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Ingredients Preparation The cake, made with whipped cream instead of butter, is a deliciously plain, moist, coal-black loaf flavored with orange zest and steeped in orange juice after it is baked. The recipe may easily be doubled and baked in two pans. Step 2 Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and sugar and set aside. Step 3 Beat the cream and vanilla in the small bowl of an electric mixer until the cream holds a definite shape....

Ingredients 2-3 pounds eggplant (I strongly recommend baby eggplants because they have a few seeds) 2 8oz. cans of tomato sauce 1 bag of grated or shredded Parmesan Cheese 1 or 2 bags of shredded mozzarella (it is never too much!) Olive oil, basil, salt and pepper Preparation Cut the eggplants into quarter-inch slices; salt them and place them in a colander so they release the bitter juices. After 1 to 2 hours heat a pan (with a few drops of oil) and start to grill the slices....

Ingredients 1 cup shredded flat parsley leaves 1 cup shredded mint or basil leaves 1 small red onion, finely sliced juice of 1/2 lemon olive oil salt pepper 1/2 t ground sumac Preparation Mix all ingredients and serve.

Ingredients 2-4 cans well drained, coarsley chopped artichoke hearts 6-8 slices of bacon., chopped 2-4 TBSP butter 1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onions, with parts of green tops 1-2 cups, plus, heavy cream 1/2 cup plus grated parmesean Minced parsley, I have used dry, but fresh is better Fresh ground pepper 1/2 to 1 pound spaghetti cooked al dente, and drained Preparation In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp....

Ingredients 1 cup tomato puree 1/4 cup bourbon 1 tsp liquid smoke 3 tbl worcestershire sauce 2 tbl prepared mustard (dijon prefered) 3 tbl cider vinegar 2 tsp louisiana hot sauce 4 drops super-hot sauce (Vicious Viper, Dave’s Insanity) 2 tbl molasses 3 tbl light brown sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 tsp hot paprika...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into chips, or 2 cups store-bought chocolate chips or chunks 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional) or pecans (optional) (I used Pecans) Preparation Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 package cream cheese (softened) 1 can chili without beans 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green peppers 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese 1 bag tortilla chips Preparation Spread cream cheese in bottom of oven safe serving dish. Layer chili, onion, peppers, and cheese. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 medium onion, diced 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp worcestershire 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 1 tbsp basil 14 oz can diced tomatoes 6-1/2 oz can sliced mushroom 1 pkg brown gravy mix 1 small orange or yellow pepper, diced 16 oz cooked macaroni or shells 1/2 c Parmasian or cheddar cheese Preparation Cook hamburger with all the spices and onion....

Ingredients 1 cup White or Apple Cider Vinegar 1 cup water 10 tbsp Ketchup 1 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Ginger Powder 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Salt & Black Pepper to taste Preparation Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan & simmer for 10-15 minutes. Let cool & serve. Refridgerate the left-overs.

Ingredients 1 lb Elbow Macaroni 2 Tblsp butter 2 Tblsp flour 1 1/2 cups milk Pinch of nutmeg 1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese 1/2 lb. grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 450 and butter a shallow baking dish Bring alarge pot of salted water to boil, add pasta and cook for 5 mins.Drain and return the macaroni to the dry pan. Set aside In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour, stirring constantly over medium heat for 2 mins....

Ingredients 2 large yellow onions 4 tbsp. Butter 1/4 c Vegetable Oil 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 4 oz cream cheese (at room temp) 1/2 c good mayonnaise Preparation Cut onions in half, then slice them into 1/8in. thick rounds. Heat butter and oil in saute pan on medium heat. Add onions, cayenne, salt and pepper. Saute together for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to med-low and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes until browned and carmelized....

Ingredients 1-1/2 Tbsp. Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 ounces asparagus, trimmed 4 slices (1/2 inch thick) refrigerated prepared polenta (about 7 oz.) 2 beef tenderloin steaks (about 4 oz. ea.) 1/4 tsp. Lawry’s® Seasoned Salt 1/8 tsp. Lawry’s® Seasoned Pepper 1 pouch Bertolli® Premium Summer Crushed Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce 2 Tbsp. heavy or whipping cream Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil over medium-high heat and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (see note) 3/4 cup Tahini Dressing 1 yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced 4 scallions, thinly sliced Preparation Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Meanwhile, cook edamame in another pot of boiling water, according to package instructions; drain, and add to pasta....

Ingredients 2 c. Sugar 1 c. light corn syrup 1 c. water 2 c. raw spanish peanuts 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. baking soda 2 greased cookie sheets (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1) Set aside Preparation In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, combine: sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook until 234 degrees(candy thermometer)is reached. Add peanuts and salt.Stir constantly. Cook to 305 degrees. Quickly stir in butter and baking soda....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt About 1 bag of miniature peanut butter cups Preparation Combine butter, sugars, egg, peanut butter, and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients ***Bottom Layer *** 1/2 cup unsalted butter (European style cultured) 1/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg beaten 1 1/4 cup graham wafer crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds 1 cup coconut ***Second Layer **** 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons cream PLUS 2 teaspoons cream 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder 2 cups icing sugar ***Third Layer *** 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter...

Ingredients 1 small head napa cabbage (about 4 cups when shredded) 6-8 baby bellas or brown mushrooms, chunked 2-4 oz crumbled blue cheese 1-2 tbsp pork fat (could subs. butter) 1/2 apple, julienned Dressing: 6 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp whole grain mustard 6 tbsp olive oil Preparation Thinly slice napa cabbage, green sections only. Place in large bowl. Melt pork fat/butter in pan, add mushrooms and saute....

Ingredients 4 red capsicums, roasted, skinned and seeded 60ml cold pressed olive oil 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon Natvia - 100% natural sweetener (I love it!) Cracked black pepper and salt, to taste Vegetable crudites, for serving Preparation Process all ingredients (but only the oil) in a food processor until it comes together. Adding the rest of oil, if required. Serve with vegetable crudites.

Ingredients 4 to 5 pound Prime Rib Roast 2 Cloves Garlic (thinly sliced) 2 Tsp. dry mustard 2 Tsp. soft butter 1/2 tsp. thyme Fresh ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 500 F With a small sharp knife cut little slits into the roast and put garlic slivers into the slits. Mix the dry mustard, butter, thyme and fresh ground black pepper together. Rub this mixture onto the meat and make sure to spread well all over....

Ingredients 2 medium onions thinly sliced 2 tbsp veg oil 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup water 1 tsp Franks red hot sauce or other hot sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Preparation In a hot skillet, saute onions in veg oil on low heat for about 15 mins. 2.stir in chli powder and cinnamon. Cook and stir one more min. 4....