Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 1/3 C sugar (preferably brown sugar) + 2 T regular white sugar 1 T butter 1 t vanilla essence 1 C milk (I used 3%) ½ C fresh cream (chilled) 1 ½ t lemon juice ½ t salt ½ t cinnamon powder 1/8 C raisins soaked in 2 T dark rum Preparation Peel the bananas and cut into 1 inch chunks. In a glass baking dish take the banana pieces and brown sugar, and toss with the butter....
Ingredients Beets Walmuts Arugla Blue Cheese Olive Oil Preparation Wash beets, bursh with olive oil and roast them whole in skins at 350F for one hour or until tender. Then peel, chop, and toss with walnuts, arugula, and crumbled blue cheese.
Ingredients 1 large head green cabbage, outer leaves removed Olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices thick bacon Preparation Heat the oven to 450°F. Cut the cabbage into quarters and slice the bottom of each quarter at an angle to remove the stem core. Cut each quarter in half again so you have eight wedges. Lay these down on a large roasting pan or baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil....
Ingredients 1/2 medium cauliflower (about 1/2 lb), leaves removed. 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat over to 450 degrees. Cut the cauliflower through the core into 6 wedges. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with Pam. Lay cauliflower wedges on baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of hte wedges with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast about 20 minutes, until the sides that touch teh pan and the edges are golden brown....
Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons oil salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped 3 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups aged white cheddar, shredded 1 cup milk or cream salt and pepper to taste Preparation Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet....
Ingredients 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cloves, Ground 4 firm ripe pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, halved and cored 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 1/3 cup heavy cream 4 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped Preparation . Preheat oven to 400°F....
Ingredients 3 Ripe Avacados 3 Roasted peppers, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 C chopped cilantro leaves juice of 2 limes 1/2 tsp cumin or to taste salt and cayenne pepper to taste Preparation mash avocados and rest of chopped ingredients. Add cilantro and spiced to taste. Serve chilled.
Ingredients 4 lb sm pots whole or cut in 1/2 - 1/3 cup olive oil - 3-4 cloves garlic chopped - 1 cup chopped onion - 2 tbls chopped fresh rosemary - salt & pepper to taste Preparation place pots. oil, garlic, onion, rosemary & salt & pepper in lg baking pan - toss well - bake 40-45 mins - stir occasinally until lightly browned.
Ingredients Olive oil 1 pound Basic Pizza Dough, or store-bought pizza dough, fresh or frozen (thawed) 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups) 6 cups (about 1/2 recipe) Roasted Root Vegetables 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (optional) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush a large rimless baking sheet with oil. Gently stretch dough into 12-by-16-inch oval (or as large as will fit on baking sheet); transfer to prepared sheet....
Ingredients 1 butternut squash 1 kobacha squash 2 tablespoon EVOO, divided 1 onion, chopped 1 apple, peeled, diced pinch saffron threads or whatever your budget will allow 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder 4 cups veg or chicken broth 1 cup evaporated skim milk Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter Preparation Heat oven to 400. Split squash in half lengthwise with a strong cleaver and firm wrist. Don’t bother peeling, you can do that later....
Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup light cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup miniature marshmallows Preparation In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until smooth and slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly. Stir in heavy cream, light cream and vanilla....
Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup walnut halves, toasted and chopped small (none larger than pea-sized) 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup confectioner sugar (or another 1/4 cup granulated, if you don’t have confectioners) Preparation Melt the butter in a medium sauce-pan or skillet over medium heat. Swirl occasionally and cook until all foaming has subsided, the butter is dark tan colored with little black specks, and smells fantastically nutty....
Ingredients 5 large egg yolks Pinch of salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a sweet French dessert wine 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 jar (7.4 ounces) roasted whole chestnuts Chocolate Straws Cocoa powder, for sprinkling Preparation Prepare a large ice bath, and set aside. Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches water. Set over medium heat, and bring to simmer....
Ingredients Vegetable oil (Canola and Soy) Vinegar (likely rice vinegar) Onion (yellow or white) Sugar Soy sauce Pepper “Spices” (could be herbs) Lemon juice Preparation
Ingredients Red, yellow, orange baby tomatoes Red onion Croutons Beets Pinto type beans Basil Cucumber Vinergarette Preparation Combine all ingredients.
Ingredients 1 Chicken Breast 1 Tbsp. of Tarragon 3 Figs 2 Tomatoes 2 Radishes 1 Bag of small Gemstone Potatoes; punctured (or red potatoes sliced into ½ inch pieces) 2 Radishes 1 Jar of Pickled Pearl Onions 2 Carrots (graded and slice) 1/2 Bunch of Cilantro (chopped) 2 separate tsp. of Powdered Orange Rind or 2 separate tsp. of fresh Orange Zest ¼ cup of Orange Juice Juice from 1 Lime...
Ingredients 4 Salmon filets (single serving size) 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper 1 - 1 1/2 tsp. shredded fresh basil Preparation About 2 hours prior to barbequing mix together olive oil, sea salt,ground pepper and fresh shredded basil. Refridgerate. Preheat barbeque to 400 degrees. Remove oil mixture from the refridgerator and mix well. Pour into a medium zip lock bag. Add salmon to oil mixture and turn until all salmon is evenly coated....
Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef 2/3 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup water 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 (10 1/2-oz.) can condensed beef broth 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 3 teaspoons chili powder Preparation In large saucepan, combine ground beef, onions and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 1 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon pink curing salt (see cook's notes) 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed 1 cinnamon stick, crushed (1 teaspoon) 4 dried bay leaves, crushed 8 whole cloves 4 to 5 pounds flat- or first-cut beef brisket 1 medium onion, halved, plus 2 more, quartered 1 celery stalk, halved 1 medium carrot, peeled and halved, plus 3/4 pound small carrots, peeled 1 pound baby turnips, peeled 3/4 pound small parsnips, peeled and halved on a bias 1 head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges (core trimmed but not removed so wedges stay intact when cooked) 12 parsley sprigs, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped 1 pound small potatoes (golf-ball size), such as baby Dutch Yellow 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted Dijon and wholegrain mustards, for serving Fresh Red and White Horseradish Sauce, for serving Preparation In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon celery salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 quart (4 cups) milk 1 package (6 oz.) frozen crabmeat, thawed 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup dry sherry Sliced green onion, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced green onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, celery salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally....
