Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts 1 cup pecans 1 cup peanuts 1 cup raisins 1 Tbs. cinnamon 15 pitted dates Preparation Process all together in food processor until tightly crumbled. Test by scooping a bit, squeezing together, roll and compacting into a small ball in the palm of your hand. Initially it will look a bit oily. Roll (or any shape) the rest of the balls the same way. Refrigerate and enjoy....
Ingredients large onions ground meat (I prefer turkey!!) seasonings to taste (mine were like meatloaf tasting!!) tin foil Preparation peel your onions and cut them in half as equally as possible. Prepare your meatballs how you want them– I used italian seasoning, oregano, chili powder, minced garlic, ketchup, worcestershire sauce and some bread crumbs Size your meatballs so that they can be squished between two pieces of onions. Some meat will push out the ends and that is okay!...
Ingredients 1 Italian panettone, about 1.2 pounds Unsalted butter, for greasing the dish 3 extra-large whole eggs 8 extra-large egg yolks 5 cups half-and-half 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup sliced almonds Cinnamon Syrup: 1 cup water 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Trim the dark brown outer crust from the panettone (optional)....
Ingredients 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup melted butter 1 cup choppped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, pecan halves Preparation In a bowl, stir together all ingedients except pecan halves. Filled greased mini muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Related Video
Ingredients 2 baking potatoes 3Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon oil-free Italian dressing 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; slice each half into 4 wedges. Combine water and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; add potato wedges, and toss to coat. Place in an 11-x7-x1 1/2-inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil. Bake at degrees for 35 minutes or until wedges are tender....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 2 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt such as Maldon 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup whole milk 3 large eggs Preparation Heat 1 cup sugar in a dry 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt, then stop stirring and cook, swirling skillet occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is dark amber....
Ingredients Ingredients 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 dash cayenne pepper 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top paprika Preparation Directions In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour. Let sit for a minute. Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk. Season with salt and cayenne....
Ingredients 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, plus 1/4 tsp. divided 1/2 tsp. onion powder 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 Pound low fat Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 1 onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large beefsteak tomato, diced 1 Tbsp. tomato paste Pinch saffron (about 10 threads) 1/2 tsp....
Ingredients 4 tbsp butter 2.5 to 3 lbs russet potatoes, sliced 1/4" thick 1 lg onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 to 2 tbsp flour 1tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp smoked kosher or sea salt 2tsp pork chop seasoning 2 tsp black pepper 3cups half and half Grated Sharp white cheddar, 1 cup Grated Smoked Gouda 1 cup Grated pepper jack cheese 1 cup Preparation Melt 3 tbsp butter in large sauté pan until foaming, add onion and sauté for 3 mins....
Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3 cups lower salt chicken broth 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes(reserve juice) 1 cup small diced zucchini 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon lime zest Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves Preparation Roast the red pepper on a gas burner or on the barbeque....
Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower Batter: 1 cup white rice flour 1 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 2 “dashes” of Tabasco (or favorite hot sauce) Spicy Sauce: 1/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1/4 cup Tabasco (or favorite hot sauce) a pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Break up cauliflower into bite size pieces. Mix together the batter ingredients in a small bowl. Dip the cauliflower pieces into batter and coat each piece evenly....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 large jalapeños, preferably red, seeded and finely diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon grated ginger 12 ounces cranberries Preparation Put sugar, jalapeños, lemon juice, salt and cayenne in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup water, then stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar, and simmer 2 minutes. Add ginger and cranberries, and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 1/8 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ripe medium large bananas (mashed) 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan and dust with flour. Blend together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. Mix together the egg, sugar and vegetable oil until combined....
Ingredients 1 - 14 oz. coconut milk 1 to 2 Tbsp. red curry paste 1 to 2 Tbsp. fish sauce 2 Tbsp. brown (or coconut) sugar 1/2 cup frozen peas (or cooked green vegetable) 1/3 cup water 1/2 lb. shrimp, chicken or fish fresh basil & cilantro jasmine rice Preparation In a large saucepan, simmer 1 - 14 oz can coconut milk with 1 to 2 Tbsp. red curry paste over medium heat for 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 large onion minced 2 large cloves garlic minced 30 oz canned black beans 30 oz canned kidney or cannelli beans 30 oz canned pinto beans 30 oz canned diced tomatoes 9 oz canned green chiles 15 oz tomato sauce 2 cans enchilada sauce 1 T cumin 1 T chili powder 14 oz frozen corn (I recommend using Trader Joe’s Roasted Corn) 2 T lime juice 1/2 C minced cilantro...
Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) block extra firm tofu 1 tablespoon white miso 6 tablespoons warm water 3 tablespoons finely grated ginger Vegetable oil for frying Scallions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional) Preparation Drain and rinse tofu. Cut into 6 slices. Place tofu slices between clean kitchen towels (or paper towels) on a dish or cutting board. Gently press to remove excess water. In a small bowl, mix together miso, water, and ginger....
Ingredients 1 - 9" unbaked pie crust 16 oz can pumpkin (2 cups) 14 oz can Eagle Brand sweetened milk 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp gr. ginger 1/2 tsp gr. nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt Streusel Topping: 1/2 C packed light brown sugar 1/2 C flour 1/4 C cold margaring 1/4 C chpd nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 425. In large mixer combine all ingredients except pie shell. Mix well....
Ingredients Puff Pastry sheet or pastry cups, thawed 1 egg yolk 1 can artichokes 2-3 Tbsp Butter 1 1/4 lbs fresh mushrooms (porcini, trumpet, or morel), cleaned, trimmed, cut into large pieces 1 Peeled Shallot, minced 1/2 cup Madeira or sherry 1 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Chicken Stock Salt and pepper Preparation FOR PASTRY: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 1.Lightly oil baking sheet or mini muffin pan. If using pastry sheets, cut pastry sheet into six 3-inch squares....
Ingredients 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and ground 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole milk, warm 2 1/2-3 cups beef broth 1 pinch nutmeg Salt and pepper GARNISH: 1 teaspoon butter 1/4 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 handful pomegranate seeds Preparation Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot. Add the flour, stir, and slowly pour in the warm milk, while stirring constantly. Blend well, using a whisk....
Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tea salt 1/4 tea pepper Combine in food processor and pulse until a fine chop. Add 1/2 cup olive oil in a slow stream while processor is running until it is emulsified. Preparation Makes about 1 cup pesto. The garlic gets much stronger as it sits in the refrigerator so it is best if it sits one day....
