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  • Hoisin Explosion Chicken

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    Ingredients: 1 pound boned skinned chicken breast or thighs Marinade 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup chopped cashews 1 red pepper cored, seeded and cut into julienne. ½ pound snow peas, string removed and cut into julienne 1 cup bamboo shoots (I use the […]

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  • Hoisin Chicken and Pasta Salad

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    Ingredients: Salad 1 pound penne ½ cup oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 whole skinned boned chicken breast ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup Hoisin Mixture 2 celery stalks 2 medium green onions 1 small seedless cuke ½ red pepper, cored Salt and pepper 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted Cashews as garnish Hoisin Mixture (Makes […]

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  • Herbed Pork Roulade with Roasted Figs and Onions

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    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 2 coves garlic minced 1 tablespoons minced rosemary plus 4 whole springs Salt and pepper 1 three pound boneless pork loin, butter flied 18 whole figs with stems 3 medium yellow onions cut into wedges 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce […]

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  • Herb-Parmesan English Muffin Bread

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornmeal 6 cups flour 2 pkts. Yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 cups milk ½ cup water 1 cup parmesan, grated Instructions: Coat 2 loaf pans with butter and dust with corn meal. Make bread as is […]

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  • Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts, Thai Style

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    Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1 serrano chili, […]

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  • Herb Bread

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    Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry yeast 1 ½ cups warm water 6 tablespoons sugar 2 eggs 1/3 corn oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon anise seed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped and packed 2 teaspoons dill weed 1 teaspoon dill seed 1 cup onions, finely chopped 7 cups flour Melted butter Instructions: Dissolve yeast in warm […]

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  • Herb and Shallot Pasta Sauce

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 4 ounces shallots, peeled an diced 6 large cloves of garlic, peeled and diced 2 cups half and half 5 drops red pepper sauce 3 cups Parmesan 4 cups each fresh basil and parsley, chopped 3 pounds cooked pasta Instructions: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium.  Add the shallot […]

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  • Florette’s Chocolate Cake Bar

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    Ingredients: Cake ½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon soda in one cup buttermilk 1 ½ cups flour 1 square chocolate melted 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice ½ cup maraschino cherries chopped 1/2 cup nuts chopped Frosting 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup cocoa ¼ cup milk ¼ cup shortening Instructions: For […]

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  • Florentine Egg Pie

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    Ingredients: 1 large red pepper cut into ½ inch rings 1 medium red onion sliced into ½ in rings 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups spinach leaves 2 ounces Fontina cheese grated 2 ounces Asiago cheese grated 5 medium red potatoes 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley 1 tablespoon chopped basi 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 […]

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  • Flo’s Apple Strudel

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    Ingredients: Dough 3 cups flour 1 inch of cold butter ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg at room temperature 2 ½ tablespoons oil 1 cup warm water Filling ½ cup melted butter 8 apples peeled, cored and sliced thinly ½ cup sugar—depends on the sweetness of the apples Instructions: Mix dough in cuisinert and let it […]

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