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Ingredients 1 packet (300gm/12oz) of organic firm silken tofu 1/3 cup Green and Black’s Organic Fairtrade Cocoa 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup agave nectar depending on your taste 2 tsp natural vanilla extract 2 Tbsp raw peanut butter or raw almond butter 1/4 tsp chilli pepper flakes Preparation Throw all ingredients in your blender and puree until smooth and well combined. You might have to stop and scrape the sides of your blender to make sure it is all mixed through....

Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-firm silken tofu 1/3 cup vanilla soymilk 1/3 cup unbleached sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup Earth Balance Margarine 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (check package ingredients carefully–most aren’t vegan) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 2/3 cup flaked coconut 3/4 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a glass 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. In a blender, puree the tofu, soymilk, cornstarch, and sugar until completely smooth....

Ingredients 2 hearts of romaine lettuce chopped 1/2 cup julienne Jicama 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/8 cup chopped fresh mint 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 Fresh Tuna Steaks 2 Tablespoons Sesame seeds 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce 1.5 Tablespoons sesame seed oil 4 Tablespoons store bought Thai peanut sauce salt to taste Preparation Toss first 8 ingredients in a large bowl and set aside in refrigerator....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for griddle 1/2 cup dried currants 1/2 cup finely chopped candied citrus peel, such as lemon or citron 1 large egg 2 tablespoons whole milk Superfine or confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside....

Ingredients Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon crushed dried chili flakes 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces 2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic...

Ingredients Crust 1 cup pecans 1 package of white oreo cookies 5 tablespoons butter, melted whipped cream Filling 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Lindt, or a high quality organic brand from Whole Foods), finely chopped Preparation For crust: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Grease 9-inch-diameter springform pan. Wrap heavy aluminum foil around outside of pan to create a tight seal....

Ingredients 7 egg whites 9 oz sugar 3.5 oz water 18 oz white chocolate finely grated 1 Qt heavy cream Preparation Beat egg whites to soft peaks At the same time cook sugar+water to 121C or 248F Add sugar to beaten egg whites and mix until cool Whip cream At slow speed mix chocolates into meringue and then fold in cream Related Video

Ingredients 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold 1/4 cup melted butter Parmesan cheese garlic salt egg yolks, beaten food coloring small paintbrush Preparation Roll each roll into a 7-9 inch pointed rope. Define finger nail on pointed end and knuckles and lines along the finger with a sharp knife. Place on a sprayed baking sheet and pinch finger thinner on both sides of knuckle. Brush finger with butter avoiding fingernail....

Ingredients Olive oil, for frying 8 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced about 1/8-inch-thick (1/4 cup) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 2 heads escarole (about 2 1/2 pounds), cored and roughly chopped 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Fill a heavy-bottomed saucepan with 1 inch of oil. Heat to 350 degrees, checking the temperature on a deep-fry thermometer....

Ingredients 1 ½ to 2 pounds ground beef or ground veal or ground pork or a mixture of these 1 whole sweet yellow onion coarsely chopped 4 to 6 cloves of garlic finely chopped 2 large cans chopped tomatoes 1 or 2 cans Rotel tomatoes & green chilies 2 cans red kidney beans (drained) 1 large jar of Spicy V-8 juice ¼ cup cumin ¼ cup chili powder 1 whole jalapeno or can use any dried hot pepper...

Ingredients 1 Pkg large soft flour tortillas i pkg cream cheese softened 1 pkg powdered hidden valley ranch dressing 1 pkg shredded cheddar cheese 1 can chopped black olives Preparation Mix hidden valley ranch seasoning with cream cheese. Blend well. Spread evenly to cover entire tortilla. Sprinkle on cheese and olives. Roll into a roll. Cut into half inch slices.

Ingredients 3 1/4c flour 2 3/4c sugar 1 1/2c grated zucchini 1/2c grated green apple 1/4c sweetened coconut 1/4c chopped walnuts 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1c vegetable oil 4 beaten eggs 1/3c water 1tsp lemon juice Preparation In one bowl combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar, zucchini, and coconut. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, apple, and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce 1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 to 12 oz) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 to 4 large zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 11x7-inch baking dish or other 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce (from 24-oz jar) in bottom of baking dish; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped Preparation Heat cream and vanilla bean, with scrapings, in a saucepan over very low heat until cream is just bubbling. Remove pan from heat; steep for about 20 minutes. Remove bean, and serve warm.

Ingredients 15 lasagna noodles - uncooked* (*when tightly covered with foil, the noodles cook perfectly without the extra work of pre-cooking them) 1 28-oz jar marinara sauce Vegetable Filling 1 lb. eggplant, sliced lengthwise 1/3" thick and sprayed lightly w/ olive oil 1 tsp virgin olive oil 1 large white onion (preferably Vidalia) thinly sliced 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 large red pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced 2 large cloves garlic minced...

Ingredients Yellow Fin tuna steaks, 1 in. to 1 ½ in thick 3T Red wine vinegar 2 T Thyme 2 T Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey ½ tsp salt ¾ C Olive Oil Preparation Prepare grill. Be sure it is hot and well-oiled. Spread vinaigrette over steaks. Grill 1 ½ min. on first side. Turn. Grill 1 ½ - 3 min on second side.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 cup ciliegine (small fresh mozzarella cheese balls) 16 chunks (1 inch) seeded watermelon (about 2 cups) 16 heirloom grape tomatoes (3/4 cup) 16 small fresh basil leaves Preparation In small bowl, mix dressing and chopped basil. Add cheese balls; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate, if desired. On each of 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers, alternately thread watermelon chunks, tomatoes, basil leaves and cheese balls....

Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cubed 2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, minced 1 14-oz. can yellow corn, drained 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)...

Ingredients 2 t canola oil 1.5 cups chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth 5 t green hot pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken halves 2 T stone-ground cornmeal 1 (19-oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup plain fat free yogurt 2 T thinly sliced green onions Lime wedges (optional) Preparation Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 to 3/4 cup jam Preparation Whisk cream to soft peaks in a large bowl. Fold in yogurt. Spoon jam evenly on top and gently swirl in, leaving streaks. Divide mixture evenly among 4 glasses. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or, covered, for up to 1 day before serving.