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  • Cheese Sables

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    Ingredients: 9 ounces of 2 cups flour 1 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 7 ounces cold butter cut into chunks 3 ½ ounces finely grate sharp Cheddar 1 ½ ounces finely grate Parmigiano 1 large egg, lightly beaten ½ cup finely chopped pecan or walnuts 1 large egg yolk mixed with […]

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  • Cheese and Shrimp Stuffed Roasted Poblanos with Red Bell Pepper Sauce

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    Ingredients: 8 large poblano chilies 8 ounces peeled deveined cooked shrimp, chopped 2/3 cup soft fresh goat cheese, about 4 ounces ½ cup packed grated Monterey Jack ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped basil Red Bell Pepper Sauce Instructions: Char poblano chilies over […]

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  • Cheddar Frico

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    Ingredients: 10 ounces harp white cheddar grated (about 5 cups) you can also use Asiago or Parmesan. 1 tablespoon flour Instructions: In a medium bowl toss together the cheese and flour. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat.  Sprinkle about 1 ½ tablespoons cheese mixture into the skillet to form a four inch […]

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  • Charmin Cherry Bars

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    Ingredients: 1 cup flour ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter ¼ cup sifted flour ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs beaten ½ cup finely cut maraschino cherries ½ cup coconut ½ cup chopped walnuts Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Sift together the flour and powdered sugar.  Cut […]

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  • Casablanca Chicken

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    Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 8 chicken thighs with legs attached (about 3 pounds) 1 ½ pounds peeled eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 large can plum tomatoes, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces ½ cup raisins ¾ cup chopped red onion 8 marinated sun dried tomato halves, drained and […]

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  • Carrot and Cream Cheese Soup

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    Ingredients: 2 ½ cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled and sliced carrots (about 2 pounds) ½ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon caraway seed 1 large package (8ounces) cream cheese 1/3 cup shredded carrot A few caraway seeds for garnish Instructions: In a 4 quart pan over high heat, bring broth with sliced carrots, onion and […]

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  • Carnitas

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    Ingredients Pork shoulder roast approx. 3 lbs Chicken stock 1 can or 2 cups Chiles (2 ancho and 2 other) 4..split open, seeds removed Onions, chopped 1 Garlic, peeled 1 head Celery, chopped ½ head Oregano 1 T Cumin 1 T Sesame seeds 2 T Salt to taste Salsa,any kind but freshly made Instructions Trim […]

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  • Caramelized Red Onion Quiche with Potatoes and Swiss Cheese

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    Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons fine bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter 4 new potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1/3 inch dice 4 medium onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg Salt Pepper 1 tablespoon flour 3 thin slices applewood-smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup half and half 4 large eggs 5 […]

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  • Carmelized Onion Chipotle BBQ Sauce

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    Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin 2 ts. balsamic vinegar ¼ cup plus 2 ts. brown sugar  1 ½ cups ketchup ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 ts. lemon juice ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 ts. dry mustard 1 ts. salt ¼ ts. cayenne pepper 3 chipotles in adobo or to […]

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  • Caramelized Onion and Chorizo Frittata

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    Ingredients: 2 medium red onions 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 6 eggs ¾ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon fresh ground parsley 1 link pork chorizo, sautéed Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Peel the onions and slice into ½ inch thick rounds. Heat the butter and olive oil in […]

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