Posts

Ingredients 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup lime juice1 garlic clove1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon saltTortilla chips Preparation Place peppercorns in a food processor; process until ground. Add remaining ingredients; process 2-3 minutes longer or until smooth. Serve with chips.

Ingredients 3 large egg whites18 whole graham crackers, crushed (about 2-1/2 cups)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup unsalted cashews, finely chopped 3/4 cup butter, melted2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk3/4 cup Key lime juice6 large egg yolks1/4 cup sugarTOPPINGS:1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jamOptional: Fresh raspberries and toasted flaked coconut Preparation Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sea salt, divided1 cup sugar1 bone-in pork shoulder butt roast (6 to 8 pounds) 1/4 cup barbecue seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup packed brown sugar12 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split Preparation Combine 1 cup sea salt and the granulated sugar; rub onto all sides of roast. Place in a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Preheat oven to 300°. Using a kitchen knife, scrape salt and sugar coating from roast; discard any accumulated juices....

Ingredients 2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 7), cut into wedges1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions6 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, toss potatoes with green onions, bacon, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil over potato mixture and crimp edges to seal....

Ingredients 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced new potatoes, drained1-1/2 cups whole milk1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 cup cubed deli ham Preparation In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice.

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped fully cooked ham3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Arrange crescent rolls on a 13-in. round pizza pan, forming a ring with wide ends overlapping and pointed ends facing the outer edge of pan. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter for 8 minutes or until juices are absorbed....

Ingredients 1 large potato, peeled and chopped1 medium red onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried thyme2 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (5 ounces each) Preparation In a large skillet, cook potato and onion in oil over medium heat until potato is browned and tender. Stir in the vinegar, salt, pepper and thyme. Remove from the heat and set aside....

Ingredients 1 large egg1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 envelope onion soup mix, dividedDash pepper1 pound ground beef3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-3/4 cups cold water1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drainedHot cooked mashed potatoes Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons soup mix and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, and juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon canola oil3 tablespoons tomato paste2 cups water2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules2 teaspoons dried basil, divided1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided2 bay leaves3 cups cubed peeled potatoes3 cups quartered peeled small onions2 cups sliced carrots2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold water Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika and pepper....

Ingredients 1 piece ginger 3/4 c. olive oil 3 tbsp. sherry-wine vinegar Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 c. heirloom tomatoes 2 c. seedless watermelon 2 tbsp. Thai basil 1/4 c. red onion 2 tbsp. Chopped chives 2 tbsp. chervil leaves 2 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 4 oz. feta cheese 1/4 c. celery leaves 1 small spring onion 1/2 ripe avocado 1 radish 1 tsp. mustard oil Preparation Step 1Grate ginger on the large holes of a box grater....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, softened1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dill weed1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese1 loaf sourdough or French bread, sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spread on one side of each bread slice; wrap loaf in foil. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredients 2 cups sugar1/2 cup water1/3 cup light corn syrup2 egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup diced candied cherries1/4 cup diced candied pineapple Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat....

Ingredients 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, melted1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided2/3 cup coarsely crushed saltines (14 crackers) Preparation Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Add the butter and 1 cup cheese; mix well. Gently stir in pineapple. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers on top; drizzle with reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 1 c. quinoa 2 c. water Kosher salt Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Flaky sea salt Preparation Step 1Place your quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Drain. Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to boil. Add quinoa and a big pinch of salt, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.Step 3Remove saucepan from heat, but keep it covered....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons sugar, divided1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup golden raisins Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the buttermilk, butter, salt, baking soda, 1 cup flour and remaining sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cooked small shell pasta1 cup shredded carrot1 cup shredded zucchini1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained6 tablespoons creamy Italian salad dressingLettuce leaf, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the pasta, carrots, zucchini, tuna and salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened2 thick slices cinnamon-raisin bread2 tablespoons strawberry jam1 large egg1 tablespoon butterMaple syrup, optional Preparation Spread cream cheese on 1 slice of bread. Spread jam on the other slice; place jam side down over the cream cheese. In a shallow bowl, beat egg. Dip both sides of bread into egg. In a small skillet, melt butter; toast bread for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/4 c. coarsely chopped cilantro 4 scallions 2 large garlic cloves 1 tbsp. finely chopped thyme 2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1/4 Scotch Bonnet chile Pinch of ground allspice Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 tsp. distilled white vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 lb. mussels 2 lb. cockles 3 tomatoes 1 lb. large shrimp Preparation Step 1Light a grill....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons Key lime juice2 teaspoons grated Key lime zest2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped macadamia nutsICING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup Key lime juice1 teaspoon grated Key lime zest Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime juice and zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil4 cups chopped lamb’s-quarter (tender new leaves)3 large eggs1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk or 1-2/3 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches) Preparation In a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add lamb’s-quarter; cook and stir until wilted. Cover and remove from the heat. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in salt, pepper, 1 cup cheese and lamb’s-quarter mixture....