Ingredients 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 1 cup halved strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1 banana, peeled and sliced Preparation In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Toss with strawberries, blueberries, and banana. Serve, sprinkled with more cinnamon.
Ingredients 8oz Fusilli pasta cooked to directions 4oz Italian Ham or good smoked ham sliced thin and chopped up into strips 8oz frozen green peas thawed and prepared - drained 8oz jar mushrooms or fresh prepared equivalent - drained 1/2 jar of premium pasta sauce of your choice - heated Parmesan at your leasure Preparation mix everything together and cover with cheese.
Ingredients 1 lb plum tomatoes 1 green pepper 1 white onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp cumin seeds 100 ml white wine vinegar 375 ml olive oil salt and pepper Preparation Roughly chop all the vegetables and combine all ingredients in a container to go into the fridge overnight. Blend thoroughly and sieve, then chill. Serve with ice cubes, a drizzle of olive oil and a basil leaf.
Ingredients CAKE: 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German Chocolate cake mix 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 4 eggs, lightly beaten FROSTING: 1 cup sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter, cubed 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation For the cake: Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth....
Ingredients Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup nonfat buttermilk 1 15-ounce can unsweetened pumpkin puree 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature (see Tip) 1 large egg white, at room temperature...
Ingredients 1 c baby carrots 2 tsp canola oil 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp water Preparation In a saucepan, combine carrots, oil, sugar, curry powder, garlic, and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sizzling and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add water. Cover and reduce heat so mixture simmers. Cook until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and toss, until all liquid is gone and carrots are glazed, about 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 clove garlic, minced 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes 1 15oz can tomato sauce 1 4oz can mushrooms, drained 2 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp oregano, crushed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp basil 8oz spaghetti, broken,cooked, drained 2 cups shredded Italion blend cheese 1/3 cup grated parmesan Preparation In Dutch oven cook ground beef, chopped onion, chopped green pepper and minced garlic until beef is browned and both onion and green pepper are tender, drain....
Ingredients Ingredients 2 garlic clove, minced 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 carrot, diced (about 2 cups) 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green) 1 cup orzo pasta 1 zucchini, diced (6 inches long) 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced or 1teaspoon dried mint 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon fresh marjoram (sprinkle of dried) 15 ounces cannellini, drained...
Ingredients 2 dried bay leaves 3 to 5 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 3 to 5 sprigs thyme 3 to 5 sprigs tarragon 3 to 5 sprigs dill 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large leeks, white and pale-green parts, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick, washed well 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound white mushrooms, quartered 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 7 pounds heads and bones of non-oily fish, such as sole, flounder, or bass 3 cups dry white wine Preparation Make a bouquet garni by tying bay leaves, parsley, thyme, tarragon, dill, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth; set aside....
Ingredients 1 lb jumbo shell pasta 1 (12 oz) carton cottage cheese 1 (15 oz) carton ricotta cheese 1 cup (4 oz) Asiago cheese 3/4 cup (3 oz) parmesan cheese 2 Tbs fresh chives (basil, oregano) 2 Tbs fresh parsley salt/pepper 1 (10 oz) frozen spinach, drained 6 cups smoky marinara 1 cup mozzarella Preparation Cook pasta and set aside. Preheat oven to 375F. Coat 2 (13x9) baking dishes with oil....
Ingredients 10 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups finely chopped chives or scallions 2 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek (optional) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan Labne or other thick plain yogurt, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice, from lemons 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon additional sugar 1 grated lemon rind 3 beaten egg yolks 3 egg whites 1 cup whipping cream 25 vanilla wafer cookies 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt and sugar in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until slightly thick. Stir constantly to avoid scorching. Put mixture in the refrigerator or freezer to get real cold....
Ingredients 1 bunch red or black grapes 12 kumquats, sliced 4 ounces husk cherries 1 cup pomegranate seeds 6 cups dry sake, such as Gekkeikan Horin Junmai Daiginjo 1 1/2 cups plum wine, such as Choya Umeshu 3 cups pomegranate juice Seltzer Edible hibiscus and begonia leaves (optional) Preparation Fill an 8-inch cake pan with 1/2 inch water; freeze until solid, at least 4 hours. Arrange fruits evenly in pan, reserving a few cherries and a handful each of sliced kumquats and pomegranate seeds for serving....
Ingredients 2 cups Tri color couscous 4 cups Water 2 tbsp. Olive oil 2 each Cornish game hens 2 oz. Vegetable oil ½ cup Black olives (pitted & halved) ½ cup Green olives (pitted & halved) ¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes ½ cup Cherry tomatoes ¼ cup Capers 2 cup Chicken stock ½ cup Peas 2 tbsp. Parsley (chopped) 1 pkg. Alouette Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese Preparation Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan and add the couscous....
Ingredients butter - from grass fed cows is best Preparation In an uncovered, heavy bottomed saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted reduce the heat to low. Watch carefully to prevent the butter from burning. The whey protein in the butter will rise to the surface and boil and froth. As it dries out, a thin skin will form on the top. As the boiling stops, you will see that some solids have collected on the bottom of the pan....
Ingredients 1 Box Quinoa Pasta Shells 1/2 Stick Butter, salted 3 Tbl Spoons Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine 1/2 Cup Garlic Cloves 1 Tsp Course Ground Sea Salt 2 Lbs Venison Sausage 1/2 Lb Aged Cheddar Cheese, Cut to 1" Cubes 1/2 Cup Porcini Mushrooms, Sliced Preparation Set oven to 325. Cook Quinoa pasta for 1/2 the time instructed on packaging. Approx. 3-4 minutes. While cooking pasta, fry sausages in olive oil, when cooked, slice into small chunks and saute with the garlic, mushrooms, and sea salt....
Ingredients Makes 4 servings 5 ounces (140g) fresh goat cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, cream, or half-and-half 2 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or 1/8 teaspoon extract Red Wine Syrup 1/2 cup (125ml) red wine 3 tablespoons (50g) sugar 1/2 to 1 small basket of strawberries (about 4 ounces, 100g) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Place four custard cups or ramekins in a deep baking dish or pan....
Ingredients 1.5 packages graham crackers 1 C butter 1/2 C sugar 1.5 C pecans semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Break crackers and arrange closely on cookie sheet(s). Bring butter and sugar to a rolling boil and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Pour mixture evenly over crackers. Sprinkle pecans on top. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and spread with spatula. Cool in refrigerator.
Ingredients 2 bags (24 oz/680g) fresh cranberries 1 orange (1 tbsp zest, juice of whole) 1 cup good quality Grappa (divided) 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar Water, as needed Preparation Empty both bags of cranberries into a pot that is about medium size. Zest 1/2 of a large navel orange, which is about 1 tbsp of orange zest. Squeeze the poor half naked orange into a glass measurer which can hold at least 2 cups....
Ingredients 2 cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla Preparation 2 cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla
