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Ingredients 4 russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Unsalted butter, sour cream, and chopped chives, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thoroughly wash and dry potatoes. Prick each in a few spots with a fork. Brush with oil and season with salt. Place potatoes directly on rack and bake until soft and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes, depending on size....

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Ingredients 8 oz Thai basil, leaves only 3/4 c olive oil 3 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted 1/4 c pecorino toscano, grated 1/4 c parmesan, grated 1 tbsp butter or lard, room temp salt and papper to taste 2 cloves garlic Preparation Using a very sharp knife, roughly chop the basil and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Slice the garlic and add it to the basil. Turn on the processor and slowly add the oil to form a fine paste....

Ingredients Egg yolks, 3 extra large (alt. 6 yolks) Sugar, 1/4 cup (1-1/4) Kahula , 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup Mascarpone cheese, 10 oz (1-1/4 cup) Whipping Cream, 1 cup (1-3/4) Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp Strong coffee, 1 cup cold (espresso) Ladyfingers, 24 (36) Dark or semi-sweet chocolate, 5 oz finely chopped- I use 8 oz milk chocolate Fresh raspberries, 1 pint (1 tsp cinnamon and several tsp dutch-process cocoa) for garnish...

Ingredients 2 T extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 avocado, halved and pitted 1 pound tomatillos, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1-2 jalapeno pepers, seeded and chopped 1 15-oz can chicken broth 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped 1/4 cup green olives, chopped 2 scallions, sliced Preparation heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 pound cut up tomatoes 1/4 cut up cantaloupe 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup mint leaves Preparation Simmer 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons liht brown sugar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup. Transfer to small bowl and let cool. Divide 1 pound cut up tomatoes and 1/4 cut up cantaloupe among plates. Dividing evenly, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the balsamic syrup....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 large whole eggs plus 1 large egg yolk 4 ounces boneless veal cutlet Freshly ground pepper 2 ounces mortadella 1 slice prosciutto (about 1/2 ounce) 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3 quarts capon broth Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 eggs, and 1 yolk....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and halved 1/4 pound piece spiced pancetta 10 cloves garlic (5 pressed, 2 finely chopped, 3 cracked) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 thirty-five-ounce cans plum tomatoes, pureed in a blender 1 twenty-eight-ounce can tomato puree 6 large fresh basil leaves 2 medium lean beef cutlets (about 9 ounces each) 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped...

Ingredients 1 cup each raspberries, blueberries, and sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 teaspoons for the dishes 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Maple syrup and confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Gently combine the berries and sugar in a small bowl and set aside while you make the pancakes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Thick & Creamy vanilla lowfat yogurt 1/3 cup frozen blueberries 1/3 cup frozen raspberries 1/3 cup fresh strawberries 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon sliced almonds Preparation In blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed 1 to 2 minutes until smooth. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish 8 ounces pappardelle or other similar wide noodles Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound cauliflower, broken into 1-inch florets (about 4 cups) 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 2 stalks celery, cut at an angle into 1/8-inch slices (about 1 cup) 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 2 cans (5 ounces each) solid tuna in water, drained and flaked...

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped peeled ripe avocado 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno chile, chopped 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 (8-oz.) fresh tuna steaks Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In medium bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate. In small bowl, combine oil, lime juice, cumin and salt; blend well. When ready to grill, brush tuna steaks with oil mixture....

Ingredients Turkey Breast Jalapenos Cream cheese (opt) Bacon Toothpicks Preparation Turkey Poppers: Are you looking for a different snack to serve during the endless round of football games? Do you have some wild turkey breast from this year’s hunting season still in your freezer? Or do you possibly have some turkey from the regular holiday feast that you are looking to turn into creative leftovers? You need wild turkey breast, jalapeno or banana peppers, bacon, cream cheese and toothpicks....

Ingredients 16 oz tube of prepared polenta, sliced and halved; 3 zucchini squash, sliced and halved; 1 can black beans; 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 lb ground soy meat or Soyrizo; 1 package of taco seasoning 1/2 can of sliced black olives; Tapatio or Cholula hot sauce to taste Tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and sliced scallions. Preparation Heat two tbsps of olive oil in a large skillet - fry sliced polenta for five minutes each side, or until golden brown....

Ingredients No Ingredients Preparation 325 for fish / delicate meats 375 for chicken – when the bone is in the chicken = 1 hour to cook and when there is no bone = 35 minutes to cook 325 for beef & lamb & pork roasts 325 when in doubt – go low & slow

Ingredients Preparation 35 minutes 95 minutes A note about mix-ins: We like banana bread with walnuts, which add a warm, toasty, crunchy textural contrast. If you’re a nut-free household, leave them out. Or, if you prefer pecans, add those to your mixing bowl instead. Into chocolate chip banana bread? Our testers were divided, but ultimately determined that chocolate masked the delicate banana flavor more than we liked. If you swing the other way, add ½ cup chopped semisweet chocolate (or chips) along with or instead of the nuts....

Ingredients 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into large pieces 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on all sides. Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 mini baguettes, hoagies, or ciabatta rolls, split; or 1 large baguette or ciabatta, sliced on the bias into 1-inch-thick pieces Preparation Preheat broiler, with rack 6 to 8 inches below element....

Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk 2 large eggs Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees with rack in center. Place shortening in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Place in oven. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until frothy....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original piña colada, mango or pineapple yogurt 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1 cup chopped frozen mango 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1 small banana, sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons whole cashews 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chia seed 2 teaspoons flaked coconut Preparation In blender, place yogurt, pineapple, mango and pineapple juice. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 bowls. Top with toppings....