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Ingredients 8 Kirby (pickling) cucumbers, or a jar of sweet pickle slices 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 1/2 tbsp sugar 1 1/2 tbsp pickling spice (available at grocery stores) 15 peppercorns 4 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes 2 scallions, sliced thinly 2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted (to sprinkle on before serving) Preparation The original recipe calls for cucumbers rather than pickles; I made sweet pickles and used them instead, so note the alternate instructions too ;)...

Ingredients acorn squash buckwheat flour Preparation poke holes in acorn squash and zap in the microwave until soft. scoop out insides into bowl. add buckwheat flour, and mix with hands unti recieving the desired consistency. roll out, or just form in palms. cook however you want!

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons toasted wheat bran 3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 cups buttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl; mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 small medium onion, cut into thin wedges 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cans (14 1/2 ounce)cut green beans, drained 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes, drained Preparation 1 Cook onion, garlic, salt and basil in oil in medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. 2. Add green beans and tomatoes; heat through....

Ingredients ZUPPA TOSCANO 1-PACKAGE OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MILD OR HOT 2-MEDIUM POTATOES ¾ CUP DICED ONIONS 6- SLICES BACON 1 ½ TESPOONS MINCED GARLIC 2 OR MORE CUPS OF KALE SLICED. I USE ABOUT 3 ½ CUPS 1 TABLESPOONS CHICKEN BASE 1 QT. WATER, MORE IF NEEDED 1/3 CUP OF HEAVY CREAM, A LITTLE MORE IF YOU WANT SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE Preparation I USE A CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN FOR THIS DISH....

Ingredients 1 pkg. regular rolled sausage, crumbled and drained 2 Tbsp. olive oil 7 oz. diced tomato, italian seasoned 1 1/2 c. potato, 1/4" dice, precooked 3/4 cup red bell pepper, 1/4" dice 8 eggs 1 c. milk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper, ground 3 Tbsp. butter 1 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp. olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in pan. Saute tomato, potato, sausage, and pepper in pan....

Ingredients 1 can corn (drained) 1 can creamed corn (undrained) 1 pkg corn muffin mix (8.5oz) 1/2C butter (melted) 2 eggs sl beaten 1C sour cream 1C cheddar cheese, shredded or grated Preparation Preheat oven to 350` Use 9x13 ungreased pan. Set aside shredded cheese, and mix remaining ingredients and pour into pan. Bake 15-20 minutes, sprinkle top with cheese and bake 20 or more minutes until cheese looks crusty....

Ingredients 1 twenty-four-ounce porterhouse steak, 1 1/2 inches thick Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Heat broiler on high. Season steak on both sides with salt and pepper, and brush with olive oil to lightly coat. Place in broiler pan, and transfer to broiler. Broil for 9 minutes, turn, and continue to broil for another 9 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from broiler, and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 pound hot sausage casings removed 1 lb Ground Beef 1 large onion chopped 4 garlic cloves chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1 28oz can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paster 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed, drained Salt and Pepper 1 lb motaccioli pasta freshly cooked 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 12 oz Fontina or aged provolone, grated...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 c shortening 2 eggs 1/2 pint sour cream 1 t vanilla 2 cups flour 1 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda Filling: 1/2 cup sugar 2 t cinnamon 1/2 c chopped pecans 2 apples Preparation Cream butter and sugar. Add rest of ingredients. Beat until smooth. Grease bundt pan. Pour half batter in pan. Put half of filling over batter. Add 1 apple, sliced very thin....

Ingredients 1 1/2 Lbs. Brussel Sprouts(trimmed,rinsed & halved) 4 Slices Bacon 1 Cup Chicken Broth 1/2 Sweet Onion 1 Tbls. Olive Oil Preparation Brown bacon in skillet and remove. Add olive oil and chopped onion to remaining bacon grease and sautee 2 minutes Add brussels to oil and onions,coating brussels with oil. Cook brussels 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add chicken broth,bring to a simmer,cover and reduce heat....

Ingredients 4 tbl fresh lime or lemon juice 3 tbl oil 1 large garlic clove, pressed 1 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger Preparation mix all ingredients well and spoon over tofu slices marinate, refrigerate, for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally

Ingredients .75 Ground Pancetta 4 lbs coursely chopped lamb olive oil for browning meat 1.25 Tbsp kosher salt 1.5 tsp sugar 1 tsp whole fennel seeds 1 tsp chili flakes 1/8 ounce chopped fresh rosemary .25 onion .5 stalk celery .25 ounce garlic .25 carrot, minced 6 cups canned, crushed plum tomatoes 3.25 oz heavy cream Preparation mix lamb, pancetta, salt, sugar, fennel seeds, chili flakes, and rosemary together. Chop all veggies including the garlic and keep seperate from the meat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 7 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 red peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1-inch-thick spears 1 cup each loosely packed parsley and mint leaves, both chopped coarse 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 pound fresh lamb sausage, removed from casing 1 package lavash bread or 4 pita bread 1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt 1 head romaine lettuce, outer leaves discarded Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients SAUCE: 1/4 lb ground beef 2 T chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 16 oz can crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 dash cayenne pepper FILLING: 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 lightly beaten egg 1 T fresh minced parsley 1/4 tsp onion powder 6 cooked lasagna noodles 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella Preparation In large skillet cook ground beef, onion and garlic until the beef is no longer pink....

Ingredients Dressing: 3 T red wine vinegar 1 T fresh lemon juice 2 t dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/2 t salt 1/2 t blk pepper 1/2 c. extra virg olive oil Salad: 1 1/2-1 3/4 lb cooked, diced chx breast 2 ripe avocados 8 c. romaine lettuce 6 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped 3 med tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2-3 oz Roquefort, crumbled 2 bunches watercress, discard stems...

Ingredients LEFT-OVER JAM COOKIES Makes 48, 1-1/2 -inch cookies 13 ounces (3 sticks plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon the flour into your measuring cup, don’t scoop it up) 1-1/2 cups finely chopped, toasted hazelnuts or almonds 2 cups berry, peach or apricot preserves Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch pan. In an electric mixer or with a wooden spoon, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy....

Ingredients Swiss Meringue for Lemon, Blackberry, and Meringue Parfait 1 cup creme fraiche Lemon Curd for Lemon, Blackberry, and Meringue Parfait 1 cup ripe blackberries 1 cup chilled heavy cream, whipped Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a pastry bag with an Ateco #22 star tip; fill with meringue. Pipe 12 to 16 long swirly shapes onto one of the prepared sheets....

Ingredients 1 c flour 1/2 c softened butter 1/4 c powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 c granulated usgar 1/2 t baking poweder 2 T lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Press evenly into ungreased 9x9 or 8x8 pan. Bake 20 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust. Bake 25 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.

Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh juice 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract 2 large eggs, room temperature 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted 1/4 ounce freeze-dried raspberries (1/3 cup), finely ground Fresh raspberries, for serving Preparation For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F....