Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 cups black beans (1 19-ounce cans rinsed and drained) 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1-2 fresh or pickled jalapenos, minced 2 teaspoons honey 1 bay leaf, broken in half 1/2 cups rice 3 cups water 3/4 teaspoons salt...
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided 1 cup fine bread crumbs Preparation Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Heat oven to 425 F Pound chicken flat with meat mallet. Set aside. In a shallow dish, combine olive oil, dijon mustard, hot sauce and 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper. In a second shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and other 1/4 tsp....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced 2½ pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound carrots, sliced into 1-inch chunks or bagged baby carrots 2 onions, sliced 4-5 cloves garlic, grated ½ cup Cognac 1 bottle dry red wine (Castle Rock Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais work well) 2 cups beef broth (Savory Choice concentrate, double packets to water ratio)...
Ingredients 1 c. chopped pecans 1 3.5 oz coconut flakes 1 box german chocolate cake mix prepared according to package 1/2 c margarine 8 oz cream cheese 1 lb confectioners sugar Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x12 cake pan. Cover bottom of pan with nuts and coconut. Pour prepared cake batter over. Melt margerine in bowl, add cream cheese and sugar. Stir to blend spoon over unbaked batter. Bake 40-42 minutes Do not use a smaller pan....
Ingredients 1 cup shelled edamame 1 cup spinach, well washed ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup cream cheese Salt and black pepper Preparation Bring a large pot water to a boil, add the edamame. For the last minute of cooking, add the spinach. Drain and plunge into a ice-water bath. Press out as much of the moisture as possible. Add the cooked edamame and spinach and the oil in a food processor....
Ingredients Sauce: 1 bulb garlic, minced 1 bunch basil, finely chopped 1 bunch chives, finely chopped 4 oz sun dried tomatoes 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 8-10 medium sized mushrooms 1 stick of butter 3/4 cup of flour 1 pint of heavy whipping cream 1 cup water 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Salt Pepper Pasta: 1 Box Fettuccini Noodles 2 T olive oil Tri Tip: 1.5-2 lb Tri Tip...
Ingredients White Chocolate Mousse: 2 large egg yolks 1 large egg 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 7 ounces white chocolate, melted ½ cup heavy cream Devils Food Cake: 3 cups granulated sugar 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ cups cocoa powder 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1½ cups buttermilk 1½ cups strong brewed coffee, warm ½ teaspoon vanilla extract...
Ingredients 1 Egg 8 Tablespoons Shortening 1/8 Teaspoon Salt 1 Cup Sugar 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Cup Butter Milk 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Cloves 1 3/4 Cups Flour 1 Pound of Cut up Dates Preparation Mix Shortening, Egg, Salt, and Sugar - Set Aside Mix together Flour, Dates, and Spices (Cinnamon & Cloves) Dissolve Baking Soda in Buttermilk - Add to Egg Mixture Beat in Flour and Dates Mixture Pour Batter into Greased and Floured Loaf Pan or Angel Food Pan Bake at 350 for 60-75 Minutes
Ingredients 2 Qt Half & Half 1 Qt Whipping Cream 3 Cup Sugar 4 each Vanilla Beans 2 Tb Double Strength Vanilla Extract Preparation Cut and scrap the beans and then combine everything, including beans and seeds, in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat and whole stirring every now and then bring it to about 170 degrees. Put the pan down into an ice bath to cool and stir often....
Ingredients 2 pounds cooked, de-veined, tail off shrimp 1 pound can crabmeat 2 packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups mayonnaise Juice from 4 lemons 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 - 2 bunches green onions, depending on strength of onions, chopped finely Salt and pepper Preparation Let cream cheese soften. Mix in large bowl with mayonnaise. Add lemon juice. Chop shrimp finely, add to bowl. Drain crabmeat well and add to bowl....
Ingredients 4 eggs 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon of pepper 1/3 cup basil 2 tablespoons of mayo 1/3 cup of shrimps Preparation The preparation of the dish is usual: Hard boil the eggs. Then, take out the egg yolks, mash them and then add the shrimps (small, boiled in salt water), yellow mustard and mayo. Mix everything very well, add pepper and salt. Fill in your egg whites....
Ingredients 1 quart half-and-half 1/2 cup sugar 2 vanilla beans, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped (beans discarded) 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Stir together all ingredients, and freeze in an ice cream maker.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped, or 1 pasilla or green bell pepper and 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon tomato paste 6 cups chicken stock 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves...
Ingredients 1 head garlic, separated into cloves, peeled and minced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2cup butter 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 24 canned snails, drained and cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed Preparation Heat oil and butter. Add shallot and garlic and saute 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 7 to 8 lb pork butt roast 1 cup white granulated sugar 1 cup coarse salt Black pepper onion powder garlic powder 7 TLBS brown sugar Preparation Mix cup of White granulated sugar and salt together and rub on pork. Put in pan and cover with plastic wrap over night or at least 8 hours in fridge. Brush salt and sugar off with paper towel. Sprinkle with garlic and onion powder....
Ingredients 1 lb. of fresh green beans 1 cup of Kraft 2% Milkfat (Lowfat)Sharp Cheddar Cheese or use Regular Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 tablespoons of Smart Balance Light butter or use any regular butter 1/2 cup onion 1 cup Breakstone’s Reduced Fat Sour Cream or use regular Breakstone’s Sour Cream Salt and pepper. Preparation Clean the green beans and boil in medium pot till tender for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, grate the sharp cheddar cheese....
Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 4 lamb shanks 3 tbsp medium or mild Indian curry paste Salt to taste 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp chopped ginger 1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tsp garam masala 2 cups beef or chicken stock 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 2.5x5-cm piece orange peel ¼ cup chopped coriander Preparation Preheat oven to 300 F. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1/2 cup yogurt 1 cup fresh fruit 1/2 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon psyllium husks 3 ester-c capsules 1 cup ice Preparation ingredients 1/2 cup yogurt 1 cup fresh fruit (whichever fruit you find yummy!) 1/2 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon psyllium husks 3 ester-c capsules 1 cup ice instructions Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If you have trouble blending, try adding a little water to thin the smoothie....
Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small fennel bulb, halved, cored and diced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 cup long-grain rice 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (8-ounce) jar grape leaves, rinsed and drained 2 lemons, juiced Preparation To make the filling, coat a large saute pan with 1/4 cup of the oil and place over medium heat....
Ingredients 4 fresh duck legs 1 large onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 3 spigs thyme, leaves only, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried thyme) Salt and ground white pepper to taste If using prepared confit duck legs, saute quarted onion & crushed galic in 1T olive oil med heat with thyme salt & pepper Hash 2 lb Idaho potatoes,peeled quartered 2 T olive oil 8 oz button mushrooms halved...
