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Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 3 cups Taco Filling, thawed Sour cream (optional) pickled jalapeno chiles (optional) shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub sweet potatoes; prick several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, heat Taco Filling in a saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave)....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1 package (12 oz) fully cooked sauceless hickory smoked seasoned pulled pork 1/2 cup peach apricot preserves 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup) 8 oz extra sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups) 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray....

Ingredients 2 lbs cooked sliced potatoes 1 cup sour cream (I use low fat) 1/2 cup mayo 1 Tbsp chopped bacon 2 Tbsp green onions 1 Tbsp chipolte adobo sauce 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar cheese 2tbs salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook the potatoes (sliced is nice) until tender, but not falling apart. Prepare sauce with other ingredients. Add sauce to potatoes until desired consistency. Garnish with additional cheddar, green onions, and bacon....

Ingredients 2 packages of firm tofu 2 T. chopped garlic 1/4 cup honey 1/4 tsp. salt Vegetable mix: 1 medium onion, sliced 1 cup green chilis (thin slices) 1 large red bell pepper (thin slices) 1 bunch broccoli florets and diced stems 1/2 lb. bean sprouts 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 batch Red Curry Paste or to taste (this stuff’s HOT) 5 beaten eggs 1/4 cup soy sauce...

Ingredients 14 fl. oz. can coconut milk (not lite) 1-T. Thai green curry paste 1-2 T. premium fish sauce 2 T. brown sugar 1/4 c. matchstick carrots 1/4 c. sliced and quartered zucchini 1/2 c. (or 1 can) sliced water chestnuts 1 lb. uncooked, peeled, deveined shrimp (tail on) soy sauce, to taste 1/4 c. fresh chopped Thai basil Preparation In a large saucepan, simmer coconut milk and green curry paste for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 lb. crabmeat 1/2 C. chopped cooked shrimp 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 C. bread crumbs (such as panko, unseasoned) 1 T. shallots, chopped, or green onions 1/4 C. parsley, freshly chopped 1/2 C. mayo, or less 1 clove garlic, minced freshly ground pepper to taste dash of Worcestershire sauce 1/4 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Preparation Combine all ingredients well and form into patties approx. 4-5" in diameter. Pat on additional bread crumbs....

Ingredients 4 C water 1 tsp salt 2 bunches baby carrots, greens removed to 1/2 in from carrot, scrubbed 4 whole tilapia filets 1 tsp cajun-style seasoning 1 C all-purpose flour 1-1/2 Tbs olive oil 2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs fresh tarragon, roughly chopped 3 Tbs good maple syrup 1 C chicken stock Preparation Bring water and salt to rolling boil in large saucepan or dutch oven and blanch carrots for eight minutes; remove with slotted spoon to ice water bath; set aside....

Ingredients Tom’s KC BBQ Rub Skinless Snapper Fillets (3) Soft Corn Tortillas, lightly steamed (6) 1 cup packed, shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup seeded, chopped tomatoes 2 limes quartered Sauce: 1 cup of sour cream 1 finely grated zest of lime 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 dashes of hot pepper sauce Preparation For the sauce: stir all ingredients together and add hot pepper sauce to taste....

Ingredients Salsa: 20 large (2"/5 cm) tomatillos (green or ripe) 1 large head garlic 4 green jalapeno peppers 1 lime (zest & juice) 4-5 fresh coriander/cilantro plants, finely chopped Cheese: sheep feta cheese in brine (1 cup crumbled cheese per 1 cup salsa) Preparation Rinse & drain all vegetables and herbs well. Split garlic into cloves but do not peel. Oven set to Broil-HIGH. Arrange tomatillos, peppers and garlic on a large baking sheet or other pan with a rim at least 1/2"/1....

