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  • Parmesan-Herb BIscuits

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    Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 6 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder ½  cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes ¾ cup (or more) […]

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  • Cannelloni Sauces and Fillings

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    Ingredients: CLASSIC MEAT FILLING 1 pound ground meat (any type) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon oil ½ cup chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ cup dry sherry 2 eggs 1 cup grated Parmesan ¼ pound prosciutto, diced ¼ pound mortadella, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE FILLING ½ cup […]

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  • Camelion’s Angle Hair Pasta

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    Ingredients: 1 pound angle hair pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped basil ¼ cup chopped parsley 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and julienne 2 yellow peppers, roasted, peeled and julienne Salt and pepper ¼ cup Parmesan Instructions: Cook pasta […]

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  • Caesar Potato Salad with Grilled Red Onion

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    Ingredients: 3 anchovy fillets rolled with capers 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 large red onion (about 1 pound), peeled-Optional 2 pounds red-skinned baby potatoes 3 tablespoons freshly grated […]

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  • Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Dried Apricots

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    Ingredients: 4 pounds beef short ribs ½ cup flour 1 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion chopped 5 cloves garlic chopped 2 ½ cups Cabernet 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup dried apricots Instructions: Rinse ribs and pat dry.  In a paper bag, combine flour with 1 […]

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  • Bruschetta with Fig Puree and Blue Cheese

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    Ingredients: 1 pound dried Black Mission figs, stems trimmed 3 cups merlot or other smooth red wine ¼ teaspoon anise seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 1 loaf country-style bread (1 ½ pounds), cut into ½ inch thick slices Olive oil 4 ounces blue cheese, Maytag works particularly well, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped […]

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  • Broccoli, Sweet Onion and Pecan Salad

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    Ingredients: 1 large bunch broccoli, tough stems removed ½ cup pecan halves DRESSING 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar ½ teaspoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon mayo ½ cup Vidalia or other sweet onion cut into VERY THIN […]

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  • Broccoli Salad

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    Ingredients: 1 pound raw broccoli cut into small florets(you can lightly steam if you care to) 1 red onion thinly sliced(soaked in ice water for 15 minutes and dryed) ½ pound bacon, fried and crumbled 4-5 ounces cheddar cheese grated ½ cup oil ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Instructions: Toss the above […]

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  • Broccoli “Lasagna”

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    Ingredients: 1 large bunch broccoli ¼ teaspoon salt 1 16 ounce container cottage cheese 2 egg whites 1/3 cup Parmesan 3 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning ½ of a 15 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce 4 ounces mozzarella, shredded Instructions: Slice broccoli lengthwise into ¼ inch slices.  In a skillet over medium heat, […]

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  • Broccoli Frittata

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound bunch broccoli, cooked, drained and chopped 6 eggs ¼ cup milk 3 tablespoons parmesan 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic in butter until tender.  Add broccoli and sauté. Combine eggs, milk and parmesan and season to taste […]

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