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Ingredients 1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausage (see note) 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion or leeks 3 cloves garlic, chopped 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 (14.5-ounce each) cans diced tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups uncooked shell pasta 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation 1.In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat (remove the sausage from the casings, if needed) until browned, 3-4 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks....

Ingredients Topping 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces Batter 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1 cup blueberries 1 cup dark cherries, pitted Creme fraiche (optional) Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees ....

Ingredients 3 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 onion, chopped 3 large eggs 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Preparation In a large Dutch oven, combine squash and onion; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until squash is tender; drain well....

Ingredients 2 large carrots, roughly chopped 1 apple, stemmed and cored, then roughly chopped 1 frozen banana, peeled 1 cup water Juice of 1/2 lemon Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of ground ginger Pinch of ground cardamom Preparation Add all ingredients to a blender with 1/2 cup water and puree until smooth, adding up to 1/2 cup more water to thin as desired. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground bison or ground dark turkey 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 12-ounce bottle of beer 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon chile sauce 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Half a serrano or other hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander...

Ingredients 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 lb. ground Italian sausage 1 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (32 oz) container chicken stock (4 cups) 3 cups russet potatoes, cubed 1 tsp. salt (to taste) 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste) 2 cups kale, washed and cut into bite size pieces 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Garnish: Parmesan cheese, grated, to taste Preparation First chop up your kale....

Ingredients 1 15-oz can creamed corn 1 15-oz can kernel corn or 1 ½ cups frozen corn or fresh corn kernels 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 large egg ¼ pound unsalted butter, softened 8 oz sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8x8 or 9x9 casserole pan thoroughly with PAM. Mix all ingredients together. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until firm....

Ingredients 2 Tb balsamic vinegar 2 Tb olive oil 1 Tb honey 1 Tb Dijon mustard 1 bag arugula 1 apple, cored and sliced thinly ¼ c walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 oz. blue cheese or gorgonzola Preparation Whisk balsamic, olive oil, honey, and Dijon together then toss into arugula to coat. Divvy up arugula into suitable portions. Top with apple, walnuts, and blue cheese/gorgonzola. May also top with bacon....

Ingredients 2.5 cups of Blanched Almond Flour (click HERE for the brand I use) ¼ cup + 1T of Organic Arrowroot Powder ½ teaspoon of Baking Soda ½ teaspoon of Sea Salt ¼ teaspoon of Baking Powder 3T Healthy Solid Fat (Butter, Tallow, Lard, Ghee, Schmaltz or Coconut Oil) 1 Tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup ¼ cup Cultured Buttermilk or Raw Cultured Sour Cream 2 Large Free Range Eggs 2 Tablespoons Organic Butter, melted...

Ingredients Dried Apricot Jam • 8 oz of dried apricots • 1 cup of sugar (refined or brown) • 2 cups of water Yeast mixture • Dry yeast, 1 package • 1 tbsp sugar • 1/4 cup warm water Flour mixture • Yeast mixture • 2 cups water • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 cup sugar • 7 cups flour • 1 egg • 6 tbsp melted butter Preparation Prepare the Dried Apricot Jam ahead (it takes several hours to soften the apricots and cook down)....

Ingredients 1 broccoli head 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp parmesan, grated Preparation Put rimmed baking dish in on rack in middle and heat to 400. Peel broccoli stalk, slice in half, slice into trees with florets at end. Arrange on baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Go light with salt and pepper. In oven for ~10 minutes, till brown. Then remove flip and add cheese, then cook for ~5 more in oven....

Ingredients 6 fish fillets such as striped bass, flounder or red snapper, each about 6 to 8 ounces Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste Chopped fresh soft herbs (basil, mint, parsley, cilantro)...

Ingredients 1 lb hamburger 1 can of red beans 1 can of black beans 1 can of pinto beans 2 cans of white or yellow whole kernel corn 1 can of stewed tomatos or Rotel 2 pkgs Hidden valley ranch 2 pkgs of your favorite taco seasoning Onions optional Preparation Brown hamburger and onions. Add all remaining ingredients stir and simmer. This can be served with: sour cream grated cheese. diced onions black olives etc....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 stick butter 1 finely chopped onion 3/4 can beer 3 tsp minced garlic 3 tsp crushed red pepper (wet - comes in a jar) 1 tsp parsley 7-10 drops tabasco sauce (or hot sauce) 2 packets azafran ( found in ethnic aisle) salt & pepper 24 medium shrimp Preparation In small bowl mix garlic, parsley, salt & pepper, tabasco sauce, red pepper, azafran - set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 c butter and or olive oil 1 large onion diced garlic minced 2 large 28oz cans diced tomatoes w juice 1 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp thyme 2 cups fresh orange juice 1 cup whipping cream, half & half or ? Preparation Saute onions and garlic in oil till soft then add tomatoes, spices and baking soda and cook for a few minutes till thick. Puree in blender till smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/8 cup brown sugar 1 1/8 cup butter (2 sticks + 2 Tbl.), melted 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 40 caramels 5 Tbl. milk 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans Preparation 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.In microwave safe bowl, combine caramels with milk and microwave on high until completely melted, stirring at 30 second intervals, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups peeled, cubed baking potato 1 cup peeled, cubed sweet potato 1 Tablespoon margarine 2 Tablespoons unsweetened orange juice 1 Tablespoon skim milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper Preparation Arrange cubed potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 10 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Place potato in a medium bowl; add margarine. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1/2 cup cognac 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced 1 peach or nectarine, pitted and thinly sliced 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced 1 to 2 plums, pitted and thinly sliced 2 bottles (750 mL) dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Trader Joe’s sparkling Pinot Grigio, chilled Preparation STEP 1 In a large pitcher, stir sugar and cognac until well combined....

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Ingredients 1 lb. chuck roast cut paper thin slices 1 tbsp. crushed toasted sesame seed 1 tbsp. sesame oil 3/4 c. soy sauce 2 cloves of garlic, minced Dash of pepper 3 tbsp. sugar 5 green onion tops (white parts) chopped Preparation Place meat in a large bowl and sprinkle with sugar and press it with hand. Let it stand for 15 minutes. Cut meat across the grain in very thin slices....