Preparation Directions: 1 Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and undissoloved yeast in bowl. 2 Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed 2 and mix for 1 minute. 3 Combine milk, water and margarine in a saucepan....

Ingredients 1 pound frozen grilled eggplant or zucchini or grill fresh eggplant or zucchini 8 ounces frozen Morning Star Meal Starter Griller Crumbles or other textured vegetable protein crumbles 4 ounces parmesan, mozzarella, romano Veggie Shreds or other shredded cheese alternative 26 ounces low fat, low sodium pasta sauce or your choice of home-made pasta sauce 3 tablespoons grated Veggie Parmesan topping Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350º Place a layer of the eggplant or zucchini on the bottom of a 9" by 13" baking pan....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 cup milk ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil Cornmeal, to sprinkle in pan Preparation Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl. Combine the milk, water, and oil in a separate, microwave-safe bowl, and heat to between 120°F and 130°F....

Ingredients 12 slices Texas Toast (1" thick bread slices, untoasted) 10 eggs (I use jumbo) 2 1/2 cups half & half 1 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar/Splenda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1 Tbs vanilla 1 Tbs canola oil 3 Tbs maple syrup Garnish: powdered sugar (optional) whipped cream (optional) maple syrup, warmed Preparation Place bread in 2 baking pans 9x12 or 10x13 with 1" sides. Mix all remaining ingredients (up to Garnish) with whisk and pour 1/2 over bread....

Ingredients 1.25 kilograms warm water (5 1/2 cups) 1.8 kilograms organic all-purpose flour (13 3/4 cups) 200 grams organic whole wheat flour (1 1/2 cups) 5 tablespoons kosher salt dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water White rice flour or all-purpose flour, for dusting Preparation PREPARE THE PRE-FERMENT: In a med bowl, mix water with yeast and stir until the yeast is dissolved. Stir in the flour. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temp for 10 to 14 hours....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained 1 can (15 oz.) chopped tomatoes with juices 1/4 c. kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons capers 1/2 c. dry red wine 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons curry powder salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy, deep skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute onion and garlic, stirring until onion is soft, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients ¼ package of frozen meatballs (Costco, Vons, etc.) 2 cups barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce) 1 cup water ¼ onion, wedged Preparation Mix BBQ sauce and water together in crock pot. Add and mix frozen meatballs and onion wedges to BBQ sauce. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours. (If you are in a hurry, cook on high for 1 hour then reduce temperature to low until you need to serve....

Ingredients 10 hot red peppers 2 sweet red peppers 3 lemons 1 pint white vinegar 7 cups white sugar 1 pkg certo Preparation Wash and remove seeds from peppers. Put through food chopper. Cover with cold water, slightly scald and drain Add vinegar and sugar. Squeeze lemons, remove seeds and put the lemon rinds through food chopper. Add to the above, boil 10 minutes then add pectin and boil 5 minutes more, stirring constantly Cool slightly, then bottle in sterilized jars, stirring occasionally so that fruit does not settle–wait about 10 minutes then fill jars–don’t usually need to stir....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 or 2 cloves crushed garlic 2 (10 oz) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 1/3 cup chopped scallions 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 large eggs whites, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry defrosted...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces, melted 1 1/4 cups water Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 1 can (20 oz) DOLE crushed pineapple, undrained. 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla flavored instant pudding and pie filling 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP whipped topping 1 prepared angel food cake berries for the top-strawberries blueberries are recommended. Preparation Mix pineapple and pudding in a bowl. Gently stir in the whipped topping. Cut cake horizontally into thirds. Spread one-third pudding mixture over bottom layer of cake. Top with the second layer....

Ingredients 1/2 Tbs Tahini 1/2 pkg Misto Alla Griglia marinated grilled eggplant and zucchini 3/4 tsp cumin 1 Tbs lemon juice 1/4 cup veg broth (low sodium) 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 tsp paprika 2 cloves garlic minced Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation place frozen pieces of eggplant and zucchini on a paper towel and microwave to thaw. The pieces are quite oily right out of the package, the paper towel is necessary to soak up some of the excess oil....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 cup shredded oven-roasted chicken 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 egg yolk, beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place silicone baking mat on cookie sheet with sides or line cookie sheet with parchment paper. On baking mat, unroll dough into 1 large rectangle; press perforations and edges to seal....

Ingredients 1 cup margarine 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 cups flour 1/2 cup (or more) chopped nuts 6 tbsp brown sugar Preparation Cream together margarine, sugar, and eggs. Fold in sour cream and vanilla. Sift and combine flour and baking powder and add to creamed mixture. Combine nuts, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Pour half of the batter into greased and floured tube pan Sprinkle with half of toppings Spread remaining batter Sprinkle with remaining topping Bake at 370 for 1 hour Remove from pan Sprikle with powdered sugar Freezes very well Thaw and reheat

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg, room temperature Finely grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons brandy 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more if needed 1 large egg white 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Candied ginger, finely chopped Candied citrus, finely chopped Pistachios (preferably Sicilian), finely chopped Sugared edible flowers, such as rose petals and violets Preparation Sugar Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder....

Ingredients 3 oz Bittersweet chocolate 1 oz Unsweetened chocolate 3/4 stick (6 TBS) Butter, margarine (if using margarine with salt, eliminate salt in recipe) or 5-6 TBS extra LIGHT olive oil 3/4 Cup Sugar 1-3 tsp Vanilla ( I like vanilla so I use 3) 2 Large eggs 1/8- 1/2 tsp salt (I use little) 1/2 Cup Flour 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour 8x8 pan....

Ingredients 1 package (10 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Regular Pie Crusts (2 Count) 2 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (2 large or 3 medium) 2 cups sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Bake and cool crusts as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Pie Shell. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup baby carrots, cut in half crosswise 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation Fill large saucepan or Dutch oven with water; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and carrots; cook 2 minutes to blanch. Drain; rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Meanwhile, in medium nonmetal bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice (long or short),rinsed 2 cups water 1 Tbl tamari 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 6 scallions, chopped (include tops) 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped 1/2 cup black olive, chopped 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews 1/2 parsley, chopped 1 bag mixed greens dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 Tbls. Dijon mustad 1 tsp. dried sweet baisl or handful fresh, chopped...