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Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced Coarse salt 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, morel, and oyster, wiped clean, large mushrooms sliced 1/4 inch thick and small mushrooms left whole Freshly ground pepper 3 bunches scallions (about 1 pound), trimmed to 6-inch lengths 6 tablespoons champagne vinegar Preparation In a skillet large enough to hold the mushroom mixture without crowding, melt butter with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 cups rice 6 c vegetable broth 1 tsp turmeric 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 jar capers 1 jar stuffed green olives (frozen corn or additional vegetables as desired) fresh lime slices or wedges for garnish (optional) Preparation Saute garlic in olive oil. Add rice and brown slightly. Add turmeric and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes until rice is tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt 1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted 1 clementine, peeled and sliced crosswise 3 to 4 raspberries, lightly mashed 1 teaspoon honey Preparation Spread yogurt over toast. Top with fruits and drizzle with honey.

Ingredients -2 large bone in chicken breast -1/2 white onion quartered and thinly sliced -1/2 cup chicken broth -5 cloves garlic chopped -2 small tomatoes quartered into fours -2 tablespoons tomato paste -2 tablespoons chopped parsley -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 pad butter -1 pinch red chili flake -salt -ground black pepper Preparation -Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut your chicken breast in half, making four pieces. Season both sides of the chicken in a pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil OR applesauce 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1½ tsp cinnamon 2 cups grated zucchini (skin on, seeds out) 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans) 1 cup raisins Preparation In small bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients until incorporated....

Ingredients Makes 1 Serving 1.5 oz Choya Umeshu (plum liqueur available at Japanese markets) 1 oz Gin 1 oz Simple Syrup 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (Meyer preferred) Soda Water to top off Preparation Shake first four ingredients and strain into a highball glass with ice. Soda water tops it all off, garnish with lemon or plum slice from the Ume

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Vegan Piecrust 3 pounds assorted apples (about 6), such as Granny Smith, Gala, Empire, and Macoun, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fine-grained natural cane sugar or granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick....

Ingredients Vegan Falafel Balls Ingredients • 1 (16 oz. can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 1 large sweet onion, roughly chopped • 3 cloves garlic • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped • 1 Tbsp. lime zest • 2 Tbsp. lime juice • 1 ½ Tbsp. cumin seeds, toasted • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder • 1 tsp. water...

Ingredients 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese A whole load of Veggies of choice Tamari Sauce, to taste Sm amount Cheddar Cheese, grated 3 Eggs Fistful of Wheatgerm 12 Whole Almonds Mashed Potatoes(to line tin) A little Milk Preparation Saute a whole pile of veggies in Olive Oil (or butter) Beat 3 Eggs, lightly with a little milk and grated cheese Line Deep Pie Dish with Mashed Potatoes Add Cottage Cheese to cover bottom Put Veggies on top Pour egg mixture all over Sprinkle wheatgerm and arrange Almonds over top Cook at 350 for approx....

Ingredients 2 Loaves Rhodes Bread Dough, thawed but still cold 2 sliced almonds 2 large raisins 1 egg, beaten Preparation Cut one loaf of bread into 1/4 and 3/4 portions. Shape 3/4 portion into egg shape for body and place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Shape 1/4 portion into pear shape and place above body for head. Clip side whiskers with scissors. Cut second loaf in half. Cut one half in half again for ears and roll into two 16-inch ropes....

Ingredients 8 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium) 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 2 cups flour, all-purpose 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided Preparation Place apples in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining brown sugar. Add eggs. Stir in flour and 1/2 cup walnuts....

Ingredients 1 ¼ cups chopped dates 1 ¼ cups water 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 60g butter ¾ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup self-raising flour Sauce 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup cream 200g butter Preparation Grease deep 20cm round cake pan. Line base with parchment paper, grease paper. Combine dates and water in pan, bring to boil, remove from heat, add soda. Let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 Tbl. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 and 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes OR 2 (10 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with juice 4 med or 6 small tomatillos, chopped 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced 2 cups chicken stock or broth 1 (7oz.) can green chilies 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken 1/2 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin, or more to taste...

Ingredients Cake 8 ounces white chocolate (such as Bakers or Ghiradelli), chopped 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups milk White Chocolate Buttercream 1 1/4 pounds white chocolate, chopped 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, room temperature & cut into 4 pieces 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 6 1/2 ounces white chocolate chips 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, halved or coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. Blend butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until fluffy (scrape bowl once if needed)....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 3 bags white tea 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 cups frozen watermelon cubes 2 watermelon slices, for serving Preparation Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add sugar; stir until dissolved. Add tea bags and steep 4 minutes. Remove bags; press gently to release liquid, then discard. Let cool completely. Refrigerate until cold. Blend mixture with lemon juice and watermelon cubes until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound pecan halves 1 cup vanilla sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground allspice 1 tbsp ground cardamom 1 tbsp ground coriander seed 1/2 tbsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 tbsp butter Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cover baking pan with foil. Melt butter in a large bowl and add beaten egg whites....

Ingredients 3/4 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 chopped scallion, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Stir together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, 1 chopped scallion, and salt in a small bowl. Dip can be stored in refrigerator, in an airtight container, up to 3 days. Garnish with more chopped scallions before serving.

Ingredients 2 lbs Mushrooms, sliced 1 lb Peppers, roasted and diced 1.5 lb Onion, diced 1.5 lb Squash, diced 1 lb Tomatoes, diced ¾ lb Eggplant, diced 1 qt Vegetable stock 1 C Tomato paste ¾ C Chili powder 3 Tbl Cumin 2 lb Tofu, large dice Garlic Beans Salt & pepper Preparation Brown eggplant and tofu separately and hold Brown mushrooms in large pot Add squash and onions and continue to cook...

Ingredients 2 cup whole milk A pinch of salt 1 cup Truvia Baking Blend (erythritol, sugar & stevia leaf extract) 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise 4 cups (500ml) heavy cream 16 large egg yolks 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For a richer custard, you can add up to 3 more egg yolks. For a less-rich custard, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, realizing that the final texture won’t be as rich or as smooth as if using cream....