Ingredients Warm chicken tartine Serves 5 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic 2 red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, julienned Pinch of hot paprika, plus more to taste Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 slices sourdough bread, cut 1/2-inch thick from an oval loaf 2 large eggs 2 chicken breast, with rib bones if possible ¼ c. low fat mayonnaise...
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils fine sea salt 1 small onion, peeled 1 bay leaf pinch of ground cumin 3 cups vegetable stock freshly ground black pepper 16 large sea scallops ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 fresh rosemary sprig 12 cherry tomatoes, blanched and peeled (see Note) Preparation Place the lentils in a small pot and add cold water to cover. Lightly salt the water. Add the whole onion, bay leaf, and cumin and bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer until the lentils al dente, about 20 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 C thinly sliced vadaila onion 4 C. Diced Watermelon 2 C. peeled seeded cucumber diced Pat pry all 3 ingredients on paper towels 1 T. Finly sliced fresh mint 1/4 C. good quality Olive Oil Juice from 1/2 Lemon abt 2 T. Preparation Toss Togeather Srason with Sea Salt Top with Feta or Goat Cheese
Ingredients 2 packages ladyfingers, halved lenthwise 2 packages (250 g each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 6 squares white chocolate (Baker’s), melted 1/4 c lime juice 1 envelope (7 g) unflavored gelatin 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Preparation Line bottom and sides of a spring form with ladyfingers, rounded side facing out. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in sugar and chocolate, mix. Sprinkle gelatin on top of lime juice in saucepan....
Ingredients 3 Very ripe bananas; 1 Tlbs. unsweetened apple sauce; 1 stick of softened salted butter (best if left out a few hours before to soften); 1 cup of sugar; 2 cups of flour; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 Tlbs. cinnamon; 2 tsp. coconut extract or emulsion; Either: 2 bars of Lindt white chocolate coconut, or 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup frozen unsweetened coconut;...
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup smooth natural unsalted almond butter, well stirred 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted and finely chopped 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt....
Ingredients 1 cup wild rice 1 cup brown rice 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon oregano flakes 2 large bunches broccoli, cut up 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Use a large pot to simmer the 2 cups of rice and the seasonings with 5 cups of water on low heat for 30 minutes. Then add the pieces of broccoli on top of the rice, sprinkle the olive oil over the broccoli, and let simmer another 15 minutes until the broccoli is soft....
Ingredients 1 pound unshelled fresh or frozen edamame 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons oyster sauce 1 red jalapeno chile, seeded, minced 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 2 teaspoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Cook edamame in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Transfer edamame to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; pat dry and set aside....
Ingredients 1 13oz. can of chunked chicken such as Sweet Sue. 1 11oz. can of cream of chicken soup 1 cup of shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 bag Egg Noodles such as “No Yokes” Bread Crumbs Butter Hot Sauce Various Herbs Salt & Pepper Preparation Put chicken in bowl-do not drain. Break chicken into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Add cream soup along with 1/2 can of water and 1 cup of cheddar cheese in bowl with chicken and mix....
Ingredients 3 tomatoes 6 tomatillos 8 wax pepper (yellow jalapeño) 2 habanero 1 bunch cilantro 1 tbs cumin (whole, toasted, then ground) 1 tbs dried oregeno 1/2 bulb garlic or less Preparation Steam tomatoes, tomatillo, wax peppers until skins start to split. Use about half a bunch of cilantro or to taste. Combine rest of ingredients and blend WELL. Salt and taste. Better and cooler on the second day.
Ingredients 2 slices white sandwich bread Unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat an oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees. Cut XOXO letters or hearts out of parchment paper. Spread bread with butter on both sides. Place bread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and adhere stencils. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar over toast. Bake until crisp and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 1 cup diced zucchini 3/4 cup chopped green pepper 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup bulgur 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 large head cabbage 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)...
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups cider vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 3/4 cups sherry vinegar 1/4 cup fig jam, pressed through a sieve 1 3/4 cups rice vinegar 1/4 cup agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder Preparation Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring a few times to combine. Boil, undisturbed, until reduced to 1/3 cup. Let cool and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 month....
Ingredients sprays cooking spray 1 pound raw lean beef tenderloin 1/2 tsp table salt 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh, minced, or 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried oregano Preparation Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Season beef all over with salt and pepper; transfer to prepared pan. Combine garlic, rosemary and oregano in a small bowl....
Ingredients 3 pints fresh berries 1 cup heavy cream 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 lemon, juiced and zested 8 oz. white chocolate 2 tablespoons butter Preparation Wash berries. Bring cream, thyme, and lemon zest to a boil. Cover and steep for five minutes. Strain and reheat to boil, then pour over chopped white chocolate. Add juice, whisk and serve over berries. Freezing the berries is also a good idea.
Ingredients For Peanut Sauce: 1 small piece of lemon grass, chopped Freshly grated ginger-to taste 1 cup water ½ cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1½ tablespoons sugar Whole Wheat Spaghetti (Soba noodles would work too) Broccoli Red Pepper Strips Green Pepper Strips Carrot Strips Cilantro Sesame Seeds Preparation To make the peanut sauce: In a small sauce pan, simmer lemon grass in the water for 5 minutes, strain out the lemongrass and add the remaining ingredients to the water....
Ingredients 1 bunch of spinach or a bag of baby spinach, rinsed and drained, tough stems removed, very coarsely chopped. 2-3 dates chopped into 1/4 inch dice. (the dice stick together but separate easily when added to the pan) 1 TB olive oil 1 TB butter (zero cholesterol substitutes work fine) Preparation Heat butter and olive oil over moderate heat in a medium skillet. Add the dates and saute, separating pieces and cook about 2 minutes....
Ingredients 2 tbsp shortening 3 tbsp sugar 1 c hot water .25 oz pkg yeast 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp salt 2 1/2 c flour Preparation Grease pan. Mix shortening, sugar and hot water. Mix in yeast to dissolve. Mix in egg, salt and then gradually add flour. Allow to rise and double 4-6 hours. Diving into balls in muffin pan. Allow to rise and double 4-6 hours. Bake 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 cup dried chili peppers 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup chicken broth 1 lbs of fresh peeled prawns 2 large fresh lemons 3 to 4 tbsp fish sauce 2 fresh Thai bird chili peppers 1/2 of a red onion sliced then 2 stalks of green onions diced 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped 1 stalk of celery diced Lettuce (iceberg or romaine) Preparation Make salad dressing first. Squeeze 2 large fresh limes into a bowl....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 pound sea or bay scallops 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream Pinch cayenne Preparation Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the mushrooms. Cook until wilted and add the salt, pepper, and wine....
