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Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup ground walnuts for ground blanched almonds 2 cups all-purpose flour ======================== 2/3 cup powdered sugar Preparation Beat butter until light and creamy Sift powdered sugar over the butter Beat well, then add vanilla and nuts Sift flour over the butter mixture. Gradually stir in the flour, then knead until well blended. Pull off generous 1 TBSP pieces of dough and shape into crescents....

Ingredients 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 small shallots, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock...

Ingredients 30 large gourmet stuffing button mushroom 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts 1 cup of grated parmagiana-reggiano 1/2 cup of regular or Italian bread crumbs 1/2 cup freshed chopped italian parsley 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 egg 2 cups of unsalted butter salt & freshed cracked black pepper Preparation Brush mushrooms thoroughly to remove all dirt. Pop stems out and throw away. Mince 6 of the mushroom caps and put in large mixing bowl....

Ingredients 1 C. diced fresh seedless watermelon 1 C. ice 2 oz. clear rum 2-3 leaves of mint Agave nectar to adjust sweetness, ¼ to ½ tsp. Squeeze ¼ lime Preparation Place in shaker. Shake the hell out of it (smashing the watermelon and making the drink. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a mint sprig or a chunk of melon.

Ingredients 3 eggs 2 cups grated zucchini 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 3 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup Crisco oil Preparation Beat eggs well. Add zucchini, oil, vanilla, and sugar, mix well. Add all remaining ingredients. Mix well, scraping bowl frequently. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 cups of thinly sliced zucchini 1 pound of ground chuck 1 cup of chopped onion 1 Clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of dried basil 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon of pepper 2 cups of cooked rice 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce 1 Egg, beaten 1 cup of cream-style cottage cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar Preparation Cook zucchini, covered, in a small amount of boiling water 2 minutes; drain well, and set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 5 cups water 1 (14.5oz) can Unsalted whole tomatoes, undrained cut into pieces 3/4 cup Quaker Quick Barley 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup sliced carrots 2 beef bouillon cubes 1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 (90z) pkg frozen mixed veggies Preparation Brown meat. Add onion and garlic, cook until onion tender. Drain. Stir in everything except frozen mixed veggies....

Ingredients 1 pound shrimp 1/4 cup flour salt & pepper 1/4 cup cooking olive oil 2-3 large white or yellow onions 4 garlic cloves 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 white wine 3 bay leaves salt and pepper 2-3 table spoons of cooking olive oil Preparation Peel & devein the shrimp. Dredge in flour and sauté in olive oil until just brown on first side then flip and brown the other side....

Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion(s), minced 16 oz frozen chopped broccoli 29 oz canned chicken broth 4 oz Kraft Velveeta Light Reduced-Fat Pasteurized Processed Cheese Product, cut into cubes, or similar product 1/2 cup fat-free skim milk 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup cornstarch Preparation Instructions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes, until broccoli is tender....

Ingredients Salt and black pepper 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti About 1/4 cup EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) 6 - 8 flat anchovy fillets 1 fresh chile pepper, such as red cherry or fresno, seeded and sliced or finely chopped 5 - 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 bunch cavolo nero (also called black, tuscan, dinosaur or lacinato kale), stemmed and shredded A few grates nutmeg 2 large egg yolks Grated pecorino-romano cheese...

Ingredients 1 cup shelled green peas (from 1 pound in pods), or 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 side wild sockeye salmon (1 1/4 pounds) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons 2 tablespoons finely sliced chives, for serving...

Ingredients 3/4 lb-1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 cups torn frisée (or curly endive) 2 cups torn radicchio 2 tablespoons Pomegranate Vinaigrette 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons pistachios (or walnuts), toasted 10 minutes in a cast-iron skillet and coarsely chopped Pomegranate Vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (available at big supermarkets or Middle Eastern shops)...

Ingredients 5 cups sugar 2 1/4 cups water 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon rose or orange-blossom water 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (1/4 ounce) package instant dry yeast 2 2/3 cups warm water Light vegetable oil, for frying, plus more for coating spoons Preparation To make the syrup: Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, and simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 12oz bag cranberries (3 cups) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon orange zest Preparation Add water, wine, orange juice & sugar together in a pot. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add cranberries and spices and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries pop (10-12min)....

Ingredients For the sauce: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (without fennel seeds) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, cut in half-moon slices (2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried peperoncino (hot red pepper flakes) 1/2 cup tomato paste Boiling water from the pasta cooking pot For the pasta and finishing: 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta cooking water 1 pound ziti 1/3 cup finely chopped fennel fronds...

Ingredients about 3/4 tsp dried rosemary 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced 1 small cooking apple, cored and diced salt, to taste pepper, to taste Preparation *Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease cookie sheet and set aside. *Grind rosemary with a mortar and pestle until it reaches the consistency of sea salt, but not so finely that it’s like a powder. *Play potatoes and apples in a mixing bowl. *Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle rosemary plus salt and pepper over top....

Ingredients 4 ounces dried shitake mushrooms (4 cups) 8 ounces fresh shitake mushrooms (about 5 cups), caps and stems separated 3 medium carrots, peeled and quartered, plus julienned carrots, for serving 2 heads garlic, halved crosswise 1 large bunch cilantro stems, plus leaves for serving 1 2-inch cinnamon stick 2 cloves 1 star anise 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise...

Ingredients soft goat cheese log flour bread crumbs eggs Preparation place flour and breadcrumbs on separate plates. coat soft goat cheese rounds with flour. dip cheese into beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs, coating completely. Place on small baking dish. Spoon crushed hazelnuts atop cheese (optional). Gently press nuts into cheese to adhere. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 min or overnight. Bake in 400F apprx 6 min until golden brown.

Ingredients 4 1 to 1-1/4 inch thick lamb loin chops salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup vegetable stock 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 lbs. asparagus, ends discarded 1/4 cup red onion, sliced 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and sliced Preparation Season the chops with salt, pepper, garlic and oregano....

Ingredients 5 cups diced (about 2 pounds) seedless watermelon 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup blueberries Preparation Process melon, sugar, lemon juice, and corn syrup in a food processor until smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup; discard solids. Stir berries into watermelon mixture; divide among 10 4-ounce ice-pop molds. Freeze overnight.