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Ingredients 1 small garlic clove 3 lb tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 lb dried capellini (angel-hair pasta) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Accompaniments: finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional) • Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife. • Core and coarsely chop two thirds of tomatoes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces Spanish chorizo (cured sausage), thinly sliced 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into thin half-moons 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads Kosher salt and black pepper 1 1 1/2-pound piece cod fillet 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped Preparation Heat oven to 400° F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup Bread crumbs 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese 1/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (packed) grated monterey jack cheese 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced 12 medium jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded & deveined 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper, divided 1 large egg 2 Tbsp. water 2 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder pinch cayenne pepper Preparation Prepare poppers: Spray a foil lined baking sheet with non stick spray....

Ingredients • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 4-ounce pieces) • 1 cup whole wheat Italian style bread crumbs • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach • 1 clove minced garlic and olive oil for sauteeing • ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese • ⅓ cup beaten egg whites (I used something similar to Egg Beaters) • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced...

Ingredients Salad 2 cups water 1 tbsp butter 1 (10-ounce) box plain couscous 2-3 large, ripe California Bartlett pears, cored, quartered and thinly sliced 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 2 green onions, sliced 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Dressing 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp dry sherry 2 tbsp sugar...

Ingredients 2 Tbs Oil 1 lbs Sirloin Steak 1 cup Sour Cream 2 Beef Boullion Cubes 2 Tbs Ketchup 2 Tbs Flour 1 Tbs Minced Garlic 1 cup Water (Divided into 2 [1/2 cup] portions) Preparation Cut Steak into strips and fry in about 2 tablespoons oil. Remove from pan. Add 1/2 cup Water, Ketchup, Garlic and Boullion Cubes and cook about 10-15 minutes but don’t let the Steak get tough....

Ingredients 2 pkgs (4 oz ea) Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate 3T water 2pkgs (3 oz ea) softened cream cheese 2 cups confectioners sugar 1t vanilla 3 1/2 cups thawed bird’s eye cool whipped topping 2 baked 9" chocolate cake layers split into 4 layers Preparation Stir chocolate with water over low heat until melted Beat into bream cheese with mixer Beat in sugar and vanilla Blend 1/3 with topping; reserve 1 cup for decorating and fill layers with remaining mixture Frost top and sides with chocolate frosting Store cake in fridge Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts 2 large shallots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings 2 medium crisp, firm apples (such as Gala, Honeycrisp or Braeburn), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings 1/2 cup water, divided 1/4 cup cider vinegar, divided 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 sprigs fresh thyme Preparation Rinse Brussels sprouts well and pull off any loose or yellowing leaves. Trim the stem ends and then quarter each sprout....

Ingredients 1 Cup Shortening (3/4 Veg. Shortening, 1/4 butter) 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar Few grains salt 4 to 5 T. Liquid 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Preparation Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, add salt. Beat in liquid (milk or cream) a little at a time. (add just enough liquid to give a good spreading consistency). Add Vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup currants 2 T butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg walnuts Preparation Scald currants. Add butter , brown sugar, and egg. Stir then add vanilla. Put in unbaked tart shells and bake at 400 till golden. Related Video

Ingredients 3 - 15 oz cans chickpeas 2 - black cardamom pods 1/3 - ½ cups cooking oil 1 ½ cups chopped onion (one med large) 2 TBSP chopped garlic (6 med cloves) 6 fresh or dried dates, pitted and chopped 1 TBSP + 1 TSP ground cumin 2 tsp salt or if chickpeas are salted, 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1/8 - ¼ ground star anise or 2 whole star anise...

Ingredients 4 T olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 zuccini, diced 2 stalks celery, cut up 2 stalks broccoli, cut up 2 carrots, sliced 2 - 3 small potatos, diced 1 can kidney beans 2-3 cans diced toms, in sauce S & P to taste 3 - 4 cups boiling chicken broth 1/2 cup shell macaroni 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano Preparation Heat oil in dutch oven....

Ingredients • 1 2-inch piece of dried wakame • 4-5 cups cubed winter squash (butternut, kabocha, kuri, acorn or hubbard) • 1 onion, diced • 3 tbsp chickpea or sweet white miso • 4 cups water • 1" piece of ginger, grated for 1/2 to 1 tsp juice • scallions for garnish Preparation Soak wakame for 5 minutes; discard water. Slice wakame, removing thick stem. Place wakame and vegetables in a pot and cover with water....

Ingredients 12-14 tortillas (I used small corn tortillas) •- 2 cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese •- 1 tbsp of fajita seasoning •- 28oz can of tomatoes •- 15.5 oz can of black beans •- 15.5 oz can corn (or frozen) •- 2 cups of salsa •- 2 cups of shredded chicken (or veggie chicken) •- 1 small onion, chopped Preparation 1.Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Lay down layer of tortillas....

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Ingredients 1/4 c olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 in pieces 6 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 2 teaspoons cumin 4 15-16oz cans black beans, rinsed, drained 3/4 cups chicken broth or water 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar (optional - I don’t use) Preparation Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 qts 2% Milk 2 TBSP Salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1-16oz jar Cheese Whiz 1 - 8oz bottle beer (better beer is better soup!) Roux - 1c butter & 1/2 c flour Popcorn for garnish Preparation Warm milk to simmer - do not allow to boil. Add: salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Add roux until soup is desired thickness. Whip until smooth using wire whisk. Meanwhile place jar of cheese in pan of hot water to warm....

Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound pork medaillons (1/2-inch thick) 2 Tablespoons water 2 Tablespoons dry sherry 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce Dash of garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried cilantro (coriander) 2 cups cooked long-grain rice Preparation Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add sesame oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot....

Ingredients 1 small head of cauliflower, grated Olive oil or bacon fat 1 tbsp soy sauce salt and pepper, to taste Anything you want in your fried rice (I used onion, garlic, scallions, celery, mushrooms, cabbage, egg and ham) Preparation Grate cauliflower using a food processor or blender. If you don’t have either, you can use a cheese grater Dice the other ingredients you want to add into the fried rice Add oil or fat to frying pan on medium heat Add in the onions and garlic until they are translucent....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Veggie Oil 1 Tsp ground mustard 1/2 Tsp ground ginger 1/4 Tsp black pepper 1/8 Tsp minced garlic 3 Tbsp brown sugar Preparation Mix all ingredients well; marinate meat for at least 1 hour; can be made and marinated day before Related Video