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Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless veal, from shoulder or other fatty cut, cut into 3- to 4- inch chunks Salt and pepper 1 large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup tomato paste 2 large Idaho potatoes Oil for deep-frying. Preparation In a heavy pot with a lid, heat oil over high heat. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and lightly brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding pan....

Ingredients ¼ block of organic creamed coconut 1 cup organic red lentils 1 ½ litres of veggie stock ¼ of a pumpkin or sweet potato cut into cubes 2 red onions chopped a large bunch of organic silver beet or baby spinach leaves 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 Tbsp freshly grated ginger, or more to taste Celtic sea salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, dissolve the creamed coconut with some filtered water until melted....

Ingredients 1/2 cup brown rice (doubled if you like more rice) 1 onion, diced small 3 large red beets (about 1 pound), diced small 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed juice from 1/2 lemon 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons parsley, minced 1 teaspoon coriander 1/4 cup dates or prunes finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/4-1/2 cup rolled oats for binding...

Ingredients 1 can of Rotel 2 packs of veggie crumbles 2 cans of diced tomatoes 2 cans of chili seasoning 2 cans of kidney beans 1 small can of chopped green chiles Preparation Cook veggie crumbs in a saucepan. Then add all ingredients into crock-pot and let warm, or cook for 15 minutes in a large pot.

Ingredients 1 zucchini 1 or 2 carrots 2 onions 4-6 cloves garlic 5 cans diced tomatoes 4 cups veggie stock 2 tsp. chopped basil 2 tsp. allspice salt and pepper sugar Preparation Saute onions and garlic in butter or oil. Add veggies, saute a few more minutes. Add can tomatoes with juice, a pinch of sugar, basil, and salt and pepper. Boil 5 or 10 minutes. Add veggie stock and allspice, simmer 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1-2 finely chopped shallots (or onion) 2 cloves finely chopped garlic 1 stick butter unsalted 1 wedge picano Romano cheese 1 package dried morel mushrooms (you can also substitute any fresh mushroom) 1 cluster oyster mushrooms fresh 2 good handfuls of shiitake mushrooms fresh (if you don’t use morel) Fresh Chantrelle, crimini, or portabella mushrooms 8 cups chicken stock 2-3 cups arborio rice 1 cup (app) white wine 1tbsp White truffle oil...

Ingredients 1 frozen, breaded, faux, soy chicken breast. 1 jar of “gourmet” pasta sauce. 1 container grated, Parmesan cheese. (1 slice of smoked, Provolone, if you want something more substantial on your chicken than a few shakes of Parmesan. I usually use a slice of Provolone and skip shaking the Parmesan on top of the sauce on the chicken breast.) Some spaghetti that you’ve boiled to your satisfaction and removed from the pot of water and allowed to drain, so that it is fairly dry....

Ingredients 4 slices (4 ounces) smoked bacon 4 thick slices country bread, cut into 2-inch cubes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 8 ounces (1 bunch) baby spinach, washed well and dried 3 ounces fresh young garden peas 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 4 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 8 oz strip steak 1/4 tsp powdered Ginger 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 4 oz egg noodles wide or extra wide 2 tsp olive oil sprinkle granulated garlic sprinkle powdered ginger 2 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp wasabi powder 1 tsp water 2 TBS soy sauce salt to taste Preparation Prep - 5 minutes, cook time - 15 minutes. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil for the pasta....

Ingredients 800g watermelon (peeled, diced & seeded) 250g soft creamy feta cheese 24 pitted black olives 10 mint leaves (thinly sliced) Finely grated zest of 2 limes 3 tbsps lime juice 60ml extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Preparation Put the watermelon, feta (break up in your hands so it’s crumbly) and olives in a salad bowl. Dressing: put mint, lime juice, lime zest and olive oil in a jar with a lid....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. oil 1lb. ground beef 1 large onion chopped 2-3 jalapenos seeded and chopped 3 cloves of garlic chopped 1/2 cup of beer of your choice 1-15oz can red kidney beans 1-15oz can tomatoes 4 tsp. chili powder 4 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. parsley salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a big pot, heat up oil. Put in the garlic and jalapenos until warm....

Ingredients 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 2 1/2 cups heavy cream Preparation Chop chocolate finely using a serrated knife, and place in a large heat-proof bowl. Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat; pour directly over chopped chocolate. Allow to sit for 10 minutes; use a rubber spatula or a small whisk to gently stir chocolate and cream until totally combined. Chill ganache; stir every 5 minutes until mixture is cool to the touch....

Ingredients 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice grated lemon zest 2 minced garlic cloves pinch of ancho chili powder salt and pepper paprika for topping Preparation Put all ingredients in food processor, blend until smooth Serve with paprika sprinkled on top a drizzle of olive oil and with veggies of choice Related Video

Ingredients 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed Salt and pepper 3 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1 shallot, minced 2 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4" pieces 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to simmer....

Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed 9 thyme sprigs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds), room temperature, patted dry 2 lemons, pricked all over with a fork, plus wedges for serving 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss onion, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and 3 thyme sprigs with 2 tablespoons oil....

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 4 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups + 2 tbsp milk 2 tsp vanilla Butter for frying Preparation Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add wet ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots; don’t over-mix. Pour 1/4 cup into hot griddle or pan and cook each side 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown....

Ingredients 300 grams cake flour 3.5 tsp baking powder 0.5 tsp salt 170 grams butter 265 grams granulated sugar 6 large egg yolks 240 ml milk 2 tsp butter extract Preparation Preheat oven 350 deg and spray 2 9 inch round cake pans Sift together flour, baking powder and salt Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time. Add butter extract. Alternate adding milk and flour....

Ingredients 2/3 cup shortening 2 2/3 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 cups zucchini, shredded 2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cloves 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350. Grease bottoms only of two loaf pans, 9x5x3. Mix shortening and sugar in large bowl. Add eggs, zucchini, and water....

Ingredients 1 cup cubed beetroot peeled 1/2 cup chopped leek 1 cup chickpeas 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coliander salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cover leeks and beets with water and bring to a boil, simmer until tender (6-8 minutes) Blend together with all other ingredients. Serve with veggie sticks, or on collard greens with mango and avocado....

Ingredients 6 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 can (15 ounces) asparagus cuts and tips, drained 1 cup canned, sliced potatoes, drained 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 large plum tomato, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes Preparation: Heat oven to 350ºF....