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Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

 Ingredients:8 ounces penne pasta1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 red bell pepper, diced1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, diced1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/2 cup cream1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to tasteSalt and pepper to...

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Pesto Cream Sauce

 Ingredients:1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped8 cloves garlic, sliced1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1 pinch salt1 pinch pepper1 1/2 cups grated Romano cheese1 cup prepared basil pesto1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined20 mushrooms, chopped3 roma (plum) tomato, dicedCooking Directions:Bring a large...

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Pork Roast with a Walnut-Parmesan Crust

 Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnut halves2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 medium onion, minced1/4 cup toasted fine bread crumbs2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley2 teaspoons finely chopped sage1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and freshly ground pepper3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, butterflied1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilWater1/4 cup dry red wine1/2 cup chicken stock...

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Toffee Crunch Ice Cream

Ingredients:1 egg, lightly beaten2/3 cup sugarDash salt1 cup milk3 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted and cooled2/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 (1.4 ounce) bars Heath candy bars, crushed1/3 cup chopped pecansCooking Directions:In a saucepan, combine the egg, sugar and salt. Gradually add milk. Cook...

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