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Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 medium garlic cloves, sliced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1-1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined, with tails on 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/3 cup medium-dry sherry 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves Preparation In a large heavy skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the olive oil until it is hot, but not smoking....

Ingredients 2 lbs fresh fish fillet (any white meat fish.. ei snapper) 1 Cup carrots 1 Cup Cabbage (green) 1 Cup Onion (white or purple) 1 Cup Tomatoe 1 Cup Celery salt & pepper to taste 3 limes juiced.. & equal parts water Preparation Corn fish overnight… apply coarse salt to both sides of fillets - refrigerate overnite dice fish, gently lower fish into pot of boiling water, do not mash....

Ingredients 2 Breaded Chicken Burgers 4 Cups Salad Greens 1/2 Red Pepper, slivered 1 Cup Snow Peas, sliced 1 Cup Canned baby beets, diced 1 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled 1/2 Can Mandarin Orange pieces 1 Avocado, cubed 1/2 Cup Chick Peas, rinsed Creamy Poppyseed Dressing Preparation Cook chicken burgers according to package directions. Put next 8 ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss to blend with desired amount of Creamy Poppyseed Dressing....

Ingredients 18 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Preparation Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Roll each roll into a 12 to 14-inch rope. Fold in half and twist together. Mix together remaining ingredients. Brush top and sides of each twist liberally with mixture....

Ingredients 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled 3 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons or more port or brandy 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts red pepper, optional Preparation Beat together cheeses. Gradually add brandy/port to taste, to make creamy spread. Add walnuts, pepper. Pack in a crock or ramekins. Cover tightly, chill. Best after 3 to 5 days. Let stand at room temp 30 minutes before serving....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 envelope) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup milk (I used 2%) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup water 2 eggs, at room temperature 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (1 1/2 bricks) 1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat pastry flour with sugar, salt and yeast, and stir to mix....

Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise 12x ½-inch thick slices of French or Italian bread 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large whole eggs 6 large egg yolks ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup apricot jam Preparation In a saucepan, scaled the milk with the vanilla bean and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. Scrape the seeds from the pod into the milk and discard the pod....

Ingredients 1½ cups water 1 cup Chardonnay ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 vanilla bean, split in half vertically 1 cup golden raisins 12 ounces Fromager d’Affinois cheese sliced into 24 pieces (or use any double-crème brie) 24 slices baguette cut ¼ inch thick 4 tablespoons ( ½ stick) unsalted butter, melted Preparation In a medium-size saucepan, combine the water, wine, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 4 large garlic cloves smashed1/2 tsp. kosher salt plus more for seasoning4 sprigs fresh rosemary needles striped from the stem and chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 (4 pound) beef brisket first-cutFreshly ground black pepper4 large carrots cut in 3-inch chunks3 celery stalks cut in 3-inch chunks3 large onions halved2 cups dry red wine1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes hand-crushed1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley1/2 bunch thyme3 bay leaves1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 lb....

Ingredients 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 bay leaf 4 cups butternut squash (peeled, de-seeded, and diced into ½ - inch cubes) 2 cups peeled fresh shrimp 2 ¼ teaspoons salt 3/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper ½ cup shrimp stock (see NOTE) 6 cups heavy whipping cream Preparation NOTE: To make shrimp stock, place shrimp heads and shells into a saucepan and cover with cold water....

Ingredients 1 large head cabbage, core removed 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/3 cup uncooked instant white rice 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup beef broth 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces (from 2.1-oz package) Preparation Fill 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven half full of water....

Ingredients 1 envelope active dry yeast 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl, baking sheets, and brushing 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 medium red onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (3 pounds) 10 to 12 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 ounces turkey sausage 5 ounces goat cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, parsley, thyme) Preparation In a small bowl combine yeast and 1/4 cup warm water (not more than 110 degrees) until dissolved....

Ingredients 3 lbs beef sirloin, or your choice of cut 1/4 cup dry red wine, or to taste 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 onions, chopped 3 bay leaves salt and pepper to taste For the mechado sauce: 2 onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 small jar of pimentos 2 12 ounce cans of tomato sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon thyme 3 bay leaves...

Ingredients 10 ounces chopped spinach (frozen or fresh) 1 bunch green onions finely chopped (or 1/2 onion) 4 eggs, beaten EITHER 1 (16 ounce) package of cotton cheese OR 1 (16 ounce) container of low-fat sour cream AND 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup crushed croutons 1 Tbl bacon grease or butter Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place cast iron 9 inch skillet in oven to pre-heat as well....

Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 Tsp olive oil 1 28 oz can of diced tomatos 1 tsp oregano 1/2 cup dry white wine 3T fresh parsley 1 lb diced fish (ie talapia) 8 oz feta cheese optional: cut broccollini (saute with onions) chopped olives and/or capers (add last) 1/4 lb deveined shrimp (add with feta) capers par boiled potatoes Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees Saute:...

Ingredients 1 loaf of thin Pepperidge Farm white sandwich bread 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded 6 slices bacon, fried crisp & crumbled 1 4 ounce package slivered almonds 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup light mayonaise Preparation Remove crusts from bread Combine remaining ingredients and spread on bread. Freeze on cookie sheets. Cut into 4 triangles. Freeze in serving sizes. Bake on cookie sheet in preheated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes....

Ingredients Ingredients 2 cups (3 slices) bread cubes, crusts trimmed 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (ham or shrimp or sausage may be substituted) 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms 3 large eggs 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Directions Place half the bread cubes in a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Layer half the cheese, bacon and butter. Repeat layers and arrange mushrooms on top....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (see note) 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, lowfat or regular 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons of the minced basil, cream, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon ranch dressing and seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1/4 cup finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 oz) 23 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced Finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll dough on work surface; press into 14x10-inch rectangle. Cut 6 dough bunnies with 3 1/2 x 2-inch bunny-shaped cookie cutter and 17 dough flowers with 2-inch flower-shaped cookie cutter....

Ingredients 1 liter chicken broth 3/4 pound chopped collards 1/2 pound bacon 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cooking onion 2 cloves garlic minced 5 cups water 1 cup grits (may use quick cook) 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound grated pepper jack cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk Preparation Bring 1 liter of chicken broth to a boil and add collards. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Cook the bacon until crisp. Crumble the bacon and set aside....