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Ingredients 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 cup plain fat-free yogurt, Greek-style recommended, divided 3 medium garlic clove(s), finely chopped, divided 2 Tbsp rosemary, fresh, leaves, finely chopped 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving) 2 large sweet red pepper(s), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 large cucumber(s), English or Hot House, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (do not peel)...

Ingredients Non-fat yogurt Green onion, chopped Cucumber, chopped Dill, chopped Preparation Mix and season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients 1/2 cup fish sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar 1 scallion, thinly sliced crosswise 1/2 teaspoon chile paste Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, vinegar, scallion, and chile paste. Stir to combine. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Ingredients one onion, chopped three lg clove of garlic, minced 3 TBSP Olive oil splash rice vinegar 1 lemon crushed red pepper flakes italian seasoning spice mix 1 lb box of ziti or other pasta 1 lb of frozen or pre cooked shrimp 1 box frozen chopped spinach (partially defrosted) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation prepare pasta according to directions on box, al dente please defrost frozen shrimp in cold water....

Ingredients 2 zucchini (1 pound total), cut into thin slices 2 small yellow squashes (1 pound total), cut into thin slices Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large Preparation Generously sprinkle zucchini and squash slices with salt; let stand in a colander 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans,chopped 1 cup oil 2 heaping cups grated zucchini 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Preparation Beat eggs until light and foamy. Add oil and sugar and mix well. Next add zucchini and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, soda, salt and baking powder. Add to the other mixture. Fold in pecans....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 cup 1/2-inch diced carrots 1 large onion, chopped 3 or 4 cloves garlic, chopped Salt and black pepper 1 cup stale bread (use coarse, country-style bread), cut in 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 pound spinach, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped 1/4 to 1/2 cup ricotta salata, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (feta may be substituted) 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley, optional....

Ingredients Soy cream 2 cups Soy milk 1 cup Cider vinegar 1 tsp Honey (something aromatic) 1/2 cup Vanilla pods 2 Preparation Combine all the liquid ingredients in a saucepan. Slice the pods lengthways, scrape out the seeds and put pods and seeds in the pan. Slowly heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is beginning to boil at the edges. Sit covered for an hour. Transfer to a container to chill in the fridge....

Ingredients 6 medium bananas, ripened 1 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 3/4 c. light corn syrup OR 3/4 c. agave nectar 1 vanilla bean, scraped OR 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. regular soy milk (NOT low-fat) Preparation Put entire bananas (peel and all) directly in the freezer and freeze overnight. Remove bananas from freezer and let them thaw for about 1 hour. Peel the bananas and put them in your mixer with the lemon juice....

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts (bones and skin removed), cut into one inch cubes 2 tbs vegetable oil (any neutral oil will do) 2 tbs granulated sugar (I prefer raw cane sugar) 5 tbs fish sauce (the more the better!) One medium red onion, diced 2 stalks of lemongrass, cut into 1.5 inch lengths 3 Thai chile peppers 1 tbs turmeric 3 tbs of crushed black peppercorns 1 scallion or garnish...

Ingredients 2 thin slices of prosciutto, julienne 1 clove of garlic sliced thin 1 chili pepper 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp vodka 3 tbsp heavy cream 4 oz. marinara sauce Preparation Saute prosciuttto, garlic and chili pepper until garlic turns golden. Remove pan from heat and add vodka. Be careful! When vodka is almost evaporated add heavy cream and marinara sauce.

Ingredients 1 Medium Seedless Watermelon cut into bite sized pieces 1 cup Red Onion sliced very thin 1 cup fresh Cilantro chopped 1 pint fresh Red Raspberries 1 1/2 cups Raspberry Vinegar* see below 2 tbsp salad oil Preparation make raspberry vinegar: 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh raspberries Bring vinegar and sugar boil, remove from heat and add berries. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. strain thru cheesecloth or fine strainer....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 onion diced 1 bunch trimmed and sliced kale 2 cups chopped collard greens, frozen 4 cloves garlic mashed or grated 1 crushed red chili pepper 30 oz. canelli beans, canned drained 2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon fresh sage chopped 1 bay leaf 12 oz. polska kielbasa cut into rounds 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 8 chicken broth cubes dissolved in 8 cups water. Preparation Saute onion and garlic in olive oil with bay leaf until clear....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 bags (5 oz each) mixed spring greens 2 red grapefruit, peeled, sectioned 2 navel oranges, peeled, sectioned 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup) 1 bag (4 oz) glazed almonds with cranberries, honey and sea salt Preparation In small bowl, stir together oil, orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, honey and salt with whisk....

Ingredients 1 can yellow hominy (approx 16ozs) 1 can chickpeas (garbanzos)(approx 16ozs), drained 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 garlic clove 1/2 small chiptole pepper in adobo (to taste) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp kosher salt (to taste) 1/4 cup water Preparation Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth, approximately 20 seconds. If dip is slightly thick, add 1/4 cup water and blend again....

Ingredients 6 large poblano chiles or green bell peppers 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 28 ounce can vegetarian black beans, drained 12 ounce Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Cut poblano chiles in half lengthwise to create a boat for filling and scrape out seeds....

Ingredients 1 lb venison liver 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 c. irish whiskey 1 tsp. cracked black pepper 2 strips of bacon 1 tsp. sugar 1 minced vidalia onion 3 cloves minced garlic Heavy Cream as needed Preparation Remove skin from the liver and cut into 1-inch cubes Combine liver and whiskey and let marinate overnight Dice bacon, render fat add onions and garlic and cook until bacon is crisp place bacon and onion mixture into food processor process until smooth Add liver and whiskey, process more til smooth Add salt, pepper, sugar, and cream, process again Place mix into small loaf pan and bake in at water bath at 350 degrees for 45min or until temp is 160 F Let cool and use as a spread...

Ingredients 1 bag (12.4 oz) frozen crusty French dinner rolls 6 eggs 1/2 cup maple-flavored or real maple syrup 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pint (2 cups) half-and-half 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup cream cheese creamy ready-to-spread frosting (from 16-oz container) 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt Vanilla ice cream Fresh mint sprigs...

Ingredients Rums: organge pineapple coconut banana black strap (or dark) Juices: orange (4 parts) cranberry (4 parts) pineapple (1 part) mango (1 part) Limes, cut for garnish Drinking Straws Preparation Premix first 4 rums in equal portions. Premix juices as specified. Fill tall glass w/ ice & squeeze of lime. Add flavored rum mixture. Add juice mixture leaving approx 1" at top – mix. Top w/ generous splash of black strap (or dark) rum....

Ingredients 1 (14.5 oz) can Contadina® Ready Diced Tomatoes 2 tbsp Contadina® Tomato Paste with Italian Seasoning 2 tbsp dry red wine 1/2 cup diced chorizo 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped roasted peppers, drained 1 (16 oz) package gnocchi 1 (16 oz) bag baby spinach 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation In a large skillet, combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, chorizo, mushrooms, and peppers....