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Ingredients 8 ounces rotini pasta 12 ounces broccoli florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup milk, or more, as needed 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Juice of 2 large oranges 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 2 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds each), halved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 4 large dried Mexican chile peppers (guajillo, ancho, pasilla, etc.), seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces 6 cloves garlic, smashed 6 sprigs thyme, torn in half salt and pepper sesame seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 400 and line 2 banking sheets with foil....

Ingredients For the dough: 250 milliliters whole milk 75 grams unsalted butter 450 grams white bread flour 70 grams sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 10 green cardamon pods 7 grams instant yeast (1 packet) 1 large egg For the filling: 60 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature 40 grams brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Preparation Put the milk and butter for the dough into a small pan and heat over medium until the butter has melted, then turn up and bring to the boil and scald....

Ingredients 1 pound Spring mix 6 ounces Raspberry vinaigrette 8 ounces Cheve goat cheese or crumbled blue cheese . 5 cup Pomegranate seeds 4 ounces Candied sliced almonds 2 cups Apple, chopped Preparation In a bowl, toss greens with half of dressing, adding more as needed to lightly coat. Place in a serving bowl or platter. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients Olive oil 8 ounces good bacon or pancetta, diced 2 (3 to 4-pound) chickens, cut in 8ths (or 12 chicken thighs with bone & skin) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound carrots, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces 2 yellow onion, sliced 2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/2 cup Cognac or good brandy 1 bottle (375 ml) good dry red wine such as Burgundy 2 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade...

Ingredients 2 medium eggplant 1 cup water 1 cup drained canned tomatoes, crushed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon capers Few drops hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Peel and slice eggplants. Cook in one cup water until tender. Drain and mash. Add tomatoes, paste, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, capers, hot sauce, onion and sugar....

Ingredients 2 onions, medium 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken 2 zucchini, medium 1 red bell pepper, large 3 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil for sauteeing 2 jar Herdez green salsa, 24 oz. 20 corn tortillas 1 cup sour cream (garnish) 1 avocado slices (garnish) 3/4 cup coconut oil for frying Preparation Chop onions, dice zucchini and bell pepper, and mince garlic. Heat olive oil in large saute pan, add onions and stir for a minute or so....

Ingredients 15 pound ready to eat, bone in ham 1 cup apple juice 1/3 cup bourbon 1 cup brown sugar unsalted butter English muffins Pesto eggs 1 leek 3 cups mushrooms 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups milk 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper fresh chives chile powder white onion pineaple cilantro lime 1 red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves fresh scallions 1/2 tsp smoked paprika...

Ingredients 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, if needed (or more) 6 -8 ounces very soft unsalted butter 1 dash cayenne pepper salt, to taste fresh ground white pepper, to taste Preparation Whisk the yolks, water, and lemon juice in the saucepan for a few moments, until thick and pale (this prepares them for what is to come). Set the pan over moderately low heat and continue to whisk at reasonable speed, reaching all over the bottom and insides of the pan, where the eggs tend to overcook....

Ingredients 4 ounces bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced 2 medium carrots, peeled, diced 2 dried bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced 5 cups Clam liquid or clam broth 16 ounces diced clams, (usually frozen), thawed...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb salmon fillets 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup vinegar, red wine 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1 piece garlic clove,large, minced 1/8 teaspoon pepepr 1 teaspoon water Preparation Mix all ingredients except salmon. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill (15 minutes per side for steak, 6 for fillet), brushing often with leftover marinade. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup cake flour 2 eggs (separated) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 Tbs brown sugar 2 Tbs melted butter 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp real vanilla Pure Maple syrup Preparation Combine dry ingredients, seperate yolks and white, whip whites till just forming slight peak. Add buttermilk, vanilla, melted butter and yolks to dry ingredients. Mix until batter is formed. Fold in egg whites....

Ingredients Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large leek, cleaned, and white part chopped 1/4 pound chunk Prosciutto di Parma, diced 8 ounces mixed mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced (cremini, button and oyster are good choices). a shaving of fresh nutmeg 5 ounces crescenza or mascarpone cheese, in bits or use instead creme fraiche (and no cream/1/2&1/2) [1/2 cup light cream or non-fat Half ’n’ Half] Sea salt to taste...

Ingredients 1 cup Macadamia nut better 1/4 cup organic honey 1/4 coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 large egg, whisked 3 T coconut flour pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Line two backing sheets with parchment paper combine macadamia nut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla and egg. Add coconut flour and salt and mix well. Fold in chocolate chipsl Refrigerate batter 10-12 minutes until firmed up....

Ingredients RawSpiceBar’s Juniper Berries Blend 5 apples, we like Fuji, Pink Lady or Braeburn) 2/3 cup sugar (or sweetener of your choice- honey, agave or stevia) 3 cups fruity red wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2/3 cup water Preparation Poach apples: Peel and core the apples and cut into quarters; set aside. Combine wine, sugar,lemon juice, RawSpiceBar’s juniper berries and spices pouch, and 2 cups water in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 Cans of Pizza Dough or Biscuits 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (or your favorite cheese) 2 tablespoons of a really good Italian seasoning (link in post) or parsley flakes ⅓ cup olive oil 1 - 8 oz package of pepperoni (we used the turkey) 1 cup Parmesean cheese Optional: Add a ½ teaspoon of fresh garlic or garlic powder (it’s amazing) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Cut pizza dough or biscuits into quarters (as shown in the photo) Cut the pepperoni into smaller pieces Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and toss so that the oil is spread evenly on each piece of dough Bake for about 30 minutes (or until the top is brown and the center is thoroughly cooked) TIP: Be sure to check it in the middle before you pull it out....

Ingredients Cilantro Yogurt Sauce: 2cups Cilantro 1cup Mint 4 garlic cloves 1 jalepeno 1 tsp cumin 1 Tblsp lemon juice 1 Tblsp vegetable oil 1cup greek yogurt 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 1 Tblsp butter, melted Lemon wedges and sliced red onion for garnish Preparation Blend ingredients (without yogurt) for Cilantro Yogurt sauce in a food processor. Transfer ingredients to a large bowl and mix in yogurt. Add salt to taste....

Ingredients 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 cup diced celery One 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 cup grated sharp cheddar 1/2 cup sliced scallion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup crushed baked potato chips, unsweetened corn flakes or crackers Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked boneless ham (5 to 6 lb) 1/2 cup honey Dijon mustard 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Preparation Spray 6- to 7-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Make cuts about 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern in top of ham. Place ham in slow cooker. In small bowl, stir together mustard, syrup and brown sugar with whisk until well blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, minced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup peeled and minced ginger root 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup diced red pepper 5 cups diced sweet potatoes 14 ounces coconut milk 2 cups dried lentils, washed 8 cups vegetable stock 1 lime, juiced 1 bunch cilantro, minced 1/4 cup tamari salt and pepper to taste...