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Ingredients 2 cups firmly packed apple peels 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 cups water Preparation Bring apple peels, brown sugar, and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and cool completely (about 1 hour). Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a large bowl; discard apple peels....

Ingredients 4 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-in slices 12 oz fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 in-slices 12-16 fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup basil pesto, fresh or jarred 4 pieces of ciabatta bread, grilled until slightly brown Olive oil for brushing Preparation Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar and basil pesto....

Ingredients 6 lemons, scrubbed 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 5 1/4 cups sugar Preparation Line an 11-by-17-inch baking pan with parchment paper; place a cooling rack on top; set aside. Cut each lemon in half, and scrape out pulp. Roughly chop the pulp; set aside. Cut the rind lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add baking soda and lemon rind; simmer gently for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup walnut halves 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread out mixture. Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. (Candied walnuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days....

Ingredients 300 gr (mager) rundergehakt 2 teentjes knoflook 750 gr fijngesneden spinazie (diepvries) 250 gr lasagnabladeren 175 gr belegen strooikaas 2 tl gedroogde oregano 125 ml slagroom Preparation Verwarm de oven voor op 200 °C. Verhit 2 el olie in een koekenpan en bak het gehakt in 8 min. rul. Breng op smaak met peper en zout. Verhit ondertussen de rest van de olie in een andere koekenpan en bak de knoflook 1 min....

Ingredients Pasta (your choice) I like to use farfalle Ripe tomatoes (preferably home grown) Fresh mozzarella Fresh basil Olive oil Balsamic vinegar (optional) Preparation Boil pasta. While pasta is boiling chop tomato and mozzarella into equal sized pieces and add to a large bowl. Add chopped basil. Drain pasta and add to bowl. Add a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar if you want and toss to mix.

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple 1 Tbl veg. oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 clove galic-pressed-rubbed on raw chicken 1-2 Tbl flour-rubbed on raw chicken 1/4 cup water 2-3 Tbl honey 1-2 Tbl soy sauce zest and juice of one lime 1/4 Teas coconut extract pinch of red pepper 1-2 Tbl flaked coconut 1-2 Teas minced cilantro Preparation In an 8-inch skillet-saute pineapple in oil till lightly browned-remove to plates-then add the chicken to the same pan-cook till browned-mix all ther ingredients and add to chicken-cover and simmer 12-15 min....

Ingredients 1 lb baby carrots, peeled 1/2 C shelled roasted pistachios 6 T unsalted butter softened salt freshly ground pepper Preparation Steam carrots for 15 minutes or until tender. Grind pistachios in food processor, set aside 2 T. Cream butter until soft. Stir in pistachios and salt and pepper to taste. Leave at room temp. Transfer carrots to serving dish. Toss with butter and sprinkle with reserved pistachios.

Ingredients 1 lb. baby carrots 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil over high heat. Add carrots; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, mustard, ginger and salt....

Ingredients Ingredients Makes about 10 cups 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish and baking 1 loaf rustic white or Italian bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 9 1/2 cups) 1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced in half-moons...

Ingredients 1kg cleaned baby octopus 250ml red wine (a rough Shiraz or blend is fine or try some port for a sweeter finish) 250ml olive oil 2 teaspoons of Red Desert Dust* (*Can be purchased at: http://www.dining-downunder.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=13) Preparation Combine the octopus and the wet ingredients in a pot. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. Strain the octopus and place onto a hot BBQ hotplate. Char-grill until crispy....

Ingredients 3 tbsp uncooked rice 15 cloves 1 stick cinnamon 2 C Chandon Riche sparkling wine 5 tbsp sugar 1 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar miced mint and cilantro several tbsp each 1/4 medium red onion chopped fine 1 orange segmented and diced 1 seedless cucumber, diced 1 avacado diced 3 tbsp cashews diced 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 8 oz salmon cubed Preparation

Ingredients 1 Tbsp. Butter to coat the ramekin (soufflé dish) 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour to coat ramekin (soufflé dish) 1 pkg (5.3oz). Chavrie goat cheese 2 Tbsp. Butter 2 Tbsp. All purpose flour 4 oz. Milk 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (grated) 4 ea. Egg yolks 1 tsp. Dry mustard 3 ea. Egg whites Preparation Pre heat oven 400° F. Butter and Flour a 8 oz. soufflé ramekin and refrigerate until ready to use....

Ingredients 1 stick butter 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese 1 3/4 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp white pepper 1 tsp worcestershire sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put the butter and cheese in the container of a food processor. Add the flour, salt, cayenne, white pepper, and worcestershire. Cover and blend thoroughly. If a food processor is not used, put the flour, salt, and cayenne in a bowl....

Ingredients 1 (16 oz) pkg rigatoni pasta, uncooked 2 cups (500 ml) sliced baby portobello mushrooms 2 tbs butter/margerine 3/4 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 3" pieces 1 can quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained 2 tbs minced garlic, divided 2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese 1 1/4 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup milk Preparation Preheat oven to 425 F. Coat a 13x9x2" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray....

Ingredients Chef Sandman’s Sizzling Sauce (highly reccomended) or any other maranara sauce Bagels cheese (mozarella preferred) oregano oven with capability to broil tin foil Preparation -Put tin foil over oven grates -Preheat oven on broil -Set out desired ammount of bagels -spread sauce evenly over the top of both bagel tops -sprinkle cheese on top of sauce -sprinkle oregano on top of cheese -put bagels on top of tin foil and let broil in oven for 5-7 minutes until bagel has reached desired golden color

Ingredients Shopping List 1 lb. ground bison 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1-15oz can red kidney beans 1-15oz can tomatoes Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sour Cream Crackers Herbs / Staples 1/2 cup of Shiner Bock (or other beer) 2 tbsp. oil, 4 tsp. chili powder 4 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. parsley salt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients 48 small grape tomatoes (from 12-oz package) 1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted or salted butter, softened 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 3 oz Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 24 cubes 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2 oz) 1 1/2...

Ingredients Sea scallops, 3/4#, 12 pcs Scallions, thin, white part only Proscuitto,1/2#, sliced thinly Preparation Cut scallops in half, crosswise into 24 pieces. Cut proscuitto lenghtwise into 1-1/4" wide strips (24 pieces). Cut scallion into 24 1" pieces. (If large, halve 12 pieces lengthwise). Roll 1 piece scallop & 1 piece scallion in proscuitto strip. Secure with toothpick, through scallion. Place under preheated hot broiler, close to flame for approximately 4 minutes each side or until crispy....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 1-quart saucepan, cook butter over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until light golden brown. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, break up cookie dough....