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Ingredients 1 cup of cartoned coconut milk or almond milk 1/2 cup of banana-flavored whey protein 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup of liquid egg whites 3 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp vanilla extract 4-6 medjool dates (depending on how sweet you like your banana bread) 1 handful walnuts 1/2 tsp baking powder Preparation Blend all ingredients together. Pour the batter in a bread muffin mold. Bake at 335 F (170 C) for about 45-60 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean....

Ingredients 3 C unbleached all-purpose flour 1 C Semolina flour 2 1/4 tsp yeast 1 non-diastolic malt or 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 C water Preparation Combine all of the dough ingredients, mia and knead them together until a soft, smooth dough is made Allow dough to rise, covered for 1- 1 1/2 hours Divide dough into 4 pieces and form them into round balls, not flattened....

Ingredients 1 lb of broccoli, cup up 2 Tbs olive oil 3 cloves of garlic 1/2 tsp of salt 1/4 tsp of black pepper 1/3 cup of whole-wheat panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix 1 lb of broccoli, cut up, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs. Spread the mixture in a shallow baking pan. Roast for 13 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender, stirring once....

Ingredients Make day before serving so shallots and Tarragon are infused in dressing 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup chopped shallots or red onions 2 sprigs fresh tarragon ½ tsp salt Preparation Sprinkle leaves with a pinch of salt after wash and dry Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together Coat washed and dried butter lettuce (torn into edible size pieces) with vinaigrette. Leaves lightly oily but not flooded....

Ingredients 2 split (1 whole) boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 extra-large egg 1/2 tablespoon water 3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Good olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), lemon halves reserved 1/2 cup dry white wine Sliced lemon, for serving Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 1 piece fresh ginger root size of a quarter 1Tbls. Sesame oil 1/3 c. Soy sauce 1 tsp. sugar 1Tbls. Fresh lemon juice 1tsp. Grated lemon peel 1-2 tsp. dry mustard 2 shakes Tabasco 3 Tbls. Rice vinegar 1/2 c. Salad oil 3 whole boneless chicken breasts 1 lb. cooked fettucine 4 scallions sliced thin with tops 3 stalks celery sliced thinly on diagonal 1/4 c. Cilantro chopped...

Ingredients 20oz fish with white, firm flesh (grouper, greater amberjack, sea bass, grey mullet or even carp) cut through the bone into thick slices (steaks) 1/3 cup olive oil 10 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon (or less) cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground caraway 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste Preparation Heat the oil in a large wide saucepan, add the garlic and spices and fry over high heat while stirring until the oil becomes aromatic....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup claret (dry red table wine… French or Italian, somewhat bitter) Preparation Boil sugar and water for 8 full minutes. Remove from heat and pour in claret. Let sit until it reaches room temperature (will thicken into a sauce consistency). Bottle. Use sparingly on: Italian ice lemon sherbert white or lemon cake fruit Alternatively, you can add strawberries and rhubarb to the boiling water/sugar and then strain for a Strawberry Rhubarb Claret Sauce....

Ingredients 3 English cucumbers 1 finely sliced shallot 1 chopped avocado 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Dressing: 1/4 cup each olive oil and mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Juice of 1 lime Preparation Peel cucumbers and halve lengthwise. Scrape out seeds. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Mix in a bowl with shallot, avocado and dill. (If not serving right away, toss with lime juice to prevent avocado from discoloring....

Ingredients 6 Eggs 2 3/4 to 3 C Sugar A dash of Salt 1 small can milnot 2T Vanilla 1 3 Oz. pkg. instant vanilla 1/2 gal homogenized milk Preparation Beat the eggs in the large mixer bowl adding the sugar 1 C at a time, then add the milnot, salt and instant pudding mix and vanilla. Mix well and pour into the freezer can. Add the homoginized milk and stir....

Ingredients 1 8" graham cracker pie crust 1 pt vanilla ice cream, softened 1 16oz can pumpkin 1/2 c whipping cream 3/4 c gran sugar 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp salt Preparation Fill pie crust with ice cream, freeze till solid In med bolw combine pumpkin, whipped cream, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Spoon mixture over frozen layer of ice cream and freeze till solid. To serve put pie in fridge for an hour, slice and serve with more whip cream...

Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast For the jalapeno popper topping: 3 slices bacon, diced 2 jalapenos, deveined, deseeded and diced ¼ cup diced onion 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese For the topping: ½ cup crushed butter crackers (1/2 sleeve) ½ cup Parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 425º F....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder cut into 1 inch chunks 1/2 cup seasoned flour 1.5 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 medium onions chopped fine (1.5 cups) 2 medium carrots diced (1.5 cups) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered 1.5 cups beef or chicken broth 1 can (6oz) vegetable-juice cocktail 1/2 cup medium-grain barley 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste fresh ground pepper to taste 8 carrots, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces...

Ingredients Lemon Curd 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons whipping cream 3 large egg yolks Crust 1 cup flour 6 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into ½ inch cubes 3 tablespoons ice water (or more) 1 large lemon, cut into 1/16 inch thick slices,each slice quartered,seeds removed Meringue 3 large egg whites 6 tablespoons sugar Preparation For curd: Combine lemon juice, sugar, cream and yolks in small saucepan and whisk to combine; cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly, about 7 minutes; immediately transfer to bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface to prevent skin from forming; chill until cold, at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 2 cups macaroni (elbows or corkscrews) 5 T butter 5 T flour 1/2 t salt 1/4 t black pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 2 cups milk 1 cup lobster broth 1 1/2 C sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 C gruyere cheese, shredded 1/4 C pecorino romano cheese, shredded 1/4 C Panko break crumbs 2 florida lobster tails Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients 6 ripe tomatoes, cut intowedges 3 bell peppers, slivered (combination of red and yellow) 1 sweet onion, slivered 1 cup pitted black olives drained 12 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine Dressing: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro 1/4 cup chopped greenvonions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)...

Ingredients 1 c. dry quinoa 2 T. olive oil 3 c. broccoli, chopped into small pieces 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry 1/2 t. sea salt fresh black pepper 1 T. coconut oil 1/2 c. yellow onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 t. coriander 3/4 t. cumin 1/4 t. turmeric 1/4 t. paprika 1/8 t. cinnamon fresh cilantro lemon wedges Preparation Cook the quinoa according to package directions....

Ingredients 3-1/4 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped 1/4 cup currants or raisins (optional) 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. In a large stand mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, salt and baking soda. In a separate bowl, beat together the coconut oil, honey and eggs....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 10 ounces Mexican pork chorizo, casings removed* 1 small onion, diced 1 pound red skinned new potatoes, cut into small (1/4-inch) dice, and boiled Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper Preparation Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up the clumps, until dry and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a paper lined plate to absorb any additional oil....

Ingredients 2 T butter 1 diced onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 1/4 c arborio rice 1/2 C dry white wine 4 C boiling chicken stock 2 T fresh lemon juice 1/3 C grated parmesan Sauce: 3/4 C water 1 T dijon mustard 1 C packed, chopped fresh mint 1 C packed, chopped flat leaf parsley 2 T olive oil 1/2 C chopped chives 1t kosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees...