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Ingredients 1pcsalmon ¼onion ¼carrot ¼mushroom,pack shimeji 2tbspsake,or white wine 1tbspbutter salt,to taste pepper,to taste soy sauce,to taste Preparation Cut a piece of parchment paper in the shape of a square. Slice the onion thinly. Julienne the carrot. Cut the bottom of shimeji mushroom and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place the salmon at the center of the parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper. Place onion, carrot and shimeji in that order....

Ingredients 1cupflour 1½cupsmilk 2eggs 1tbspbutter,melted 2tbspsugar 1pinchsalt 6ozcream cheese,at room temperature 2tbspsugar 1tspgelatin 1½cupsheavy cream 15strawberries,sliced 2kiwis,sliced 2bananas,sliced powdered sugar,for serving Preparation Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt. Sift in flour and mix. Add the melted butter and mix. Then gradually add the milk until no clumps remain. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour ¼ cup of crepe batter, and tip the pan in a circular motion to cover the entire bottom surface....

Ingredients 1cupuncooked quinoa,tri-color or red 1½cupslow sodium vegetable or chicken broth 20ozshrimp,peeled and deveined 2tbspolive oil,divided 1lemon,juice and zest, divided 1tbspfresh oregano 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced ¼tspred chili flakes,or more to taste, crushed ⅛tspkosher salt black pepper,to taste 5ozhaas avocado,pitted and sliced 4cupsromaine lettuce,chopped 1cuptomato,diced ½cupred onion,diced Preparation Cook the quinoa: Bring broth to a boil in a medium heavy pot. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well. Lower heat and cook, covered, for 25 minutes....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted buttermelted and cooled slightly ¾cupcocoa powder 1½cupsgranulated sugar ½tspsalt 3largeeggs 1tbspvanilla extract ¾cupall-purpose flour Fresh fruitdiced small, for topping 6tbspcream cheesesoftened 6tbspunsalted buttersoftened 1cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract Preparation In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Mix in vanilla then add powdered sugar and continue to whip mixture until smooth and fluffy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1½lbsbaby red or gold potatoes 2tbspfresh chives or parsley,chopped 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 2tbspolive oil extra fresh chopped herbs,to garnish sea salt,to garnish Preparation Leave whole any potatoes that are smaller than ¾-inch in diameter. Halve or quarter larger potatoes into smaller pieces roughly 1-inch in size. Fill a pot with water and place the immersion circulator inside. Set the temperature to 194 degrees F and let the water come up to temperature....

Ingredients 1puff pastry sheet 1½lbsbeef tenderloin ¾lblamb kidneys,or veal kidneys salt Pepper 2tbspcanola oil 1shallot 1carrot 1stalkcelery 2tbspall purpose flour 2cupsgood quality beef stock 3tbspunsalted butter 1tspfresh thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Cut puff pastry into six disks; arrange on sheet. Bake in upper third of oven for 5 to 8 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Season beef and kidneys with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1cupboiling water 1cupinstant couscous 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2slicelean bacon 1clovegarlic 6black olives,oil-packed 1tbspflat leaf parsley,chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 4salmon fillets,center cut 1leek ½cupfruity Pinot Noir 2tbspred wine vinegar 1shallot 4ozunsalted butter,(1 stick) well chilled Preparation Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. In a small heatproof bowl, pour the boiling water over the couscous. Cover with a plate and let stand for about 20 minutes until the water has been completely absorbed....

Ingredients 10tbspunsalted butter 8ozsemi-sweet chocolate,quality, coarsely chopped 1cupgranulated sugar,sifted 3large eggs,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract ½cupall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp more, spoon and leveled 2tbspunsweetened cocoa powder ¼tspsalt 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips ice cream,for serving, optional chocolate sauce,for serving, optional maraschino cherries,for serving, optional Preparation Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, pour into a large mixing bowl, and allow to slightly cool for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4strawberries,hulled and sliced, 4 if small berries, 3 if medium, 2 if truly massive 8mint leaves ½ozsimple syrup,1:1 sugar and water ¾ozfresh lime juice,squeezed 2ozwhite rum 1ozsparkling water crushed ice Preparation Place the strawberries, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a glass, and muddle until the strawberries are smushed and juicy. Add crushed ice on top of the strawberries and mint, then pour in the lime juice and rum....

