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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 diced onion 2 minced garlic cloves 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of sugar (optional) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Cook onion and garlic until translucent, stirring, 3 minutes. Add whole, peeled tomatoes (lightly crushed with hands), crushed tomatoes, oregano, and a pinch of sugar (optional)....

Ingredients 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2/3 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup turbinado sugar Preparation Beat together butter and granulated and brown sugars with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until creamy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 & 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 5 eggs, at room temperature 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup milk 4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 2 9-inch round cake pans and line each with parchment paper....

Ingredients Salt 1 to 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or about 8 ounces boneless chicken breast 1 pound cucumber 12 ounces long pasta like linguine, or 16 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1/2 cup sesame paste (tahini) or peanut butter 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste 1 teaspoon minced ginger, optional 1 tablespoon rice or wine vinegar Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste...

Ingredients 2 bunches spinach roasted peanuts, skin off 1 tbsp peanut sauce 2 tbsp soysauce 1 tbsp water 1/2 tbsp seseme oil Preparation boil spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, rinse in ice cold water immediately. drain and corsely chop. Using a rolling pin, crash the peanuts into smaller bits. Mix with spinanch. Use a cookie cutter or alike to mold into shape on plate. Mix peanut sauce, water, soy sauce and seseme oil well until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-lb bag), thawed 2 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, drained 1 can (15.5 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper 5...

Ingredients GRITS: 1qt Cream 1/2lb Butter 4-1/4oz Quick Grits 1 cube Chicken Boullion or 1 tbs Chicken Base ASPARAGUS & ROASTED CORN RAGOUT: 5tbs Buter 2 tbs Shallots, minced 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 c. corn, cooked & removed from cobb 2 c. mushrooms, chanterell preferred 1/2 c White wine 2 lemons, juiced 1/2 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved Salt & Pepper to taste 12 Basil leaves, chopped or 2 tbsp. dried...

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups rolled oats 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes (see note above) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks (about 12 oz)...

Ingredients 4 ounces saltine crackers (about 36; 1 sleeve) 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries (one 12-ounce package) 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 oranges 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large egg yolks (reserve whites for topping), plus 1 large whole egg 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon A pinch of italien seasoning and pepper One Egg white 2 slices of the 3 Cheese Bread Loaf from Panera Bread(AKA The St. Louis Bread Co)or substitute a bread of your choice Chive flavored cream cheese (approx 1/2 tablespoon) 1 slice of cheddar cheese Preparation Simmer 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil on stovetop at medium-low heat. Add in italien seasoning, pepper and egg. In the mean time, coat one slice of bread with cream cheese and position the cheddar cheese on the other slice....

Ingredients 2 pounds parsnips, shaved (as below), about 4 cups of shavings 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped Salt 1 boiling potato, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 4 cups water 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper Sugar (optional) 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 slices pancetta Canola or vegetable oil...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 leeks (about 1 pound), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, well washed, and drained (2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 small head broccoli (about 12 ounces), stems peeled and cut into 1/4-inch coins, head cut into bite-size florets Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 5 ounces baby spinach, stems removed (6 packed cups) 1/3 cup crème fraîche Store bought pretzel nuggets, for serving (optional) Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups Raw Cashews 4 tbsp. Olive Oil 3 Medium Cloves of Garlic 1/3 cup Onion (chopped) 1/2 tbsp. Onion Powder 1/2 tsp. Salt Preparation Prep: Soak your raw cashews in water over night. Strain your raw cashews and pull out the blender. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth…you may have to help the blender stir as it goes along…should be very thick. After you’re done blending you’re ready to enjoy!...

Ingredients 4 cups cooked chicken 12 oz sour cream 1 can cream of chicken 1 pkg flour tortillas grated Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Mix together chicken, soup, sour cream and seasonings. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons of chicken mixture into tortilla and roll up. Place in 9x13 baking dish; continue until all tortillas are used. Pour remaining filling over the tortillas and cover with grated Cheddar cheese....

Ingredients Preparation Step 2 Cut potatoes into ¾-inch pieces. Place 1 layer of potatoes in large bowl; sprinkle with some of vinegar and salt and pepper. Continue layering potatoes with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add all remaining ingredients; toss. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Ingredients Dough: 1 cup soft butter 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups sifted flour Filling: 1/4 cup soft butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Blend all dough ingredients together. Chill for 1 hour. Roll out dough to 1/8" thick on a floured surface. Cut out about the size of a 50 cent piece (or a small cookie cutter). Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and prick each one....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped white onion (from 1 onion), plus more for serving 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3 cloves) 1 pound 85 percent-lean ground beef, preferably grass-fed Kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 can (8 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce 1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 6 all-beef franks...

Ingredients 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon groud cinnamon 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons apple butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mediumbowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, blend butter, apple butter and sugars until smooth....

Ingredients 1 can (17.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (5 Count) Black gel food color 10 green candy-coated chocolate candies 5 mini brown candy-coated chocolate candies Yellow licorice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Separate dough into 5 rolls. Using scissors, cut a small slit in one edge of dough on each. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 2 pounds dried pinto or navy beans 1 large onion (about 1 pound), peeled, halved and sliced 4 canned plum tomatoes, seeded and crushed 2 dried bay leaves 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dry mustard 12 whole cloves 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses 12 ounces salt pork, sliced...