Ingredients One 6-oz. container nonfat vanilla yogurt mixed with 1/2 cup canned 100 percent pure pumpkin puree and topped with optional 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts and 1 tablespoon wheat germ. Nutrition (without optional nuts and wheat germ): 100 calories 6 grams protein 0 fat 0 saturated fat 20 grams carbohydrate 3.5 grams fiber Provides ample calcium, beta carotene and potassium Preparation See above
Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1 c. pale beer or vegetable stock/broth 1 32-oz can crushed tomatoes 1 14-oz can black beans 1 14-oz can dark red kidney beans 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 Tbsp chili powder...
Ingredients 1 Cup Olive or Safflower Oil 1 Tbsp lemon, lime juice or cider vinegar combo 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 Cup Chilled Soy Milk Preparation Add all ingredients to the container of a food processor or blender (my success has been with a small processor) making sure to pour in the chilled soy milk last. Process on “grind” until you get to the mayo consistency....
Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup cornmeal 2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) rapid-rise yeast 4 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing Preparation Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. With processor running, add oil and then 2 cups cold water in a steady stream; process until dough just forms a ball. Turn out dough onto a floured work surface....
Ingredients 4 small zucchini squash, chopped 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 cup fresh parsley 4 cups peeled, cubed, and cooked potatoes 28 ounces tomato puree 15 ounces tomato sauce salt and pepper to taste Italian seasonings to taste 12 ounces UNCOOKED mini-lasagna noodles 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation Saute squash, onion, garlic, and bell pepper for a few minutes until heated....
Ingredients 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ht red pepper flakes 4 teaspoons sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1.5 pounds skirt steak 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice(about 2 limes) Preparation Heat a grill to medium hot. Combine the fish sauce, water, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a glass measuring cup. Stir until sugar dissoves. Pour half of this mixture into a shallow dish that will hold the steak; set aside the rest....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano crumbled 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels) 2 tablespoons melted butter salt Preparation Combine chili powder, lime peel, cumin and oregano in a small bowl Place popcorn in large serving bowl. Drizzle butter over and toss to coat well. Sprinkle half of spice mixture over to coat well. Sprinnkle remaining spice mixture over and tosss....
Ingredients For the dressing: 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt to taste 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 small or medium garlic clove, minced or pureed 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, or for a low-fat dressing use 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt or buttermilk and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold, fingerling or red bliss potatoes...
Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted Pinch of salt 1 pound best-quality semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled Vanilla Madeleines 1/3 cup toasted almond slivers (5 per paw) Preparation Make the frosting: Combine cocoa and the boiling water, stirring until cocoa has dissolved. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, confectioners?...
Ingredients 12 ounces whole-grain spaghetti 1 1/4 ounces whole blanched almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus more for serving 1 garlic clove 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves 2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Vegetable-oil cooking spray 2 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into small florets (about 6 cups)...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms1 1/2 cups sliced shitake mushrooms 2 tbsp oil or bacon fat 1 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar 3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 3 cup whole milk, warmed 4 oz herb chevre, crumbled 4 oz sharp cheddar, shredded 4 oz parmigiano reggiano, separated in 2 2oz piles 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced 1 tsp fresh sage, minced 2-3 tbsp white truffle oil, depending on how strong you like it (yes, this is some rich mac-n-cheese)...
Ingredients 1 yam in 1/2 in. dice 2 garlic cloves minced 1 large shallot chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup risotto rice 2 cups lamb (or other homemade meat or vegetable stock) plus water, as needed, heated to a simmer 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried) 1 15oz can of pureed pumpkin 1 cup grated parmigian reggiano...
Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Breadsticks (12 Count) 6 small slices pepperoni 12 (2/3-oz.) slices American pasteurized process cheese food 3/4 cup finely shredded lettuce Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 12 strips. Place flat on ungreased cookie sheet; do not twist. With sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut 2 small triangles from one end of each dough strip to form a point that resembles a fingertip....
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 cups long-grain rice 6 cups chicken stock, simmering 1 pound bacon 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 5 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup peeled, diced carrots, blanched 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 1 green pepper, diced Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over low flame....
Ingredients 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. salt 2 stalks celery 2 green bell peppers 2 jalapenos chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 2-4 oz cans chopped green chiles drained 2 12 ounce vege burger crumble 3 28 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tbsp ground black pepper 15 ounce can kidney beans...
Ingredients 1 large yellow onion 20 baby carrots 8 large stalks of celery 2 cloves of garlic 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 3 cups water 1 can (10 oz) of tomato paste 1 can diced tomatoes 3 cups chopped cabbage 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Preparation Chop the onion, carrots, and celery and mince the garlic. Saute the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and some of the spices with the olive oil for 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup orange juice 2/3 cup simple syrup 3/4 cup whiskey or bourbon Preparation Use fresh squeezed juice and homemade simple syrup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 3 large shallots, sliced thinly 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 cups white wine, divided ground white pepper to taste 3/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature salt to taste Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir the shallots until they become translucent and tender; stir in garlic and cook until tender and aromatic. Stir in 1 cup white wine, increase heat to high and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 1 lb pkg baby carrots, (already peeled), sliced diagonally in half or thirds to be about the size of a large olive (see introductory notes) 2 yellow onions, peeled and sliced 4-6 C water 7 ounces whole pickled jalapeno peppers, with juices reserved 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 whole clove 3 whole black peppers 2 bay leaves 70-80 whole garlic cloves (see introductory notes) 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped...
Ingredients 2 cups shredded raw zucchini 3 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup veg. oil 1 1/4 cup AP flour, 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup cranberries plumped in the juice of 1 orange Preparation Beat eggs, sugar and oil till sugar is dissolved....