Ingredients 16ozTraditional Refried Beans,1 can ¼cupwater 2tsptaco seasoning mix ½cupCheddar cheese,grated ½cupMonterey Jack cheese,grated 2large avocados,ripe ½lime,juiced ¼tsponion powder ¼tspgarlic powder ½cupsour cream 5slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled ½cupblack olives,sliced 1large Roma tomato,diced 2green onions,chopped 2tbspcilantro,chopped black pepper,freshly ground, to taste Tortilla chips,for serving Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, combine refried beans, water, and taco seasoning. Stir the mixture until well combined. Spread bean mixture evenly into the bottom of a small casserole dish....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1½cupsspaghetti squash,cooked from 1 medium 1small onion,minced 1large egg white 1tbspbutter 2tbspdried parsley 1tspgarlic powder 1tspkosher salt ⅛tspblack pepper ¼cupall purpose flour,or GF King Arthur flour ⅓cupPecorino Romano cheese,shredded 6large eggs Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a muffin tin with oil. Place the cooked spaghetti squash in a bowl. In a medium skillet, saute onions in butter on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft....

Ingredients ½cupsalted peanuts,crushed, dry roasted ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder 1tspherb seasoning blend,salt-free 6chicken thighs,skinned ½cupbutter,melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a shallow bowl, mix the peanuts, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt-free herb seasoning blend. Dip the chicken thighs in the melted butter, then press into the peanuts to coat. Arrange on a baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear....

Ingredients 3lbschuck roast,boneless, cut into 1″ cubes 1cupall-purpose flour 1tbspvegetable oil 1large potatoes,peeled and thickly sliced 2onions,sliced 2large carrots,sliced 8ozfresh mushrooms,(1 package) quartered 12fl ozbeer,(2 cans) 2cupsbeef broth 2tbspsoy sauce 1tspwhole black peppercorns Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place meat in a plastic bag with the flour. Toss to coat evenly. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef cubes from the bag, and shake off excess flour....

Ingredients ¾cupsour cream ¼cupmayonnaise ¼cupwhole milk 1½tbspdry ranch dressing mix 3lbsrusset potatoes 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ¾cupyellow onion,diced 2garlic cloves,finely minced 14.5ozchicken broth 2cupswhole milk ¼cupall-purpose flour 6ozsharp cheddar cheese 1ozParmesan cheese,finely grated freshly ground black pepper,to taste 10slicesbacon,cooked and chopped 3green onions,chopped Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, ¼ cup of milk, and ranch seasoning mix. Cover the bowl, then refrigerate. Heat the olive oil a large cast iron Dutch oven over medium high heat....

Ingredients ⅓cupmayonnaise 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), room temperature 2cupsswiss cheese,shredded ¼tsponion powder ¼tspgarlic powder ¼cupalmonds,slivered, chopped 1lbround pumpernickel rye bread,(1 loaf) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium casserole dish or oven-safe bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and almonds. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until well melted but not browned. Cut a large circle in the top of the pumpernickel loaf, and remove the insides, leaving a 1-inch cushion of bread lining the edges....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 1tbspbaking powder ½tspsalt ¾cupsugar 1egg 1cupmilk 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupsour cream ½cupsugar 3tspcinnamon 2tbspbutter,melted and cooled slightly ½cuppowdered sugar 3tspmilk Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder salt and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside. Whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla and sour cream in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir with a spoon just until combined....

Ingredients ½ lb ground chicken ½ red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup green cabbage, shredded 1 stalk green onion, chopped 1 tsp ginger root, chopped ½ tsp sesame oil ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 egg white 10 oz wonton wrappers 1 cup chicken broth 2 tsp soy sauce Preparation In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the meat filling. Set aside wonton wrappers, broth, and soy sauce. Brush the wonton wrapper with water....

Ingredients 3cupsmasa harina corn flour 2¾cupswarm water 1tspsalt 1cuprefried beans 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat a non stick skillet to medium high heat. In a medium sized bowl combine corn flour, water, and salt to form a dough. Scoop out a large 3 inch ball of dough. Flatten the dough and put 1 tablespoon refried beans and sprinkle with cheese. Fold the ends up together to enclose the beans and cheese. Flatten to ¼ inch thick....

Ingredients 16ozpizza dough,homemade or store bought 2½tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided 3clovesgarlic,minced ½tsporegano,dried ¼tspbasil,dried ⅛tspthyme,dried salt and freshly ground black pepper 6ozfresh mzarella,chopped into pieces, regular low moisture mozarella would be fine too 4ozfeta,crumbled ½cupbell pepper,chopped, any variety 1cupgrape tomatoes,diced, halved ⅓cupKalamata olives,chopped, or black olives ¼cupred onion,chopped 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place pizza stone in oven and rest 30 minutes. Meanwhile combine 1½ tablespoons of olive oil and garlic in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2headscauliflowerleaves removed ¼cupolive oil 1tspgarlic powder 1tspsmoked paprika ½tsponion powder ½tspliquid smoke ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper ¼cupparsleyfresh, chopped Preparation Preheat grill. Cut the cauliflower in half from top to bottom cutting through the stem. Do not remove the stem. Cut each cauliflower half into 1 ½ to 2-inch slices for the steaks. Arrange the cauliflower on a baking sheet or tray. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, paprika, onion powder, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper....