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Ingredients 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (from two 1/4-ounce packages) 1/3 cup cold water 3/4 cup boiling water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice (from 3 to 4 lemons) 4 large egg whites, room temperature, plus 6 large yolks 2 cups whole milk 3 tarragon sprigs (6 inches each), plus small tender leaves for serving 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand until softened, 5 minutes....

Ingredients penne/bolts pasta for 2 people 6 dried figs 1/2 green apple 1 canned tuna (always prefer fresh when available) 1 can sweet corn 1 cucumber balsamic vinegar Preparation Boil water for pasta and boil it. I prefer penne or bolts pasta because it ’s easier to mix with the other ingredients for my salad. While the pasta are getting done get a large bowl to prepair the ingredients for the salad....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 cup light karo syrup 1 small jar (approx 1cup) marshmallow Creme 2 bags semi sweet chocolate chips (12-13 oz) 1 bag Hershey’s milk chocolate chips 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups walnuts (optional) Her recipe was not exact, so feel free to put a bit more marshmallow Creme if you like....

Ingredients 3 cups quinoa 6 cups water 2 large onions, chopped fine 2 large heads of garlic (~30 cloves), diced 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped fine 2 small-medium zucchini squash, chopped fine 6 sticks of celery, chopped fine 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 tsp italian seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 pinch white pepper 1 cup of frozen corn 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins) Salt to taste...

Ingredients 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp minced garlic 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups farfallini(small bowtie pasta or other small pasta) 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup grated parmesan Preparation 1.)Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a 3-qt saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 pound dry fettuccine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, smashed 4 hot Italian sausages, casings removed 1 pint red or yellow cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn 1 cup arugula, torn 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Preparation Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside....

Ingredients 3 cups butter, unsalted 6 cups all purpose flour 1 cup water 2 teaspoons sesame 1 cup almonds 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon yeast 1 tablespoon water, blossom Preparation Add Sugar+ Salt+ Sesame and mix with flour. Put the mixed flour in a dish and make a hole in the middle. Melt the butter in a pan till it browns well. Put the melted butter in the hole and fold the flour in it till it mixes well....

Ingredients 3 Eggs Separated 2 cups kamut flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/2 teaspoon almond extract ( optional for waffles with fruit) Preparation In a glass bowl, beat eggs whites until stiff. Stir together kamut flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Beat egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until light and lemon colored....

Ingredients Sliced potatoes 24oz Canola, peanut, or California rice oil Truffle salt Equipment: Cast iron dutch oven Thermometer Mandolin slicer Preparation Heat oil in cast iron pan, with thermometer in oil to make sure temperature reaches 300 degrees. As oil heats, clean your potatoes and slice with mandolin slicer set to approximately 2mm. Place sliced potatoes in a bowl of water to keep them from turning brown. Remove slices from water and pat dry on paper towels, place enough slices in oil to have one layer covering the surface of the oil....

Ingredients 3 (8 oz)packages cream cheese, softened 1 stick (4 oz) butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 tablespoons cornstarch 6 eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper cut into a 10-inch round and a 28- by 4-inch strip; Cover outside of pan with foil to waterproof....

Ingredients 4 Nature Valley™ Oats ’n Honey crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box), unwrapped, broken into pieces 12 to 14 whole macadamia nuts 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light Fat Free very vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) reduced-fat whipped topping 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1 tablespoon finely grated white chocolate baking bar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled kiwifruit (1 1/2 medium) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped drained fresh pineapple or well-drained canned pineapple tidbits...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons safflower oil 2 onions, finely chopped (about 2 1/4 cups) 3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 3-ounce piece) 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons) Coarse salt 1 3-inch cinnamon stick 2 1/4 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 cardamom pods, crushed 2 teaspoons tomato paste 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces 12 ounces baby fingerlings (or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces)...

Ingredients Zest (removed in wide strips and chopped) and juice from 2 lemons 1 head garlic, cloves smashed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 pounds boneless leg of lamb roast, tied at 1-inch intervals Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed Preparation In a bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, garlic, and rosemary; whisk in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil....

Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup sherry 1/4 cup vinegar 2 Tablespoons chopped can chipotles in adobo 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 2 Tablespoons golden or dark brown sugar Preparation Saute onion in oil until softened. Add garlic and spices. Transfer to blender or food processor and puree with water, sherry, vinegar, chiles, orange juice and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup of sugar 1 large egg 1 1/3 cup AP flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 1/4 cup diced cyrstallized ginger 1/4 cup of florida cyrstals for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Line two baking sheets with parchment. In bowl cream butter. Add sugar and beat on medium high until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 lb. dried French Green or Beluga lentils Olive oil 6 shallots 4 stalks celery 1 small carrot 6 oz. pancetta or bacon 3 cups red wine 4 cups chicken stock (use low salt if using canned stock) 1 bunch each of thyme, tarragon and marjoram 3 tblsp. sherry vinegar Preparation Use a large (wide) saute pan. Chop pancetta or bacon, sauted until crisp, drain fat and set aside....

Ingredients Serves 4 - 6 Kosher salt 3/4 lb. asparagus trimmed 2 cups grape tomatoes 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. fresh basil 1/2 c. sliced almonds (toasted) 2 tbsp. finely grated parmesan 1 lb. (500 g) Linguine or rigatoni Preparation Preheat oven 425. Place tomatoes and asparagus on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Toss. Place in oven on top third of oven and roast for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion,chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp smart balance butter 3/4 teas dried hot pepper flakes 1/4 teas dried oregano 1/3 c white wine 1/3c clam juice,bottled 1lb linguini 2 dozen small clams 1/3c parsley Preparation Heat oil, med, sauté onion, 4 min Add garlic, red pepper, oregano, cook 2 min Stir in wine , clam juice,chopped clams,butter and boil uncovered 3 min until reduced....

Ingredients 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count) 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix 2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese (8 oz) 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 2 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons sliced green onions Fresh jalapeño slices, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream, as desired...

Ingredients Equal parts fresh or canned: Mango and Pineapple (approx 2 cups each) 2-3 garlic cloves, to taste One medium size tomato Preparation Peel Fresh Mango and prepare pineapple. Cut in small bite size pieces. Chop garlic and tomato and add to fruit. Let stand for 30 minutes (if you can wait that long), and enjoy.