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Ingredients 1 cup walnut halves 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 small cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Combine maple syrup and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely. Stir in vanilla extract. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tbls olive oil 2 tsp black mustard seeds 2 tsp tumeric 2 tsp ground cumin 2 long red chillies finely chopped 2 tbls grated fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves crushed 800g (1lb 12oz) tinned chopped tomatoes 100ml (3.5fl oz) malt vinegar 85g (3oz) brown sugar a pinch of sea salt Preparation Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the mustard seeds, tumeric and cumin and cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes until fragrant....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites, at room temperature Pinch of salt 3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar 2 1/4 pounds strawberries (hulled and quartered if large), 10 reserved whole for serving 3 tablespoons kirsch 2 1/4 cups heavy cream Preparation Heat oven to 200 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment; set aside. Beat egg whites with electric mixer on low speed to break up, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium high, add salt, and gradually add 1/2 cup sugar....

Ingredients 3+lbs. Russet potatoes, scrubbed, pealed and thinly sliced. 1 sweet onion, coarsely chopped 1/2-2/3# Swiss cheese, grated. whole nutmeg grated on a microplaine salt & pepper heavy cream Preparation place a layer of potatoes in a baking pan oiled with either butter or Pam, add onion, Swiss, nutmeg, salt and pepper, repeat layers. ending with Swiss Cheese. Pour enough cream over to about half way through thickness. Bake @ 350 for 75-90 minutes....

Ingredients Unsalted butter for the baking dishes 1 cup of cognac 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, minced 6 roasted garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon sherry 6 ounces Perigord black truffles: 3 ounces finely chopped, 1 1/2 ounces thinly sliced with a truffle slicer, mandoline, or very sharp knife, and 1 1/2 ounces finely grated 4 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 turkey breast tenderloin (1 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa verde 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 can (11 oz) chipotle white corn, drained 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 2 cans (15 oz each) reduced-sodium cannellini beans, drained, rinsed...

Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) sweet potatoes, drained, cut into bite-size pieces (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed, drained* 3 tablespoons chopped sweet yellow onion 3 teaspoons curry powder Salt and pepper to taste, if desired 1 can (18.6 oz) Progresso™ Rich & Hearty chicken pot pie style soup 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes cooked and run through a ricer or food mill 2 cups of russet potatoes cooked and run through a ricer or food mill 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup whole milk 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoons nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs, beaten Topping 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter 1 cup chopped pecans...

Ingredients 1 3/4 cup whole milk 4 large eggs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar Coarse salt Preparation Puree milk, eggs, butter, flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Whisk batter until smooth. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat (pan should measure 8 inches across the bottom of the skillet) and brush with butter....

Ingredients Marinade 1/2 cup minced green onions 1/2 cup minced cilantro 2 tbs minced fresh garlic 2 tbs peeled and minced fresh ginger 1/3 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tbs rice vinegar 2 tbs sesame oil 1 1/2 tbs sugar 2 tbs red chile garlic sauce Soup 2 cups Szechuan marinade 1 lb chicken breasts, skinned, boned and diced 3/4 lb soba noodles...

Ingredients 3 salmon steaks (about 2 1/4 pounds total) 1 1/2 loaves whole-grain bread, thinly sliced 4 cups water 1/4 cup finely grated fresh horseradish 1 1/2 cups nonfat sour cream 1 teaspoon coarse salt 36 spears asparagus (about 3 pounds), ends trimmed 1 onion, peeled and cut in half 5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 20 whole black peppercorns Preparation Place water, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a medium pan set over high heat; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts. 3 cloves minced garlic 6 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBSP sesame oil 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp crushed corianer or lemon juice 1/2 tsp sugar 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 6 green onions chopped 2 cups broccoli Preparation Cut chicken in 1 inch cubes.. Combine the remaining ingredients. Marinate chicken in this sauce for at least 1/2 hour.. Stir fry over high heat in batches if need be....

Ingredients 1 orange 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup sugar 1 cup water RICOTTA TOPPING1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean PANCAKES1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup fine white cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup fresh ricotta...

Ingredients 1 lb. crabmeat, preferably lump (refrigerated, canned from Costco works great!) 1 ½ cups sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1 bunch scallions, finely sliced ½ cup dry breadcrumbs ½ t curry powder 1 t salt 4 large eggs 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 4 T Land O’Lakes Light Butter Preparation Pick over the crabmeat, discarding any pieces of shell or cartilage....

Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered suagar pinch of salt 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter cut into pieces 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 5 large eggs room temperature 2 cups sugar 1 cup strained fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel powdered sugar for garnish Preparation For Crust: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 C Shortening (1/2 Butter, ½ Margerine) | Beat until light (this will take a while) 1 C. Brown Sugar, packed | Add 1 Egg, Blend 1 tsp Vanilla 2 C Flour ½ tsp Salt Preparation Mix well, spread in 10X15 pan. Bake @ 375º 20 minutes. Place ½ lb. milk chocolate on top after removing from oven. Spread when melted and sprinkle with nuts. Cut while warm. You can also use a combination of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on top and swirl them together....

Ingredients 2 pounds ripe, locally grown tomatoes Salt to taste 1 large garlic clove, peeled 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus a few leaves, slivered, for garnish 1 cup water Pinch of cayenne (optional) Preparation Cut 1/2 pound of the tomatoes (2 medium) in half across the equator, and grate on the large holes of a box grater set over a bowl....

Ingredients Cake: 1 ½ c sugar 1/3 c water 2 tbs instant coffee 1 ½ c (9 oz) semisweet chocolate chips 9 tbs sweet butter, room temp 12 eggs, separated, room temp 1 ½ tsp vanilla 1 1/2c finely ground walnuts ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp cream of tartar Filling: 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips ½ c butter, room temp 2/3c confectioner’s sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs, separated Glaze:...

Ingredients 1 (12 oz) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts 1/4 c. chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves minced 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach 2 5oz cans albacore tuna in water 1 12 oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped Preparation Drain artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. Coarsely chop artichokes. Combine artichokes, reserved marinade, dill and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl....