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Ingredients 2tspvegetable oil,divided 1½lbshrimp,weight after peeled, peeled and deveined ¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper ¼tspred pepper,crushed 2tbspdry parsley lemon wedges Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with salt, pepper, parsley, and crushed red pepper. Add half of the shrimp to the pan in single layer and cook for about 1 minute, until edges turn pink. Remove pan from heat, flip shrimp using tongs and let it stand for about 30 seconds, until all of the shrimp turn opaque except for the center....

Ingredients 2lbflour 1tbspyeast 1/4cupbutter 1tbspsalt 1/4cupsugar 4tbsplukewarm waterfor the yeast 2cupslukewarm waterfor the dough 1/4cupflour 1/2cupbutter 1tbspolive oil Preparation Mix yeast and sugar with water and let it bloom for 10 to 15 minutes. Combine together flour, butter, salt, water, and the yeast mixture into a dough. Knead well. Rest the dough for 1 hour in a slightly warm, dry place. Cover with a wet towel. Once the dough has doubled in size, knead again....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 1tspsalt 1tspbaking soda 1cupshortening 1cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupwhite sugar 1tspvanilla extract 2eggs 2cupsoats,rolled 2cupssemisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush baking sheets lightly with vegetable oil. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda on waxed paper. Beat together shortening, sugars and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in rolled oats and then chocolate chips....

Ingredients 4pork loin chops,bone-in, 1-inch thick 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,coarse ground 4tbspvegetable oil 1yellow onion,sliced 2garlic cloves,minced 2thyme sprigs,fresh 4tbspbutter 2tsbpflour 2cupschicken broth ½cupheavy cream Preparation Season the pork with the salt and pepper and add the vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet on medium high heat, searing on both sides for 4 to 5 minutes each side, until browned. Remove the pork from the pan and add in the butter and onions, cooking well for about 15 to 20 minutes or until caramelized, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2lbssalmon fillet,center cut ¾tspsalt fresh ground black pepper 1bunchwatercress 4tbspunsalted butter ¾tsplemon juice Preparation In a large pot, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Put the fish in a large steamer basket, skin-side down, then sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Pile the watercress on top. Sprinkle with another ¼ teaspoon of salt. Put the steamer basket with the fish over the boiling water and cover....

Ingredients ½lbturkey93% lean, ground 1tbspunsalted butter 1mediumonionchopped 2mediumcarrotschopped 2celery stalkschopped 2garlic clovesminced 2tbspflour(all-purpose, wheat or gluten-free) ½tspkosher salt black pepperfreshly-ground 3½cupchicken brothlow-sodium 10ozpotatoes(2 medium potatoes), peeled and finely diced, Yukon gold 12ozwedge cauliflower(1/4 of a large head), stem attached 1¾cupscheddar cheeseshredded reduced-fat sharp 2tbspscallionschopped, for garnish Preparation Brown the turkey in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks, 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 1 large egg 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 pinch salt 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour, unbleached 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp baking powder Preparation Place racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts and set them aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg using a wooden spoon, until the yolk and white are blended....

Ingredients 2ozvodka 1ozKahlua 1ozheavy cream ice cubes,(1 large or 4-5 smaller ice cubes) Preparation Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add the Kahlúa and vodka and stir for 30 seconds to chill. Float the cream over top and stir to mix. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ¾ cup B&R Farms Dried Apricots, packed , finely chopped (about 4½ oz.) ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup sugar ½ cup whipping cream ½ stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 Tbsp corn syrup 10 oz bittersweet chocolate, or semisweet chocolate 3 Tbsp Cointreau , or other orange liqueur ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 8 B&R Farms Dried Apricot halves, for top of Truffles Preparation Combine chopped apricots, orange juice, and sugar in a heavy small saucepan....

Ingredients 4½lbbison brisket 1½cupsbeef broth ¼cupWorcestershire sauce 3tbspcider vinegar 4tspchili powder ¼tspcayenne pepper 3garlic cloves,minced ½cupbarbecue sauce,bottled 2ozminiature phyllo dough shells,(2 packages), baked ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded sour cream fresh cilantro,chopped Preparation Cut the bison brisket into 2-inch pieces. Place bison brisket pieces in a 5-quart slow cooker. Combine the broth, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl. Pour over the bison pieces in the slow cooker....

