Ingredients 8 Medium to large white potatoes peeled and quatered 1/2 cup of 10% cream 1/4 cup of butter 4-8 cloves of garlic (peeled) 1 Can of Campbell’s Chicken Broth with Garlic & Herbs Water Salt and peper Preparation Place potatoes in pot and add chicken broth and garlic. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil for 20-25 mins or until tender. Drain potato water into a sealable container for later use....
Ingredients 9" pie crust, unbaked (see my low-fat oil pastry below) 1-2 c. toasted, unsalted pecan halves FILLING: You have two choices for the sweetener: 1.) 3/4 c. water plus 3/4 c. white beet sugar or light unbleached cane sugar AND 1/2 c. brown sugar (packed) or Sucanat (granulated sugar cane juice) OR 2.) 1 and 1/2 c. maple syrup 3/4 c. water pinch salt 1/4 c. cornstarch (can be organic) (or wheat starch)...
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp red curry paste 1 cup low-fat coconut milk 3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes 3/4 cup water 1/2 lb small new red potatoes, halved, larger ones quatered 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets 1 cup 1/2" diced zucchini (about one small) 1 cup frozen shelled edamame 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice chopped fresh cilantro to garnish...
Ingredients 1 cup frozen sliced peaches 2 ounces champagne 1 ounce peach schnapps 1 ounce vodka 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Kern’s peach nectar 2 or 3 ice cubes Preparation DIRECTIONS: 1.Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. 2.Blend on highspeed for approximately 30 seconds or until ice is completely crushed and the drink is smooth. 3.Pour into a 12-ounce glass and serve with a straw.
Ingredients 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 350g/12oz salmon fillet 450g/1lb fresh spinach, washed 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Preparation Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a pan and fry seasoned salmon fillet skin side down to begin. Watch carefully and when the fish has cooked up to almost halfway up the side edge, turn over and cook the other side for around 2 minutes, depending on thickness....
Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons wasabi paste 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil 6 trimmed hanger steaks (approx 6-8 ounces each) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 Bosc pears, seeded and sliced into 1/3" thickness planks 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch watercress, trimmed into sprigs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation Bring gas grill to medium-high heat. In small bowl, mix together wasabi paste, garlic and oil; set aside near grill....
Ingredients 6 c chopped watermelon 2 c finely diced watermelon 1/2 med cuke, peeled, seeded and chopped, 1/2 finely diced 1/2 red pepper, seeded, cored and chopped, 1/2 finely diced 2 T minced shallot 1/4 c chopped fresh basil 1/4 c chopped flat leaf parsley 3 T red-wine vinegar 2 T evoo 3/4 t kosher salt 1/2 sm jalepeno, finely diced (optional) Preparation Place chopped veggies, herbs, vinegar, oil and salt into a blender and puree (may need to do this in batches)....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil pinch salt 2 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 scallions 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark rum or gin Preparation Heat a wok or 10 inch skillet. Add oil, salt, garlic and saute for 1 minute Add shrimp, ginger and scallions and cook uncovered until the shrimp just turn pink. Take off of heat, add soy sauce and rum. Cover a let sit for 5 minutes
Ingredients Unsalted butter, softened, for molds 2 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for molds 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar Nonstick cooking spray Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Berries, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack set in lower third of the oven....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 (11-oz.) cans white shoepeg corn, drained 1 large tomato, chopped 3 to 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped Preparation In large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Add corn, tomato, onions and bell pepper; toss to combine. Cover; refrigerate until serving time....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for bowl 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 1 1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast (from half a 1/4-ounce envelope) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees) 1 large egg, beaten 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped Preparation Dough:Lightly brush a medium bowl with butter; set aside....
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 4 cups plain yogurt 4 scallions with tops trimmed and thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons salt freshly ground white pepper Preparation Pare cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with small spoon or melon baller discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/4 inch dice you should have about 4 cups. Combine cucumbers yogurt scallions lemon juice slat and pepper. Refrigerate and serve.
Ingredients 1 cup margarine 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla 11/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup boiling water 2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cups chocolate chips Preparation Beat margarine until soft. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix well. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and blend into sugar mixture. Stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips....
Ingredients 5-6 cups vegetable stock 2 leeks chopped coarsely one large vidalia onion one bag of brown rice spirals chopped carrots 1-2 cans of white beans chopped potatos 1/4 c. of white wine 1 tsp crushed sage 1 tsp thyme 2 tsp minced garlic 1 bay leaf 1/4 c. of lentils Preparation place carrots, lentils, and potatos in broth. boil for 25 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Boil for 15-20 more minutes or until lentils and carrots are soft....
Ingredients 2 red peppers Crostini: 12 x 1 cm thick slices of bagette olive oil 1 clove of garlic peeled Haloumi: 200 grams haloumi 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed sea salt and freshly ground pepper To assemble: olive oil for cooking 2 tablespoons basil pesto Preparation Peppers: Place the peppers in a baking sheet and roast until tender but not falling apart. Cool and peel, seed and cut into 2 cm wide strips....
Ingredients 12 Large new potatoes, sliced ¼" thick ½ tsp. each Salt and pepper 1 tsp. Fresh tarragon, chopped or ½ tsp. dried tarragon 2 tsp. Fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tsp. dried parsley 2 tbsp. Red and yellow peppers, finely diced (reserving 1 tbsp. for garnish) 5 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. Red wine vinegar 2 Shallots, finely diced 1 pkg.(6.5 oz) Alouette® Garlic & Herbs Spreadable Cheese...
Ingredients 3 cups white bread flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat bran ½ cup vital wheat gluten ½ cup brown sugar ½ ounce yeast 1 tsp salt 2 cups warm water 2 tblsp olive oil Preparation Stir Together: 3 cups white bread flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat bran ½ cup vital wheat gluten ½ cup brown sugar ½ ounce yeast 1 tsp salt...
Ingredients 1 bottle Absolute Mango Vodka 3 bottles white wine (sauvignon blanc recommended) 3 bottles champagne (or cava or sparkling wine as you prefer) 3 mangoes 3 Barlett pears 3 tangerines Preparation Peel, skin and chop fruit into 1 inch cubes. Soak fruit in the white wine over night in bowl (or two as needed) covered with saran wrap. Before serving: Pour 1/3 of vodka in bottom of pitcher Add 1/3 fruit+wine mixer, stir well Add 1 bottle champagne, stir slowly Enjoy!...
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 10 tablespoons butter, softened 1 large egg 1/4 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce 1 cup raspberry jam Preparation Whisk together the flours, wheat germ, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside. Put the brown sugar and the lemon zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until combined....
Ingredients 1 c. (8 oz.) good quality wild rice 1 c. (8 oz.) long grain brown rice 4-5 c. vegetable or chicken broth (I use vegetable base dissolved in water since I don’t often have a use for veg. broth, and the base keeps forever) 2 Tbs. butter 2 c. chopped onion 1 c. chopped celery 1 c. chopped carrots 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 ½ tsp. thyme 1 tsp. marjoram...
