Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice 2-1/4 chicken stock 1 cup craisins 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp salt 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted 1 tsp grated orange zest 1/3 cup fresh orange juice Freshly ground black pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the rice with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered 20-30 mins. The rice should be tender but not mushy....
Ingredients Fruits: Cantelope, Honey Dew Melon, Watermelon, Blueberry’s, Raspberry’s, Strawberry’s, Oranges, Any other fruits that you like (this is nice with just the Melons and pears_ I don’t recommend apples in this. Sugar(or Splenda) Yogurt - Plain (low fat is OK) Honey Sugar, Yogurt and Honey amounts are dependant on size and amount of fruit. See instructions Preparation Mix fruit and let sit in fridge for about an hour to get the juices....
Ingredients 2 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 4 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp fine salt 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. canned pure pumpkin 1/4 c. molasses 2 tbsp crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional) *In a pinch, applesauce may be substituted for the pure pumpkin, but pumpkin is preferred. Preparation Preheat oven to 350◦F....
Ingredients One cup whole Mung (soak for 6 hours) 1.5 cups Basmati/Texmati Rice One table spoon Olive Oil One teaspoon salt One cinnamon stick Six Cloves Six Black peppercorns One cup diced onions One cup diced potatoes One cup peas Half cup diced carrots One cup diced Green pepper One tablespoon crushed garlic Half cup of diced tomatoes Quarter cup of chopped cilantro (optional) Preparation Soak the Mung in 3 cups of warm water with a lid on....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 6-ounce can tomato paste Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 large eggplants 2 tablespoons dried thyme 1 large yellow squash, thinly sliced lengthwise (optional) 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 large egg 1/2 cup fresh-grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups (4 whole) roasted peppers...
Ingredients 2 tablespoon light mayonnaise 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon each salt and fresh ground pepper 3/4 cup or more crushed Emerald Glazed Walnuts Original flavor 4 Tilapia fillets (approx 6oz each) Preparation Pre-heat oven to 425F. Cover a shallow baking dish with foil (for easy clean up) and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Stir together mayonnaise, dijon, basil, salt and pepper. Pat and dry tilapia and coat with mayonnaise mixture on each side....
Ingredients 2-refrigerated pie crusts-thawed to room temperature 4 potatoes- cut into thin half circles 1/2 pound beef-sliced thinly against the grain 1 small onion-sliced into thin half circles salt and fresh pepper 1 beaten egg softened butter-for serving Preparation Heat oven to 350F. Unroll crusts onto a greased cookie sheet. On each pie crust, place a layer of potatoes, one of onions, and beef strips on half the circle. Season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients MAIN 10oz whole wheat penne 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 whole roasted red pepper 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup white wine SAUCE 1.5 T butter 1.5 T whole wheat flour 2 cups 2% milk 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation Bring large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne for 8 minutes, or to desired consistency....
Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 1 hass avocado 1/2 tbs soy sauce 1/2 tbs italian seasoning salt and pepper to taste 1/2 of one tomato (no pulp or seeds) 1 clove of garlic finely minced. Mayonaise and or sour cream to taste. Optional: 1/2 red onion cooked or not. Preparation Combine ingredients in a blender or food processer one at a time until mixed. be careful not to over mix. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, triscuits, or spread on bread....
Ingredients ZUCCHINI CAKE: 3 eggs 1 cup oil (vegetable) 2 cups sugar 2 cups grated zucchini 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 1/2 cups raisins 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional) CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: 8 ounces soft cream cheese 1 box 10X powdered sugar 1 stick butter, softened...
Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 12 oz pkg vanilla wafers 1 pkg coconut 1 cup pecans Preparation Mix butter with sugar. Add eggs Crush wafers and mix. Add coconut & pecans. Pour in 9 x 13 pan. Bake 250 for one and one-half hours
Ingredients 2 T. Olive Oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 4 T. minced garlic 2-14.5 oz. cans Diced Tomatoes w/Basil, garlic & oregano (I use Del Monte brand) 2 t. dried basil 1/2 t. dried oregano 1 t. salt 1 t. sugar 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound package Vermicelli Grated Parmesean Cheese Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil....
Ingredients CAKES 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small chunks 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) butter 5 large eggs ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon fine fresh orange zest 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons Cointreau or Grand Marnier liqueur ½ cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped ORANGE CREAM 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 tablespoons sour cream...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon thyme Salt and pepper 1 pound wild mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster and cremini 24 Sourdough French baguette slices, toasted 1/2 pound Brie, sliced Preparation Slice mushrooms. Sauté in butter with garlic until soft. Divide mushrooms among baguette slices. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 5-6 minutes, until cheese melts. Serves 6.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 cups warm milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus more for bowl and pans 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 large eggs 2 packages instant active dry yeast 10 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar Poppy-Seed Filling Preparation Combine the warm water, milk, 4 tablespoons butter, salt, sugar, cardamom, and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....
Ingredients 4 cups shredded zucchini (or a combination of shredded zucchini and shredded yellow squash) 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried basil 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Preparation Place zucchini and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt in a colander. Drain for ten minutes, pressing down with paper towels to push out all the excess water....
Ingredients Guacamole 1 Avocado Juice of 1 Lime 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Minced Garlic 1 Tsp Minced Red Onion Fish etc. 1/2 Pound Haddock or Cod 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 Cloves garlic diced 1 Tsp olive oil 2 Strips Bacon 1 Tbs pine nuts 1 Tomato 1/4 Red Onion Shredded Lettuce 1 Can Black Beans Flour Tortilla Preparation Scoop avocado and combine first six ingredients in mixing bowl....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large white onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup sweet paprika 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/4 cup dry white wine 4 cups veal stock or chicken stock 4 pounds trimmed veal shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup crème fraîche, plus more for serving 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon capers, drained...
Ingredients 8 Tbs (1 stick) butter, unsalted 4 lb Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp salt 3 Tbs flour, all purpose 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 6 eggs, large 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup Parmigiano_Reggiano cheese, grated Preparation In large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add onions and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and just start to color, about 45 minutes....
Ingredients *2 large handfuls of fine green beans, trimmed *12 asparagus spears, trimmed *large handful of snow peas *2 tbsp olive oil *1 tbsp toasted sesame oil *2 inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped *2 large cloves garlic, sliced Preparation Place green bean in hot wok, then asparagus, then snow peas. Cook until tender but crisp and remove Add oils to wok and heat gently. Add the ginger, soy sauce, and garlic and cook until heated thru about 1 minute....