Ingredients I clove garlic 5 kalamata (or gaeta) olives A few capers A couple slices small, red pepper Olive oil Some tomato sauce from a can to equal the number of servings you intend. One small tomato Preparation Heat olive oil and add garlic (smashed), olives (chopped), capers and the small piece of pepper. Let cook until smell of garlic. Add tomato sauce, simmer a while. Add small chopped tomato, simmer some more....

Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or as needed 1 pinch salt 1 lemon, juiced Preparation Crush garlic in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt. Mix in oil a teaspoon at a time until the mixture will absorb no more oil. Stir in the lemon juice. Serve at room temperature..

Ingredients 1.5 qt Turkey Stock 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 turkey heart 1 turkey gizzard 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives Preparation Ladle about 1 cup of Turkey stock into a medium bowl. Add the cornstarch and whisk until smooth to make a slurry. Then whisk the slurry back into the stock. Add the turkey heart and gizzard....

Ingredients 1/3 cup well-drained crushed pineapple (from 8-oz can) 1/3 cup pineapple preserves 1 teaspoon Watkins™ Coconut Extract 1 can (13.9 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Orange Rolls with Orange Icing (8 Count) 1/4 teaspoon Watkins™ Rum Extract 1/4 cup sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. In small bowl, mix pineapple, pineapple preserves and coconut extract; set aside. Remove dough from can; reserve icing. Unroll dough to form 11 1/2 x6 1/2-inch rectangle....

Ingredients Bluefin Tuna 3 shallots 60g ginger 2 cloves garlic 125ml vegetable oil 100ml sesame oil 100ml soy sauce 60ml oyster sauce 30g caster sugar Preparation Thinly slice the shallots, julienne the ginger, finely chop the garlic, Place ingredients in a suacepan with the veg and sesame oil, cook on a medium heat until the vegetables are golden and crispy. Add teh soy and oyster sauce along with the caster sugar and cook for a further 5 minutes....

Ingredients for the cake 145 g ground almonds (almond flour) 200 g granulated sugar 1 and ½ tsp baking powder 200 ml sunflower or vegetable oil 4 eggs grated zest of 1 large orange grated zest of 1 lemon for the syrup 85g sugar (or less if you prefer) juice of 1 orange juice of ½ lemon 2 cloves (optional) 1 cinnamon stick (optional) Preparation Prepare a 20cm/9in round cake pan by lining bottom and sides with parchment paper (siliconized paper)....

Ingredients 8 Pork sausages 4 tbsp Vegetable oil Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 Red chilli, roughly chopped 2 tbsp Demerara sugar 1 Garlic clove, sliced 2 tsp Fish sauce 4 tbsp Lime juice Bubble and Squeak 2 Large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 Large carrot, peeled and sliced into 1cm-thick pieces 1 Parsnip, peeled and sliced into ½cm-thick pieces ¼Savoy cabbage, stem removed, sliced Coriander Salsa 1 Small red onion, thinly sliced...

Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 stick butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup granulated sugar Filling: 1/2 quart fresh strawberries, stems removed and hulled 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 4 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh-squeezed or store bought) Topping: 2 cups cold whipping cream 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well blended....

Ingredients 1 stick butter, softened 2 tbl chopped canned chipotle chiles en adobo 2 tbl fresh chopped cilantro 1 tbl tequila 4 T-Bones steaks 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Preparation Combine butter, chiles, cilantro & tequila in a bowl & stir until incorporated. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a work surface & cover with an equal-size piece of plastic wrap. Spoon butter mixture into center & roll into a log, twisting ends, until a tight cylinder is formed....

Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) can water-packed tuna, drained, flaked 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted 4 (1-oz.) slices American or Cheddar cheese, halved Preparation In medium bowl, combine tuna, pineapple, celery, mayonnaise and onions; mix well. Spread on toasted bread slices. Top each with 2 pieces of cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted....

Ingredients 4 teaspoons grated lime zest 1/2 cup lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/2 cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons 1/4 cup superfine sugar pinch table salt 2 cups crushed ice 1 cup 100 percent agave tequila, preferably Reposado 1 cup Triple Sec Preparation Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours....