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Ingredients ½cupbutter 1cupwhite sugar 2eggs 1cupbuttermilk 1¾cupsall-purpose flour ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder,plus an additional ¼ cup ½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ⅓cuppecans,chopped, plus an additional ½ cup ½cupmargarine 5tbspmilk 1tspvanilla extract 16ozconfectioners’ sugar,(1 package) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease only the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk....

Ingredients 2egg whites ¼ cup granulated sugar 1cuppowdered sugar ¾ cup almond flour 2Tbsp.cocoa powder Preparation Sift the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy and gradually add the granulated sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Add about half of the dry ingredients to the egg whites, fold until mostly combined, and slowly add the other half. Pipe mixture onto a silicon mat in 1-inch circles....

Ingredients kosher salt 2lbred potatoes,washed and cut into 2” cubes 4slicesBacon ranch dressing 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, chopped 3eggs,hard boiled, roughly chopped 1cupcherry tomatoes,halved 1large avocado,chopped ¼cupblue cheese,crumbled fresh ground black pepper Preparation Add water and red potatoes to a large pot and bring to a boil then cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until they’re fork tender. Drain the potatoes and set aside. Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and chop, then set aside....

Ingredients 1whole chicken,cut into 8 pcs 1tspthyme,ground kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste ¼cupcanola oil 6slicesapplewood smoked bacon,chopped 1large yellow onion,diced small 3celery ribs,chopped 2green bell peppers,chopped 4clovesgarlic,minced 28ozwhole tomatoes,(1 can) peeled, drained and chopped, liquid reserved ¼cupcurrants,dried, plus more for garnish ¼cupgolden raisins,or to taste 3tbspmadras curry powder 2tbspunsalted butter 2bay leaves 2cupsbasmati rice,cooked 2tbsppeanuts,or to taste 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Season chicken with thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper....

Ingredients 4 pieces of fresh salmon fillet, with skin (6 oz.) 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 lemon 2 tsp coarse sea salt Coriander leaves 1 large bunch of fresh coriander 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tbsp pine nuts 2 1/2 oz Olive oil 1 oz Grated Parmesan cheese Salt Pepper Preparation Put the coriander leaves in a food processor fitted with a steel blade with the garlic, pine nuts, and 2 Tbs....

Ingredients 4lbssugar pie pumpkin cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray. Cut the stem off the pumpkin, then cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin. Place the pumpkin halves, cut side down, on the prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is very tender. Scoop the flesh out of the shells, then place it in a food processor....

Ingredients 1ozchubby section ginger,(1 inch) 3medium large green onions 2star anise,(12 to 16 robust points total) 3inchslender cinnamon stick,broken in half 3wholecloves 4cupslow sodium beef broth,preferably swanson 4cupslow sodium chicken broth,preferably swanson 2cupswater 1tspfine sea salt 1½tbspfish sauce 1tsporganic sugar,,(or 2 tsp) maple syrup, optional 10ozdried medium flat rice noodles,aka pad thai noodles 2tbspcanola or other neutral oil,plus more as needed 12ozwell trimmed beef steak,such as top sirloin, tri tip, or flank steak, cut across the grain into bite size strips a scant 1⁄4-inch thick...

Ingredients 3chicken breast 2tbsptaco seasoning 2tbspvegetable oil 1onion,sliced 4clovesgarlic,sliced 3bell peppers,sliced 1lime,juiced 8tortillas 2tbspbutter 2cupscheese,shredded, mexican blend Preparation Slice the chicken breasts into strips, about an inch apart, and coat with taco seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook chicken until no longer pink and slightly charred. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet. Heat another tablespoon of oil. Add onion and garlic and cook for a couple minutes until it’s slightly translucent....

Ingredients 4mignon steak filet,4 to 6 oz each 1½tbspsafflower oil,or any neutral flavored oil salt and pepper,to taste 4tbspbutter 4garlic cloves,smashed 4fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat a heavy pan over high heat. Add the oil to the pan. Place the steaks in the pan in a single layer....

Ingredients 2ozSpanish green olives 1clovesmall garlic 1tbspflat-leaf parsley,minced 1tspfresh lemon juice pinchred pepper,crushed 1½tspextra-virgin olive oil 8slicespeasant bread,(from a 1 pound loaf) ½ inch-thick 6ozyoung Mahón,or other young cheese, sliced 3ozlomo ham,thinly sliced, or thinly sliced Serrano ham trimmed of all fat Preparation In a bowl, combine the olives with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and 1½ teaspoons of olive oil. Preheat a grill pan or panini press....

