Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 7 cups chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 ounces kale, large stems and ribs removed 8 ounces firm (smoked) chorizo or other hot smoked sausage, diced or crumbled 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro...
Ingredients 1 head garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled pinch fresh or dried oregano 6 cups vegetable broth, no salt added or low sodium, divided 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 carrots, chopped pinch red pepper flakes 1 head escarole, washed well and thinly sliced 1 cup chopped tomato 8 ounces tofu, drained and chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roast garlic cloves for about 15 minutes, or until tender....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 large can pear tomatoes 1 lb fresh halibut salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup penne pasta 1 quart water Preparation In medium size pan saute garlic with olive oil. Run pear tomatoes in blender to mash and add to garlic mixture. Add herbs and cook on low for 20 minutes. Cut up halibut into 1 inch pieces and add to tomatoe mixture cook on low for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 lb crimini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup farro 4 cups water 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1/4 cup chopped shallots 2/3 cup dry red wine 3 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1/4 chopped Italian parsley Preparation Heat a medium size frying pan over medium high heat. Add butter, then add the sliced mushrooms and saute until lightly browned but not dry....
Ingredients 3 lbs chicken breast 2 boxes good quality organic chicken broth 2 large bouquets garnis composed of celery, parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon 2 - 3 fennel bulbs 2 pints mixed exotic mushrooms - chopped 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms soaked in warm water 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of flour 2 lbs assorted root vegetables (turnip, parsnip, parsley root, potatoes, carrots) 2 cups fresh English peas 1/2 cup heavy cream...
Ingredients 12 cups cubed sourdough bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 pounds fennel sausage, removed from casing 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 fennel bulb, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped leeks 2 cups finely chopped red onion 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup golden raisins...
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound fresh spinach, rinsed and dried 14 oz. canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Preparation In a large saucepan, simmer the lentils in 2 quarts of water, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside....
Ingredients 2 pints (4 cups) purchased seafood salad (from deli) 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 honeydew melon, seeded, cut into slices 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts Preparation In medium bowl, combine seafood salad, raisins and curry powder; stir gently to mix. Fan honeydew slices on individual serving plates. Spoon salad mixture onto center of melon slices. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Ingredients 2/3 cup Broccoli 2/3 cup cauliflower 9 oz. Sausage 1 onion diced 32 oz. Chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy cream 5 oz. cheese 1 Tsp. caraway seed 4 Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced 1 bay leaf Preparation Sauté sausage in 1 tbs of butter- remove and set aside Sauté onion in caraway seeds until golden Add potatoes and broth bring to boil then let simmer for 20 minutes breaking up the potatoes...
Ingredients Coarse salt 8 ounces fresh noodles, preferably ramen-style 1 small bunch (4 ounces) dark leafy greens, such as spinach, mustard greens or tatsoi 1 pound ground pork 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1/4 cup safflower oil 2 tablespoons minced ginger (from a 2-inch piece) 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves) 1/4 cup minced scallions 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons tahini, well stirred...
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups white sugar 6 eggs 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 12 ounces white chocolate 1 cup butter, softened Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch pans. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter with sugar....
Ingredients favorite salad greens avocado fresh cooked corn kernels shrimp limes olive oil Didgy’s Barbecue Sauce TM (see www.didgys-bbq-sauce.com for stores where it is available in the Houston area and where you may order) Preparation Mix your favorite lettuce leaves and add sliced avocado and fresh cooked corn kernels. Grill fresh shrimp basting with Didgy’s Barbecue Sauce TM. Add the hot shrimp to the top of the salad mix. Garnish with sliced limes and a slight drizzle of olive oil....
Ingredients 5 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2 eggs 10 tablespoons melted bacon fat 1/2 cup cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in milk and bacon fat until well blended. Gradually stir in flour to make a stiff dough. Add cheese. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutter to create biscuit. Place on prepared baking sheet....
Ingredients ½ Cup Heavy Cream 8oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1 TBSP Butter 1 Bag Earl Grey Tea 1 Small Bunch Fresh Lavender Chocolate Candy Melts Lavender Flowers for Garnish Preparation In small saucepan, place teabag, cream, fresh lavender and butter.Bring to a boil. Pour hot cream into sieve over a bowl with the chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and has a shine. Place melted chocolate into freezer and let sit until firm....
Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tomatoes in a mixing bowl with remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Spread the tomatoes cut side up on the prepared pan, and bake until they are soft, wrinkled, and just starting to dry, about 1 hour....
Ingredients 1.4 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts, cleaned and trimmed of any fat. Italian seasoned bread crumbs, about 1 1/2 cups. 1/2 tsp lemon pepper (optional) 1/2 cup E.V. Olive oil 1/2 to 1 lemon 1 large head of bak choi or 6 baby bak chois, cleaned and chopped to bite-sized pieces. Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Cut the chicken so that it is 3/4" thick or less. Mix the bread crumbs and lemon pepper....
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Hershey’s® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, chocolate stars, chocolate chips, or other small chocolate candies, unwrapped if needed 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone nonstick baking mats. Into large bowl, crumble 1 roll Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies with hands....
Ingredients 3/4 lb. ground beef 1 lb. pasta accents garden herb 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce 1 ounce shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese Preparation Heat a heavy nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until browned. Drain off excess fat. Add vegetables and pasta to pan. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer 8-10 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sauce and simmer 2 minutes, or until hot....
Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 large egg 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional) 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together peanut butter, egg, sugar, baking soda, vanilla, if using, and salt until well combined....
Ingredients 1 cup dried farro 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch thick on the bias (about 3 cups) 1 pound whole fava beans, shelled (about 1 heaping cup) 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium shallots, minced 2/3 cups dry white wine Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 packed teaspoon) 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley leaves...
