Ingredients 2 cups frozen field peas, cooked, and drained 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 large purple onion, finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Stir together all ingredients; chill 1 hour.
Ingredients For Caramelized Onions: 2 white onions, sliced 1-2 Tbsp butter or oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste. For Figs: 2 cups dried figs, sliced thinly 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp marsala or port wine 1/8 tsp pepper For Cheese Filling: 6 oz soft goat cheese 4 oz cream cheese 1 tsp Lemoncello liqueur (optional) 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp fresh thyme...
Ingredients 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, drained 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 t dried oregano 1 t ground cumin kosher salt and black pepper 1 & 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds Optional: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro Preparation In a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oregano, cumin, 1 & 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper....
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely grated 2 pints sour cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (any combination of parsley, chives, tarragon, mint, or dill) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a strainer, squeeze out excess liquid from the grated cucumbers. In a medium bowl, mix with sour cream, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Ingredients 1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 scallions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 3 cups broccoli florets 2 carrots, thinly sliced Preparation In medium saucepan, bring 2-1/4 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and oregano....
Ingredients meat from 1/2 leg of duck confit 2 ounces wild plums (5-6 per plate) pitted and left hole 1/4-1/2 ounce fromage blanc, crumbled 1-2 heads younge/baby romaine lettuce, washed and split down center, not plucked 1 T shallot, minced 2T duck fat 1t sherry vin Preparation shred leg of confit, pit wild plums, wash & dry lettuces and arrange on plate for presentation, top with shredded confit, in saute pan heat fat, add minced shallot, saute only long enough to heat shallots do not allow them to begin cooking and remove from heat, sprinkle lettuces and confit with sherry vin, while fat is still extremely hot spoon the fat and shallots evenly over salad taking care to not under or over dress, garnish with wild plum and fromage blanc, serve imediately
Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups fruit juice, nectar, or puree, such as watermelon, grapefruit, or pineapple Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil over high, stirring until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a 4-cup liquid measuring cup or medium bowl and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes. Stir in juice. Pour mixture into eight 3-ounce ice-pop molds. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until solid, 6 hours (or up to 2 weeks)....
Ingredients 2 lbs. asparagus, the thinner the better. 1/4 high grade extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon- juiced Preparation Cut off the stems 6 inches from the tips. Wash and dry trimmed asparagus. Add 1/4 extra virgin olive oil to a 1 gallon zip lock freezer bag. Add 2 tbs. coarse sea salt. Add juice from 1 lemon Add asparagus and seal moving asparagus around so it gets coated with oil,lemon and salt....
Ingredients 6 raw eggs in shells 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Breadsticks (12 Count) 1/3 cup vanilla frosting (from 16-oz. can) Food color, if desired 2 teaspoons pastel-colored candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Wash egg shells carefully; dry completely. Separate dough into 12 breadsticks. Roll each to form 8-inch rope. Twist 2 ropes together. Shape into a circle on ungreased cookie sheet; pinch ends together firmly. Repeat to form 6 breadstick circles....
Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 small shallot, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 lb (120 g) smoked salmon, cut in thin strips 1 cup chopped, peeled plum tomato 1 tsp kosher salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tbsp vodka 1-1/2 cups heavy cream (35%) 1/2 cup skim milk 1-1/2 lb (700 g) fettuccine 1 oz (30 g) parmesan, grated 2/3 cup chopped parsley 2 tbsp black caviar...
Ingredients Essence: 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Preparation Mix it up
Ingredients 4 cups sugar 6 large eggs, room temperature 2 1/2 pounds unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar with 1 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until it registers 236 degrees (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Brush down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystallization. Blend eggs in a blender jar. With machine running, very slowly add hot sugar syrup until combined, being careful to not scramble the eggs....
Ingredients 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon all purpose flour 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons mango chutney 2 large green onions, chopped, divided Preparation Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add curry powder and flour to skillet; whisk 15 seconds. Add broth, cream, and chutney. Boil until thick, whisking, 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) package Fresh Express Angel Hair Cole Slaw Fine Shred Cabbage or an equal amount of cole slaw mix 3 ears fresh corn (about 2 cups kernels) 6 to 7 scallions, green and white part, sliced 1 ½ to 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped ½ cup shredded carrots (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste ½ cup ranch dressing (such as Marie’s brand)...
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon All-purpose flour, for dusting Scraps of Danish Dough 1 large egg, lightly beaten Apricot jam Sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Place sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. On a lightly floured work surface roll out dough 1/8-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface all over with egg. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture in an even layer to cover. Any remaining cinnamon sugar may be reserved for another use....
Ingredients 8 oz medium noodles 1 stick margarine 8 oz tofu cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups coconut milk 3 eggs 1 can drained crushed pineapple corn flake crumbs Preparation cook and drain noodles in cold water melt margarine and cream cheese-mix togwther whisk together rest of ingredients except crumbs combine cheese mix into other ingredients spray pan put noodles in pan pour combined ingredients over noodles, mix well top with crumbs bake 400 about an hour
Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 pound ricotta, preferably fresh 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten, plus 3 large egg yolks Pinch of coarse salt 1/3 cup chopped candied orange zest 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries 1/4 teaspoon anise seed, ground 1 recipe Pasta Frolla dough All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/4 cup chopped pistachios 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Cherry Sauce, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 cups half & half or milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 8-10 sheets no-cook lasagne noodles 1 14oz can artichoke hearts, drained and diced 1 12oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced 1 box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 16 oz ricotta cheese 6-8 slices provolone cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese...
Ingredients 2 lbs Japanese, Chinese or small Itailian eggplants, peeled in strips or unpeeled. 3-5 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, diced, or one 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil roasting pan or shallow baking dish....
Ingredients 1 TBSP vegetable oil 1 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts, cubed 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 1/4 cups water 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed 2 C frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots) 2 C uncooked corkscrew macaroni Grated parmesan cheese Preparation In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often. Set chicken aside. Add soup, water, basil, and vegetables. Heat to a boil....
