Ingredients 1 medium onion 4 strips bacon (optional) 1 clove garlic 1 cup dried yellow split peas 5 cups water or broth 1 large carrot 2 stalks celery 1 1lb can tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp salt (omit if using canned broth) 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp pepper parsley (optional) Preparation Chop onion and garlic. Chop bacon (if using). Saute chopped onion, bacon, and garlic in large soup pot. Add rinsed split peas and water (or broth)....
Ingredients 160 gm semi sweet chocolate 2 tbsp milk 1/2 cup nuts - chopped 1 tsp Vanilla/almond essence and a greased plate to keep the chocolates Preparation Place milk and chocolates in a pen. Turn on the stove and take some in a pen bigger then the one you used before, add some water in it and let it boil for some time, after that turn off the fire and immediately place the pan containing milk and chocolates over the pan having hot water and stir slowly as the chocolates start to melt....
Ingredients 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 1/2 lb brussel sprouts 3 sprigs fresh thyme or tsp dried 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins 1/2 cup white wine Preparation Cook bacon and shallots in a large saute pan over medium heat until bacon is crispy and shallots are brown. Drain off most but not all of the grease. Add sprouts and turn up the heat, cook until sprouts have started to brown....
Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 cup chopped dried Black Mission figs 1/2 cup pitted, chopped black olives 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup hemp seeds 1/4 cup flax seed, ground Preparation Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the buttermilk, brown sugar and honey and stir a few strokes....
Ingredients 8 large, fresh Anaheim Chiles 2 Tblsp (1/4 stick) butter 1/4 minced shallot 1 1/2 minced fresh thyme 6 cups assorted, sliced mushrooms (like baby bella or stemmed shitake) 1/4 cup dry sherry 4oz soft, fresh goat cheese, crumbled 2 Tblsp chopped, fresh cilantro 8 pieces Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese Vegetable oil (for brushing) 3 Tblsp all-purpose flour 3 Tblsp corn starch 1 lg white egg, whisked to loosen...
Ingredients 1-1/2 C sugar 1/2 C butter 2 C flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 C milk cinnamon Preparation Pre-heat oven to 325. or 350. Whatever floats your boat. Grease (butter) 2 8-inch cake pans. Cream sugar & butter. Blend in flour. until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup (for topping). Add salt,baking powder, eggs & milk. Divide batter between 2 cake pans. Sprinkle the set aside crumbs on top and sprinkle with cinnamon....
Ingredients 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed 1each red, yellow and green peppers, julienned 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 medium onion, sliced 2 1/4 oz sliced ripe olives, drained 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp minced fresh parsley 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp lemon -pepper seasoning 1/4 tsp dill weed Preparation In a disposable foil pan, combine the vegetables, olives and garlic, drizzle with oil and toss to coat....
Ingredients 1 large eggplant, (1 1/4-1 1/2 pounds), cut into 12 1/4-inch-thick rounds Canola or olive oil cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan, or Asiago cheese 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 4 small pieces focaccia bread, or rustic Italian bread 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 ounces baby spinach 1 cup crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided Preparation Preparation 1.Preheat grill to medium-high....
Ingredients 4 Scallions, whites and greens separated 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded,and cubed 1/4 C fresh parsley 8 oz. cream cheese pinch cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste Preparation Finely chop whites of scallions and put into a bowl with the cubed parsley. In a food processor, pulse together the remaining ingredients. Mix together all ingredients. Serve in a bowl as a dip or spread onto toast triangles. Related Video
Ingredients 1 flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 5 teaspoons instant espresso or coffee powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 salted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 4-1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chilled whipping cream 3 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar Preparation DAY BEFORE: Sift flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and baking powder into medium bowl....
Ingredients 1 pkg Nasoya Firm Tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 small green bell pepper seeded 1 small red bell pepper seeded 1 small onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger 6 whole dried chili peppers 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts 1/4 cup vegetable broth 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar sugar cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil...
Ingredients 1 pound black beans, washed and picked over for stones 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon canola oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional for garnish if desired Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste Preparation Soak the beans in the water for at least six hours. If they will be soaking for a long time in warm weather, put them in the refrigerator....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 pound brussels sprouts, divided into individual leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces mixed mushrooms such as shiitake, button, cremini, and maitake 1 medium shallot, finely minced (about 1/4 cup) 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon picked fresh thyme leaves 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low sodium vegetable or chicken stock...
Ingredients 1/4 cup shelled, roasted unsalted pistachios 1 cup arugula 1/4 cup butter Preparation blend pistachios and arugula in a food processor until minced. add butter blend until smooth, scraping down sides. Add butter to top of steak or other food Related Video
Ingredients 3 bunches small carrots with tops (2 pounds), scrubbed and tops reserved 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons curry powder Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°. On a baking sheet, toss the carrots and shallots with the olive oil and curry powder and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 turkey(10 to 12 pounds) 2 tbl Coarse kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 lemon, zested and quartered 1 bunch fresh thyme or rosemary 1 bunch fresh sage 12 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 bottle hard apple cider (12 ounces) Dry white wine, as needed 2 onions, peeled and quartered 3 bay leaves Olive oil or melted butter, as needed 13 - 15 lb turkey 2 1/2 tbl salt...
Ingredients 4 oz fresh white bread 3 C chicken or Vegetable Stock 1 C almonds, blanched 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced 5 T good Olive Oil 1 1/2 T Sherry Vinegar salt, pepper & cayenne Seedless red and green grapes, halved, and sliced almonds toasted for garnish Preparation Break the bread into a large bowl and moisten with 2/3 cup of stock. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a food processor, finely grind the almonds, then blend in the bread....
Ingredients 1 pkg Smoked Sausage (kielbasa) 2 green or red peppers, cut into strips 1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup sweet & sour sauce rice Preparation Cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices. Heat skillet on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add sausage, peppers, and onion; cook, stirring constantly 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in pineapple and sauce; cook until heated through, about 1-2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 T. Cornstarch 1 T. Cold water 1/2 C. sugar 1/2 C. Soy sauce 1/4 C. vinegar 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. coarse pepper Preparation In a small saucepan combine cornstarch, cold water. Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, ginger and coarse pepper. Stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Brush over 2 1/2 lb chicken parts. Bake. Related Video
Ingredients 1 c cooked brown rice - don’t forget to make it first! 2 c lukearm water 2TBS brown sugar 2 tsp yeast 3 c bread flour 1 c whole wheat flour 1 c dark rye flour 1 c coarse corn meal up to 1TBS salt Preparation Combine water asnd sugar in a large mixing bowl and then sprinkle the yeast over it and stir it in. Let it sit for 2 minutes....
