Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 large sprig mint , finely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish 8 ounces lemon-flavored vodka Splash of sparkling water 1 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest for garnish Preparation Mix the sugar and water in a small pot and boil for 3 minutes to make a simple syrup. Let cool. In medium bowl, stir together 1 cup syrup (leftover syrup can be refrigerated indefinitely), the lemon juice and the chopped mint....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish 6 endives 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3 ounces Black Forest or Virginia ham, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut lengthwise into 2 1/2-inch-wide strips 1 ounce Gruyere cheese, grated Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add endives and 1/4 teaspoon salt....
Ingredients 1/2 cup chive & onion cream cheese spread (from 7.5-oz container) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons sesame seed 1 tablespoon poppy seed 1 tablespoon dried minced onions 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 8 hot dogs Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and garlic powder. In another bowl, mix sesame seed, poppy seed and dried onions; pour onto medium-size plate....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 oz) 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 can (12 fl oz) Evaporated Milk 1 unbaked 9-inch (4 cup volume) deep-dish pie shell Preparation Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 1 head broccoli, cut into pieces 8 ounces heavy cream 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 pound fettucine Preparation Boil water for pasta, start pasta cooking Cut chicken into nuggets and coat with flour/seasonings. Saute in skillet with olive oil. Set aside Saute broccoli and mushrooms until cooked to bite. Add cooked pasta and cream and simmer until sauce thickens, adding parmesan half-way through....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup hot milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper pinch of nutmeg 6 ounces gruyere, grated 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cuts of bread dijon mustard 4 ounces prosciutto Preparation Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Slowly pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened....
Ingredients 2 Kirby cucumbers, unpeeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) 9 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (2 3/4 cups) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 firm-ripe avocados, halved and cut into wedges Preparation Combine cucumbers, corn, and sugar snaps in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 golden or red beet, unpeeled and scrubbed 1 small bulb fennel, trimmed 1/4 cup pine nuts 3 yellow cherries, stemmed and pitted 1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons creme fraiche 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 heads endive, julienned lengthwise 3/4 cup fresh white corn kernels (2 small ears corn) 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 5 cups (4 ounces) mache leaves 3/4 cup mixed Oven-Dried Cherries Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 1 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 T. Salt 3 cups bread flour 2 1/2 tsp. yeast Preparation Proof yeast with warm water sugar and salt for about 5-10 min. Add to flour and kneed with bread hook. Cover with damp towel and let rise until it doubles. Punch down and form into a loaf on a baking sheet lightly greased and sprinkled with cornmeal. Bake for 30-40 min....
Ingredients 1 large eggplant, chopped into small chunks 1 large onion, chopped into small chunks 1 heaping Tablespoon mild curry paste, or to taste (I use Patak’s brand) 1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes olive oil Preparation Saute eggplant and onion in about 2 tablespoons hot olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Add curry paste and mix well, about 2 minutes. Mix in diced tomatoes until warmed through....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked instant rice 1 cup water 1 teaspoon oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets 1/2 cup ready-to-serve fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium 3 teaspoons curry powder 1 cup evaporated skim milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons lime juice 3/4 lb. fresh or frozen shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, thawed 1/4 cup shredded coconut, if desired Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt....
Ingredients Preparation Add the celery, garlic, chillies, coriander, lime juice, salt & pepper to the mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly. Now gently fold into the chopped eggs.Arrange the bread cubes on a baking sheet. Lightlt drizzle with the olive oil & bake in a low (150 C) oven for 20 minutes, or until they are light golden brown.Arrange the egg mixture on a bed of the lettuce leaves, and garnish with the croutons....
Ingredients 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise (3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup sliced cornichons 2/3 cup lightly packed chopped fresh dill 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, soak shallots in cold water 5 minutes; drain....
Ingredients 2 cups Quaker oat Bran hot cereal, uncooked 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1 cup skim milk 2 egg whites slightly beaten 3 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups....
Ingredients 1 cup apple juice or cider 1/2 cup sherry vinegar Pinch of sugar 2 cups pitted sweet cherries 1 tbs. minced shallots 1 tsp. chopped thyme Salt and pepper 1 tbs. fresh orange juice or lemon 2 tbs. virgin olive oil l large fennel bulb, cored and sliced very thin 4 oz. baby greens, frisee and arugula Four- 6 ounce Peking duck breasts Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In medium saucepan, combine the apple juice, vinegar, sugar....
Ingredients 8 ounces dried, wide and flat rice noodles 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 squirt (about 1/8 teaspoon) Sriracha (optional) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 scallions (green onions), white and green parts, separated and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 large eggs, light beaten (optional) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts Preparation Soak noodles according to package instructions....
Ingredients 3 lb small red potatoes (2 to 3 inches) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chives-and-onion cream cheese (from 8 oz container) 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk Preparation Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make similar-sized pieces. Place in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add garlic, oil, salt and water; mix well to coat all potato pieces....
Ingredients 1/3 C Sugar 2 Eggs 4 C Milk 1 T instant coffee 2 egg whites 3 T Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 1 pint chocolate ice cream Preparation Beat first 2 ingredients together then add next 3 ingredients and cook to a custard. Cool custard mixture. Beat egg whites to soft mounds. Add 3 T sugar and beat to soft peaks. Fold whites and vanilla into custard mix. Chill 3 hours....
Ingredients 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/2 cup chopped button mushrooms 1 oz feta cheese 1 tsp fresh cilantro 1 slice oat-bran bread 2 oz glass 100 percent pomegranate juice* mixed with 6 oz water or seltzer Preparation Total: 362 calories Related Video
Ingredients 3 large eggplants, peeled, diced and liberally salted 5 tablespoons cooking oil 3 onions, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 bunch parsley, washed and chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried) 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 6 eggs, beaten lightly hollandaise or tomato sauce or grated parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation The day before you plan to serve the mousse, place salted eggplant in colander and weight it down to press out bitter juices; let drain overnight in refrigerator....
