Ingredients 1/2 c. walnuts 2 tbsp. dried currants 1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsp. Pernod 1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 large garlic clove Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 c. packed frisée (about 6 ounces) 1/2 small onion 1 lb. thickly sliced smoked ham Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toast the walnuts on a pie plate for 7 minutes, or until lightly browned....
Ingredients 1 cup baking cocoa1 cup boiling water1 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour creamFROSTING:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract4-1/2 to 5 cups confectioners’ sugarAssorted gold sprinkles, optional Preparation Dissolve cocoa in boiling water; cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....
Ingredients 4 English muffins 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil 1/2 lb. breakfast sausages 8 eggs 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese Hot sauce Preparation Step 1Preheat the broiler. On a baking sheet, broil the English muffin halves, cut side up, 4 inches from the heat for about 1 minute, or until golden. Turn the oven down to 375 defrees F. Butter the halves, stack and cut them into 1-inch cubes....
Ingredients 1 lb. fresh chorizo or other sausages 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1 baking potato (about 1/2 pound) 3/4 tsp. hot paprika 1/4 tsp. salt 12 6-inch flour tortillas 1/4 c. Chopped red onion 1/2 c. Cilantro leaves 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. In a large nonstick frying pan, cook the sausage over moderately high heat, breaking it up with a fork, until browned, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn2 cups frozen peas and carrots1-1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes1 cup chopped tomato1 can (11-1/2 ounces) condensed split pea with ham and bacon soup, undiluted1-1/4 cups water1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder Preparation In a Dutch oven, brown and crumble the sausage; drain. Add remaining ingredients; cover and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion 2 ribs celery 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp. salt 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon 1 c. bottled clam juice 1 c. canned diced tomatoes with their juice (one 15-ounce can) 3 c. water 2 c. 1/2-inch bread cubes cut from good-quality white bread 2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil fresh-ground black pepper c. chopped fresh parsley 3/4 lb. boneless 3/4 lb....
Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked linguine1/3 cup chopped onion1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in butter and oil for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried thyme2/3 cup uncooked long grain brown rice6 cups reduced-sodium chicken brothReduced-fat sour cream, optional Salad croutons, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Stir in vegetables and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons butter1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing Preparation Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in butter over medium heat. Add wine and salad dressing. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove pork chops and keep warm. Bring cooking juices to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Flatten each biscuit to a 3-in. diameter. Press half of the biscuits onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Spoon sausage over dough; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining biscuits....
Ingredients 3/4 cup cornbread/muffin mix2 teaspoons seafood seasoning4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a shallow dish, combine cornbread mix and seafood seasoning. Add catfish, one fillet at a time, and turn to coat. In a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in batches over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1/8 teaspoon chili powder1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Mix first 6 ingredients. Add cauliflower florets; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway.
Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons garlic powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil3 cups bread flour2 teaspoons active dry yeast1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)....
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)1 large egg, lightly beatenCoarse saltSalsa con queso dip Preparation In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, minced onion and spices. Add water. Beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning, divided2-1/2 cups water, divided1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix2 tablespoons butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained6 flour tortillas (10 inches)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauceDiced avocado, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or taco sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set aside 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning; add remaining seasoning to beef....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons white vinegar2 cups water1 tablespoon whole cloves4 cinnamon sticks2 packages (3 ounces each) peach or orange gelatin1 can (29 ounces) peach halves Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and water. Tie cloves and cinnamon in a cheesecloth bag; place in the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard spice bag. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved....
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup salsa3 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optionalShredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, optional Preparation Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the tomato juice, corn, beans, salsa, oregano, garlic powder, basil, cumin and pepper flakes if desired; bring to a boil....
Ingredients 8 cups shredded iceberg lettuce5 cups shredded spinach4 cups shredded red cabbage3 cups shredded green cabbage1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup honey3/4 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss lettuce, spinach and cabbage; cover and refrigerate. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings1 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyHot cooked couscous, optional Preparation In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is no longer pink....
Ingredients 6 eggs2 cups sugar4 cups half-and-half cream1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractRed food coloring, optional1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, coarsely chopped2 medium firm bananas, sliced1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a heavy saucepan, combine the eggs and sugar. Gradually add cream. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon....
