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Ingredients 1 cup sliced Granny Smith apple (about 1 small) 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1 (10-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons cranberry juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (drained) Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well....

Ingredients 1 cup feta cheese crumbled 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4 cups watermelon, roughly chopped 2 avocados, roughly chopped juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped Preparation In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, onion, watermelon, and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper....

Ingredients Baby greens 24 thin slices of watermelon 8 thin slices red onion 1/2 cup feta cheese Reduced balsamic vinaigrette dressing Preparation Lay watermelon slices on bed of greens on a plate. Top with a thin slice of red onion. Sprinkle with feta cheese and drizzle with reduced balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Ingredients 4 cups boiling water 1 cup wild rice or one bos ov Uncle Ben’s Long Grain and Wild Rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 4 ounch can mushrooms (drained) 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 crumbled bay leaf Celery salt garlic salt pepper onion salt paprika 3/4 cup chopped celery 6 tablespoons choppen onion butter 1 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 cup slivered almonds...

Ingredients 1 Qt Good Ale 4 Large Eggs 1/4 C Sugar 1 t Powdered Ginger 4 Ounces Jamaica Dark Rum Grated Nutmeg, for garnigh Preparation In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the ale to nearly boiling. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the eggs with the sugar. Blend well. Add the ginger and rum, and then blend again. When the ale is almost boiling, pour it slowly into the egg mixture with the blender running....

Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon, melted, for brushing (optional) Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Preparation Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat to 110 degrees (warm to the touch). Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (3 cups) 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon) 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, room temperature 1 medium zucchini, thinly shaved lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or mandoline (3 1/2 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces feta, crumbled (1 cup) 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large Crushed red-pepper flakes, for serving...

Ingredients 1 liter water 500 grams beef ½ beets ½ head of cabbage 6 potatoes 2 onions 2 carrots 1 parsley root ½ celery root 2-4 tablespoons of sour cream 1 tablespoon tomato pasta 1 tablespoon wheat flour 2 teaspoons vinegar 3-4 cloves (garlic) Sugar, salt Black pepper Parsley and dill Preparation To prepare Ukrainian Borscht, one should take some meat and finely chopped boiled vegetables, and then mix them in boiling water....

Ingredients 2 pounds frozen corn 1 pound crawfish 1/4 cup oil water as needed salt and pepper to taste 1 small chopped onion 1/2 small bell pepper 4 sprigs green onion 4 sprigs parsley Shrimp may be used in place of the crawfish and one small can of diced tomatoes may be added to taste Preparation put oil, corn and all of the seasoning except parsley into a magnalite pot cook slowly, stirring often, until the corn browns add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water as needed to keep the corn from sticking too much when corn is almost tender, add parsley and seafood....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch of salt 10 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup milk, scalded 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 11 1/2-by-17 1/2-inch jelly-roll pans with parchment paper. Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Whip egg yolks and sugar on high speed until thick and pale....

Ingredients 6 slices (about 2 lbs) thin sliced veal 3 TBSP melted butter 3 TBSP olive oil 3 TBSP chopped shallots 1/4 C dry white wine 1/3 C chicken stock 1/2 C heavy cream 1/2 LB mushrooms 2 TBSP chopped parsley(optional) Salt & Pepper to taste Gorgonzola cheese to taste (small chunk) Preparation Saute veal after it is lightly salt and peppered on both sides in 3 TBSP butter & 3 TBSP olive oil for 8-10 min, until lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup + 2 tbs. ketchup 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, or more to taste 5 tsp salt, or more to taste 4 tsp hot red pepper flakes 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp freshly ground white pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive medium size bowl and whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Taste for seasoning, adding sugar or salt as necessary; the sauce should be piquant but not quite sour....

Ingredients 1 (18.4-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup water 2 eggs 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 2 cups chopped walnuts 1 (12-oz.) pkg. (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, butter, water and eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Add oats and walnuts; mix well....

Ingredients 2 Chicken breasts 4 Shallots Ricotta cheese Fig spread Shepherder’s bread (or any bread without a sour taste) Preparation Heat a pan and add olive oil. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the chicken, and put it in the pan to cook–make sure not to overcook it. Decide how you want to prepare the chicken–if you want it shredded, shred the chicken while it’s still hot. If you want to cube or dice the chicken, let it cool first....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard Pinch of sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 bunches watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces (5 cups) 1 head radicchio, cut into 1-inch slices (1/2 cup) 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced (1 cup) Preparation In a salad bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified....

Ingredients 1 seedless watermelon (about 12 pounds) Preparation Cut the flesh of a seedless watermelon into chunks, and puree them in batches in a blender. Strain the fruit through a sieve, and chill before serving.

Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans 5 cups chicken stock 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3/4 cup diced onion 1 1/2 cups chopped green chiles (fresh or canned) 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 to 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped Preparation Rinse beans well, cover with cool water, and soak for 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, browned 2 - tablespoons olive oil 1 - cup chopped onion 2 - ribs celery, finely sliced 2 - (15.5 oz.) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed 2 - (11 oz.) cans corn nib-lets, not drained 2 - (14 oz.) cans green chilies, canned, mild 1 - tablespoon cumin 1/4 tsp. hot sauce Topping: shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh parsley Preparation Saute onion and celery in oil until tender....

Ingredients 1/2 c. butter, or 1/3 c. vegetable oil 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 egg 1 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. white flour 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 c. mashed banana (2 large or 3 small) 1/4 c. buttermilk or yoghurt optional: 1 tsp. orange zest 1 c. chocolate chips Preparation Beat together butter and brown sugar. Add egg and banana and beat well. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk or yoghurt....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. In small bowl, stir about 1/3 of hot mixture into egg yolks. Stir yolk mixture into hot mixture; blend well....