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Ingredients 2tbspsherry vinegar 1tspcoriander seeds,coarsely crushed in a mortar or with a rolling pin, (or ½ ground coriander) 1tspground sumac,plus more for garnish, optional ⅛tspsalt fresh black pepper 5tbspolive oil salt and pepper,to taste 1cuplentils,(small, dried, such as french green lentils) salt and pepper,to taste ¼cuppine nuts ¼redonion,thinly sliced ¼cupcurrants,dried ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped 2bunchesarugula,(about 6 cups) 12cherry tomatoes,halved 3ozfeta cheese,(about ⅔ cup), crumbled Preparation In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, coriander and sumac (if using) with salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1mediumonion 1jalepeño 2clovegarlic 1cantomatoes in juice,diced 1cantomatoes in thick puree,crushed ½tsppure ground chile powder,optional Preparation Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it is golden. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant. Stir in the diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, and the ground chile powder, if using. Bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 1½ lb ground beef, preferably chuck ½ lb ground pork 2 pcs eggs ¾ cup breadcrumbs, plus more as necessary 1 tbsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder ⅛ tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped ¼ cup red wine, preferably Chianti ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered salt and ground black pepper, to taste cooking spray 1 cup marinara sauce 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered...

Ingredients 2cupssugardivided 8largeegg whites ¼tspcream of tartar ¼tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1 cup of the sugar in your food processor for 30 seconds and process until the granules become fine. Mix the sugar with the remaining one cup of sugar in a medium bowl. In your stand mixer add the egg whites on medium speed until foamy followed by the cream of tartar and salt....

Ingredients 1½lbcheese-stuffed tortellini 2cupsmarinara sauce 2cupsmozzarella cheese 20pepperoni,slices ¼cupblack olives,sliced ½cupmushrooms,sliced fresh basil,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a large, ovenproof skillet by spraying it with cooking spray or lightly brushing with olive oil. Add the tortellini to the skillet. Pour the marinara sauce and ½ cup of water over the tortellini. Top with the cheese, then the pepperoni, olives and mushrooms. Bake for 25 minutes....

Ingredients half a small head of savoy cabbage 2½cupchicken,diced cooked 1canwater chestnuts,sliced 4pita rounds mayonnaise,optional mustard,optional 1containerchow mein noodles ¼cupsesame oil 3tbsprice vinegar,or white wine vinegar 2tbspsugar 1tbspsoy sauce ½tspdry mustard powder ¼tspgarlic powder ½tsppowdered ginger 1tbspsesame seeds Preparation Whisk the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Combine the cabbage, chicken, water chestnuts, and dressing. Stir well. Spread mayo and/or mustard inside the pita halves. Just before eating, stir the noodles into the chicken salad....

Ingredients Preparation Prepare the basic simple syrup as directed, adding the strips of orange zest before bringing it to a boil. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the orange syrup into a large measuring cup. In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags, then let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let them cool to room temperature....

Ingredients 3/4 oz Ham , base 8 cups Chicken stock 8 oz Yellow onion, dice 3 oz Margarine 2 lb Potatoes, bite size 1 1/2 tsp Black pepper 2 cup Milk 3 oz Flour 3 oz Margarine Preparation Combine chicken stock in sauce pan with ham base. Stir until lumps are gone. In separate stock pot: melt first margarine measurement; add onion and sauté until transparent. Add potato bite size pieces and pepper....

Ingredients 2½cupsall purpose flour,scoop and level to measure 3tbspcocoa powder,unsweetened 1tspbaking soda ¾tspsalt 2cupsgranulated sugar ¾cupunsalted butter,softened ⅓cupvegetable,or canola oil 3large eggs 2large egg yolks 1ozliquid red food coloring 1⅓cupsbuttermilk,(315 ml) 1tbspvanilla extract 1½tspvinegar 16ozcream cheese,nearly at room temperature 1cupunsalted butter,nearly at room temperature 1½tspvanilla extract 6cupssugar,powdered Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 3 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottom of each with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment....

