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Ingredients 2 pounds pork sausage 2 8 oz packages cream cheese 1 cup plus 1/2 cup shredded parmesan 1 minced garlic clove 25-30 med mushroom heads Preparation brown and crumble sausage and crushed, finely minced garlic remove from heat and cool slightly soften cream chease in stand mixer slowly add sausage mixture add 1 cup parmesan, careful not to overmix and break parmesan down scoop into prepared mushroom heads top with remaining parmesan (just a few shreds per mushroom) bake 350 for 15 minutes or heated through and browned on top...

Ingredients 2 medium red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, chopped 1 small ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced 1 jalapeno pepper (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime), plus lime wedges for serving 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper...

Ingredients 2 cups roasted butternut (or any winter squash) 24 large pasta shells, about 10 ounces 16 ounces spicy Italian sausage 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces mushrooms 2 tablespoons fresh sage 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional) 15 ounces ricotta cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided in half 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chicken stock...

Ingredients 6 cups fresh corn cut from cob (about 12 ears) 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes....

Ingredients For the dry rub: 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 3- to 4-pound brisket, top cut, fat removed 2 cups beef stock For the sauce: 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce...

Ingredients 1 lemon 1/4 cup (60 ml) homemade/commercial sun-dried tomato pesto or finely chopped oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes olive oil 15-20 black olives, pitted and chopped 7 oz (200 gr) spaghetti salt and freshly ground pepper 1 can (7 oz/200 gr) oil-packed tuna, drained, flaked 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped arugula, flat-leaf parsley or basil, to taste Preparation Grate the rind of the lemon, squeeze the juice of half the lemon, then combine in a bowl with pesto, olive oil and olives....

Ingredients 3 cups water ¼ ounce dried sliced shitake mushrooms 3 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation In a saucepan, simmer water, shiitake mushrooms, salt, and soy sauce over medium heat until reduced by half. Strain, cool, and store in the fridge for up to three weeks. Related Video

Ingredients 4 1/2 C veg broth 2 C wild rice 1 lb butternut squash 2 T olive oil 1 t each salt & pepper 1 red onion chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 1/2 C apricots sliced 1 t dried sage Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Bring broth to boil in large saucepan. Add wild rice and boil 5 min, cover, reduce heat to low simmer and cook 45 min. Remove and set aside....

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Ingredients 12 small Lamb Chops 2 T. Olive Oil 1 T. Garlic,crushed 1 T. Coarse Salt 1 t. Coarse Ground Pepper Balsamic Reduction: 1/2 C. Balsamic vinegar 1/2 t. Coarse Salt 1/4 t. Freshly ground Black Pepper 3 T. Brown Sugar Preparation Balsamic Reduction In a medium saucepan, pour in the vinegar, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until the vinegar has reduced by one third to one half and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon....

Ingredients Butter, for greasing pan 1 cup flour, plus more for pan 3⁄4 tsp. baking soda 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup canola oil 1⁄3 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk 2⁄3 cup chopped pecans 3 very ripe bananas, mashed Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 9" x 5" x 2 3⁄4" loaf pan with butter and dust with flour; set pan aside....

Ingredients 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 6 large cloves of garlic (or more if you want), minced 1-1/2 large yellow or white onions, diced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 60 fluid ounces of diced/crushed canned tomatoes 1 small piece of Parmigiano cheese 1-1/2 cups of sliced or diced mushrooms 1 hand full of fresh basil, chopped Salt to taste Preparation Heat oil in a dutch oven. Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 4 heads of Broccoli 1/2 red onion 1/2 lb. bacon 1 cup cashews 1 cup craisons 1 cup mayo 1/4 cup white sugar 2 tbsp white wine vinegar Preparation Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat until brown. Cool & crumble Cut brocolli into bite size pieces, cut onion into bite size slices. Combine with bacon, craisons, cashews & mix. Dressing - mix mayo, sugar, vinegar together until smooth. Add to salad, chill & serve...

Ingredients 1 large head of cauliflower 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 oz low fat mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon onion powder salt •pepper Preparation •Preheat oven to 450 degrees. •Chop the cauliflower into chunks and place into microwave for about 5 minutes or until soft •Place the cauliflower into a food processor and blend until it’s a mashed potato texture •In a medium bowl, stir together cauliflower, eggs,cheese, and seasonings •Lightly spray a baking pan with spray oil and coat with the mixture (about 1/2 inch thick) •Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the top starts to brown •Add additional cheese to the top and enjoy!...

Ingredients • 5g Chicken breast, cut in strips • 5 Garlic cloves, crushed and chopped • 7-10 young Asparagus sticks, cut diagonally • 1 small Onion, cut • 4 cups Water • 1 tbsp. Cooking oil • 1 tbsp. Fish sauce • Salt and Pepper, to taste • 1/2 tsp. Dill tips (optional) • 1/2 tbsp. Mushroom sauce (optional) • 1 Whole egg (optional) Preparation Heat up the cooking oil. Saute’ the garlic when the oil is ready....

Ingredients INGREDIENTS Stir-fry Vegetable-oil cooking spray 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 3 1/2 cups of your favorite vegetables, chopped Peanut sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Hot chile sauce (to taste) Preparation PREPARATION For the stir-fry Coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray; sauté chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through....

Ingredients 1 can pre-cooked chickpeas/garbanzo beans 1 bunch Kale, tough stems removed and chopped 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Red pepper flakes to taste salt to taste 1 tbsp Olive oil Juice and zest of 1 baby lemon Preparation Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil and saute the shallots and garlic till soft. Add salt and the chickpeas and saute till the chickpeas turn golden and crusty, about 8-10 minutes....

Ingredients 4-5 ears fresh corn husked 2 c milk 1/2 c yellow cornmeal 1/2 t coarse salt 2 T whipping cream Preparation Grate kernels in grater. In a large saucepan combine milk, cornmeal and salt and stir over low heat. Add cream and blend in corn. Related Video

Ingredients Preparation You can purée the full batch of chickpeas with lemon juice, tahini, a few garlic cloves, and salt for an ultra-smooth and satisfying version, or add textural interest by reserving some cooked and crushed beans to fold into the mixture before serving. Either way, the resulting hummus is perfectly at home in falafel sandwiches and other lunchtime staples but occasion-worthy enough to present as an appetizer, drizzled in extra-virgin olive oil and perhaps sprinkled with cumin, paprika, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, za’atar, or your favorite spice....

Ingredients 2 medium to large cucumbers 1 cup of fresh dill, using the finest leaves and no thick stems 1 to 2 tbsp. of vinegar 1 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup good quality olive oil salt and pepper Preparation Peel and seed cucumbers, slicing into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss with the dill and vinegar. Put into serving bowls and top with slivered almonds. Drizzle the olive oil over top, and add salt and pepper to taste....