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Ingredients 8 (17 by 13-inch) frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 6 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, and finely chopped 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella), optional 1 (3-ounce) bar bittersweet chocolate, grated, for garnish Edible flowers, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted* 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) raspberries (about 24 raspberries) 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2...

Ingredients Salad: 1 head of Romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried, julienne sliced 1 English cucumber, peeled, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 2 Jonagold apples, peeled, diced Dressing: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Use a whisk to mix well. Prepare vegetables and apples. Add apples to the dressing first, then remaining vegetables, toss to combine....

Ingredients 1 package dried fettuccine (12 oz.) 3 T. butter 2 medium zucchini, julienned 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms (assorted) sliced 1 1/2 cups ham, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 T. all-purpose flour 1 can chicken broth (14 oz.) 1/2 cup half and half 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Cook fettuccine following package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1 T....

Ingredients 2 pkg geltain 2 cups crushed pineapple 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2cup of water 3/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 bottle avoset Preparation follow the instructions above

Ingredients 1 T, butter 1/4 cup chives 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups of one variety of heirloom tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup wine *see preparation 1/2 pound cooked crabmeat 1 T. lemon juice 1/2 t sea salt 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 4 ounces of freshly cooked strand pasta, such as capellini or linguine 1 T. olive oil Pepper to taste Preparation Heirloom tomatoes come in many varieties and the wine selected for cooking should enhance their flavors....

Ingredients 1 cup Valrhona cocoa powder, plus more for dusting 3/4 cup strong coffee, boiling 1 cup milk, room temperature 2 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 4 large eggs, room temperature Ultimate Chocolate Frosting Preparation Place rack in middle of the oven....

Ingredients Hamburger Bun Cheese Ketchup Mustard Pickle (optional) Preparation Take the burger out of the box and put it on the BBQ. Flip it once 4 minutes later. After 2 minutes, put on cheese and move to the upper rack so it melts. After 1 minutes, remove.

Ingredients butter, room temperature 18 1/4-inch thick pieces diagonally sliced baguette 6 tablespoons chopped, toasted walnuts 3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled 3 tablespoons finely chopped arugula Preparation Preheat oven to 400’. Spread butter over one side of each baguette slice. Arrange on baking sheet, butter side up, and bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350’. Mix walnuts, cheese, and arugula in a medium bowl. Spoon mixture evenly on top of baguette slices, pressing to adhere....

Ingredients Xmas Fruit & Choc Squares 2 pkgs Bittersweet Choc Squares (170g) 2 pkgs White Choc Squares (170g) 1 cup Rice cereal ¾ cup dried Cranberries Preparation Line an 8 x 8 pan with foil and grease lightly. Set aside 1 sq. Bittersweet Choc. Chop rest of B/Sweet Choc into small pieces and melt. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top. Chill for 30 mins. Combine cereal and ½ cup of the dried fruit (chopped small)....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup safflower oil 7 large egg yolks, plus 9 large egg whites, room temperature 3/4 cup whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Confectioners' sugar, for dusting 10 ounces best-quality white chocolate, melted 3 to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup Confectioners' sugar, for dusting 20 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate (55 to 61 percent), melted 1/2 cup light corn syrup Dutch-process cocoa powder, for dusting 6 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread 3 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Dutch-process cocoa powder, candy mushrooms, light corn syrup, and finely ground pistachios (preferably Sicilian), for decorating Preparation Chiffon Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 dozen eggs 1 cup milk 1 package (32 oz.) of frozen hash brown potatoes. 1 lb of bacon - cooked, drained and cut into pieces. 1 lb of sausage, browned and drained 1/2 cup green onions - diced 1 green pepper - diced 3/4 pound cheddar cheese - shredded 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard salt & pepper to taste Preparation Layer potatoes, bacon, onions, green pepper and cheese in the crockpot in two or three layers....

Ingredients 3 cups tiny sliced unpeeled zucchini (4 small) 1 cup Original Bisquick® mix 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano leaves 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches....

Ingredients 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1 egg white 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons extra light olive oli 1/2 cup high-fiber cereal (such as All-Bran) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil cooking spray Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Combine zucchini, egg white, ginger, zest, sugar and oil in a bowl; mix well....

Ingredients One whole chicken cut into pieces, or breasts, or thighs 1/2 to one cup yogurt Any seasonings (hot sauce, herbs, etc) 1 cup dried breadcrumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400 Dip each piece in yogurt, then breadcrumbs Bake for 35 mins to hour (depending on size of pieces) until juices run clear

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large poblano, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 1/4 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium zucchini, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups green salsa (from a 16.7-ounce jar), such as La Costeña 6 corn tortillas (each 6 inches) 5 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, cut into a 1/2-inch dice...

Ingredients For the peanut sauce: 3/4 cup natural-style creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 1/2 medium limes) 4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons chile-garlic paste 1 medium garlic clove, mashed to a paste 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil For the summer rolls: 24 medium shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined...

Ingredients 1 pound Villa Roma Sausage (hot or sweet), removed from casing 1 (10-ounce) jar diced tomatoes and green chilies, hot or mild 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (15 ounce) can chili con carne (no beans) Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over a medium heat until it is browned and cooked through. Mix tomatoes, cream cheese, and chili into the skillet. Stir and continue cooking the mixture over a medium heat until the cheese has melted....

Ingredients 6 eggs 2 tbsp sugar 2 cups bisquick 1 3/4 cups buttermilk - lowfat Preparation Beat eggs. Add sugar and beat again. Add bisquick, buttermilk, and butter. Beat well. Oil pan while cold.

Ingredients Container: baking sheet Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups flour; white, whole wheat, rye* 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, canola oil or olive oil; more as needed 4 tablespoons water; add more as needed 1 teaspoon seasoning such as chili powder, dried herbs etc (optional) Preparation Making crackers is quick, easy and fun. They can be made with various seasonings and many different kinds of grain....