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  • Walnut Onion Bread

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    Ingredients 1 package dry yeast 1 cup warm milk ¼ cup butter 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups bread flour 1 ½ teaspoons sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ cup finely diced red onions ¾ cup chopped walnuts Instructions Blend yeast into ¼ cup warm milk and let stand about 10 minutes. Add butter to […]

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  • Tossed Greens with Goat Cheese Phyllo Packets

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    Ingredients 3 sheets 12X17 inch phyllo dough 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 log goat cheese, about 5-6 ounces Minced garlic or crumbled blue cheese or choice of herbs 1 ripe pear thinly sliced Fresh greens mix, 1 handful per serving Balsamic Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon prepared chutney, chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped […]

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  • Tortilla Chips

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    Ingredients Vegetable oil for frying tortillas Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges Instructions In a fryer heat oil to 370F on a deep-fat thermometer and fry tortilla wedges, eight at a time for about 1 minute 45 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Sprinkle chips with salt to taste. Tortilla chips […]

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  • Tortilla Ball Soup (Sopa de Bolitas de Tortilla)

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    Ingredients 1/3 cup sour cream thinned with 1 to 3 teaspoons milk ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro Tomato Chicken Broth 4 roma tomatoes, broiled or grilled until soft with brown spots ¼ cup chopped white onion 1 glove garlic 1 tablespoon oil 6 cups chicken broth Dumplings 12 stale corn tortillas dried on a rack […]

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  • Torta Di Napoli

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    Ingredients 4 ounces prosciutto, sliced ½ inch thick 4 ounces Genoa salami, sliced and chopped 4 ounces mortadella, chopped 2 ounces provolone, shredded 1 cup ricotta ⅓ cup Parmesan 1 large egg ¼ teaspoons pepper Flakey Double-Crust Pastry 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup solid vegetable shortening 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into […]

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  • Tomato Chipotle Sauce

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, chopped 3 large tomatoes or 1 can stewed tomatoes drained 4 garlic cloves 1 whole chipotle chile and 2 tablespoons adobe sauce that it comes in Instructions Heat oil and add onion. Sauté until very brown or about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic and chilies and sauce and cook […]

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  • Tomato Basil Tart

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    Ingredients 4 large ripe firm tomatoes cut into ¼ inch slices 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves ½ cup ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated parmesan ¼ pound bacon, cooked, drained, cooled and crumbled ½ teaspoon pepper 1 puff pastry sheet thawed or pate […]

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  • Tijuana Chicken

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    Ingredients 4 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup oil 2 tablespoons cumin ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped tomatoes ½ cup […]

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  • Thyme-Cheddar Twists

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    Ingredients 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons sugar 2 envelopes dry yeast 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into pieces plus 3 tablespoons additional butter melted 3 large egg yolks 1 ½ cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese about 4 ounces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons pepper […]

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  • Thumbprint Cookies

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    Ingredients ¼ cup soft shortening ¼ cup soft butter ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sifted flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups finely chopped walnut 1 beaten egg white Jelly or candied fruit pieces Instructions Set oven to 375 degrees Mix together the butter, shortening, sugar, egg yolk, […]

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