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Ingredients 1 small baguette 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 ripe avocado fresh lemon juice 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered coarse salt ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Slice baguaette diagonally into sixteen 1/2-inch slices; brush both sides with a total of 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake on a baking sheet until golden, about 8 minutes. Halve avocado lengthwise and rmove pit. Scoop flesh into a small bowl. Mash avocado with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Ingredients: 4 large, ripe tomatoes 1/2 cup Lena Camelina oil 1/2 cup mixed herbs - flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped, chives with their flowers when available, minced; basil leaves with flowers when available 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed freshly ground 1/2 teaspoon pepper corns freshly ground Utah or Kosher Salt 1 cup shaved, ripe sheep or goat milk cheese Preparation About an hour and up to 2 hours prior to your meal, choose a platter that in your estimation is large enough to present the sliced tomatoes....

Ingredients 6 oz frozen uncooked tortellini (1 1/4 cups) 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, cut up 1/4 cup creamy Italian dressing Preparation Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, onions and artichoke hearts. Add tortellini and dressing; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 slices rye or other toasted bread. 2 slices cooked bacon 2 fried eggs (over medium) 2 thin slices of onion 2 thin slices fresh green or red bell pepper. 2 oz peanut butter 1tbs mustard (coarse) fresh ground black pepper (dash) salt(dash) Preparation Toast (rye or other sturdy slices) Coat one slice w/with crunchy or smooth peanut butter and use as bottom slice. Coat other slice with mustard. Add two strips of bacon and cover with two fried eggs to bottom slice....

Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup unsulfured molasses 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Whipped cream, for garnish Candied Ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter square pan or 3-inch oval molds and set aside....

Ingredients 1 can sweetcorn 4 spring onions (finely chopped) 1 tsp curry powder 2 tbsp self raising Flour 1 tsp soy sauce 1 egg oil for frying Preparation Gently mash all ingredients but oil with potato masher. Chill 1 hour Heat oil and fry. Serve with sweet chili sauce

Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar 3 tsp baking powder A smidgen of salt 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Preparation Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl Rub in the margarine Add the milk and beat in the egg Knead until the dough is elastic Plop out 3/4 inch thick patties Bake at 450 F for 10-12min.

Ingredients 4 T-bone steaks,1 1/2" thick Salt Coarse ground pepper Garlic powder 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 cloves minced garlic 1 pound fresh wild mushrooms 1/4 cup dry red wine grilled onion slices Preparation The day before you plan to grill the T bone steak, rub the steaks on both sides with pepper and garlic powder to taste. My wife and I like lots of garlic, so season to your liking....

Ingredients 5 Boneless chicken thighs ½ Onion chopped 4 Garlic cloves chopped 3 Roma tomatoes chopped 1 Jalapeño Pepper chopped with seeds 3 Ears of corn cut off the cob 1 Bunch of Cilantro chopped 1 Cup of Tequila ½ Cup Water 2 Zest of limes and juice ½ Zest of orange and juice 4 pinches Onion Powder 4 pinches Garlic Powder 2 pinches Chili Powder Preparation Sautee onion and garlic in a little olive oil over medium high heat until onions are brown....

Ingredients 2 pounds shrimp , peeled and deveined 1 1/4 cup tequila , divided 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup and 1 Tbsp. olive oil , divided 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro Pinch salt Preparation To make tequila-lime marinade: Combine 1/4 cup of the tequila and the lime juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder, jalapeno and black pepper in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1/4 cup tequila 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 jalapeño, chopped 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed 4 tomatillos 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups cilantro sprigs 2 avocados, peeled 2 garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Preparation Combine tequila, lemon juice, ground cumin, crushed red pepper, and chopped jalapeño in a zip-top plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin to bag; seal....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 8 chicken thighs (2 1/2 lb), skinned 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sesame-garlic sauce and glaze 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted Preparation Spray 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion and pineapple in slow cooker. Spray a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes, turning once, until browned....

Ingredients Soak 6 Thai rice paper wrappers 6 large cooked cocktail shrimp (about 1 ounce for each) cucumber slices shreded carrot minced scallion (green part only hoisin sauce. plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Serving size: 3 rolls POINTS value: 4 Preparation Soak 6 Thai rice paper wrappers (available in the Asian aisle of most supermarkets) in warm water until soft, about 10 seconds. Lay them flat on your work surface and top each with 1 large cooked cocktail shrimp (about 1 ounce), 2 cucumber slices, 2 tablespoons shredded carrot, 1 tablespoon minced scallion (green part only), and 1/2 teaspoon hoisin sauce....

Ingredients 1 deep dish 9" pie shell Dijon mustard 4-5 tomatoes peeled and sliced Basil to taste Onion powder to taste cheddar cheese mayonnaise Preparation Brush inside and bottom of pie crust with Dijon mustard Place sliced tomatoes in layer almost to the top of the shell Sprinkle generously with basil and onion powder Combine Cheddar Cheese with mayonnaise and spread on top of pie sealing all edges Bake at 350 degress for 30 mins or until top is bubbling hot

Ingredients 1 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup milk 3 ounces minced Portebello mushrooms 1 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced shallots 4 Tablespoons Maple Chipolte Grille Sauce by Stonewall Kitchen 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1.5 ground turkey breast 1/2 cup red onion, sliced thinly 1 tablespoon olive oil...

Ingredients 10 large russet baking potatoes (about 7 pounds total) 8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pound bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled 1/2 pound sharp white Cheddar, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 pound mild Cheddar, grated (3 cups) 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions...

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), scrubbed 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the preparing the pan 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and pierce each one 2 or 3 times with a fork....

Ingredients ice lime, sliced Strawberry Orange Banana Crystal Light, already made Sprite or 7Up Cran-Raspberry Juice by OceanSpray Preparation Fill your glass half full with ice. Put in a lime slice. Fill half full with Strawberry Orange Banana Crystal Light. Fill almost to the top with your pop. Splash a bit of the Cran-Raspberry juice to top it off. Serve.

Ingredients 1 pound swiss cheese 2 Tbls. flour 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup dry white wine 2 Tbls. Sherry 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp nutmeg dash white pepper Preparation Cut cheese into 1/4 inch cubes and sprinkle with flour; toss cheese until coated. In earthenware fondue pot, heat garic and wine over low heat until bubbles rise to the surface. Add cheese mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until cheese is melted and blended....

Ingredients 1 Bottle of White Wine 4 Spicy Italian Sausages, small dice (Kielbasa will work) 2 Cups Premium Cheddar Cheese, shredded Premium Olive Oil Chicken Strips: 4 Chicken Breast, cut evenly in thirds ½ Cup of Flour 1 Cup of Quinoa Egg Wash Salt and Pepper, to taste Thyme and Rosemary Curry Powder, store bought or favorite mix (Optional) Tomato Sauce: 8 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and large chop ¼ Cup of Onions, diced...