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Ingredients 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon poppy seed 1 large lemon (1 tablespoon grated peel and 1 to 2 tablespoons juice) 3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper, allowing paper to hang 2 inches over long sides of pan....

Ingredients For the crusts: 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks, plus more for pans 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Pinch of salt For the filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 3 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 3 oz tilapia fillet 1/2 tsp extra light margarine a sprinkle of chopped onions a sprinkle of chopped garlic salt & pepper to taste Preparation Heat the margarine in a small diameter pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until somewhat softened. Add garlic and continue cooking for a minute or two. Add the tilapia fillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium low heat until bubbling; turn to low to finish cooking....

Ingredients 1/3 Cup olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp minced cilantro 2 Garlic cloves minced 1 Dry habanero minced 1/2 Tsp salt 20 Large shrimp skewers Preparation Marinate shrimp in all ingredients for at least 2 hours (but for best results, overnight) Position shrimp on skewers. I sometimes, to help with heat and make a nice presentation, also place grape or cherry tomatoes in between the shrimp on the skewers....

Ingredients Dressing: 3 blood oranges jucied with pulp but remove seeds. 1 tbls. rice wine vinager 1/2 tbls. peeled and thinnly sliced ginger 2 teas. dijon mustard 1 tbls. chopped tarragon 3/4 cup EVOO salt and pepper Salad: 2 live small (1 lb.) maine lobsters 1/2 lb. nantucket bay scallops (or smallest scallops you can find) 1 small head boston bibb lettuce 1/2 a fennel bulb shaved very thin 1 medium shallot diced...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 6-oz skinless halibut fillets Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 can (15.8oz) great northern beans, drained and rinced 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to broil Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook stirring occasionally until softened but not browned (2 min)....

Ingredients 1 c. margarine, melted 2 c. sugar 3 eggs 4 c. flour 10 cardamon seeds, crushed 1 c. milk 4 tsp. baking powder 1 c. raisins 1 6oz pcg. Sun-Maid fruit bits Preparation Mix sugar and margarine together. Add eggs, one at a time. Alternate dry ingredients and milk to sugar mixture. Add fruit that has been sprinkled with flour. Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1....

Ingredients 16-18 Lasagna Noodles 32oz Ricotta Cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella, divided 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2 eggs 1/2 tsp each: granulated garlic, salt, dried basil 1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and strained 3-4 cups prepared tomato sauce (directions follow) Preparation Boil pasta in oiled, salted water until just under al dente; drain and rinse with cool water. Mix Ricotta, half the mozzarella, and remaining ingredients (except tomato sauce) in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour 1 ts baking powder 1/2 ts baking soda 1/4 ts salt 2 lg eggs 3/4 c granulated sugar 3/4 c plain low-fat yogurt 1/3 c vegetable oil 1 tb grated lemon zest Topping 1/3 c freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 c granulated sugar Preparation 9"X5" LOAF PAN, GREASED 350 degree oven In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another large bowl, beat eggs; stir in sugar,yogurt, oil and lemon zest....

Ingredients For the tomato chutney: 2 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. coriander seeds 1 tsp. yellow mustard seeds 4 whole cloves 1 bay leaf 2 Tbs. canola oil 1/2 cup small-diced yellow onion 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 3 cups peeled, seeded, and diced fresh tomatoes 1 Tbs. seeded, minced jalapeño 1 Tbs. granulated sugar Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the basil oil:...

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips 2 onions, sliced thin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 pound linguine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper Preparation In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels....

Ingredients For the Cookies: 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1½ cups sour cream For the Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups powdered sugar Pinch of salt 6 tablespoons heavy cream Food coloring, optional Sprinkles, optional...

Ingredients Ingredients 1 C. White Flour (could sub wheat if wanted) 1 1/2 C. Quick oats (Quaker Quick Oats) 1/2 C. Splenda 1 tsp. Baking soda Dash of Cinnamon 1/4 C. Sugar free applesauce (I used the snack pack) 1/4 C. + 2 Tbsp. Honey 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 1/4 C. Raisins Could also add nuts, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried apples - I suppose any dried fruit you wish....

Ingredients 1 box Yellow (or chocolate) cake mix 1 cup orange marmalade 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil water For the frosting - use canned chocolate frosting & 1/4 cup orange marmalade Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners Prepare cake mix according to package directions - substituting 1 cup orange marmalade for 1 cup of the water (may need to add 1/4 cup water). Bake according to package directions....

Ingredients Boneless rib eye steak(s), 1 1/2-inch thick Canola oil Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper Preparation Open the windows and patio door to the kitchen (not kidding)! Set out steaks and bring to room temperature. Place cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. Transfer skillet to range set on high heat. Coat the steaks lightly with oil and season both sides generously with salt. Grind on black pepper to taste....

Ingredients cooked salmon bowtie pasta extra-virgin olive oil chopped marinated artichoke hearts vegetable broth chopped parsley pancetta or bacon, cooked Preparation cook pasta approx 7min with salt in pan combine 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, pancetta or bacon cut into bits, strained artichoke hearts add salmon and 1 cup vegetable broth add small amt of starchy pasta water to thicken add sauce to pasta and top with 2 Tbs parsley

Ingredients 2 cup Butter 2 cup White Sugar 1/4tsp Salt 2 cup Semi Sweet Choc Chips 1 cup Finely Chopped Almonds Preparation In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color and the temp is 285 degrees. While the toffee is cooking cover a large baking sheet with foil or parchment....

Ingredients 5 bunches whole scallions, finely chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 3 Scotch bonnet peppers (any color), seeded and minced 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tablespoons dried 1/4 cup ground allspice 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 cup water 5 pounds chicken thighs or 2 small whole chickens, cut into quarters (see note) Preparation Combine all of the ingredients except the water and chicken in a large bowl....

Ingredients Kane Candy Chocolate Dessert Cups mousse whipped cream fresh berries. Preparation Fill Kane Candy Chocolate Dessert Cups with your favorite filling, top with fresh berries or chocolate decoration and serve! Quick & Easy Desserts!

Ingredients 1 lb ground lamb or beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2-inch piece of ginger, grated 2 green chillies, chopped (use more or less depending on your taste) 1 cup frozen peas 1 medium tomato chopped 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp garam masala 1/4 tsp tumeric 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder salt and black pepper to taste...