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Ingredients For the Pickle: 2/3 cup very thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/2 tablespoon peeled and very finely julienned ginger 1 teaspoon peanut, vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons plain seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons mirin 1 scallion, trimmed, cut crosswie into 1 1/2 inch lengths and thinly slivered lengthwise 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil For The Spice Rub: 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 tablespoon light brown sugar...

Ingredients Marinade and Steaks: 4 Omaha Steaks Filet Mignons 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (2 medium limes) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon grilled garlic 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Pinch of salt Salsa: 2 mangoes, peeled and cut lengthwise around the pit into slices 1-1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans (or canned and drained) 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 2 hothouse cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered, seeded, and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 1 medium sweet onion (about 1/2 pound), peeled, quartered, and sliced very thin Preparation In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and dill. Add cucumbers and onion, and toss to coat well....

Ingredients 3 ears corn, husked 1 fresh poblano chile pepper 3 tbs olive oil Juice of 2 limes 1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, or to taste 1/2 tsp salt 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup slices red onion Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate Cook corn on preheated grill until kernels are cooked through, turning regularly, 10 to 20 minutes; set aside to cool....

Ingredients Pico de Gallo: 2 roma tomatoes, diced ½ small red onion, finely diced ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 clove garlic, finely minced Pinch of salt 2 tsp lime juice Grilled Portabella Filling: 4 medium-sized portabella mushrooms (about 1 pound) 1 small red onion, cut into thick slices 1 tbsp canola oil Salt and pepper 1 whole poblano chile 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lime juice 1/2 tsp chipotle powder...

Ingredients Apples, peeled and chopped into small chunks Raspberries Water, 1/2 cup for every 4 cups fruit 1 lemon Pinches of allspice & nutmeg Sugar, optional Preparation Peel and chop apples into small pieces. (no need to peel or chop.) Place apples and raspberries (or any prepared fruits you prefer) into a large pot. Pour in 1/2 cup water for every 4 cups fruit you add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to lowest setting and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fruit has broken down and softened considerably....

Ingredients 16 pearl onions 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. lamb stew 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small Aubergine, diced (optional) 10 threads saffron 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup pitted prunes or dried apricots, chopped 20 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper 1/4 cup whole almonds Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small saucepan filled with boiling water, blanch the pearl onions for 1 minute....

Ingredients Parsley Salad With Anchovies, Capers and Red Onions Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 For the vinaigrette: 1 clove garlic, minced 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar Juice of one lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil For the salad: 3 large bunches flat-leaf parsley, very roughly chopped (small stems included) 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and dried 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon zest...

Ingredients Sauce: 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. good hot italian sausage, skin removed 2 28 oz. cans San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes 2 T fresh basil, chopped 2 T fresh oregano, chopped 1/2 large Spanish onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Ricotta filling: 2 eggs 2 lbs. fresh whole milk ricotta cheese, drained 2 T Italian parsley leaves, chopped Grated pecorino cheese 1 lb. fresh pasta sheets (enough to make three layers of noodle covering....

Ingredients Peanut Butter Frosting 5/8 cup Peanut Butter 3/4 cup store bought Buttercream frosting 3 teaspoons Milk 2 teaspoons Honey Cupcakes Any white cake mix Filling Any flavor jelly Preparation Follow directions on cake mix to make cupcakes. While the cupcakes are baking, get a separate bowl and mix the ingredients for the peanut butter frosting by hand. Take the cupcakes out, let cool. Cut a hole in the center top of the cupcakes, but don’t let them hit the bottom....

Ingredients 10 oz spinach 2 slices bacon 4 slices (4 oz) canadian bacon 1/2 red onion 1 lb mushrooms (or hard boiled egg) 1 cup apple cider 2 tab cider vinegar 1 tea dijon mustard Preparation x Related Video

Ingredients 3 Tbs. canola oil 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough, woody stems, and cut on an angle into 2-inch pieces 7 oz. sliced shiitake mushrooms 4 medium scallions, trimmed and cut on an angle into 2-inch pieces (halve large whites lengthwise) 4 medium cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 1 tsp. sesame seeds 1 Tbs. soy sauce 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil Kosher salt Preparation Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering hot....

Ingredients 200g Chinese (round/sharp) spinach 3 tbsp cooking oil 1 small handful of ikan bilis (dried anchovies) rinsed and pat dry 4 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped 3 slices ginger sliced thinly 1 carrot peeled and sliced thinly 1 tbsp Chinese wine Seasonings (A) 1/4 cup water 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce 1/2 tbsp sesame oil Preparation Separate spinach leaves and stems. Snap the stem into 5 cm length, pulling and discarding the strings as you do so....

Ingredients 2.5 lbs of firm-cooking Yellow potatoes (not starchy, floury such as Russet) 1 can of low-sodium Veggie broth 1 shallot, quartered, sliced and chopped 3 slices of red onion, finely chopped 4 Cornichons or baby gherkin pickles, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 Tbsp of each, fresh dill, parsley and chives 1 Tbsp of Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp of white vinegar 1 Tsp of organic sugar 4 slices of bacon, fried crispy and chopped into bits...

Ingredients Bell peppers Olive oil Preparation Preheat broiler Halve bell peppers lengthwise, then discard stems and seeds. Put peppers, cut sides down, in 1 layer in an oiled shallow baking pan. Broil 2 inches from heat until charred and softened 15 to 18 minutes Transfer to a bowl. Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Peel Related Video

Ingredients 2 tsp. coconut oil about 2 cups of mushrooms 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced 2 stalks celery finely chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbs. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. turmeric 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 28 oz. can diced tomatoes 2 cans beans 3/4 cup water or vegetable broth 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels...

Ingredients 1 C butter 1/2 C confectioners sugar 1/4 t salt 1 t vanilla 2 1/2 C flour raspberry jam 1 C choc. chips 1/2 C chopped nuts Preparation Blend butter, sugar, salt, vanilla and flour. Form small 1/2 tsp size balls. Roll each oblong and place on ungreased sheet and press with fork. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. When cool spread jam on one and make a cookie sandwich....

Ingredients 4 cups almond meal/flour 1 cup ground golden flaxseeds 1/4 cup coconut flour 3 tsps. baking soda 1 tsp. ground psyllium seed (optional) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the almond meal/flour, flaxseeds, coconut flour, baking soday, and psyllium seeds( if desired). Store in an airtight container, preferably in the refrigerator. Related Video

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done....

Ingredients 3/4 cup of pitted dates - loosely packed - soaked in water for 20 minutes if you find they’re a little tough 1/2 cup raw almonds 2-3 heaping tablespoons almond butter Preparation Pulse dates and almonds in food processor until crumbly and a little sticky Add in almond butter and pulse again until mixed throughout Scoop into tablespoon sized bites (makes 16) or press into bars Let sit in fridge for a few minutes if you’d like them to firm a little...