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  • Egg Fettuccine With Figs, Rosemary, And Pancetta

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    Ingredients 3 slices firm white sandwich bread 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 oz sliced pancetta, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, or to taste 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup chicken broth 3/4 lb firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and quartered […]

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  • Easy Chocolate Ice Cream

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    Ingredients: 1 tsp espresso powder 1 tablespoon boiling water 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups COLD cream Instructions: Skip the double boiler. Start by microwaving the chocolate, coffee, and condensed milk until the chocolate is melted. Skip the ice cream machine. […]

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  • Easy Chicken Curry

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    Ingredients: 6 whole chicken breasts skinned and boned 1 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper 1 pint plus ½ cup cream 1 tablespoons curry powder Dash ginger Dash cayenne Dash cardamom ½ cup raisins Madeira Hot rice 3 large ripe bananas sliced ½ cup toasted almonds chopped Chutney Instructions: Sauté chicken over medium heat in butter […]

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  • Early Spring Fruit Salad

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    Ingredients: Salad 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced into wedges 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 large avocado, peeled and thinly sliced Dressing ¼ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated ginger root 1 teaspoon grated garlic ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon paprika […]

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  • Duck Confit

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons salt 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 shallot, peeled and sliced 6 sprigs thyme Coarsely ground black pepper 4 duck legs with thighs 4 duck wings, trimmed About 4 cups lard Instructions: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt in the bottom of a dish or plastic container large enough Preheat the oven to 225°F. […]

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  • Diced chicken and Peanuts Sautéed with Dried Chiles

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    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 pound boneless chicken, cubed 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons chicken stock 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 2 teaspoons Chinese dark soy sauce 3 tablespoons peanut oil 12 dried hot red chilies, stemmed, halved and seeded 4 scallions, […]

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  • Deep Dish Sausage and Tomato Pizza

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    Ingredients: ½ teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water (110° – 115°F.) ¼ ounce package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast 2 ¼ to 2 ½ cups unbleached flour ½ cup yellow cornmeal 2 ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, casings discarded a 14- to 16-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes, drained […]

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  • Dates Stuffed with Mascarpone and Caramel Sauce

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    Ingredients: ½ cup mascarpone cheese 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 8 pitted dates ¼ cup sugar 3 tablespoons water ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon orange juice 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier Instructions: Beat the cheese until fluffy.  Add the orange zest and fill dates with the cheese mixture. In a saucepan combine sugar and water […]

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  • Dark Chocolate Mousse

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    Ingredients: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine (Ghirardelli bittersweet with 60 % cacao) 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 5 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon brandy 2 large eggs, separated 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chilled heavy cream Instructions: Melt chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, water and […]

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  • Curry Soup with Chicken (kao soi)

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    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite size pieces 2 cups chicken stock 3 cups coconut milk 1 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 4 cups cooked rice or […]

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