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Ingredients About 3/4 cup homemade bread crumbs Olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon pimenton or cumin (optional) Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic Splash of wine (optional) 3 cups cooked chickpeas, with about 2 cups of their cooking liquid 1 head escarole, cleaned and chopped into bite-size pieces Preparation Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the bread crumbs on a baking sheet, toss with a glug of olive oil (1-2 tablespoons), and spread evenly again....

Ingredients 6 corn tortillas 3 Tbsp oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped canned California green chiles 1/2 tsp salt 6 eggs 1 cup jack cheese or Cheddar cheese, shredded Red Chile sauce to cover(like a enchillada sauce) Preparation Cut the tortillas into strips about 1/2 inch wide. Fry over medium heat in hot oil, stirring until crisp (Sometimes, I until package tortilla chips, if in a hurry). Add the diced onion, chopped chiles, salt, and eggs, and mix well....

Ingredients 4 1/2 T frozen orange juice concentrate 3 T. hoisin sauce 1 1/2 T soy sauce 3/4 t. Asian chili paste 2 t. dark sesame seed oil 1 1/2 lb. green beans halved crosswise 1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced (1/8") 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained Preparation Whisk orange juice concentrate, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and chili paste in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 chopped onion 2 tins cream of mushroom soup 2 tins mushroom pieces 1 cup mushroom juice (if needed add water to make 1 cup) 1/2 cup minute rice 3 tablespoons soya sauce 1 tin bean sprouts (or use fresh) 1 tin chow mein noodles (or packaged) Preparation Brown ground beef and onion together. Drain. Mix all ingredients together. Add ground beef and onion mixture....

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 7 cups French bread cubes 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup milk 8 oz bittersweet chocolate squares, chopped 5 egg yolks, lightly beaten 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whiskey Sauce Garnish: chocolate shavings Preparation Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1/2 cup almond paste, crumbled 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup cherry preserves 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 4 to 5 teaspoons milk Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 48 miniature muffin cups with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. With hands, knead in almond paste and cherries....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar divided 3 large eggs 1 cup butter 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add butter and next 4 ingredients; beat until blended. Stir in morsels Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 10 x 3 inch log on a slightly greased baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 squares unsweetened chocolate 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 pound box light brown sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sour cream 1 cup boiling water Preparation Melt chocolate. Let cool while proceeding with preparations. Grease and flour two 9x1 1/2 inch cake pans. Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Beat butter until soft in a bowl that will hold at least 4 quarts....

Ingredients Crumble 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces Pie 1 pie crust 3 24.7-oz. jars (drained weight 12 oz.) pitted sour cherries in syrup, drained well (about 6 cups; I used Trader Joe’s Dark Marinello Cherries, but any sour cherry in light syrup, drained, will do)...

Ingredients 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 8 cups chicken stock 4 cups shredded cooked chicken Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. minced fresh sage 3/4 cup whole milk Preparation In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 12 ounces chicken breast tenders 1 cup chopped red onion (about 1) 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1 cup chopped zucchini (about 4 ounces) 1/2 cup green salsa 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas Cooking spray 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat broiler....

Ingredients 1 can cream of mushroom soup mixed w/1 can milk 2 large chicken breasts cut 1/2 length wise 4 thin slices of ham, 4 slices swiss cheese Preparation Slice chicken. Lay in crock pot flat, top w/1 slice cheese and 1 slice ham, fold each chicken breast in half and top w/the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Cook 4-5 hours on low. Serve on top of mashed potatoes, pasta or rice....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 4 eggs 1 cup half-and-half or milk 1 can (12.5 oz) chunk chicken breast in water, drained (1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups broken tortilla chips 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1...

Ingredients 1 Package of cubed chicken boneless 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp canola oil 3/4 chicken stick 2 Tblsp flour 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 package of sliced mushrooms Preparation Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt & pepper. Heat Olive oil in skillet add chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. In a small bowl mix broth and flour. Add broth mixture and remaining ingredients to skillet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in to 1" pieces 10 scallions, cut into 1" pieces 1 lg red bell pepper, cut into 1" squares 1/3 c low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp mirin or rice wine (or 1/3 c dry white wine w/2 tsp sugar 2 tsp dark sesame oil 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger 2 minced garlic cloves Special Equipment 8 8" skewers (if wooden soak in water for 30 min...

Ingredients 12-14 Guajillo Chiles (Or New Mexican Chiles) Water (To Rehydrate Chiles) 8 Cloves Garlic 1 Medium Onion 1 Tsp Mexican Oregano 1 Tsp Black Pepper 1 Tsp Ground Cumin 2 Tsp Of Your Favorite Grill Seasoning 1 Bunch Chopped Cilantro 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 6-8 oz Beer Juice Of 1 Lime Preparation Remove & discard stems & seeds from chiles. Fill a pot with enough water to cover chiles (Approx 4 Cups) and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 Cup Parsley 4 Garlic cloves 1 Cup Cilantro ½ Cup White onion, chopped ½ Cup Olive oil 2 Tbl Wine vinegar, red or white 1 tsp Sea salt ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes Preparation Finely chop parsley, cilantro, and garlic (or process in a food processor several pulses). Place in small bowl. Stir in olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 2 fresh poblano chilies 2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, minced 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/4" slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp canola oil 8 oz chorizo 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 4 buns, toasted Preparation Broil chilies over a gas burner or under a broiler. Place in a bowl, cover with a towel, and let cool. Rub off blackened skin and discard stems and seeds. Cut into small strips....

Ingredients 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups All Purpose or Unbleached Flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 (14-oz.) pkg. caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup half-and-half 1 cup large cashew pieces 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks (from 10-oz. pkg.) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg; blend well....

Ingredients 2 organic oranges 1 2"x2" piece of ginger 2 quarts Fair Trade cocoa powder 6 tablespoons cardamom pods 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 4 tablespoons nutmeg, chopped into a few pieces 4 tablespoons allspice berries 4 tablespoons ground cloves 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon 8 whole star anise 8 bay leaves Preparation Peel the skin from the ginger and discard. Shave the ginger into thin strips with the peeler, and lay the peels on a baking sheet with space in between for air to circulate....