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Ingredients 1 cup pistachios 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus a pinch 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup extra-bittersweet chocolate (about 72 percent cocoa), chopped 4 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Whipped cream, for serving Preparation Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the pistachios on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes. Let the pistachios cool, and then transfer to a food processor, with the confectioners’ sugar and salt....

Ingredients 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 cup canned pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place slightly less than 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie mix on each crescent. Top each with about 1 teaspoon miniature chocolate chips. Roll up crescents; place on cookie sheet....

Ingredients CARAMEL: Vegetable oil, for greasing 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons salted butter, cut into chunks 1/2 cup heavy cream BROWNIE: 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, plus more for greasing 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups salted skinless peanuts (not dry-roasted)...

Ingredients 2 c rice pineapple 3 c brown sugar Preparation Cook 2 c rice in 2 qts water. Add chunks of pineapple and 3 c brown sugar. Once rice is cooked allow to cool. Put it in a non-aluminum pot and allow to ferment for 2 days. Scoop out amount desired and put in a blender. Add pinapple juice or water and sugar to taste. Enjoy the chicha!

Ingredients 4 Chicken breast grilled, cubed and cooled 1 package Uncle Bens long grain and wild rice cooked and cooled 1/2 cup celery 1/3 cup parley 1/4 scallions Vinegrette 1/2C olive oil 3T red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp dijion mustard 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Preparation combine first five ingredients. whisk together vinegrette and toss with first five ingredients garnish with pine nuts and chill 2hrs

Ingredients 2 bottles beer 6 cloves garlic juice from 1 lime red chile pepper teaspoon Dijon mustard Worcestershire sauce Sage Parsley Basil Oregano Rosemary Savory Thyme Lavender Generous helping of fresh, coarse-ground black pepper Preparation blend ingredients. soak chicken for several hours

Ingredients 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 3/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons green onions, diced 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon fresh dill 1/4 cup celery, diced Preparation Poach chicken; cool and dice. Gently combine the chicken with the remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 2 (3-inch) pieces lemon zest 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus leaves for garnish 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1⁄2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (14-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 medium zucchini, cut into...

Ingredients 1 medium sized potato, preferably Yukon Gold, cut into 1/2 inch cube. 3 cups cooked chick peas (garbanzo beans) 2 tablespoon mango powder or fresh lime juice. 1 tablespoon dried pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons toasted cumin, coriander blend. 1 teaspoon ground Deggi chiles or 1/2 teaspoon cayeen mixed with 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon punjabi garam masala 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon fine black salt 6 tablespoon canola oil...

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 cans 15 1/2oz. diced tomatoes 1 can 8oz. tomato sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne red pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 can 15 1/2oz. kidney beans, drained Preparation In large skillet, cook and stir meat, onions and green pepper until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drainoff grease. Transfer to large pot and stir in tomatoes(with liquid) and remaining ingredients except kidney beans....

Ingredients 1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano if you have it) 2 tablespoons homemade or dark chili powder* 2 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water *I used Mexican dark chili powder. Preparation Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and continue stirring for a few more minutes until you have a nice, light brown roux....

Ingredients 2 tbs vegetable oil 2c. chopped onion 1c chopped bell pepper 2lb cubed beef .75lb dried beans (mix kidney, navy, etc.) 1 can (28 oz) tomato puree 2 can diced tomatoes - with juice Spice Mix (see above) Preparation Soak beans overnight (12 hours minimum) in 1 gal water with 2 tsp cumin. dredge beef in 1/2 c. flour, 1tsp salt, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cayenne....

Ingredients 500g of good quality beef mince 1 large onion 1 stick of celery 2 garlic cloves 1 red chilli deseeded 2 tsp cumin seed 2 tsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp chopped fresh corriander 1 stick of cinnamon (sprinkling of dried chilli wherever nescesary) 1 tin of kidney beans 400g chopped tomato Tomato puree half cup of beef stock Salt and pepper Rice and corn mixed together and tortillas for wraps...

Ingredients 1 cup (250ml) butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 package chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375 F (190 C) Cream butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips. Bake 10 - 15 minutes.

Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 C Chocolate Graham Crackers, Crushed 3 TBSP Sugar 1 Stick Butter Cream Filling: 1 8oz Brick Cream Cheese 1 Stick Butter 1 EGG (Optional, it will not cook) Lemon Zest 1 1/2 C 10X Pure Cane Confectioner’s Sugar (Sifted) 1TBSP Strawberry Puree or Strawberry Pie Filling 1 Lb Strawberry Cleaned and Hulled 1 Lb Dove Chocolate Discoveries Milk Chocolate Preparation Combine Pie Crust ingredients in a food processer....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons anchovy paste 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1 pound cooked pasta Fresh basil Freshly ground pepper Preparation On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together olive oil, anchovy paste, and cherry tomatoes. Roast at 450 degrees until tomatoes burst. Toss with pasta; garnish with basil and ground pepper.

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 bag frozen broccoli 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery or cream of broccoli soup 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 2 cups shreded sharp cheddar cheese 2 Tblsp curry powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Place frozen broccoli in bottom of 9X13 baking dish. Sprinkle cooked chicken on top of the broccoli. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl until well mixed....

Ingredients Small Chicken pieces - 1 kg Cooking Oil - 1/2 cup Chopped Onion - 1 & 1/2 Cup Cloves Garlic - 10-15 Ginger -1 piece Yogurt - 1 cup Milk - 1 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice - 4 tbs Coriander - 1/2 cup Cardamoms - 3 Cinnamon - 2 sticks Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tbs Garam Masala - 1 tbs Red chilli powder - 1& 1/2 tbs Salt to taste...

Ingredients 3 cups cold water 1 box of chicken broth/ stock 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 bag carrots, about 10, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 3 medium onions, finely chopped 1 cup white wine Salt and pepper Meatballs, recipe follows 2 medium heads escarole, cleaned and chopped 2 boxes frozen spinach thawed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes Parmesan for garnish CHICKEN MEATBALLS...

Ingredients 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and lightly pounded flat ½ cup shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced ¾ cup thinly sliced fennel ½ cup green olives, pitted and sliced ¼ cup raisins, soaked in white wine ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons capers 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed ½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons basil julienne 2 tablespoons chopped parsley...