Ingredients 6 ounces silken firm tofu1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 tablespoon vanilla soy milk1 tablespoon butter, melted1/8 teaspoon mint extractDash salt Preparation In a food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to two dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving.
Ingredients Oil for the pan 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. finely ground cornmeal 1/2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/4 c. unsalted butter 3 large eggs 1 c. buttermilk 3 tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom 1/4 tsp. ground roasted or regular cumin Preparation Step 1Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Oil a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan or a 12-cup muffin tin....
Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into thin strips 1 cup dried cranberries1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup sugar1 cup coconut milk1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss cabbage, cranberries, coconut, cilantro and sugar. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Ingredients 12 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth6 cups mashed cooked butternut squash2 cans (8-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn2 cups half-and-half cream1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepperSour cream, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion and celery until tender....
Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 head cabbage, cut into small wedges 1 bottle Guinness (or other beer) 8 ciabatta rolls (or potato rolls) 1 jar dijon mustard 1 lb. corned beef Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. As it heats, place a skillet on medium-high heat, getting it warm. Add the olive oil and sear the cabbage wedges on both sides (about 1 minute each). Step 2Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet....
Ingredients 1 cup 4% cottage cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons chopped onion1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink....
Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and brown sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup batter into funnel....
Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine1/4 cup butter2 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup 2% milk1/2 cup imitation crabmeat1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/3 cup chopped zucchini2 teaspoons minced fresh parsleySalt and pepper to taste, optional Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....
Ingredients 4 bacon strips1/2 cup soft bread crumbs4-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped celery1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1/8 teaspoon salt2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels; keep warm. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cream cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen brussels sprouts, thawed and drained3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in brussels sprouts. Remove from the heat; stir in cream cheese mixture....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons baking powder6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles2-1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 10 ounces)1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. For crumb topping, whisk together flour, cheese and baking powder....
Ingredients 2 cups frozen, unsweetened peach slices, partially thawed2 tablespoons orange juice concentrateFreshly grated nutmeg to taste, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon1 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons sugar or 1 to 2 packets sweetener1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt Preparation In food processor or blender, pulse/chop peaches. Add remaining ingredients; blend until creamy. May be served immediately or stored in freezer until serving time. (Other frozen fruits may be substituted for peaches.)
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumberAssorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, dill, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in cucumber. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/3 cups chocolate syrup1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped nutsICING:1-1/4 cups sugar6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons whole milk or half-and-half cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add syrup. Gradually add flour and mix well....
Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen blueberries (about 1 quart)3-1/2 cups sugar1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin Preparation Crush blueberries; measure 2-1/2 cups and place in a large saucepan. Add the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves; bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in the pectin. Return to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold lard3 to 4 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk4 large egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecansTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup butter, cubed2 large egg yolks1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly....
Ingredients 5 c. seedless watermelon 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. chervil leaves 1 tsp. chervil leaves 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 gram(s) xanthan gum Tabasco salt Chervil or shredded shiso leaves Preparation Step 1In a blender, puree the diced watermelon with the fresh lime juice, chervil leaves, and extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture is very smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and strain the watermelon puree, pressing very lightly on the solids to extract the watermelon juice without pushing the pulp through....
Ingredients 6 cups fresh broccoli florets6 cups fresh cauliflowerets2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1 large red onion, sliced1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix2/3 cup canola oil1/4 cup vinegar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing mix, oil and vinegar; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed2 tablespoons butter, softened8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese5 ounces thinly sliced deli chicken breast Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle; spread with butter. Top with ham, cheese and chicken. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet....
Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup minced chives2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperDash pepper1 pound lump crabmeat, cartilage removed4 to 5 slices French bread (1 inch thick), crust removedRED PEPPER SAUCE:1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons minced shallots2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleySalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oilLemon wedges...
