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Ingredients 1 1/4 cups quinoa 3 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, quartered 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh or bottled lime juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 scallions, chopped Preparation Preheat broiler or prepare grill for cooking. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet to cool. While quinoa is cooking, broil bell peppers on broiling pan or grill on a well-oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until slightly softened, about 4 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp butter 1 carrot, finely, diced 1 med onion, diced 1 rib celery, finely diced 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 lb veal, ground 1 lb pork, ground 1/4 lb pancetta or slab bacon, ground 1/2 tube tomato paste 1 cup milk 1 cup dry white wine kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper parmigiano-reggiano, for grating Preparation In a 6 to 8-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup milk 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 package (1 oz) ranch seasoning salad dressing & recipe mix 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, add cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese....

Ingredients milk Preparation Wash ingredients

Ingredients 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over 3 tablespoons bacon grease 1/4 cup chopped tasso, or chopped ham 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions 3/4 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/2 pound smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces...

Ingredients 3 bacon strips, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1 small head red cabbage, chopped 1 cup water 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water. Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and apple until tender....

Ingredients 1 12-to-14-pound fresh turkey 2 onions, cut into wedges 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 6-inch lengths 3 stalks celery, cut into 6-inch lengths 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 6-inch lengths 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 pomegranates 1 quart Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 3 tablespoons red currant jelly 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cognac...

Ingredients 1 lb. Brussels sprouts - the fresher the better 2 T Olive oil Salt (optional) Preparation Wash Brussels sprouts and pat dry. Slice stem end off and cut each Brussels sprout in half. Place is large bowl and toss with olive oil. Place in one layer cut side down in large roasting pan. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes. Toss and roast for 2 to 4 minutes more. Salt to taste (optional)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened plus a little more for the pan 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon course salt 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup semisweet choc chips 1 cup white choc chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 18 soft caramel candy cubes, coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 4 cup water 1 1/3 cup sugar 2 Tbls coarsley chopped fresh rosemary, including stems Preparation ABring water, sugar, and rosemary to boil in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 45 minutes. Strain into bowl and cool completely. Transfer muxture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s intstructions. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to a covered container and freeze)

Ingredients 1/2 cup Unbleached flour 1/2 cup Rye flour 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Tablespoon Turbinado sugar, (can use granulated sugar) 1 tsp. Baking Power 2 tsp. Caraway Seeds 4 tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons milk Preparation MIX together dry ingredients and seeds. WORK in butter until fine. STIR in milk. FORM into ball and roll out to 1/8 - 1/16 inch between waxed paper. CUT into desired shapes, prick with fork and transfer to ungreased cookie sheet....

Ingredients TUNA OR SALMON MUFFINS Three 6 ounce cans tuna or salmon, well-drained 3 eggs 1 stalk celery, chopped fine 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped fine, 2 1/4 ounces 3 tablespoons onion, chopped fine, 2 ounces 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation Mix all of the ingredients and spoon into 12 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes until puffed, set and lightly browned around the edges....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillet Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime) 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 8 whole-wheat tortillas (6-inch) 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 medium carrots, peeled into strips Preparation Place salmon in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow microwave-safe dish with a lid. Season with salt; drizzle with 1 tablespoon lime juice....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup white wine 4-6 chicken breast Preparation Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a large Ziploc bag and mix. When all ingredients are well combined, add chicken breasts. Marinate in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, no longer then that. When ready to cook, brush BBQ with oil and cook chicken until no longer pink inside....

Ingredients 1 # lean gr. Beef or Turkey 1 med. Red onion, chopped 2 16 oz. cans whole or diced tomatoes 1 c. macaroni, uncooked 1 zucchini, diced 1 10 oz. pkg. frozen veggies that you like 1 16 oz can red kidney beans 3 T. red wine vinegar 1 t. oregano ½ t. each thyme and basil Garlic salt, salt & pepper to taste Parmesan or Romano cheese 2 quarts beef stock or 2 cans beef broth and 2 cans water...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 4 to 5 tablespoons unsalted butter + a little extra to melt and drizzle over the dumplings (Deb note: I was able to make do with just 2 T butter in a non-stick) 3 onions, finely chopped Salt and black pepper to taste 1 to 2 packages of gyoza (pot sticker) wrappers 3 to 5 green onions, thinly sliced or 1/4 cup chopped chives or 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or additional fried onions (see note), to serve...

Ingredients olive oil mister or cooking spray 1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed thoroughly 1 c. vegetable broth 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 apple, cored and diced 1/2 c. shredded sharp, aged or smoked cheddar cheese 1/4 c. dried cranberries 2 tbsp. chopped sage 2 tbsp. chopped walnuts salt + pepper to taste 1 egg, whisked 3 small acorn or sweet dumpling squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices (remove seeds & guts)...

Ingredients 1 c currants, soaked in Black Current Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 c walnuts, lightly roasted and roughly chopped tarragon, parsley, chopped into julienne 1 cup E.V.O.O. Walnut oil Preparation Make the vinaigrette: strain out the currants and use the vinegar for dressing: whisk black currant balsamic vinegar and salt together until salt is dissolved. Whisk in E.V.O.O. Add fresh chopped herbs. Taste for seasoning. Mix the radicchio, walnuts and currants in the vinaigrette....

Ingredients Celebration Cake (recipe follows) Tofu Whipped Cream (recipe follows) Rum custard (recipe follows) Raspberry fruit conserve 1-2 pints. Fresh Raspberries 1 package Frozen Raspberries Fresh Mint (for garnish) Sherry Wine (optional) Preparation Celebration Cake 3 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/3 cups water 2/3 cup canola oil 2 T. apple cider vinegar 2 T. vanilla 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup walnuts half small red onion cilantro, to taste cayenne pepper, to taste 1 garlic clove Preparation Pulse each ingredient seperately in food processor (you do not want a paste!). Wrap in any leafy green you choose. Feel free to add avocado, tomatoes, and fresh salsa.