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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 can (15 oz) pears, coarsely chopped, drained and liquid reserved 1 tablespoon grated orange peel Water 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 quart vanilla ice cream Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 cup finely sliced or julienned carrots 1/3 c. lime juice 1 - 2 chopped green onions ¼ chopped green pepper ¼ c. diced fresh tomatoes ½ tsp. pepper (or to taste) ¼ tsp. sea salt (or to taste) ¼ tsp. cumin ¼- ½ red pepper flakes ½ diced cucumber (peel partially removed) Preparation Mix all, adjust spices to taste, chill and serve!

Ingredients 8 pedaços de tamboril com 50 g cada 1/2 kg de batatas 1/2 kg de cebolas 1/2 kg de tomate 1 pimento verde 11/2 dl de azeite 125 g de miolo de mexilhão 125 g de miolo de berbigão 150 g de camarão 500 g de ameijoas com conchas 80 g de presunto 50 g de linguiça 2 dentes de alho 1 copo de vinho branco sal piripiri salsa...

Ingredients Cedar or oak plank, untreated (1 inch thick, 10 inches wide, and 4 feet long) Braided picture wire Bricks (13 to 15) 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3 tablespoons olive oil 20 large sprigs dill weed 1 4-pound whole side of salmon, skin on, bones and excess fat removed Preparation Place a nail on the long, thin edge of the plank, 3 inches from the end....

Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained 3/4 cup chunky style salsa Preparation In medium saucepan, combine cornmeal and 1 cup of the water; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 2 slices pepperoni, finely chopped (optional) 2 ounces (1/2 cup) finely shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional) 2 whole-wheat pita breads (each cut in 6 triangles), warm Preparation Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl until fully moistened; set aside. Combine tomato sauce and pepperoni (if using) in a small saucepan and heat to simmering....

Ingredients 12 small corn tortillas vegetable oil 1 can refried beans 1 Tablespoon butter 1 dozen eggs 1/2 cup water 4 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Peach salsa 2 avocados, peeled and sliced Sour cream Preparation Heat a small amount of oil in a small frying pan and grill tortillas until just crisp but not browned. Drain tortillas on a paper towel. As tortillas cool, spread 6 of the tortillas with about 2 Tablespoons of refried beans....

Ingredients 1 ounce tea, bagged or loose 1 gallon water 1 sunny day Fresh mint sprigs or citrus slices, for garnish Preparation Place the tea in a lidded jar that will hold at least one gallon. Fill the jar with a gallon of water, and tighten the lid. Place the jar in a sunny spot outdoors, and allow the tea to brew for 4 hours. Related Video

Ingredients Kosher salt, to taste 8 oz. fresh pasta, such as fettuccine or tagliatelle 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3⁄4 cup pine nuts 4 eggs Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Freshly grated Parmesan Grated nutmeg, to taste Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes. Set a strainer over a bowl; drain pasta, reserving 1⁄2 cup pasta cooking water, and set aside....

Ingredients 2 pounds large prawns (15 to 25 count should do just fine). If you are a shrimp lover, make sure you buy frozen gulf coast prawns, NOT farm raised. 1/3 cup good olive oil (or enough to drench the prawns) 2/3 cup bread crumbs. I like to use and Panko bread crumbs. 2 cloves garlic finely chopped Large a tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste. Preparation Shell and clean the prawns and then rinse in cold water....

Ingredients 2 pkg. frozen dinner rolls 1 small box regular butterscotch pudding 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. pecans 1/2 c. butter Preparation grease & flour bundt pan. Mix dry ingedients together. Sprinkle part of dry ingredients & pecans in bottom of pan, alternating with rolls. Bake 350 for 30 minutes. Double topping. Leave out 10-15 minutes then turn out.

Ingredients 3 thick slices bacon, diced 1 small sweet onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 1/2 pound pasta, uncooked (bucatini is best) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried) 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalmata olives 2 tablespoons grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for the table Preparation In 2 tbsp EVOO, cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup whole milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a 9-inch round of parchment or waxed paper to line the bottom of a 9-inch (2-inch deep) round cake pan....

Ingredients 8 large mushroom caps for stuffing 1/4 lb. sweet butter 2 T. shallots chopped fine 2 T. green onions, white and part of the green, chopped fine 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 T. finely chopped parsley 1 T. fresh lemon juice fresh ground pepper 1/2 c. dry white wine Preparation wash and dry mushroom caps. in cuisinart, blend the butter with the chopped shallots, onions and garlic, parsley, lemon juice and fresh ground pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower 3 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon peeled and chopped fresh ginger Kosher salt Preparation Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown on the edges and soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add ginger to skillet. Continue cooking until onions are very soft and caramelized, 5 to 6 minutes more....

Ingredients For the Cake: 4 eggs worth of Egg Beaters 2 cups Splenda 1 cup applesauce and 1/2 c. fat-free yogurt 2 cups Whole Wheat pastry flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt (optional) 1 T. cinnamon 3 jars baby food carrots (the small jars) For the Frosting: 1-8 oz package Fat free cream cheese 1/4 cup Splenda (more or less according to personal taste) Preparation For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients pound whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sugar 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, or ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup candied fruit, coarsely chopped 1 16-ounce “family size” prepared pound cake 1/4 cup cherry liqueur Confectioners’ sugar Preparation Place the ricotta and sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse several times to combine. Add the chocolate and the candied fruit and pulse until the fruit is finely chopped and the chocolate distributed throughout the ricotta....

Ingredients 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup bread crumbs Preparation Mix soup and ranch dressing together in a medium bowl and blend together with a whisk. Place the cauliflower in a greased 8x11 inch casserole. Pour the soup mixture over evenly. Then sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumbs over the top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degree for 20-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound fish fillet salt and pepper to taste 3 or 4 eureka lemons (you can use some limes but not exclusively) 1 clove of garlic 1 small to medium red onion 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 1/2 stick of celery 1 jalapeño chile Side: corn on the cob, chopped into threes potatoe sweet potatoe (camote) yucca (can be found frozen in Asian markets) Preparation Slice fish fillet into long strips....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons grenadine 3 tablespoons Cointreau 2 tablespoons brandy 1 3/4 cups champagne Raspberries, apples, or other seasonal fruit Preparation Fill a small ice bucket halfway with ice. Pour grenadine, Cointreau, brandy, and champagne over ice. Stir gently, and ladle punch into 2 wide-mouthed stemmed glasses. Garnish punch with raspberries, apples, or any other fruit in season.