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Ingredients 3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 4 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped 16 Poached Apricot Halves Preparation Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Place 3 tablespoons cold water in a large bowl, and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand until gelatin has softened, about 5 minutes. Combine the cream and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vanilla bean and scrapings. Gently simmer mixture until bubbles form around sides of pan, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dishes 2 cups whole milk 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, separated 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg white 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream Preparation Butter and sugar eight 6-ounce souffle dishes, including the rim of each dish....

Ingredients ½ pound Green beans ½ pound Cherry tomato Lettuce leaves 1 Red onion Sauce -3 tablespoons sour cream -1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar -2 teaspoons honey -1 teaspoon Dijon mustard -chive -salt, black pepper Preparation Put the rinsed beans in a large bowl. Wash the lettuce and slice it to have thin strips. Keep it in the fridge while preparing the other ingredients. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and add them into the bowl....

Ingredients Four Tortillas Corn Tortilla Taco Shells 2 T Canola Oil 3 Zucchini chopped 1 Lg Onion chopped 3 C Corn fresh or frozen 1 Pint Sour Cream 3 Tomatoes chopped 1 Can Black Beans drained 1 Can Refried Beans heated 1 Red Onion (diced) 1 Jar Salsa 1 Bunch Cilantro chopped 2 C Cheddar finely shredded 3 Haas Avocados peeled and coarsely mashed ½ t Salt divided ½ t Chili Powder divided...

Ingredients 1 cup of Wheat berries Salt 2 cups of Ears corn (enough to make 1 kernels) 4 teaspoons of To 5 extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 Poblano chili or /2 green bell pepper 1/2 Red bell pepper 1/2 Yellow bell pepper 1 Clove garlic, minced 1 To 2 jalapeño chilies, cored, seeded, and minced (optional) 1/2 cup of Finely chopped fresh cilantro, mint, or flat-leaf parsley...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flours, wheat germ, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms salt 1/2 cup olive oil 15 TBSPS unsalted butter 2 lbs. mushrooms, preferably cremini, cleaned and coarsely chopped l medium onion, finely chopped l l4oz can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley fresh ground pepper 1 llb. box lasagna noodles 1/3 cup flour 4 cups milk 1 tsp nutmeg 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 6 ozs thinly sliced proscuitto...

Ingredients Ingredients •3 eggs •1 cup olive oil •2 cups sugar •2 teaspoons vanilla •3 cups coarsely grated zucchini •1 can (8oz) crushed pineapple, drained •3 cups all purpose flour •2 teaspoons baking soda •1 teaspoon salt •1/2 teaspoon baking powder •1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon •3/4 teaspoon nutmeg •1 cup chopped walnuts •1 cup raisins Preparation Method 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixer, beat eggs. Add oil, sugar, and vanilla; continue beating mixture until thick and foamy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup honey (preferably a lighter one, such as clover honey) 12 tablespoons vanilla vodka 1 lemon vanilla beans for garnish (optional) Preparation Heat water until it is nearly boiling. Mix in honey, and stir or whisk until it is completely melted in and incorporated. Half fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. To make martinis two at a time, add 3 tablespoons honey simple syrup and 6 tablespoons vanilla vodka to the shaker....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, thickly sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 carrot, coarsely chopped 1 yam, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tsp. oregano 1 ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1-2 minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 zucchini, coarsely chopped 6-8 mushrooms, thickly sliced 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 10 oz pkg. fresh spinach...

Ingredients 3 tbsp EVOO 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups organic vegetable broth 3 cups water 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 small zucchini, sliced in half then cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 can Bush’s Best cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 cups freshly chopped spinach 6 tbsp pesto Preparation Heat olive oil in large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until clear for approximately 4 minutes (dont brown)....

Ingredients 1 package fresh, no pre-cook lasagna noodles (or enough to make 3 layers in your pan.) 6 cups of Bechamel sauce cooked and hot(6 cups milk, 6 tablespns butter, 6 tablespoons flour) 2 or 3 heads of radiccio - if you can’t find it, asparagus is also great here. Radiccio do Chioggia: sour-y tasting lettuce deep red in color, long, thin strips with from the Veneto region. You will find during autumn months in most good quality markets)...

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 5 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup diced cooked ham 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons butter, softened 4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 10.2-oz package) 1 1/4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (5 oz) 4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup) Salsa, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper with wire whisk....

Ingredients 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 cups cooked wheat berries 3/4 cup chopped and toasted walnuts 2 stalks celery, diced 1/2 cup tart dried cherries, diced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Preparation Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper together, set aside. Mix everything else together and toss with the olive oil mixture.

Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) whole wheat flour 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup (8 ounces) buttermilk or yogurt 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 1 head of cabbage cut into chunks or 1 bag of pre-shredded slaw mix 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 3 medium carrots cut into discs 2 stalks celery 2 tbsp Sesame Oil 3 cloves garlic minced 2 eggs mixed well Soy sauce to taste 1 cup rice prepared (makes more) Preparation It’s best to prep all ingredients before starting including preparation of rice. Heat sesame oil on medium high heat in wok or large skillet....

Ingredients 1 pound of ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 5 tablespoons chili powder 3 teaspoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, divided 2 (14 ounce) can of tomato sauce 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons of sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat....

Ingredients 150g self-raising flour 75g rolled oats 1 1/2 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda 200g grated zucchini 150g strong/old cheddar grated 75ml milk 5 tbsp vegetable oil 6 olives Strips of skinless red pepper Preparation Heat the oven to 180dgc(350dgF). Mix together the dry ingredients, add the grated zucchini and cheese, reserving a little of each for topping. Whisk the milk, egg and vegetable oil, add and mix well with the dry ingredients....

Ingredients 3 cups fresh baby carrots 6 cups cubed (1-inch) peeled russet potatoes 6 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup sliced onion 2 lb. boneless skinless turkey thighs (2 thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces 2 (12-oz.) jars roasted turkey gravy Preparation Spray 4 to 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Layer all vegetables in slow cooker. Top with turkey. Pour gravy over turkey. Cover; cook on high setting for 4 hours or on low setting for 8 hours....