Ingredients 2peaches,pitted, halved 1tbspolive oil 3cupsbaby arugula,or other favorite greens ⅓cuppecan,toasted, halved ⅓cupfeta,crumbled, or bleu cheese 3tbspolive oil 1tbspbalsamic vinegar,or white wine vinegar freshly ground black pepper and salt Preparation Brush all sides of the peaches lightly with 1 tablespoon or less of olive oil. Grill the peaches over a medium fire for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side until browned lightly and has began to soften slightly....

Ingredients ½cupfresh bread crumbs ¼cupfresh flat-leaf parsley 1½tspfresh mint 1½tspfresh tarragon 1garlic clove 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2lamb racks,(7 to 8 ribs per rack) 2tbspcanola oil 2tbspDijon mustard Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, mint, tarragon, and garlic. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to moisten the crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 1cuplight brown sugar 1cupwhite sugar 5bananas,overly ripe ⅔cupbuttermilk 1cupcanola oil ¼tspsalt 2tspvanilla extract 2eggs 2egg yolks 2½cupsflour 2½tspbaking soda 2tsplemon juice Preparation In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, white sugar, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, salt, eggs, and egg yolks and let it sit for about 2 hours or until the sugar has dissolved. After 2 hours, in a separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Add this baking soda mixture into the sugar mixture and combine lightly....

Ingredients ⅓cupbutterdivided 4garlic clovesminced or 1 tablespoon 1¾lbsshrimpor prawns, peeled and deveined, tails intact Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste 2tbsplemon juiceadd more if desired 2tbspwater parsleyfresh chopped, to garnish Preparation Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Fry the shrimp in the skillet and add salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 minutes on one side, while stirring occasionally....

Ingredients ¼cuppine nuts 1cupclam juice,bottled ¼cupdry white wine 1medium shallot 1tbspthyme,finely chopped 1tbspmarjoram,finely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 6ozmahimahi fillets,(4 pieces), skinless extra-virgin olive oil 2tbspflat-leaf parsley Preparation In a small saucepan, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat for about 1 minutes, shaking the pan a few times, until the nuts are fragrant. Transfer to a plate. Add the clam juice to the saucepan and boil over high heat for about 5 minutes until reduced by half....

Ingredients 1¼cupfarro 1tbspolive oil 1medium clove garlic,pressed or minced ¼tspsalt 1cupquality extra-virgin olive oil ½cupred wine vinegar 4cloves garlic,pressed or minced 1tbspdried oregano 2tspdijon mustard 1½tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspagave nectar,honey or sugar 2canschickpeas,or 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4stalks celery,thinly sliced crosswise and roughly chopped ⅔cupred onion,about one small red onion, chopped 1cupparsley,chopped ⅓cupGreek dressing,or olive oil and lemon juice, to taste Mixed greens,roughly chopped ¼cuppepitas,pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds...

Ingredients 14 oz. evaporated Milk, can ¾ cup superfine sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 egg whites 2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin 1 ½ cup mixed fruits, such cherries, blackberries, and raspberries Preparation Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the evaporated milk, superfine sugar, vanilla extract, and egg whites. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of hot water to dissolve. Pour gelatin mixture into evaporated milk mixture....

Ingredients 2lbsred potatoes,cut into 1-inch pieces 2tbspolive oil ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 3garlic cloves,minced 1tbspItalian seasoning ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper parsley,chopped, for garnish parmesan cheese,freshly grated Preparation In a large bowl, add red potatoes, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Toss until coated. On a sheet of aluminum foil, add the potatoes. Fold in the sides to create a foil pack. Place on the grill on medium high heat and grill for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 21ozbrioche loaf,(2 large), challah, or crusty bread 2tbspbutter,softened 8ozpeaches,fresh or frozen, peeled and sliced ½-inch thick 6ozraspberries,fresh or frozen 8large eggs 2⅓cupsheavy whipping cream ¾cupsugar ¾tspsalt 1tbspvanilla extract 2tbspsugar ½cupalmonds,sliced, optional 10ozraspberries,fresh or frozen ¼cupsugar 1tspvanilla extract ⅛tspsalt Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spread 2 tablespoons of butter on the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cut or tear the bread into 2×2-inch pieces....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 13 tsp French pear brandy , Poire William is recommended 2/3 cup chilled champagne 2 small Bosc pears Preparation In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and 12 teaspoons of pear brandy for about 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. This will form your syrup. Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup cool. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp. of the syrup into 4 champagne glasses and add 1 tsp....