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Ingredients 2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 recipe Mocha Frosting Chocolate curls (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottoms of two 8x1-1/2-inch round cake pans with waxed paper; grease and lightly flour pans. Set pans aside. In a medium bowl combine nuts, flour, and baking powder; set aside. In a blender or food processor combine eggs and sugar; cover and blend or process until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Panko Crumbs 1/4 cup wasabi-soy almonds, chopped 4 Salmon fillets, 6 oz. each Preparation Heat oven to 425F. Line a shallow baking pan with foil. In small bowl, toss panko crumbs, chopped almonds and 2 tsp. oil. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt. Evenly pat 2 Tbsp. crumb mixture onto top of each fillet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until fish is just cooked through and topping is browned....

Ingredients 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 2 cups half-and-half 8 oz white baking bars (white chocolate), cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups sugar 8 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 baguette (about 25 inches), thinly sliced 1 bag (12 oz) frozen raspberries, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease shallow 3-quart casserole with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and half-and-half to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients Your favorite recipe for sweet rolls or refrigerator cresent rolls. 1 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1 bag of marshmallow puffs 1 stick of butter, melted Preparation Using your favorite recipe for sweet rolls or refrigerator cresent rolls, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into 3 1/2-inch circles (I used squares). Dip a large marshmallow in melted butter or margarine and then in a mixture of 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon cinnamon....

Ingredients 1/2 oz dried mushrooms 1 C hot water 2 T unsalted butter 2 T minced shallots 1/4 C finely chopped celery 4 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, trimmed and chopped 2/3 C dry white wine 1/2 C chicken broth 1 C heavy cream or creme fraiche 1 t fresh lemon juice 1T grated parmigiano-reggiano (optional) Salt and fresh ground pepper Preparation Soak the dried mushrooms in the hot water for at least 1 hour....

Ingredients 3 eggs beaten lightly 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 2 cups zucchini - peel and take out seeds then grind. 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup nuts 3 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Preparation Mix well eggs, sugar and oil. Mix dry ingredients and add to egg mixture. Add zucchini, vanila, and chopped nuts. Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes in two greased bread pans....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/4 cups white sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl....

Ingredients 1 tsp olice oil 1 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 c. dry red wine OR 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsps chopped fresh or 2 tsps dried basil 2 tbsps tomato paste 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oil in a saucepan or large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder 3 ounces milk chocolate, melted 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped Preparation In a small saucepan, whisk together flour, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Heat over medium-high, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick and resembles pudding, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a bowl....

Ingredients Vegan Corn Salad with Veggies and Citrus Vinaigrette 6 ears of organic fresh corn, husked and grilled ½ cup chopped red onion 1 cup chopped and de-seeded fresh tomatoes ¼ cup each of red, yellow, orange and green peppers, chopped ½ cup cubed zucchini ½ cup cubed yellow squash ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped and added at the last minute)...

Ingredients 16-20z ground venison (this is ground by a game butcher and has some fat added. If you grind your venison at home, you will have to add some fat. It is still significantly leander than the most lean ground round you can find) 1 T brown sugar 2 slices bread cubed (I used Arnold Oat nut, including crusts) 1 egg, beaten, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 dried red chiles, such as chiles de árbol 1 rosemary sprig, broken into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 2 cups mixed olives, patted dry Preparation Heat oil, chiles, rosemary, and fennel and coriander seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add olives; stir to coat....

Ingredients 1 ½ parts ABSOLUT Vodka 1 part Hiram Walker Watermelon Schnapps 2 parts Cranberry Juice 1 Splash Pineapple Juice Preparation Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass

Ingredients 4 tbs olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups arborio or other risotto rice 1 cup dried wild mushroom mix, soaked in hot water and drained, coarsely chopped 9-11 cups chicken stock 3 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper 4 tbs unsalted butter 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 8 tbs finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees Oven proof Dutch oven, heat oil over med-hi heat Add onion and cook until translucent Add rice and cook, stirring to coat grains with oil Stir in wine and cook until completely evaporated....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 1 cup milk 1 can (16 oz) sweet potatoes in syrup, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen corn 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 25% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons annatto seed 18 whole black peppercorns 4 large cloves garlic, quartered 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast Sweet Pickled Onions 16 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed Preparation Cover annatto seed with boiling water. Cover and let stand at least 12 hours; drain. Place annatto seed, peppercorns, garlic, orange juice, cumin, salt and oregano in blender container....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat free refried beans 4 tablespoons purchased salsa, divided 1/4 cup finely shredded reduced fat mexican-style cheese 3/4 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce 2 tablespoons choppped tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped black olives 2 tablespoons fat free sour cream 1 ounce baked tortilla chips 1 (2.25 ounce) yogurt tube, frozen Preparation In a (1 or 2 cup capacity) container with lid, combine beans and 2 tablespoons salsa. Flatten out with the back of spoon to form a bottom layer in the container....

Ingredients Veal Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Gorgonzola Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped 1 small clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 1 12 - 14 ounce boneless veal flank...

Ingredients 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium yam, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings 2 small or 1 large zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces Salt and pepper 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices...