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Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 teaspoon canola oil or pure vegetable shortening Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until combined. On slow speed, beat in flour and salt until combined....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces 2 1/2 cups heavy cream Preparation Put chocolate in a dry metal bowl. In a small saucepan, scald cream; pour immediately over chocolate. Let stand for a few minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Pour half the ganache into a bowl and refrigerate until cold but not solid. Whip until lighter in color and stiff enough to spread; use as soon as possible....

Ingredients 2 Cups Sugar 4 Tbs Cocoa 1 Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Milk 1/2 Cup Butter 1 tsp Vanilla 3 Cups Quick Cooking Oatmeal 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter Preparation Mix all but oatmeal and peanut butter together. Bring to a boil. Cook at a rolling boil for one minute exactly. Remove from heat and add oatmeal and peanut butter. Mix well and drop on wax paper with teaspoon. Let cool and dry....

Ingredients 1/2 medium white onion, chopped 1 to 2 serrano peppers or 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded (optional), and finely chopped 2 small medium-red ripe round tomatoes or 4 to 5 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt Preparation Place onion in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Shake off excess water and transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 lb. dark sweet cherries, pitted, coarsely chopped 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith), finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoon mustard seed 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently 50 to 60 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg yolks 1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet baking chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut cookie dough in half crosswise. Cut each section in half lengthwise. Press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust....

Ingredients For a 32 cm terrine mold: 1 small onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Olive oil 2 slices of bread, with or without crusts, finely chopped 1/3 cup of cream 2 eggs, beaten 1.5 pound ground chicken 2 chicken breasts, finely diced 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme 1 tablespoon of chopped chives 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of white pepper...

Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts 2 eggs - beaten 2 cups flavored bread crumbs 1/4 cup onion - chopped 12 oz mushrooms - sliced 8 oz muenster cheese - grated 2 cups chicken broth dash of salt and pepper oil and butter for frying Preparation Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place into beaten egg. Mix well to cover chicken completely. Let sit for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1 package (6 oz) refrigerated cooked Southwest-flavor chicken breast strips, coarsely chopped 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 T olive oil Chicken Breasts w skin removed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 c. sherry 1 c. chicken broth 1 orange cut into 5 sections Green Olives Preparation Preheat oven to 400* Brown Chicken in oil. Transfer to plate. Add shallots, then garlic. Add Sherry, boil until reduced by half (3 min). Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Return Chicken 2 ornages and olives. Cover and cook for 20-30 min....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut crosswise into 3 pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 tablespoons butter, divided 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup dry Marsala wine 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, plus whole sprigs, for garnish 12 ounces dried fettuccine...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 5-inch strips 12 corn tortillas, warmed Pico de Gallo, Avocado Salsa and shredded cabbage, for serving...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds beef shoulder, cut into large cubes Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder 1 tablespoons ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 onions, diced 10 garlic cloves, halved 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons tomato paste...

Ingredients 4 Tbs. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 onion, chopped 4 golden bell peppers, seeded and chopped 3 golden tomatoes, seeded and chopped 8 basil leaves pinch of thyme 6 cups vegetable stock 1⁄2 cup cream or yogurt 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar salt and pepper 1⁄2 cup chopped chives Preparation In medium saucepan heat oil. Cook garlic, onion, peppers, tomatoes, basil and thyme, partially covered until soft, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients Cocoa flavored sponge cake 150g (5.3 oz) Fresh cream 50g (1.8 oz) Chopped sweet chocolate (confectioners’, for garnish) 40g (1.4 oz) Some brandy (optional) 30 Hazelnuts Sweet chocolate (confectioners’, for coating) 300g (10.6 oz) Some arazan (Arazan is a confectionary ingredient. It is a silver colored tiny grain that comes from the French word, “argent”. Arazan is generally corn starch mixed with a sugar-type dealy that results in edible silver dust....

Ingredients 1/2 c. oil 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. salt 2 eggs 2 T. unsweetened cocoa 2 c. flour 1 1/2 t. baking soda 2 c. applesauce Preparation Mix dry ingredients. Add oil, eggs adn applesauce and beat well. Pour into greased 15x9x2 inch glass pyrex pan. Sprinkle the top of the cake mixture with 2 T. sugar and 1/2 c. chopped walnuts. Add these nuts RIGHT before you put the cake in the oven or they will sink to the bottom....

Ingredients Devil’s Food Cake Mix (no pudding in mix) 1 4-serving size instant devil’s food pudding (Jell-O brand) 4 eggs 8 oz. sour cream 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup Kaluha 1/4 cup water 18 oz. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve 1 cup for Glaze, below) - (1 1/2 pkgs of chips) Preparation Mix first 7 ingredients together until blended well, using mixer. Batter will be thick. Blend in chocolate chips by hand....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface 2 large eggs 1/2 recipe Pie Dough 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 2 cups pecan halves 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate (such as Ghirardelli 60 percent cacao), chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 15-inch round....

Ingredients 4 chicken legs and thighs (about 3 pounds) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup canola oil 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 pounds small ripe apricots (10 to 12), quartered and pitted 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 4 tablespoons honey, plus more to taste 1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock...

Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breast on the bone 1/2 medium onion 4 green onions chopped 4 garlic cloves 2 stalks celery leafy heart chopped 2 medium cans chicken broth 2 cans water = to broth 1 stick butter salt to taste pepper - to taste 2 cups bisquick 1 cup milk Bayou Magic roux mix Preparation 1/ combine water broth and butter in large pot, bring to boil 2. Add all seasonings and chicken breast 3....