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Ingredients 1/2 cup vodka 1 Tbs. granulated sugar Kosher salt 2 whole live lobsters (1-3/4 lb. each) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, finely chopped (3 Tbs.) 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 medium clove garlic, minced Big pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 Tbs. tomato paste 2 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces Freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a tall stockpot, bring 5 cups water, the vodka, sugar, and 1 tsp....

Ingredients 4 cups hot brewed tea 4 cups cranberry juice 4 cups unsweetened apple juice 2 cups orange juice 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup lemon juice 3 cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves Preparation Mix together and serve hot or cold. Great with Malibu Mango Rum. Add rum individually.

Ingredients 3 cups Whole Wheat Flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs 3 cups lukewarm milk 2/3 cup melted butter Preparation Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and butter. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. The batter will be a bit lumpy; that’s OK.

Ingredients 2 cups butter 2 cups white sugar 2 cups packed brown sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 6 cups quick cooking oats 2 cups chocolate chips 2 cups chopped and toasted walnuts 1 cup coconut 1 cup raisins Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a very large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 1 c Butter 1 c Sugar 1 c Brown Sugar 1 egg 3/4 c oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 c oats 1 c crushed corn flakes 1/2 c shredded coconut 1/2 c chopped pecans 1/2 c chopped walnuts 1 tsp. salt 3 1/2 c sifted flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well. Add egg and mix. Stir in remaining ingredients up to salt and mix....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup of dark chocolate 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 1 cup flower 1 tsp salt 1 egg vanilla and baking powder optional Preparation In top of double boiler put chocolate and butter. When melted add sugar, it has to have a granulated texture. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well. Add the egg and stir. Slowly add flower and salt. (Also vanilla and baking powder if wanted)....

Ingredients 4 c shredded cabbage 1/2 c finely chopped red onion 1 fresh mango, cubed 1/2 c walnut pieces 1/4 c Splenda 3/4 c white rice vinegar Preparation Dissolve Splenda in vinegar. Toss with remaining ingredients.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 1/2 to 2 (about 1/3 cup) limes, juiced 1 tablespoon honey 1 whole seedless watermelon, ends removed, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch-thick slices Preparation In a small bowl, combine ginger, lime juice, and honey. Arrange watermelon on serving platter, and drizzle with lime mixture. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large tomato, chopped (optional) 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 cup chicken stock 2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, drained (or any other white bean) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh parsley salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan....

Ingredients 1 (5.3 oz.) Fresh Goat Cheese, Chavrie Pyramid shopping list 8 oz. white cream cheese (any brand) 1 ½ cup confectioners sugar 4 oz. white chocolate morsels Preparation In a stainless steel electric mixer bowl mix Goat Cheese Pyramid, white cream cheese and sugar. Whip at medium speed for 1 minute then increase speed to high for 5 more minutes. While cheese and sugar is mixing melt white chocolate in the microwave until it reaches a pourable consistency....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon (2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch strips 3 garlic 1 bunch kale (1 pound), thick stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti 1/2 cup coarsely grated fontina cheese, plus more for serving Preparation Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving fat in skillet....

Ingredients 2/3 cup dates coarsely chopped, loosely packed 1/3 cup boiling hot water 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour 2 Tbsp ground flax (optional) pinch of salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 2 very ripe large bananas (makes about about 3/4 cup mashed) 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup milk Preparation Butter and dust with flour a medium loaf pan or 8-inch square cake pan....

Ingredients 4 leeks, washed thoroughly 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms, cleaned and sliced or left whole, depending on size 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup Madeira or veal or beef stock 6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed in refrigerator 6-8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preparation Split leeks in half lengthwise, leaving root attached. Remove some of the inner layers to use for tying purses; blanch them for 30 seconds in boiling water, refresh in cool water, drain, and set aside....

Ingredients 3 oranges, segmented 2 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons honey, plus 1/4 cup for drizzling 2 teaspoons orange zest (1 orange) 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and orange zest; divide among four (8-ounce) serving glasses. Divide orange segments among glasses. Drizzle with 1/4 cup honey, and sprinkle with crystallized ginger, dividing evenly. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 double-crust premade pie crusts 4-5 cups of cooked chicken 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of potato soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg of frozen mixed vegetables salt and pepper small amount of milk to thin Preparation Line bottom of large casserole with first double crust. Prick with fork. Bake about 10 min at 350 till brown. Mix the other ingredients together....

Ingredients 6 yolks 6 whites 6 tablespoons sugar 9 tablespoons walnuts 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation whip the yolks,sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients except the whites. whip. Now whip the whites until form peaks. mix whites with the yolk mixture slowly.Pour mixture into a buttered and floured 8" spingfold pan. Bake 350 1/2 hour Place cake on cooling rack....

Ingredients ¾ cup GF flour mix (1/2 cup rice, 2 tbsp + 2 tsp potato, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp tapioca) ¾ cup bean flour mix (1/4 cup bean, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup tapioca) 1 tsp xanthan gum 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 egg ½ tsp vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 cup warm water 1 tbsp sugar 2 ¼ tsp dry yeast (1 packet)...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained 3 plum tomatoes, cut into small pieces 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add beans and tomatoes....

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans 1 (15 ounce) can hominy or 1 (15 ounce) can white corn 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can of chopped green chilies 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth 1/2 cup sour cream chopped green onion (optional)...

Ingredients Dressing: 1/3 c. white wine vinegar (add more if you want a brighter flavor) 1 Tbs. agave nectar or honey ¼ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dry dillweed ½ tsp. each salt and pepper 2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1/3 c. olive oil 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Salad: 1 c. wild rice 1 ½ c. brown rice (I use quick brown rice, since it’s easier and more fool-proof)...