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Ingredients 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 70 percent cacao, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon instant-espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Combine chocolate, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Bring cream, sugar, espresso powder, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar and espresso powder are dissolved. Pour over chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 6 1 oz bittersweet chocolate 2 1 oz semisweet chocolate 10 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 3 large eggs 3 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tablespoons orange liquer preheat to 425F Preparation grease 6 6oz custard cups. melt chocolate and butter in doubleboilers. add flour and sugar to chocolate. Stir in eggs and yolks until smooth. stir in vanilla and orage luquer. Divide evenly among custard cups....

Ingredients Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting Test Kitchen’s Favorite Pate Brisee, divided into two disks Sesame Frangipane 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), finely chopped (3/4 cup) 1 large egg Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out one disk of dough to a roughly 14-inch round (a scant 1/8 inch thick). Use an inverted bowl or cake pan to cut out an 11-inch round....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup light corn syrup 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70 percent cacao), chopped 2 tablespoons poire William (pear brandy; optional) Preparation Heat cream and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until mixture is combined. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in brandy, if desired. Let sauce cool until thick but pourable. Just before serving, whisk until smooth.

Ingredients 12 oz (about 4 cups) uncooked penne pasta (from 16-oz box) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 packages (14 oz each) chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed 2 jars (16 oz each) Alfredo pasta sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta as directed on box; drain....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice (cooked as directed on package) 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired 1 tablespoon oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup slivered almonds 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 cup fresh pea pods, trimmed, cut diagonally in half...

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained 1 can (10 ounces) premium chicken, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh jalapeño pepper or 2 teaspoons canned jalapeño peppers, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper, to taste 6 (6- inch) flour tortillas 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded, sharp Cheddar cheese, optional 1 ripe avocado, peeled, sliced, for garnish, optional...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 pound chicken livers 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed Dash thyme and marjoram 1/4 cup cooking sherry 1/4 tsp salt Ground black pepper Preparation In sauce pan, bring water to boil; add chicken livers and simmer 2-3 minutes. Drain and reserve 3/4 to 1 cup liquid. In frying pan, cook livers in butter until brown....

Ingredients 1 med. onion - diced 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 4 oz chevre 4 oz proscuitto, sliced thinly and chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tbsp. capers 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 8 basil leaves 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped parsley Salt and pepper (to taste) Preparation In a large ovenproof skillet, sauté the proscuitto until it is brown and crispy....

Ingredients 125g/4½oz green olives 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp ras-el-hanout (available in some supermarkets or specialist shops) ½g saffron threads 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 large preserved lemon, peel only, chopped 3 tsp chopped fresh coriander 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley vegetables, to serve Preparation Add the olives to a pan of boiling water....

Ingredients 2 large or 3 small chicken breasts 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium chili pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp (or more) salt 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup black beans (canned or dried, soaked and parboiled) 1/4 cup uncooked regular rice...

Ingredients 1 can (15.5 ounces) rinsed and drained chickpeas 3 tablespoons drained capers 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 head sliced cauliflower 1/2 cup chopped, roasted, salted almonds 1/3 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation On a rimmed baking sheet, toss chickpeas and capers with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; season. Roast at 475 degrees until chickpeas are golden brown, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash 1 cup chopped onion 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1-2 dash cayenne pepper 1 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 4 egg, beaten 2 cups corn kernel (fresh or frozen) 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese Preparation 1Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds....

Ingredients 24 fresh jalapenos , 2 to 3 ½ inches Monterey jack cheese cut into 1 by 2 inch strips 3 large eggs, separated ¼ cup flour ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder ½ cup vegetable oil Preparation Cut stems off peppers and clean out seeds. Rinse out peppers and pat dry with paper towel. Fill chiles with cheese. Beat egg whites until they form peaks....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/4 pounds/800g chopped yellow onions 2 pounds/1kg sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled 8 pounds/4kg mince beef 1 1/2 TBS ground black pepper 2 cans (12oz/340g each) tomato paste 2 TBS minced garlic 3oz/5 TBS ground cuminseed 4oz/6 TBS chili powder 1/2 cup dijon mustard 4 TBS salt 4 TBS dried basil 4 TBS dried oregano 6 pounds/3kg tinned plum tomatoes drained...

Ingredients 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 Cup chocolate chip 3 eggs 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup oil 2 cups zucchini, grated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup nuts (optional) 3 teaspoons cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Combine all ingredients. Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake for one hour.

Ingredients 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1 cup Cascadian Farm® Organic frozen whole raspberries (from 12- to 14-oz bag) 2 tablespoons amaretto, if desired 2 oz semisweet chocolate 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon amaretto, if desired 1 loaf (10.5 oz) angel food cake (about 7x3x3 inch) 8 teaspoons chocolate-flavored syrup Preparation In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until melted....

Ingredients Base: 1 pkg Plus devils food cake mix 1/2 c quick cooking rolled oats 1/3 c butter, softened 1 egg Filling: 1 can Pillsbury milk chocolate frosting supreme 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/2 c chopped nuts Powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flower 13x9 in pan. In large bowl combine all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly; press in prepared pan. In small bowl, combine frosting, cream cheese and egg at low speed until well blended, beat at highest speed until smooth....

Ingredients 5 T butter, softened 1 egg white 1/4 c brown sugar, packed 1/4 c granulated sugar pinch salt a few drops vanilla extract 1/4 c all purpose flour 2 T tapioca flour 1/2 c ground hazelnuts 1/4 c unsweetened fine-grated coconut Chocolate for dipping (I used 3 Hershey bars + an ounce or so of bittersweet chocolate) Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Whisk egg white, sugars, vanilla, and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients....

Ingredients One can Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 Cup sugar 3 tsp Corn Starch 1 tsp vanilla (optional) Preparation Mix all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and warm over low heat till blended and starting to gel. Pour into a baking dish and bake approxinately 30 minutes till becoming solidified. Remove and let cool. Can be stored over night in refrigerator.