Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, shredded 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup red bell pepper, diced ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced ½ cup orange bell pepper, diced 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed (21-25 shrimp) ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced Cooked pasta (such as Farfalle or Penne)...
Ingredients 1-8 oz package cream cheese (softened to room temperature) 2 sticks of unsalted butter* (softened to room temperature) 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs (at room temperature) 2 tsp. vanilla extract dash of salt 3 cups cake flour 1 cup sweetened coconut 2 cups Nestle’s semi-sweet mini morsels (divided) Melt half to drizzle into batter. Preparation Preheat oven (with rack in the center) to 325 degrees. BEAT softened butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer, 2 minutes or until creamy....
Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 2 can tuna, drained 2 cups mayonnaise 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup stuffed green olives, 2 TBS capers Preparation sprinkle gelatin onto cold water to soften. Place over low heat and stir constantly until dissolved. combine all remaining ingredients with gelatin. put tuna in an oiled 51/2 cup fish mold. chill overnight or until set. unmold onto platter. decorate with olives, lemon slices and parsley
Ingredients 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked 8 slices sourdough bread 4 (1/2-ounce) slices provolone cheese or swiss Cooking spray Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well to coat. Place 4 bread slices on a flat surface; top each bread slice with 1 cheese slice....
Ingredients 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach 2 plump garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (more to taste) 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill ½ cup finely chopped parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint (1 tsp dried mint) 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cups thickened yogurt or thick Greek style yogurt Preparation Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil....
Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs 6 TB Butter, melted 1 tsp. sugar Filling: 2 1/4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2-3 medium to large potatoes) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light) 3/4 cup half & half 1 tsp to 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (varies according to taste) 1 TB pure vanilla extract 1 TB coconut rum (may substitute dark spiced rum)...
Ingredients ROSEMARY-CORNMEAL CRUST: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plain white cornmeal 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup very cold water ORANGE SWEET POTATO FILLING: 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
Ingredients 3 oz Cream Cheese 1/2 cup Butter 1 cup Self Rising Flour 1 Egg 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 1 tsp Butter 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch Salt 2/3 Chopped Pecans Preparation Soften Cream Cheese and mix with 1/2 cup butter with flour. Chill 1 hour. Shape dough into 24 balls and press into small muffin tins, Shape dough to look like pie crust. Mix remaining ingredients and add to pie shells....
Ingredients For the Marinade: 8 Tbsp. shoyu (soy sauce) 2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning 8 slices fresh ginger 2 1-inch pieces kombu (sea vegetable) 1/4 tsp. sea salt 2 cloves garlic, sliced 6 cups water For the Tempeh: 2 8-oz. pkgs. tempeh 3 Tbsp. Creole seasoning 1/2 cup unbleached flour 4 Tbsp. canola oil 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped bell peppers 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes...
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 package tempeh, sliced into 1/2 inch cubes or crumbled 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro Corn tortillas or taco shells Other taco fillings such as lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, cheese, etc. Preparation Sautee the onion in olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add tempeh, soy sauce and cumin. Allow to cook for about five more minutes, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1/2 cup chive-and-onion cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 small) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/2 medium) 1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber (1/2 small) 1/4...
Ingredients 2 bottles white wine, such as sauvignon blanc or chenin blanc 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup peach schnapps 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup strawberries, halved 2 peaches, unpeeled, pitted and sliced 6 Tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate 1/2 liter club soda or lemon-lime soda Preparation Combine all ingredients except soda. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Best if refrigerated overnight but pretty yummy after a couple of hours....
Ingredients Preparation To cut the bread for the brown butter croutons, take a 4-inch chunk of rustic bread (5 to 6 ounces) and cut off and discard the crusts using a serrated knife. Cut the bread into 4 slices, then cut the slices into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes. Step 2 Remove from the heat and puree in batches in the container of a blender. Return the soup to the pot and reheat to a simmer, seasoning to taste with more salt and pepper....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 pounds paste tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 5 to 10 minutes. Pass tomatoes through a food mill or a fine sieve; discard seeds and skin. Pour sauce evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and kept warm seven 17-by-12 inch sheets of phyllo,stacked between 2 sheets of wax paper and covered with a dampened kitchen towel 7 tablespoons freshly grated parmesean 1 cup coarsley grated mozzarella (about 1/4 pound) 1 cup very thinly sliced onion 2 pounds tomatoes (about 5) cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried plus fresh thyme sprigs for garnish...
Ingredients Fresh Baby Spinach Spring Mix ( Lettuce) Black Olives Purple Onion Craisins Mandarin Oranges Kalamata Olives Blue Cheese Crumbles Toasted Walnuts Grape Tomatoes Preparation Layer large platter with the lettuce and spring mix toss in next three ingredients, top with another layer of spinach and lettuce, add the next three ingredients and cover with another layer of spinach and lettuce, top with grape tomatoes. Serve with a rasperry vinegrette and your guest will be so suprised....
Ingredients Chocolate Chip Layer: 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/3 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cocoa powder (optional) 3/4 cup chocolate chips Brownie Layer: 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp cocoa powder 2/3 cup chocolate chips (optional) Blondie Layer: 1/2 cup butter, melted...
Ingredients 16 ounces of water pack tuna(drain water) 1 8oz container of plain yogurt 1/4 cup miracle whip 1/8 tsp. curry powder 1/4 cup of shredded coconut 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts 1/4 cup of chopped celery 1/4 cup of raisins 2 tablespoons of sweet relish fresh ground pepper to taste. Preparation Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for 1 hour until raisins plum up. Serve on a bed of lettuce with some sliced tomatoes....
Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 8 slices uncooked bacon 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup apricot preserves 6 oz thinly sliced roast turkey breast (from deli) 4 to 5 oz Brie cheese, cut into 4 slices Parsley sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza crust dough in pan; press dough to edges of pan....
Ingredients 1.25 lb ground turkey 2 cans white beans, drained 1 small can mild green chiles 1 t oregano 2T cumin 1 small onion chopped 1 T olive oil 1T cornstarch hot sauce to taste Preparation Sautee onion in olive oil over medium high heat. Add green chiles, cumin and oregano and cook one minute. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Add beans and 3 cups of water....
