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Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, heated 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1/2 cup grated Comte cheese 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese Coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound elbow macaroni Preparation Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until fully incorporated, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk; bring to a simmer and continue whisking until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes....

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Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta, split and toasted Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen, and freshly ground pepper 16 thin slices bresaola (about 5 ounces) 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced 2 large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut into scant 1/2-inch-thick wedges 2 large peaches, halved, pitted, and cut into scant 1/2-inch-thick wedges Preparation Drizzle toasted bread with oil; season with flaky salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 or 4 tipe tomatoes 1 or 2 lemons, scrubbed Coarse sea salt Extra-virgiin olive oil Preparation Core and slice the tomatoes, setting the first and last slices aside. Slice the lemons as thin as you can. Overlap the tomatoes and lemons in two rows on a platter, alternating them. Chop the reserved tomato slices, and scatter them down the center, between the two rows. Let the tomatoes and lemons sit at room temperature for at lest 30 minutes....

Ingredients To prepare chicken breasts: bone breasts and slice breasts to create thinner palliard-type breast halves. Put between wax paper and pound thinner to no more than 1/4 inch thickness. Dust in flour, dip in egg; fry in butter and OO–just a minute or two on each side, depending on thickness of breast. Set aside and tent with alum. foil. Mince finely 1 clove garlic and thinly slice 9 or so shallots....

Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken 1 ripe medium avocado 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend) 1 lime, cut into wedges cilantro salt Preparation Heat oil is sauce pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables are crips and tender....

Ingredients 1 T. oil 4 T. sweet butter 6 fillets of beef tenderloin, about 7 oz. each salt and pepper to taste 3 T. Marc de Bourgogne 1 T. Dijon mustard 7 oz. heavy cream 1 bunch chives Preparation Heat the oil and buter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the fillets quickly on both sides. Lower heat and brown fillets, 3-4 mins on each side. Season to taste....

Ingredients 1/4 cup minced red onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 pound ground turkey Extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Mix red onion, Worcestershire sauce, and salt into ground turkey. Form mixture into 4 patties. Brush patties with olive oil and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes a side.

Ingredients 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes (about 3-4 large fresh) ½ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ cup milk ½ salt 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ stick of butter melted Topping ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup flour 1 cup of chopped pecans ½ cup butter Preparation Mash potatoes and add all ingredients. Mary uses an electric mixer. Put mixture in a casserole dish. This portion of the recipe can be prepared a day a head of time....

Ingredients •3 cups mashed sweet potatoes • 1 cup brown sugar •2 eggs, lightly beaten •1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 cup milk • 1/2 cup melted butter •. •Topping: • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/3 cup flour •1/3 cup melted butter • 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients. Pour into a buttered 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole dish. Mix remaining ingredients together and sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, until hot and browned....

Ingredients 3 long, thin sweet potatoes, peeled (~1.5 pounds) 1 Tbs + 1 tsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 oz reduced fat herbed crumbled feta (3/4 c.) 2 Tbs fresh chives, chopped Fresh ground pepper Preparation Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Cut potatoes into 3/4" thick rounds. With a melon baller, carefully scoop a pocket into each potato pieces, being careful not to scoop through the bottoms; discard scooped-out portion....

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut 2 tablespoons olive oil coarse salt and pepper 1 tbls fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 450. Divide potaoes between two rimmed baking sheets; toss with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer, without overlapping. Roast, tossing once, until tender and starting to brown 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 large leek, white and light-green parts only 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, cut into chunks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat Preparation Cut leeks in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place in small bowl, and cover with cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to rid leeks of dirt and sand....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced Kosher salt 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 10 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves thinly sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 350° and butter a shallow 9-by-13-inch ceramic baking dish. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 oz dried rice stick noodles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 cup light coconut milk 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons fish sauce Zest of 2 limes (about 1 tbsp) 1-2 Thai red chiles, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stalk of lemongrass, minced...

Ingredients Ingredients FOR THE CAKE: 2 cups Flour 2 cups Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa 2 sticks Butter 1 cup Boiling Water 1/2 cup Buttermilk 2 whole Beaten Eggs 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Vanilla FOR FROSTING: 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans 1-3/4 stick Butter 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa 6 Tablespoons Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 pound (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar Preparation Preparation Instructions Note: I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan....

Ingredients 1 pound heirloom tomatoes or vine ripe summer tomatoes 1 15 oz can canellini beans 1/4 c. fresh tarragon leaves 1 T. fresh lemon juice 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and pepper to taste Tuna for four people Preparation Combine tomatoes, beans, tarragon, lemon juice, scallions, and oil. Season with s & p. Set aside Grill fresh tuna to personal liking; medium rare recommended....

Ingredients 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 20 pieces 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 20 pieces 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 20 pieces 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 20 (6-inch) bamboo skewers Preparation Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F....

Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons margarine 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups boiling water Preparation Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water. Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes....

Ingredients Red Kidney Beans 2 cans Medium size onions 4 Medium size tomatoes 3 Red chilly powder 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon Oil 2 Tbspn Milk 1 1/2 cup Salt to taste Corriander leaves to garnish Preparation In a mixing bowl, mix kidney beans with salt, red chilly powder, garam masala powder, and turmeric powder. In a wok, fry the onions till they turn into a golden brown color....