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Ingredients 1 pound (minimum amount) European chocolate pistoles, or roughly chopped chocolate, with a high cocoa butter content Preparation Place chocolate in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Remove bowl from microwave when two-thirds of the chocolate is fully melted and one-third is still in pieces. Using a rubber spatula, transfer all of the chocolate to a room-temperature bowl. Carefully, using an immersion blender fully submerged in the chocolate, blend the chocolate until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup Uncooked Oats 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Shortening or Butter 1 egg 1/4 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt Preparation Preheat over to 375 degrees. Cream butter, egg, sugar and brown sugar. Mic oats, flour, salt and baking soda to egg mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet 1 i9nch apart and bake 12 minutes or until lightly brown....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large onion, finely diced 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced 1 large celery stalk, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1/2 bunch (7 ounces) curly kale, stems removed, leaves cut into 2-inch pieces (6 packed cups) 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Coating: 1 heaping tbsp. Mayonaise 1 heaping Tbsp. Ranch dressing 1 heaping Tsp. minced garlic ( Or 3-4 finely chopped cloves) 1 tsp. cracked red peppers 1 heaping tblsp. dijon mustard 2 tblsp. parmesan cheese 1 tsp. seasoned pepper 1tsp. oregano 1 tsp. Sriracha (asian Red pepper paste/sauce) breading: 1 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes and 1 cup crushed ritz crackers (put a 4:5 Flake to cracker ratio into food processor)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup melted butter 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (or to taste) 2 cups flour Preparation Mix all ingredients but flour together in a large bowl. Sift flour and measure 2 cups, then add gradually to the mixture in the bowl, blending each addition completely. Only add enough of the flour to make batter smooth and so that it is thick, but still drips from a spoon....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, scraped 5 large eggs, separated 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 cup plus scant 1/3 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream Meyer Lemon Curd Vanilla Bean Buttercream Sanding sugar 24 raspberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 small shallot, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 10 ounces frozen baby lima beans, thawed Preparation Whisk shallot, oil, lemon juice, mint, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket....

Ingredients 6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths 1 cup thawed frozen peas 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving...

Ingredients Salad: 5 packed cups (5 ounces) arugula 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained Dressing: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, beans, red onion, and capers....

Ingredients 2 cups dry red or green lentils 2 cups barley 2 small onions Canned tomatoes Spinach leaves 3 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil 1tsp turmeric 2tsp aniseeds 1tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp chopped chillies 1 small finely chopped ginger chopped garlic to taste 6-8 curry leaves or 2 large bay leaves Lemon juice Fresh coriander leaves Optional: Quinoa, Yellow lentils, other vegetables Preparation Soak the lentils and barley in water for about 10 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups whole-meal self - raising flour ½ cup white self - raising flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¾ cup caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 eggs 1 cup skim milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 125g fresh raspberries ¼ cup flaked almonds Preparation Preheat oven to moderately hot. Grease 10 hole of muffin pan. Sift flours, soda and sugar into large bowl; stir in rind, combine eggs, milk and oil, then raspberries....

Ingredients 1 egg white 5 ounces Irish whiskey 2 teaspoons superfine sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges), plus 3 orange slices Gold sanding sugar Lemon and lime cherries Preparation Put egg white in a shaker; shake until frothy, 30 seconds. Fill shaker halfway with ice; add whiskey, superfine sugar, and juices. Shake 30 seconds. Wet the rims of two short glasses with an orange slice, then dip in sanding sugar....

Ingredients 1 cup water 2 cups cooked rice 3 Tablespoons butter 1 box frozen, chopped broccoli 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 soup can of milk 1 small jar of Cheez Whiz 1 cup finely chopped onion Preparation Bring cup of water to boil in a skillet or boiler. Put brocolli into the boiling water. Cover and cook till thawed. Saute onion in butter until tender. Add soup, milk, cheez whiz & simmer until well combined....

Ingredients 1-2 lbs. Lamb shoulder 2 tbsp. Mustard 1 cup Kefir (or Buttermilk) 1 tbsp. Soya sauce 1 tbsp. Butter 1 tbsp. chopped Cilantro Pinch of Salt 5 cloves finely chopped Garlic 2-3 fresh Tomatoes 2 sweet Peppers (green, red, yellow) Preparation For marinade In a deep bowl mix Mustard, Soya sauce, Butter, Cilantro, Salt, Kefir and Garlic. Whisk together. For “Shashlik” Trim the fat of the shoulder, cut the Lamb into 1" cubes....

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Ingredients 1 1/2 angel food cake, torn into bite sized pieces (optional: reserve enough crumbs to sprinkle on top of trifle for garnish) 1 32 ounce container light nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt 2/3 cup light frozen dessert topping, thawed 1 package fat free-sugar free white chocolate instant pudding 2 1/2 cups marshmallow fluff (about 2/3 of a 13 ounce jar) 2 21 ounce cans light cherry pie filling Preparation Prepare cake pieces and set aside....

Ingredients 6 ears of corn 6 shallots cut in half 4 quarts heavy cream 1/4 cup montreal seasoning 1/4 cup chiffonade of basil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 2 TBSP minced oregeno 1 lb thick sliced bacon 1/4 cup chopped chives 4 TBSP unsalted butter salt and pepper to taste 1 lb cooked chopped lobster meat 1 lb cooked short pasta of your choice 2 TBSP olive oil...

Ingredients 7 oz. cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped (Wegmans sells it in a container for $15) 1 small stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup pluus 1 Tbsp mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon (1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp) .25 oz Fresh Chives .25 oz Fresh Italian Parsley .10 oz Fresh Tarragon Leaves Salt & Pepper to taste 8 White Slider rolls, toasted Preparation Combine lobster, celery, mayo, lemon juice, chives parsle and tarragon together in mixing bowl; season to taste with salt & pepper....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 inches minced gingerroot 16 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced 4 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 cups vegetable stock, store-bought or homemade 2 cans (28 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 2 large boiling (waxy) potatoes, peeled and diced (1/2 inch) 2 pounds green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths...

Ingredients 5 - 6 potatoes, cut into very thin strips 2 medium onions, sliced 20 Swedish anchovy fillets (usually in tins, in oil) 2 or 3 T butter 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation (Optionally, let potato strips soak in water for a few hours to remove some of the starch. Dry well.) Saute onions in half the butter. Butter a (approx. 8 x 11.5") baking dish. Layer 1/3 of potatoes in the dish, and top with 1/2 of the onions and 1/2 of the anchovies....