Ingredients 1 whole star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 3 whole cloves 10 cardamom pods 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, washed and thinly sliced, plus 8 paper-thin slices for garnish 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 quart apple cider 1 to 2 cups seltzer Preparation Bring spices, ginger, syrup, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour....
Ingredients 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons honey 5 cloves of garlic minced 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder 2 pounds boneless Boston butt pork roast, trimmed 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth Preparation Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place in a large zip-top plastic bag....
Ingredients 4 slices rustic bread, toasted 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 small tomatoes, such as cocktail or Campari, halved Preparation Rub toasted bread with garlic and brush with oil. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet and cook, undisturbed, until whites are set, 2 to 3 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (32 squares) 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted 3 eggs 2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups sour cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press mixture in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.* In large bowl, beat eggs. Add cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla; beat until smooth....
Ingredients 2 bottles of Andre Spumante 1 can Raspberry White Grape Juice Concentrate 1 can pink lemonade frozen concentrate Preparation combine, add ice, chill and serve
Ingredients Brownies: 2 c. granulated sugar 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 2/3 c. vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder Frosting: 8 Tbsp. powdered unsweetened chocolate 4 Tbsp. milk 4 Tbsp. butter 2 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla Preparation Melt the chocolate squares in vegetable oil. Mix granulated sugar and 4 eggs and add to oil and melted chocolate mixture-beat well. Stir in flour and baking powder and mix well....
Ingredients 1 pound pasta, spaghetti works nice here 1/2 pounds tomatoes 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 dozen large basil leaves, torn into smallish pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions Remove seeds from tomatoes and chop roughly Put tomatoes in a bowl with the garlic, basil and olive oil - season with salt & pepper Drain pasta, add to bowl and toss well with tomato mixture Serve with shredded parmesan cheese - and maybe some grilled bread just to make Sara happy
Ingredients 4 ounces dried corn husks 2 3/4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 large ears) 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups (l pound) coarsely ground fresh masa for tamales or 1 3/4 cups masa harina for tamales mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water, cooled to room temperature 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sour cream (optional) Chopped-Tomato-and-Serrano Salsa...
Ingredients 1 package rapid-rising dry yeast (or 1 teaspoon instant yeast) 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 ½ - 3 cups flour 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 Egg or egg white for egg wash Cornmeal, for dusting surfaces Prepared tomato sauce - I use Bertolli Roasted Red Pepper tomato sauce, pick your favorite Fresh basil - washed and chopped Sliced Kalamata olives Pepperoni slices Mozzarella cheese - shredded,...
Ingredients 1 ounce fresh lime juice, plus wedges for rim and serving Coarsely ground sea salt, for rim 2 ounces fresh carrot juice (from 2 to 3 carrots) 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, preferably oroblanco (from 2 grapefruits) 2 ounces blanco tequila Agave nectar (optional) Preparation Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass; coat rim in salt. Place carrot, grapefruit and lime juices, and tequila in a cocktail shaker....
Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets 2 leeks, white parts, cut in half and sliced thin 1/2 red onion, cut into chunks 1/2 c. white wine bread crumbs or panko 4 Tbs. butter Preparation Saute vegetables in olive oil until just becoming soft. Add wine. Place in buttered casserole dish and top with bread crumbs. Dot top with butter. Bake 30 min at 350. If top is still not brown, run under the broiler to brown....
Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Preparation Put cream, vanilla, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat until soft peaks begin to form. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Ingredients 1 1/4 cup finely grated sharp Cheddar; 3 1/2 ounces 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 puff pastry sheets (from a 17.3-ounce package); thawed if frozen Preparation Toss Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture onto a work surface. Unfold 1 pastry sheet and place over cheese. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a 10-inch square, then sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese mixture all over top of pastry, pressing lightly to adhere....
Ingredients CRUST: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup shelled walnuts, chopped FILLING: 16 ounces cream cheese softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 6 small Butterfingers chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. CRUST: In bowl, beat butter with mixer until smooth and creamy, 1 min. Add sugars, beat 3 min. until fluffy. Beat in flour....
Ingredients 1 lb dried black beans 2 tbl vegetable oil 1 lg onion chopped 8 lg garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 1/2 Tbl) 1/2 lb boneless country style pork ribs cut into 3/4" pieces 1 lb linguica sausage or hot links cut into 1/2" rounds 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 lb) 1 1/2 tbs grated orange peel 2 bay leaves 6 cups water Freshly steamed white rice Preparation Place dried black beans in heavy large pot....
Ingredients Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 1/2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp white vinegar. Salad: 3 cups of broccoli (small pieces), 1 whole red onion (chopped finely), 1 cup cran-raisins (optional), 1 cup bacon (small pieces), 1/2 cup sunflower seeds. Preparation Once all salad ingredients are put in a bowl, add dressing. I like to chill the salad for about 30 minutes to give it that refreshing, light taste. But you can serve it right away....
Ingredients 1 stick margarine 1 chopped onion large bag of frozen chopped broccoli 1 tsp salt 2 cans cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup 2 1/2 cups milk 2 cups (or more) shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups minute rice Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Step 2Sauté’ together the stick of margarine, chopped onions and frozen broccoli in a large skillet over high heat. As soon as all the ingredients are soft, remove from the heat....
Ingredients 1 can (9.75 ounces) Chicken Breast in Water, drained ¼ cup Frank’s® RedHot® Sauce 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 package (10 ounces) prepared thin pizza crust (12-inch) ½ of a green pepper, thinly sliced ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Step 1 Heat the oven to 425°F. Stir the chicken, hot sauce and butter in a medium bowl. Step 2 Spread the chicken mixture on the pizza crust to within 1/2-inch of the edge....
Ingredients 6 phyllo (filo dough) 2 eggs 1/2 glass milk 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 spoon red pepper paste (you can also use tomato sauce or leave it all together) 1/4 cups chopped parsley water 2 spoon yogurt 2 to 3 cups minced meat (for meatballs) Preparation Put some butter in a pan and melt it on the stove. Put the meat in and stir a little bit. Put the pepper paste (or tomato sauce) and stir it until the meat turns brown....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 1/2 cups peeled butternut squash in 2-inch cubes (about 2 squashes) 4 1/2 cups water 1 cup well-flavored chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat the oil in a heavy four-quart saucepan. Add the onions, reduce heat to low, and saute slowly until they are tender but not brown....
