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Ingredients 4 slices (each 1/2 inch thick) fresh pineapple 3 tablespoons dark hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed Coarse salt and ground pepper Quick Ginger Sauce Preparation Heat broiler. Place pineapple slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and mustard. Place pork on a broiler pan fitted with a rack....

Ingredients 5 cups chicken stock, low sodium 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ½ cup Arborio rice 1 1/3 cup heavy cream 6 ounces Gorgonzola, dolce (sweet and creamy) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup finely grated Pamigiano-Reggiano Preparation Bring stock to a simmer until warm. Meanwhile in a 4-5 quart heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and oil over high heat until foam subsides....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons flax meal 2 tablespoons water 1 ripe banana, sliced 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill white or brown rice flour or sorghum flour 2 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill tapioca flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/3 cups Enjoy Life granola, any flavor 1 cup Enjoy Life Not Nuts! trail mix, any flavor Preparation 1....

Ingredients 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder 1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive or almond oil 2 cups (500 mL) toasted whole natural almonds 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce, or to taste 1 tsp (5 mL) ground red pepper (cayenne), or to taste Preparation • Combine chili powder, curry powder, garlic powder and oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups salad oil 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 small can drained crushed pineapple Preparation With an electric mixer, whip oil and sugar. Slowly add eggs one at a time and continue to whip at medium speed, then add vanilla....

Ingredients 1 package dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) 1 cup warm water (100 degrees) 3 1/4 cups bread flour, divided 1 whole garlic head 1 1/2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil, divided 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided Cooking spray 1 tsp cornmeal 1/4 cup chooped fresh basil 3/4 cup chopped bottled rasted red bell peppers 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded fontina cheese Preparation Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lasagna noodles 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for tossing 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage 1 cup water 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved Salt and freshly ground pepper Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 pieces 6 ounces Italian Fontina, cut into 8 pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves...

Ingredients 1 (3-oz.) pkg. black cherry flavor gelatin 1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream 1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped Preparation Prepare gelatin using speed-set method as directed on package. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, beat whipping cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold set gelatin into whipped cream. (Mixture will look speckled.) Gently stir in strawberries. Store in refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 package of bowties or rigatoni (8 oz) 3-5 large cloves garlic,thinly sliced coarse sea salt,fresh pepper 2tblsp olive oil 1 tsp dried basil Preparation Prepare pasta- drain and add 1 tsp oil to it-set aside Heat 2 tblsp olive oil in pot Saute garlic clivers til brown Add basil and stir add pasta and salt and pepper Toss quickly and serve

Ingredients These quantities are very approximate! I just throw stuff in depending on what I have on hand. Enough good tomatoes to make at least 4 cups of chopped tomatoes. GOOD tomatoes. If you can’t get good big tomatoes, use grape, cherry, pear, campari, or other smaller, sweeter tomatoes. 3 English (hothouse) cucumbers, diced. I leave the skins on and the seeds in. Or substitute Armenian cucumbers, peeled and diced, if you can get them....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp clove 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. In a small bowl, combine ginger, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In food processor cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg, and spices....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed 1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried ground thyme 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place the tenderloin in a baking dish. In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Rub all over the tenderloin. Bake for 45 minutes for medium-rare or for desired doneness. Slice the tenderloin and serve.

Ingredients 1/2 Cup butter 1/2 Cup shortening 2/3 Cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 2 1/2 Cup flour Preparation In a mixer combine first 3 ingredients Combine remaining ingredients and mix well Bake @ 375 till lightly browned on un-greased sheet

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough (12 Count) 1 cup finely shredded carrots 2 1/2 cups toasted whole wheat flake cereal, crushed to 1 cup 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 orange slices, if desired 3 large strawberries, if desired...

Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 head garlic, minced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup of diet Sprite or calamansi juice 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons of brown or white sugar 1/2 cup of banana or tomato catsup 1/2 cup Oyster sauce 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or to taste Preparation Mix all ingredients well and marinade meat for 2 to 4 hours at least....

Ingredients 1/4 lb Bacon 1 cup Chopped Onions 3 cups Diced Potatoes Salt to taste 1 lb Fish such as tilapia or white fish filletes 1 1/2 cups Milk 1/4 lb Cheddar Cheese Preparation Cut bacon into pieces. Brown bacon in large pot. Remove bacon and saute onions in desired amount of bacon fat. Once onions are translucent, add potatoes and enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil and add salt to taste....

Ingredients Flounder or talapia filets (in a quantity to suit your needs). Italian Fish Breading, per recipe given separately. Olive Oil. Oregano, salt, and pepper for sprinkling. 1 can of whole tomatoes (large or small can to suit quantity you wish to make). 1 green pepper, cleaned and cut into slices. 1 large onion, cleaned and cut into rings. Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Create little mounts of chopped, whole tomatoes, green pepper strips, and onion rings on an olive oiled baking pan....

Ingredients 8 ounces fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 thick slices rustic sourdough, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional) 4 ounces Gruyere, grated 4 ounces fontina, grated 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cornstarch Sliced fennel, apple, and dry salami and breadsticks, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 4 ripe (yellow) plantains ¼ lb pork meat or bacon 1 medium onion (thinly chopped) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 1 lemon (juiced) 1 tbsp butter Preparation Rinse plantains. Cut off the endings and discard. Cut plantains into about 1" to 2" pieces. Place plantains with their skin in a large pot, cover with water to about 1" above and lightly salt the water. Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 cup unbleached flour 1 cup almond meal 1.75 cups whole wheat flour 1.5 t baking powder .5 t baking soda 4 t ground ginger 1 t ground cinnamon .5 t ground cloves 1.5 sticks salted butter 1.5 cups sugar 2 eggs .5 cup black strap molasses 2 t lemon juice .75 cup diced candied ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Line standard sized jelly roll pan with aluminum foil....