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Ingredients Barilla Tri Color Rotini 2 cups Grated cheese. Taco & Nacho cheese or Monterey Jack Fresh Cilantro One bunch, cleaned and washed Jalapeno or Serrano Peppers 3 Asafoetida 1 large pinch Plain Yogurt 1 cup Salt one and one half teaspoons or to taste (Asafoetida (Hing)is a spice found in Indian/Asian stores in powder form) One scoop Sour cream for garnish Preparation In a blender, grind the washed cilantro with the green Jalapeno or Serrano chillies, salt and Asafoetida into a smooth paste....

Ingredients Filling: • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 tablespoon ground coffee (not brewed) • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts • 1/4 cup raisins Cake: • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature • 1 cup granulated sugar • 2 eggs • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee, chilled • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 cup low-fat sour cream...

Ingredients 2/3 cup whole blanched almonds 1/2 cup sugar 3 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons light rum All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 pound Puff Pastry dough 1 tablespoon heavy cream Preparation Make the frangipane: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process almonds and sugar until mixture is very fine crumbs. With the machine running, add 2 egg yolks, butter, and rum; continue processing until mixture is smooth and combined....

Ingredients For Pound Cake (homemade): 3 large eggs, room temperature 3 tablespoons milk, room temperature -1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract -1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour -1 teaspoon baking powder -1/4 teaspoon salt -3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar -13 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Cream Filling: -3 cups heavy whipping cream -1 tbsp of vanilla extract -1 cup of espresso, chilled -1/2 cup of granulated sugar Topping:...

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded or chopped (4 cups) 1 small carrot, shredded (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) Preparation Mix all ingredients except cabbage, carrot and onion in large glass or plastic bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss until evenly coated....

Ingredients 3 Egg Yolks ½ cup Granulated Sugar ½ pound Mascarpone, softened 1 cup heavy Cream, chilled 1 tablespoon rum ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon plus 2 - 3 cups Espresso or strong coffee cooled to room temperature (Connie prefers really strong coffee as it is less bitter) 3 Egg Whites 20 - 25 Lady Finger Cookies (These are the hardened biscuit savoiardi type not the soft cake-like ladyfingers)...

Ingredients 3 ripe Haas Avocados 1 large or two medium cucumbers 2 garlic cloves lemon salt to taste Pepper to taste Preparation scoop avocado flesh into a food processor or blender Coursly chop cucumber and add to processor Juice half a lemon and add to processor, along with garlic cloves. Blend until smooth, adding water to thin puree if necessary Add salt and pepper to taste Chill and serve

Ingredients 12 slices microwave ready sliced bacon 3 hearts romaine lettuce 2 cups pea shoots, radish spouts or bean spouts 3 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 medium red onion, chopped Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds rotisserie turkey breast or thick sliced deli roasted turkey breast 2 ripe avocados 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons hot sauce...

Ingredients 2/3 cup pomegranate molasses 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 4 Cornish hens (1 to 1 1/2 pounds each), rinsed and patted dry 4 onions, 2 thinly sliced, the other 2 cut into 8 wedges each 8 garlic cloves, smashed Vegetable oil, cooking spray 2 lemons, cut into 8 wedges each 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Coarse salt Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, drained 1 2oz jar minced pimento 1 T salsa 1 t chopped chives Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with crackers, bread sticks or chips.

Ingredients 1/2 lb softened cream cheese 1-2 drops tobasco 1/2 lb crab meat drained & cleaned 1/2 T finely chopped garlic 1/16 t worshteshire 1 t salt 1/2 t white pepper wanton wrappers Paste- 2 parts water 1 part flour Preparation Food process ingrediants and then add crab meat. Make triangle out of wrappers, moist corners to stick together. Deep Fat fry at 375 until lightly browned.

Ingredients 3 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ cup salsa 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. onion powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro 1-2 green onions, chopped 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, etc. would also be good) 10-12 6-inch flour tortillas Cooking spray Kosher salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 425˚ F....

Ingredients 1 - 16 oz frozen package of sweet white corn 1 - 16 oz can of coconut milk 3 - cup water 4 - chicken boullion cubes 6 - medium peeled potatoes 1 - small potato, peeled 1/4 lb of thick sliced pepper bacon 1 - medium onion 3 - stalks of celery 1 - 5-6 oz can of chopped green chilies 1 - Tablespoon of ground cumin, or 1 1/2 tsp of cumin seed...

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for baking sheet 2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut 2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Butter a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet, and set aside. Place 1/2 cup desiccated coconut in an 8-inch-square baking pan; spread in an even layer. Combine the sugar, cream of tartar, and the water in a small saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystallization....

Ingredients 30 ounces coconut milk 14 ounces condensed milk 1 cup Bacardi rum ½ cup water pinch of salt ½ tsp. cinnamon Preparation Mix all ingredients in the blender. Taste and more rum if you like it stronger. You need to add the water because it will get thicker later in the fridge. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate well. Make ahead for richer flavor. Serve in small glassware.

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Quaker or Aunt Jemima enriched corn meal 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 cup skim milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten Preparation Heat oven to 400 F. Grease 8 or 9 inch pan. Combine dry ingredients. Stir in milk, oil and egg, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 pkg crab 1/2 c. sour cream 1/2 # white velveta 4 oz cream ch 1 sm can mushrooms Preparation mix all together, and heat untill cheese is melted serve with crackers

Ingredients 2 package cranberries 2 8 oz package cream cheese 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple 1 cup chopped pecans 1 16 oz cool whip 2 ½ cup sugar Preparation Chop cranberries, stir in sugar, let sit overnight. The next day soften cream cheese and cool whip, whip together. Drain pineapple well and add pineapple to cranberries. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Ingredients 7 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt pinch baking soda (see note) 1 1/2 cups coarse-ground cornmeal (see note) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces good-quality Parmesan cheese , grated (about 2 cups), plus extra for serving ground black pepper Preparation Bring water to boil in heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in salt and baking soda. Slowly pour cornmeal into water in steady stream, while stirring back and forth with wooden spoon or rubber spatula....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pistachios 1/2 medium potato, peeled and diced 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Pinch ground turmeric 2 cups Vegetable Stock (or broth) 2 cups chopped broccoli 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch white pepper (or black) 1 teaspoon minced pistachios (for garnish) Preparation In a medium saucepan, saute onions, shallots, and garlic in oil until translucent....