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Ingredients 4 large eggs yolks 1/4 cup sugar + tablespoon 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cups cold milk Pinch of fine salt 1 vanilla bean 1 teaspoons Cognac (optional) Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/french-vanilla-ice-cream-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback Preparation In a medium bowl, lightly whisk together the yolks and half of the sugar. In a non-reactive saucepan combine the cream, 1 cup of the milk, the remaining sugar, and the salt. Split the vanilla bean in half, lengthwise, to expose the tar-like seeds inside the pod....

Ingredients 1 cup whole spelt flour 1 cup rolled oats ¼ cup prune purée or one 2.5 oz container baby prunes ½ cup currants or finely chopped raisins ½ cup dried apricots, chopped fine 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1/3 cup water Preparation Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Lightly coat an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and knead with your hands until a good, stiff dough forms....

Ingredients sesame oil or canola oil 1 pound long beans, ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths 1-2 cloves garlic and a 1-inch piece of ginger, both peeled and minced or julienned 1 tablespoon mirin (optional) 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce 1-2 tablespoons prepared black bean and garlic sauce (to taste) 3 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, chili paste, etc. or to taste (optional, if you like things spicy) a little squeeze of fresh lemon juice...

Ingredients 1 package vermicelli or spaghettini 4 slices bacon – chopped Olive Oil as needed 3 cloves of garlic, diced 4 eggs – beaten 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil salt and pepper Preparation Cook pasta al dente; drain. Meanwhile, saute bacon slowly; add garlic during last 2 minutes. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add parsley. Add hot pasta and toss quickly. Add cooking water as necessary....

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar zest of 3 large lemons 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Preparation In small microwave safe bowl, heat butter until melted. In larger microwave safe bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest and juice. Whisk in melted butter. Cook in microwave on high for 1 1/2- 2 minutes whisking every 30 seconds until curd is smooth and thick enough to coat a wooden spoon(a little less thick than pudding)....

Ingredients 2 cups peeled and diced ripe mango 2 cups peeled and diced pineapple 2 cups peeled and diced jícama 3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 6 tablespoons finely chopped white onion 3/4 cup finely crumbled queso Cotija, or substitute queso fresco, mild feta, dried ricotta or Romano cheese Kosher or coarse sea salt, to taste Dried ground piquín chile or Mexican dried ground chile, to taste...

Ingredients Two 12-ounce fillets (each 3/4 to 1 inch thick) 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the baking sheet 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish 4 lime wedges Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a l7-inch, rimmed baking sheet with oil. Brush both sides of the fish with the 2 tablespoons of oil....

Ingredients 1 box (1-step) angel food cake mix 1 large can crushed pineapple Preparation Put dry cake mix in bowl (do not add the water as directed on the box). Add entire can of pineapple with juice. Mix carefully until all dry mix in incorporated. Pour into either a tube pan, 9x13 pan, or cupcake pan with liners. Bake at 350 degrees for time on box for size pan (around 30-40 minutes....

Ingredients ¼ cup sugar 1 (5.3 ounce) box shortbread cookies 1 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted on a cookie sheet ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 ounces butter, melted Preparation Using a food processor, pulse together the shortbread, pistachios, sugar, salt, and grated lemon peel until finely broken up. Add melted butter and pulse mixture again until small clumps form. Press crust into prepared cake pan. Related Video

Ingredients 15 oz 00 (strong bakers) flour or plain flour (I use King Arthurs Unbleached Bread Flour) 1 tablespoon dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 9 fl oz lukewarm water Preparation Place flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Add yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water and stir until combined. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 zucchini, large dice 1 1/2 cups couscous (10 ounces) 1 cup chopped basil leaves 1 cup chopped parsley leaves Preparation Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat....

Ingredients 1 bottle Red wine Juice of 2 lemons 2T sugar (to taste) 3/4 L Gingerale or 7Up - not too sweet Peaches Apples Limes Oranges Marinated in 2 C Brandy 2 C Quantro Preparation Marinate fruit up to 1 day ahead Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 # Breakfast sausage 7 C chopped kale 5 C cubed bread 12 eggs 2 C milk 1 TSB mustard 8 ozs cheese, grated Preparation Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into pieces, until browned, 4-5 minutes. reduce heat to medium and add kale. Cook and toss until wilted, about 1-3 minutes. Place the bread in a buttered 9X13 baking dish and top with sausage and kale....

Ingredients 8 ounces small shell macaroni, uncooked 1 cup shredded carrot 3/4 cup diced green pepper 2/3 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup minced green onions 1 (6 1/8-ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked 1/4 cup plus 2 Teaspoons plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt; drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain well....

Ingredients Wild salmon fillets 6 oz. 3 TBSP softened butter 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice 1 TBSP snipped fresh chives 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger Preparation Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees Bring salmon to room temperature Sprinkle fillets with salt and fresh ground black pepper Roast salmon until just cooked through (10-12 minutes) Mix topping and spread on fish Place fish under pre-heated broiler for about 2 minutes. Serve on heated plate....

Ingredients 2 (14 oz) cans artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 (8 oz) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened and cut in 1/2" cubes 1 (8 oz) block fat-free cream cheese, softened and cut in 1/2" cubes 4 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)...

Ingredients 1 package extra-firm tofu 1 onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1" piece of ginger grated* 1 Tbs Chinese black beans - salted 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vermouth, sake, or white wine 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 Tbs cornstarch dissolved in about 2 Tbs water handful of cilantro, finely chopped (optional) I prefer to freeze my ginger in pieces, and grate it freshly over the dish - I don’t worry about the peel....

Ingredients 2 cups grated sweet potato (not yam) 1 cup grated zucchini ( skin too) ½ cup chopped green onion including white ends Salt and pepper to taste 1 egg beaten Refined (expeller pressed) coconut oil Directions: Preparation Combine grated sweet potato, grated zucchini, green onion and seasonings. Let stand in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes allowing the juices to release. Squeeze as much juice as possible by hand from the mix before adding the egg....

Ingredients 3 lag cans of canned chicken or 3-4 Cups 1 can corn 1 can evaporated skim milk 3 cans or 6 Cups chicken stock 3 TBS flour 1 med onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 to 3 tsp cumin (to taste) 2 to 3 poblano peppers 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers 1 tsp grated lemon or orange peel few shakes of cayenne pepper cilantro (if desired)...

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup coconut milk 4 tablespoons Red Curry Paste 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/3 cup maple syrup 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Mix all ingredients in processor. Serve with fresh spring rolls stuffed with lettuce, julienned carrot and cucumber, sautéed tofu, mint, fresh basil and cilantro. Related Video