Ingredients 15 ounce can of sweet peas. 2 cups of long grain white rice. 1 medium onion, cleaned and chopped. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Olive oil. 2 tablespoons of dried sweet basil, or, alternately, for better taste, buy fresh basil, clean, and chop it, to add a very ‘green’ taste. 4 to 5 cups of water, depending on how thick you like your soup. 1/3 pound smoked ham,shredded or chopped, depending on your preference....
Ingredients For the herb mayonnaise: 2 egg yolks 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard 2 cups canola oil 1 Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram 1 Tbs. chopped fresh golden sage 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 orange, juiced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste For the brine: 2 Tbs. canola oil 12 oz. chicken wings, halved at the joint 1 turkey neck 1/4 cup diced carrot 1/4 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced yellow onion...
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup cooking oil or butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In a medium bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside. In another medium bowl beat eggs slightly; stir in milk, oil, and vanilla. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture....
Ingredients 2 peppers (red, orange, yellow, or a combination)-roasted, either fresh or jarred 1 onion, medium to large, chopped 1 T. minced garlic 1 T. olive oil 1 lb. ground lamb or beef (leftover beef or lamb can also be used) 1/2 cup pitted olives (black or calamata) 2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh or purchased hummus Splash of hot sauce (optional and to taste) 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 pint fresh cherry tomatoes halved or 2 large tomatoes rinsed, cored, seeded and chopped....
Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 4 cups diced seedless watermelon, (about 3 pounds with the rind) 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice Preparation 1.Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, over high heat until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a glass measuring cup and let cool slightly. 2.Puree watermelon in a food processor or blender, in 2 batches, pulsing until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl....
Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper, stem, seeds, and ribs removed 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) small white beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of chili powder 1 teaspoon red-wine or balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Roast pepper over a gas-stove burner, turning with tongs as each section blisters and blackens. (Alternatively, place pepper on a baking sheet and roast under the broiler....
Ingredients 1 lb. wild mushrooms 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. extra virgin oilive oil Kosher salt, fresh pepper 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup creme fraiche 18 slices baguette (cut 1/4 in. thick) 1/4 cup fresh grated parmigiano reggiano Preparation Clean mushrooms. Remove tough stems. In skillet, melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter with 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium hight heat. Add the mushrooms and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until any liquid has evaporated the the mushrooms are browned....
Ingredients 1-lb. loaf sourdough or peasant-style bread 2 cups raw wild rice 2 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. salt 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 medium (4-oz.) onions, cut into small dice (1-1/2 cups) 4 large ribs celery, cut into small dice (1-1/2 cups) 2 small cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh sage 1-1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme 1-1/2 tsp. white pepper 3 Granny Smith apples 2 Tbs. butter 1 Tbs. sugar...
Ingredients 1 package Strawberry Jello 1 cup boiling water 3/4 cup cold water ~6 oz. (normal container) of Strawberry yogurt Preparation Dissolve the Jello in the 1 cup of boiling water. Then add the 3/4 cup of cold water. Next, add the yogurt to the Jello mixture. Whisk the contents until all of the liquid is of the same consistency. Pour the mixture into a few small bowls or containers (any size is fine)....
Ingredients 8 ounces plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir well to combine. Sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients 1 lb. fresh morels 3 tbs. butter 2 tbs. sliced celery 1 tbs. onion juice 1⁄8 tsp. paprika 1 tbs. all-purpose flour 1 cup hot medium cream 1 tbs. fresh orange juice 1 tbs. orange zest 1 tbs. white grape juice or sherry Salt, pepper, cayenne, ground nutmeg Preparation Wipe mushrooms with damp cloth. Remove stems and chop. Melt butter in pan, add flour and stir as if making a roux....
Ingredients 6 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (5 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (5 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 5 large eggs, well beaten 3/4 stick butter, melted 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. and generously butter and flour a madeleine pan (preferably non-stick), knocking out excess flour....
Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup melted butter 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped) or 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/3 cup sour cream extra buttermilk if batter is too thick Preparation Stir the first 5 ingredients together. Whisk eggs, butter, vanilla, buttermilk, sour cream together and add to the flour mix. Mix together until smooth....
Ingredients TARRAGON CREAM 1 teaspoon butter 1/2 garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 2/3 cups fat-free veal stock or chicken stock 1/4 cup evaporated skim milk 1 teaspoon arrowroot 1 tablespoon fresh chopped tarragon leaves pinch dry mustard pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds veal tenderloin, all visible fat removed Preparation Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat....
Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes...
Ingredients 1 medium size cauliflower 1 lb. vermicelli (thin spaghetti) 1-1/2 freshly grated white breadcrumbs 2 medium onions, sliced 2 T. olive oil ½ cup dark raisins (plumped in hot water) 48 oz. of your favorite plain pasta sauce Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Preparation Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Separate cauliflower into small florets and steam until al dente. Set aside. While cooking spaghetti, soak the raisins in warm water....
Ingredients 2 ounces day-old French bread or other firm white bread, sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 medium shallot, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup water 1 1/2 pounds asparagus 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)...
Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2-ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 3 tablespoons +1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Whipped cream, for garnish Cocoa powder, for garnish Preparation Lightly butter 2 ramekins with 1 teaspoon of butter and set aside. In the top of a double boiler place semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate and stir occasionally until melted....
Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup champagne vinegar, or other mild-flavored vinegar such as rice-wine vinegar 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Combine wine and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until liquid is reduced by three-quarters, about 12 minutes. Set a heat-proof bowl, or the top of a double boiler, over a pan of simmering water....
Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp salt 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 2 1/4 cup warm water 3 pkg yeast 3 cups whole wheat flour 7-8 cups white flour Preparation Soften yeast in warm water. Put milk, sugars, salt in a sauce pan and scald milk. Cool to lukewarm and transfer to a big mixing bowl. Add yeast & water then add whole wheat flour....
