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Ingredients 2 cups Water 1 1/2 cups Sugar 4 TBSP fresh squeezed Lemon 1 TBSP lemon zest 3-4 Leaves of fresh basil (add more to taste and garnish) Preparation To make the simple syrup: Boil 2 Cups Water and Sugar until the sugar is disolved. Transfer the simple syrup into an ice bath to cool. (Tip: you can make alot of simple syrup and store in the refrigerator for future use) While the simple syrup is cooling, in a food processor combining the zest, lemon juice, and basil and mix until the leaves are chopped....

Ingredients 1 pound black beans 6 c. water 1/2 c. olive oil 1 tbsp. white or cider vinegar 1 onion 2 green bell peppers 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp. cumin 2 tsp. oregano 4 green olives 1 tbsp. sugar 3 to 4 bay leaves 3 tbsp. of ketchup salt to taste 1/4 c. chopped cilantro Preparation Leave beans to soak overnight in cold water covered with half of the onion and half of the green pepper....

Ingredients 2/3 cup boiling water 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin ice cubes 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping 1-1/2 tsp. lime zest 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.) Preparation ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir with whisk 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to make 1 cup....

Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners' sugar Finely grated zest of 2 limes 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Put butter and 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1/3 cup toasted pignolia nuts 4 oz. julienne sun dried tomatoes 6 oz. sliced/chopped nicoise or good quality black olives 12 medium shrimp 12 sea scallops, quartered 8 oz. high quality lump crabmeat 4 medium cloves of garlic, halved 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons of minced basil 3 tablespoons of minced parsley Serve with freshly grated parmigianno reggiano or freshly grated romano cheese(optional) 1 lb linguine fini or regular linguine...

Ingredients 1/2 white onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped olive oil as needed for saute pan 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 pound bag of dried black-eyed peas 4 cups boiling water 16 oz of andouille sausage 1 Tbs Joe’s Hot Stuff or cayenne pepper/salt/pepper to taste. Preparation Bean Prep: Wash and pick over the peas while boiling 4 cups water. Add peas and bring to another boil....

Ingredients Venison Tenderloin (or other large piece of venison) 2 large Onions 2 large Bell Peppers 1 lb Bacon 1 lb Link Sausage 2 cans Whole Mushrooms 1 bottle Italian Dressing (any) Lawry’s Seasoning Skewers Preparation Cut the first 5 ingredients into large bite size chunks (cut everything but mushrooms). Then put everthing in a large bowl or casserole dish. Pour Italian Dressing all over and sprinkle lightly with Lawry’s Seasoning....

Ingredients 8 Russet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice 1 lb. Swiss cheese, grated 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, grated 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp. shallots, minced salt to taste white pepper to taste 1-1 1/2 pints heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 250 F. Spread potatoes in shallow baking dish or disposable aluminum pan. Add cream to ALMOST cover potatoes – tips of top layer should extend above the cream....

Ingredients 4-6 pound beef brisket 2 cans whole cranberry sauce 2 envelopes lipton onion soup mix Preparation Mix together cranberry sauce and onion soup mix. Wrap the brisket in heavy duty aluminum foil. Pour cranberry mixture over top. Bake brisket (fully wrapped in foil) for 3 hours at 350 degrees. Put in a dish because some juice will spill out. Cool and then refrigerate overnight. Slice cold meat crosswise with a sharp knife, then place meat and sauce back in pyrex cover with foil and reheat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. mashed bananas or 3/4 c mashed banana & 3/4 c yams 3 eggs 1 T. vanilla 1 T. honey 1/4 coconut oil 2 c. almond flour 1 t. baking soda Preparation bananas, eggs,vanilla, honey & oil in food processor pulse until blended add almond flour and baking soda 8 x 4 greased loaf pan 350 55-65 min nuts optional

Ingredients 1 package chocolate devil’s food cake with pudding in the mix 1/4 cup Kahlua 1 large container Cool Whip 6 Heath bars, frozen and crushed into pieces 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding Preparation Bake devil’s food cake as directed on the box. Break 1/2 cake into large pieces in the bottom of a glass bowl. Pour 1/8 cup Kahlua over cake. Mix pudding as directed on box and pour 1/2 over cake in bowl....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows 12 ounces blue cheese 4 large whole wheat buns, split in half Desired condiments, such as sliced tomatoes, romaine, sliced onions Green Peppercorn Mayonnaise, recipe follows Essence Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder...

Ingredients 4 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half at joint, rinsed and wiped dry 1/2 cup red hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Emeril’s Essence Spiced Apple & Bourbon Glaze Preparation In a large shallow, non-reactive bowl combine the chicken, hot sauce, pepper, and salt, and toss well to combine....

Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 1/2 c. sugar 3/4 c. water 4 eggs 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Mix ingredients in order listed with wooden spoon. Bake at 350 for 1 hour in well greased/floured bundt pan. Cool for one hour.

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies) 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted 3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 (15.75-oz.) can lemon pie filling 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 (12-oz.) jar seedless red raspberry preserves 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 cups halved strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 2 kiwi fruit, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced...

Ingredients 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon poppyseeds Preparation Whisk together the sugar, cream, and lemon juice until well combined and no lumps remain. Stir in the poppyseeds, and use immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 days.

Ingredients For the sweet yeast dough About 2 3/4 cups (12 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) instant yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup (2 1/2 fluid ounces) whole milk 2 ounces unsalted butter 1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces) water 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, at room temperature For the lemon paste pie filling 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups water or vegetable broth juice from one lime 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley grated peel from one lime 1 fresh tomato diced 1 can pinto or black beans, drained 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sautee for one minute....

Ingredients -1 pound sliced veal liver -2 onions -1 clove garlic -a bit of parsley and green onion to garnish -salt, red, black pepper, and vinegar to taste. Preparation Remove thin skin of the liver edges and slit to keep from curling up. Cut into thin strips. Season thoroughly with salt, red and black pepper. Dip into flour, and drop each piece into hot lard frying quickly until browned. Add onion, parsley, garlic, and green onion and a few drops of vinegar on each slice of liver....

Ingredients 2 c Heartsmart Bisquick 2/3 c skim milk 1/2 c Splenda no-cal sweetner 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 1/4 c. Unsweetened applesauce 1 egg or 1/4 c egg substitute 1/2 lb blueberries Preparation Preheat to 400F. Combine all ingredients. Pour into muffin tins. Bake 13 -18 minutes.