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Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breast (Petti Di Pollo Ripieni)

- 1 head garlic, cloves separated
- 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprig
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grill pan
- 4 ounces scamorza cheese or 4 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch cubes
- 2 1/2 ounces fresh ricotta cheese (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped (from a jar)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
- 4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- coarse sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
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Heat oven to 375°. Combine garlic cloves and 2 short rosemary sprigs in a 1/2-quart ovenproof saucepan; cover with oil. Bake until garlic cloves are tender and lightly golden, about 35 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir together scamorza or smoked mozzarella, ricotta, roasted pepper and basil in a medium bowl. Using a small sharp knife and working with 1 chicken breast at a time, cut a 2-inch-long slit horizontally into 1 side of chicken breast. Move knife back and forth in slit to form pocket. Divide cheese mixture among chicken pockets. Press edges to seal. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Brush grill pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Grill chicken until golden on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Let chicken stand 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish. Remove garlic oil from oven. Garnish chicken with baked garlic cloves, and baked and fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve with garlic oil for drizzling.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-stuffed-chicken-breast-petti-di-pollo-ripieni-403510
5May/12Off
Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy

- 1 lb boned rump roast
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup taro root or 1 cup potato
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup whole pitted dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup shredded chayotes or 1/2 cup yellow squash
Directions:
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Trim fat from beef and cut into 1 inch cubes.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat.
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Add beef and cook 5 minutes or until browned.
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Add coffee and next 4 ingredients (coffee through garlic) and bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
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Add taro, mushrooms, dates, and capers; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
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Serve over rice; top with chayote.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/beef-stew-with-cuban-coffee-gravy-48378
5May/12Off
Baby Face Cupcakes

For Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
For Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened (not melted)
- 6 -8 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 -4 drops red food coloring
For Decorating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 48 chocolate chips (additional)
Directions:
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.:. For the Cupcakes .:.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
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Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Mix at low speed for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl. Addegg whites and mix at high speed until fluffy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
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Fill liners 1/2 full of batter. Do not overfill. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool 10 minutes in pans then remove from pan, and place on wire racks to cool completely.
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.:. For the Frosting .:.
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Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla. On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
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Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar.
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Add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly, adding one drop of red food color at a time until you get a good skin color. Flesh colored gel may be used as well. (Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.) Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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.:.For Decorating.:.
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Put 1 cup of chocolate chips in zip top bag. Heat in microwave until melted, squeezing between fingers until smooth. Cut a very, very small piece of one bottom corner. On piece of wax paper, draw 24 curls for the top of babies head. Put in refrigerator to set.
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Frost cupcakes, use two chocolate chips for eyes, put a chocolate curl on top of face and stick pacifier where mouth would be.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/baby-face-cupcakes-335127
5May/12Off
Basic Dough (For Spinach, Meat, and Cheese Pies)

Directions:
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Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (or milk). Sprinkle with sugar, cover, and let rise.
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In a large pan mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and butter/shortening.
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Gradually add the lukewarm water, mixing and kneading until dough is smooth and tender.
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Cover with a blanket and put in a warm place for two hours or until dough rises.
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Cut dough into pieces 2" to 2 1/2" in diameter. Form into balls by tucking the dough underneath the balls to make them round and smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes between blankets. (This is where I spread the olive oil under the dough, and coated the ball with olive oil as well. I also left it uncovered. ).
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This dough is now ready to be used with various fillings.
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Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/basic-dough-for-spinach-meat-and-cheese-pies-middle-east-pa-323574
5May/12Off
Marinated Barbecued Chicken

- 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken
- 1 1/2 cups sherry wine
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 cup sherry wine
- 3/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
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Rinse and dry chicken. Place in a large dish.
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Combine 1 1/2 cups sherry, soy sauce, 2 cloves of garlic and ginger and mix well. Pour over chicken and turn to coat. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Turn occasionally.
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When ready to bake, drain and discard the marinade.
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Arrange chicken in a shallow pan. Pour a mixture of 1 cup sherry, hoisin, ketchup, brown sugar and 1 minced clove garlic over the chicken.
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Bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no pink remains. If desired, you may turn the chicken once during baking.
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The chicken can be grilled but do not baste with the sauce until the last few minutes of grilling or the chicken will burn.
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/marinated-barbecued-chicken-160242