Ingredients 4½lbsbeef short ribs 4cupswater 1tbspblack peppercorns,crushed 2onions,chopped 2beef bouillon cubes 2carrots,cut in chunks 2celery stalks,quartered 1chayote squash,peeled, quartered 2potatoes,quartered salt,to taste ¼cabbage head,cut into wedges Preparation Place the beef ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, then discard the cooking water. Return the beef to the pot, then pour in the water, peppercorns, onions, and beef bouillon....

Ingredients 1lbbeef,diced ½cupplain flour olive oil 1onion,diced 2carrots,diced 2celery stems,diced 2tbsptomato puree 2clovesgarlic,minced 1pinchfresh rosemary 1cuptomato,chopped ½cupred wine 1¼cupsbeef stock 2large potatoes,thinly chopped 2tbspbutter,melted salt,to taste pepper,to taste fresh thyme ½cupgruyère cheese,grated Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add salt and pepper to the flour and use it to coat the diced beef. Brown off the beef in a deep ovenproof pan with olive oil. Remove from pan. Add more oil and fry the onions until translucent....

Ingredients 1stickbutter 1cupwhite sugar 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract 2cupsblueberries ½cupmilk ¼tspsalt 2tspbaking powder 2cupswhite flour ¼tspcinnamon 2cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 4tbspheavy cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray or line a muffin tin and set aside. Beat together the sugar and butter until creamy. Add in the eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, mash together 1 cup of blueberries and then stir into the batter. Stir in the remaining cup leaving them un-mashed....

Ingredients 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 pc egg 2 tbsp oil oil for deep frying 2 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp chili flake 2 tbsp garlic, minced 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp orange marmalade Preparation Starting with the dry ingredients, combine salt, pepper, flour, and cornstarch. Add 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of oil....

Ingredients 15ozchickpeas,(1 can), rinsed, drained 1red bell pepper,diced 2corn ears,cooked, kernels cut from the cob 1cupedamame,cooked 3scallions,white and green parts, finely sliced ¼cuplime juice,fresh 1large garlic clove,minced ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 2tbsphoney 1¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 1tspcumin Preparation Combine the chickpeas, red pepper, corn, edamame, scallion, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large bowl and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve....

Ingredients 2loavesSara Lee Artesano Original Bread,torn into 2-inch pieces 16ozcoconut milk,(1 can) divided 12eggs 2tbspcoconut extract 2tspvanilla 2tspcinnamon 1tspcardamom ¾cupbrown sugar 1cuppowdered sugar,plus additional for dusting strawberries coconut flakes,toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 9×13-inch pan and spread torn bread pieces inside. In a large bowl whisk together all, but 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, until smooth. Pour the mixture over the bread distributing as evenly as possible....

Ingredients 4cupschicken,cooked 1cupmayonnaise 1tspcurry powder ¼tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper,ground ½celery,chopped finely 1apple,diced, fuji, golden, or grannysmith ½cupalmonds,sliced ¼cupgolden raisins Preparation Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Related Video

Ingredients 2lbslamb stew meat,(or 3 lbs bone in), lamb shanks, and/or lamb shoulder steaks, boneless 4cupsonions,chopped 5clovesgarlic,crushed 3tbspghee clarified butterin olive oil with 1 tbsp butter,or 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with 1 tbsp butter 3tbspcurry powder,to taste 2tspsalt 1tbspblack pepper 1tbspground coriander 1tbspcumin 1tspfresh rosemary,chopped 1tspthyme,dried 2slices of lemon,with rind, use 3 slices if using Meyer lemons 2cupsapples,preferably tart green Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped ¼cupgolden raisins...

Ingredients 2lbsstrawberries,about 20, 1 kg 750mlchampagne,1 bottle, about 3 cups ½cupsugar Preparation Place strawberries in a large bowl. Pour over champagne to completely cover strawberries. Cover with wrap or foil and refrigerate to let the strawberries soak up the champagne for at least 1 hour, or overnight. When ready to serve, drain in a colander and thoroughly pat strawberries dry with paper towels. Roll strawberries in sugar and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbfresh jalapeños 2garlic cloves,peeled and quartered ¼cupapple cider vinegar 1½tspfine sea salt Preparation To prepare the jalapeños, wear food-safe gloves, or avoid skin contact with the cut jalapeños. Cut off the tops of the jalapeños and discard the stem ends. Halve the peppers lengthwise, then remove the seeds and membranes, reserving the seeds to add later. Set aside. Place the garlic in the food processor, and process for 10 seconds, until the garlic is chopped into small pieces, scraping down the sides as necessary....