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Ricotta Pie

Difficulty: Moderate Prep Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients for Crust:2 cups all-purpose flour1 Tbsp. sugar1 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into bits1 large egg, beaten lightly2 to 3 Tbsp. ice water Ingredients for Filling:1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, drained well3/4 cup sugar5 large eggs1 Tbsp. […]

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Spaghetti With Peas & Bacon

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 30 minutes  Ingredients4 servings, fresh Spaghetti pasta8 slices bacon, lardons1 cup onions, diced3 cloves garlic, sliced thin1 can 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, drained1 cup frozen sweet peas1 tbsp parsley minced + garnish1/2 cup olive oil1 tbsp butter1/4 cup Marsala wine1/2 cup pasta watersaltpepper  Cooking ToolsStock potLarge skillet DirectionsOn high heat, add pasta

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Smothered Pork Chops

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients4 Thick cut bone-in pork chops2 Vidalia or sweet onions, sliced thin2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp butter1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp garlic, finely minced1 1/2 cups beef stocksaltpepper Cooking ToolsLarge oven proof skillet with lid DirectionsPreheat oven 375 Degrees F.  Salt and pepper pork chops, on medium heat;

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Warm White Chocolate Creme Over Frozen Berries

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup half & half1/4 cup white sugar1 tbsp Cointreau (orange liqueur)1 tsp vanilla extract2 egg yolks1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips Cooking ToolsBain Marie- A large pan containing hot water in which smaller pans may be set to cook food slowly or to keep food warm.

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Steak Chimichurri

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 1 hourCooking Time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients4 Delmonico steaks or steak of choice2 cloves garlic1 1/2 cups flat leaf parsley leaves1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves1/4 cup onions, chopped1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes3/4 cup olive oil2 Tbsp red wine vinegarpinch of sugarsaltpepper Cooking ToolsOutdoor grillFood processor DirectionsLet the steaks come to room temperature before grilling.  Salt

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