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Ingredients 1 yellow, orange or red pepper 10 slices of Bread, 1/2 inch thick 10 tsp Gorgonzola cheese a pinch of salt 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preparation Roast a pepper on a grill or toaster oven. When skin of pepper is charred, remove from heat and let it sit until cool Remove skin and cut into 10 piece strips Add salt and Olive oil Place 1 strip of pepper on each piece of Bread Place tsp of gorgonzola cheese on top of each pepper strip Toast either on a grill or a toaster oven until gorgonzola is soft....

Ingredients 2 cups of BERTOLLI pasta of your choice dash of salt 4 plum tomatoes seeded and diced 4 cloves minced garlic (more is more!) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil parmesan cheese fresh cracked pepper Preparation Boil BERTOLLI pasta with salt as directed on package. Drain and rinse pasta and toss with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Refridgerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with parmesan and pepper to taste and serve....

Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh tomatoes (roma, heirloom, beefsteak…whatever is in season is best) 1/2 fresh onion 4 cloves fresh garlic 1 bunch fresh basil 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil sea salt and fresh ground pepper Italian bread or baguette Preparation Chop and enjoy

Ingredients 1 lb Margerine 2 lb Peanut Butter 3 lb Powdered Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 2 12 oz packages of chocolate chips (semi-sweet) 1 bar paraffin Preparation Mix first for ingredients together and form in to 1" balls. Place on wax paper. Melt chips and paraffin in double boiler and dip rolled balls. Let cool.

Ingredients 1.5 lb large diced butternut squash 2 tbs butter 2 ea red or green apples 1 onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tbs fresh thyme chopped 1 tbs fresh whole thyme leaves 1 qt chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup white wine salt and pepper Preparation in a large sauce pan over medium heat mealt butter and sweat the squash for about 5-10 min. Add the apple, onion, garlic, and thyme and cook for another 10-15 min until apples and squash are tender....

Ingredients 1 unbaked and chilled 9-inch pie shell 1 large butternut squash, cooked and pureed, about 1 1/2 cups pureed squash 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 3 large eggs 3/4 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation To cook squash: Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove stem and scoop out the seeds....

Ingredients 1 heavy head green cabbage 1 cup mayonaise or salad dressing 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp.ground white pepper Preparation Heat up the grill to a medium temperature. Remove outer leaves of a heavy head of cabbage, discard and wash cabbage head. Pat dry and cut 6 to 8, 3" wedges. Coat wedges with mayonaise or salad dressing and marianate at least ten minutes. When coals or grill is ready, sprinkle wedges with the combined salt, ginger and pepper....

Ingredients Pecans Simple syrup Cinnamon Salt Preparation Toss desired amount of pecans with simple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Strain excess syrup and place on a Silpat. Roast in a 375 degree oven for approximately 8 minutes or until toasted. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2garlic clove Kosher salt 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice 1tablespoonDijon mustard 6tablespoonsolive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1(15-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained 1cuplow-salt chicken broth or water 1sprig rosemary 2cupsbaby arugula 2cupsradicchio (preferably Teviso), cut into long pieces 1(5-oz.) can olive oil-packed tuna, drained, broken into large chunks Preparation Using the side of a knife, crush garlic with a pinch of salt until it becomes pasty. Transfer to a small bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard and whisk to combine....

Ingredients 3 CUPS FLOUR 2 1/3 CUP SUGAR 1 1/3 C. OIL 3 TSP. BAKING SODA 3 TSP. CINNAMON 1/2 TSP SALT 4 EGGS SLIGHTLY BEATEN 1 TSP VANILLA 1 8 OZ. CAN PINEAPPLE CRUSHED 1 CUP COCONUT 1 CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS Preparation OVEN AT 350 OR 375 FOR CUPCAKES. MIX ALL INGREDIENTS WITH WOODEN SPOON IN LARGE BOWL. BAKE 30 CUPCAKES FOR 20 MIN. 9" X 2 CAKE PANS FOR 30 MIN....

Ingredients Cake: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/2 cups oil 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 cups grated carrots 1 teaspoon vanilla Frosting: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 pound powdered sugar 4 ounces cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cups walnut or pecans, chopped and toasted (optional) Preparation Cake: In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 cup brown, green or black lentils, rinsed 3 cups water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, halved lengthwise, then sliced thin across the grain 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced thin (about 4 cups sliced) 1 tablespoon tomato paste dissolved in 1 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint Preparation Combine the lentils with 3 cups water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients See part 1 Preparation (follows part 1) Arrange the duck pieces, skin side down, on a rack in a roasting pan and broil them under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 10 minutes. Turn the duck pieces and broil them 10 minutes more, or until the juices run clear and the meat is cooked through. Transfer the duck with tongs to a cutting board and reserve 1/4 cup of the duck fat....

Ingredients 1 head cauliflower cut up in 1 inch pieces 2 small-medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups heavy cream Salt and white pepper Black pepper 3 sprigs thyme Parsley, chopped Garlic Butter Lemon juice Preparation PUREE Place everything in a 1 quart Calphalon pot and cover. Let come to a boil and simmer on low for about 35 minutes, until everything is soft. Discard thyme....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted cold butter 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend the cold butter into the dry ingredients-Josh used his hands to do this....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 4 portions thinly sliced frozen sandwich steaks (from 12.25-oz box), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 egg, beaten, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb lean (at least 93%) ground turkey 1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat; stir in onion, garlic and turkey. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into bits 1 cup cottage cheese 3 tbsp low-fat milk 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 scallions, thinly sliced black pepper to taste Preparation Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and let cool a few minutes. Scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving 1/4 inch of the flesh in the shell....

Ingredients 4 lbs fresh beef brisket 1 package dry onion soup 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings 2 medium ribs celery, chopped 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce 1/2 cup water 1 can (12 oz) beer Preparation Brown brisket on all sides in skillet in a small amount of olive oil. Drain off fat. Put in Dutch oven. Sprinkle dry soup mix over meat. Arrange onion rings and celery on top....

Ingredients 1 box (10 oz) frozen baby Brussels sprouts & butter sauce 1 teaspoon Crisco® Pure Canola Oil 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 8 slices packaged precooked bacon, cut in half 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 16 regular-size muffin cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking spray or line large cookie sheet with parchment paper....