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Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. boneless lamb shoulder Sea salt, table salt, and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika 1 medium onion 2 clove garlic 1/2 lb. cracked or whole green olives 1/4 c. chopped Middle Eastern-style Preserved Lemons Fresh lemon juice (optional) 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves 3 c. cooked couscous Preparation Step 1One day ahead, trim excess fat from lamb....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 medium tomato, chopped3 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation In a 12-in. skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Place fillets over mushrooms; sprinkle with paprika, cayenne and remaining lemon pepper....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)SAUCE:1/2 cup cola1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon chili powder Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; rub over pork. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients....

Ingredients 20 red or orange habanero chiles 1 medium white onion 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest 1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice 3/4 tsp. finely grated lime zest 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 c. cider vinegar 1/2 c. water 1 tsp. dried Mexican oregano 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 tsp. sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the habaneros and onion in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped8 tablespoons butter, divided20 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)2 cups sour cream2 cups cubed fully cooked ham2 cups shredded cheddar cheese7 teaspoons fresh dill weed, divided2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons half-and-half cream Preparation Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 cup whole milk12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions Preparation Place potatoes in a lightly greased 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice3/4 cup honey1/2 cup Dijon mustard1 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cold water1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, honey, mustard and ginger; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water; gradually whisk into honey mixture. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Reserve 3/4 cup to serve with chicken if desired....

Ingredients 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces1/2 cup fat-free milk2 pounds lean ground turkey1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 large eggs, lightly beaten3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperSAUCE:2 medium onions, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 bay leavesHot cooked pastaAdditional minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, optional...

Ingredients 1 quantity Classic Vanilla Marshmallow mixture 2 tbsp. raspberry jam c. sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Preparation Step 1Lightly spray four 12-hole round-based gem irons, 1 fluid ounce silicon baking molds or 1 fluid ounce mini muffin pans with oil.Step 2Prepare the marshmallow mixture as instructed.Step 3Transfer the mixture to 2 large piping bags fitted with plain nozzles and pipe into the oiled molds, ensuring you do not over-fill them....

Ingredients 14 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 large egg yolks 1 c. sugar 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. Coarse salt Preparation Step 1Cut butter into pieces and put in bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat at medium-high speed until fluffy.Step 2In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Add to butter and beat until combined.Step 3Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. + 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. Hot pepper sauce 1 tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 package extra-firm tofu 2 tsp. cooking oil (optional if you’re using a castiron skillet) 1 packed cup fresh spinach leaves 2 tbsp. arame seaweed (Look in the Asian-foods section of the grocery store.) 1/4 c. water 1 small scallion...

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons chopped pecans3 tablespoons butter, melted3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup whipped topping, divided2/3 cup cold 2% milk3 tablespoons instant chocolate pudding mix Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and butter; press into 2 ungreased 8-ounce ramekins. Bake at 350° until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth; fold in 1/2 cup whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 lb. beef flat iron steak salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 clove garlic 4 scallions 4 bay leaves 2 lemons vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a glass baking dish, season the steak with salt and pepper and rub with the olive oil. Spread the garlic, scallions, and bay leaves all over the steak. Cover both sides of the steak with lemon slices. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. milk Zest of 2 lemons 10 clove garlic 1/2 stick cinnamon 5 large sage leaves 2 sprig rosemary Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Discard chicken neck and any included giblets. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, including inside the cavity.Step 2Place a 4-quart (or larger) Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot or pan over high heat....

Ingredients 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 round (8 ounces) Camembert cheese18 miniature smoked sausages1 large egg1 tablespoon water Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Unfold puff pastry. Cut each pastry into 9 squares. Cut each square into 2 triangles. In a small bowl, mix jam and mustard; spread over triangles. Cut cheese in half crosswise; cut each half into 9 wedges....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons maple syrup6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 inch thick and 12 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, whisk syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade for basting. Drain pork chops, discarding marinade. On an oiled grill, cook pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in....

Ingredients 5 tbsp. Cooking oil 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. dried thyme tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. Wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt fresh-ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes 12 scallions including 2 inches of green top Preparation Step 1Light the grill. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the oil with the cayenne, thyme, nutmeg, brown sugar, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper....

Ingredients 2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks1 bottle (10 ounces) teriyaki baste and glaze3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot1 pound beef tenderloin steaks, cut into 1-inch piecesHORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE:1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream1 tablespoon prepared horseradish Preparation Drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice. In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine teriyaki, ginger and the pineapple juice. Add beef and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Drain beef, discarding marinade....

Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin3/4 cup egg substitute1 can (5-1/2 ounces) apricot nectar1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon lemon extractGLAZE:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; add the batter....

Ingredients 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheesePizza sauce, optional Preparation In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Unroll dough and pat into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle the sausage, cheddar cheese and spinach lengthwise down the center of the dough....