Ingredients 1cupwater,warmed to about 110 degrees F ¼cupwhole milk,warmed to about 110 degrees F 2¼tspPlatinum Yeast by Red Star,(1 standard packet) 2tbspgranulated sugar 4tbspunsalted butter,(¼ cup), softened to room temperature 1½tspsalt 3¼cupsall purpose flour or bread flour,spoon and leveled Preparation Whisk the warm water, warm milk, yeast, and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or paddle attachment. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes....

Ingredients ¾ lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1⅔ cups black beans, drained and rinsed from 115 oz. ¼ tsp salt ½ lb Monterey jack cheese, shredded 1 tomato, chopped 2 tbsp lime juice, from about 1 lime 1 red onion, chopped 9 flour tortillas lime wedges, for serving Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large frying pan, cook the sausage over moderate heat, breaking it up with a fork or wooden spoon, until cooked through and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4sea bass fillets ¾tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¼cuppesto 3carrots 1zucchini 2tbspolive oil ¼cupdry white wine Preparation Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put four 12-inch squares of aluminum foil on a work surface and brush lightly with cooking oil. Put a fish fillet in the center of each square of foil. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper. Spread the fish with the pesto. Cover the pesto with the carrots and top with the zucchini....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour 1½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt Preparation Whisk all ingredients together until blended. Related Video

Ingredients 5chicken thighs 2tbspgarlicminced ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper ⅓cupbrown sugarpacked Preparation Add the chicken, salt, pepper and garlic to the slow cooker. Mix it up then flip the chicken skin side up. Sprinkle on the brown sugar. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Related Video

Ingredients ¼cupextra virgin olive oil,divided 1½lbslean ground beef 1½medium carrot,finely grated (about ½ cup) ½medium yellow onion,finely diced (about ½ cup) 4garlic cloves,finely minced 56ozRoma tomatoes,crushed ¼cupfresh basil,chopped 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tspdried rosemary,crushed ¾tspdried thyme ½tspdried oregano ½tspdried marjoram ½tspdried Sage 2bay leaves ½tspsalt,or to taste ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ½cupchicken,or beef broth, to thin sauce if desired freshly Romano and Parmesan cheese,or Mizithra cheese, finely grated for serving Preparation In a large non-stick saucepot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 4 tsp rice vinegar ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp peanut oil 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, cut into 8 wedges ½ lb snow peas, trimmed 1 lb sea scallops, halved horizontally 1 tsp ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced Preparation In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch....

Ingredients 1 cup white cornmeal, or yellow cornmeal 1 egg, unbeaten ¾ cup milk 1 tbsp oil 1 cup baby spinach leaves, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together and pour batter into greased cornbread muffin pans or rectangular pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cut in squares and serve with mustard. Spray with baking spray. Once machine is hot and ready, pour batter into molds and close lid to bake for about 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour ¼tspcoarse salt ½tsp.baking powder ½cupunsalted butter 1cupsugar 1largeegg 1tsppure vanilla extract 7ozhard candies,assorted, clear colored Preparation Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Add egg; mix until smooth, 1 minute. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and mix until combined....

Ingredients 1¼lbslarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 3cupsmixed vegetables,used snow peas and sliced bell peppers salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspvegetable oil green onions,sliced, optional garnish sesame seeds,optional garnish ¼cupsoy sauce ½cupwater 3tbspbrown sugar 2tspgarlic,minced 2tspginger,minced 1tbsphoney 1tspsesame oil,toasted 1tbspcornstarch,plus 1 tsp Preparation Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey, and sesame oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved for about 3 minutes. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil....

Ingredients ¾cupall-purpose flour ¾cupwhole wheat flour 2tspBaking Soda 1tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspground ginger ⅔cuphoney 2tbspVegetable Oil 2eggs,large 1tspvanilla extract 2cupsbananas,ripe, mashed from 5 small bananas 8ozzucchini,grated and squeezed well 8ozpineapple,crushed in juice, drained well 8ozPhiladelphia Cream Cheese,⅓ less fat ¼cuppowdered sugar 2tspvanilla extract Preparation To prepare frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom of 13x9x2-inch nonstick metal pan with cooking spray....