Chicken pho

Serves 4 Ingredients: * 1 onion, peeled, finely chopped * 4 garlic cloves, halved * 20g/¾oz fresh root ginger, peeled, thinly sliced * 2 long fresh red chillies, sliced (or 1 tsp dried chilli flakes) * 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder * 4 tbsp dark soy sauce, plus extra to serve * 1kg-1.2kg/2lb 4oz-2lb 10oz whole chicken * 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce (nam pla) * 200g/7oz dried flat rice noodles To...

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Peanut Butter Swirled White Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients: * 1 cup chopped white chocolate * 1 cup whole milk * 2/3 cup sugar * pinch of salt * 5 large egg yolks * 2 cups heavy cream * 1 cup White Chocolate Peanut Butter, melted How To Cook: 1. In a large bowl pour in the white chocolate chips/chunks. Set aside. 2. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. 3. In a medium size sauce pan, over medium heat, stir together the milk, sugar,...

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Lemon Dessert

Serves 3-4 Ingredients: * 1 (7/8 ounce) package sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (not instant) * 2 cups water * 1 (1/3 ounce) package sugar-free lemon gelatin * fat-free cool whip How To Cook: 1. Add pudding mix to water and mix well. 2. Bring to boil. 3. Stir with a whisk until thickened. 4. Add box of Jello and stir in well. 5. Pour into individual dessert dishes and refrigerate until set. 6. Top...

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Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells

Serves 10 Ingredients: * 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells * 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (Reserve 1/4 cup) * 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated * 2 lbs ricotta cheese * 4 large eggs, lightly beaten * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1 teaspoon garlic powder * 1 tablespoon dried parsley * 8 ounces spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade) * fresh basil, chopped, for garnish How To Cook: 1. In an 8 quart...

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Chocolate Rum Dessert

Serves 4 Ingredients: * 6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels * 3 eggs, separated * 2 tablespoons light rum * 1/4 teaspoon almond extract * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg * whipped cream, for garnish * chocolate curls, for garnish How To Cook: 1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over gently boiling water. 2. Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually stir in about one quarter...

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Chocolate Cinnamon Ricotta Truffles

Yield 32 Truffles Ingredients: * 10 ounces Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips * 1/2 cup heavy cream * 15 ounces ounces whole milk ricotta * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * 1/2 cup powdered sugar * 5 ounces nonpareils How To Cook: 1. In a small saucepan over low heat, add the Baking Chips and heavy cream. Stir occasionally until completely melted and silky smooth. 2. Meanwhile,...

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Streusel Topped Blueberry Cobbler

Yield: Large Pan of Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients: * 4 cups fresh blueberries * 3/4 cup white sugar, divided * Zest of a lemon * 1/4 cup lemon juice * 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided * 2/3 cup all purpose flour * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 1 egg * 1 teaspoon vanilla Streusel * 4 Tablespoons flour * 5 Tablespoons brown sugar * 1/2 teaspoon...

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Warm Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Salad with a Parmesan Vinaigrette

Yield 2 salads Ingredients: * 2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided * 1 Tablespoon butter * 2 large (or 3 small) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon * 1/88 teaspoon cayenne * 1 Tablespoon brown sugar * 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar * 1 LB Brussels sprouts, shredded * salt and pepper For the Parmesan Vinaigrette  1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan 3 Tablespoons...

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