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Ingredients 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained 4 cups fresh vegetables 1 white onion, chopped corn starch 10 oz jar of La Choy sweet and sour sauce 1/2 Tbs water Preparation Cube tofu and place in a bag with corn starch, shake till coated Fry in skillet with olive oil till browned; turn as few times as possible Place four cups of vegetables in crock pot with tofu Pour sweet and sour sauce into crock pot; with tablespoon of water, shake rest of sauce out of bottle into pot Low for two to three hours

Ingredients 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest Preparation Whip cream to soft peaks then fold in sugar, juice and zest.

Ingredients 6 eggs, beaten 1 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 loaf (1 lb) brioche or challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices 2 teaspoons powdered sugar Preparation In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended. Heat nonstick griddle to 375°F or skillet over medium heat. Grease with vegetable oil, if necessary. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides....

Ingredients 8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for baking sheet 2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) 3 cups buttermilk Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together shortening and butter....

Ingredients 2-1/2 tablespoons Mole-Inspired Seasoning with Ancho, Cinnamon, and Cocoa (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar About 3-1/2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat, tied to make a compact Roast (bone-in is preferable, though boned is fine) 1 head of garlic, broken into cloves but not peeled Mole-Inspired Seasoning with Ancho, Cinnamon, and Cocoa Makes about 1/3 cup This mix evokes the flavors of moles, the complex chile-based Mexican sauces....

Ingredients 2 tblsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 bunch of chard, or kale, well washed, ribs removed, chopped 2-4 whole cloves 1 bay leaf 2 tblsp. veg broth or water 1/4 cup of walnuts 1 pound of fusilli pecorino cheese Preparation Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water. Drain well. Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Saute the onion on medium low heat for ten to fifteen minutes until very soft....

Ingredients 1 (7-oz.) pkg. flaked coconut 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1/4 cup chopped candied red cherries 1/4 cup chopped candied green cherries 2 teaspoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon almond extract 24 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped Preparation Line large cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except candy kisses; mix well. Drop coconut mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper....

Ingredients 1 package buckwheat noodles 2 cucumbers, seeded and sliced 4 scallion/green onion stalks, sliced thin 1/4 cup cilantro washed whole leaves 1 package Firm Tofu Sauce Ingredients 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger coarsely chopped 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 4 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce) 4 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons hot chili oil Preparation Bring one gallon water in a large pot to a boil and add noodles....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 cup whole milk 1 large egg 2 cups yellow corn kernels (from 2 ears corn) Vegetable oil, for frying Honey, for serving Preparation In a large bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and cayenne. Add milk and egg to flour mixture and stir together to create a batter....

Ingredients 3 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup assorted small Halloween candies (such as candy corn) 1/2 cup salted peanuts 12 waffle cones Preparation In medium bowl, mix popcorn, candies and peanuts. Scoop about 1/3 cup mixture into each waffle cone.

Ingredients 10 whole black peppercorns 2 ribs celery, roughly chopped 2 yellow onions (1 roughly chopped, 1 finely chopped) 1 4-1b. whole chicken 1 3″-piece ginger, peeled (2″ thinly sliced, 1″ finely chopped) 1 leek, roughly chopped 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, plus 2 cloves, finely chopped 1 star anise ½ lemon, thinly sliced ½ orange, thinly sliced Kosher salt, to taste 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. curry powder...

Ingredients 4 cups old fashioned oats 2/3 honey 4 tbls. melted butter 1 teas. vanilla salt 1 cup chopped almonds 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 cup dried cranberries Preparation preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oats in 2 cookie sheets and bake oats 18 to 20 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring oats and rotating pans. In large bowl stir honey, butter, vanilla and 1/4 teas salt. Stir in oats, almonds coconut, and wheat germ to coat....

Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth 1 (12-oz.) jar chicken gravy 4 oz. (2 cups) uncooked medium egg noodles 1 (2.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, if desired Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend. Cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 8 ounces penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper 2/3 cup milk 8 ounces cream cheese 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 8 ounces cleaned lump crabmeat 1/2 pound peeled cooked medium shrimp salt and pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Preparation 1.Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions....

Ingredients 2 c. mushroom buttons, chopped 1/3 c. butter Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 c. flour, sifted 2 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 c. mellow red wine 1/4 tsp. saffron 1/8 tsp. pepper or dash of cayenne pepper Preparation Place the mushrooms in a large skillet with half the butter, melted. Then sprinkle with the lemon juice. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mushrooms and cook then over a moderate flame for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Mix batter, cook, add creamy delights

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped 1 package (18.2 oz) frozen beer-battered fish fillets 2 cups packed angel hair coleslaw (from 10-oz bag) 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 10 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), heated as directed on package 1 large ripe mango, seed removed, peeled and chopped Lime wedges Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 1 lb kielbasa (smoked) cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 ears corn each cut into 4 pieces 1 lb unshelled shrimp 3 1/2 lbs littleneck clams 2 Tbsp toasted coriander seeds 1 Tbsp toasted cumin seeds 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1 med onion thinly sliced 1 head garlic cloves thinly sliced 2 Fresno chilies thinly sliced into rings 1 bay leaf 1 lemon cut in thirds 1 bottle dry white wine...

Ingredients 2 FROZEN COD FILLETS 1/4 CUP FLOUR, 1 EGG BEATEN 1/2 CUP CORN MEAL, 1/2 C DRY WHITE WINE, 2 TBSP BUTTER 1/2 TSP KOSHER SALT, 2 CLOVES MINCED GARLIC 1/2 TSP FRESH GROUND PEPPER 1/4 TSP HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA 2 TBLP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 TBSP CAPERS 1 8 OZ JAR CUT ARTICHOKE HEARTS Preparation MAKE SURE COD FILLETS ARE THOUROUGHLY DRIED, DIP EACH FILLET IN FLOUR THEN IN EGG WASH, THEN CORN MEAL....

Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes (4 to 4 1/2 lb) 2 teaspoons oil 1/3 cup chopped applewood-smoked bacon 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 box (6 oz) cornbread stuffing mix 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons real maple syrup Dash ground nutmeg Additional real maple syrup...