Ingredients 5 lbs. tomatoes, stemmed and quartered (I like using plum tomatoes for this but any will do) 6 garlic cloves, smashed ¼ olive oil salt and fresh pepper Preparation Toss together all above ingredients. Transfer to casserole dish or baking pan and roast in oven for about 40 minutes until very soft. Saute 1 cup chopped sweet onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 5-7 minutes Stir in:...
Ingredients 1 Pound Pasta of your choice 1/2 Stick Butter 1 Pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1 large Yellow Onion, chopped 1 28 Ounce Can of Diced Tomatoes, drained 1 Cup White Wine 1 Cup Lite Sour Cream 4 Large Sprigs Fresh Rosemary Juice of 1 Lemon Preparation Cook pasta per directions, set aside. Save 1 cup of boiled water. Melt butter in a 14 inch skillet over medium heat....
Ingredients 1/2 lb roasted, unsalted whole cashews 1/2 lb. whole almonds 2 tbl. minced fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tbl. coarse sea salt 2 tbl. butter 2 tsp. brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the minced rosemary, cayenne & salt in a large bowl; add nuts. In a small saucepan, melt the butter; remove from heat & stir in the brown sugar. Pour the butter over the nuts; toss well to coat evenly with the herbs & spices....
Ingredients 3 1 lb. fresh salmon fillets 4 garlic cloves mashed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh crushed pepper. 2 green onions (scalions) 1/2 cup of soy sauce. 1/4 cup of bee honey 1 teaspoon of salted butter. 6 Stems of fresh parsley Preparation In a mortar, put the peeled garlic cloves, onions, salt,and pepper. Mash until very soft. Set aside. Melt butter, add the soy sauce and bee honey in a cup....
Ingredients 1 16oz can collard greens 2-4 Tablespoons capers 2-4 Tablespoons bacon bits 2-4 Tablespoons sliced green olives 1/3 Cup favorite ranch dressing salt and pepper to taste Preparation Thoroughly drain collard greens, removing all liquid. put in bowl, along with capers, bacon bits, green olives and ranch. Mix, salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients 1/2 cup red quinoa 20 english pea pods 2 or 3 mint leaves 1/4 lemon salt and pepper to taste Preparation cook red quinoa. i use my rice cooker on the white rice setting, with the usual 2:1 water:grain ratio juice the lemon into a cup. mix in salt and pepper shell peas boil a quantity of water large enough that the peas won’t be crowded. add a little salt to this water boil peas for 2-5 minutes (depending on how al dente you want them) alternatively, you can steam them strain peas roll mint and chop into strips toss quinoa, peas and mint in a bowl....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed well 1 tsp. salt 2 cups fresh (about 4 ears) or frozen corn 1 cup tightly packed basil leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red peppers 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 to 5 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons) Preparation In medium saucepan, combine quinoa, salt and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat....
Ingredients 1 lb red kidney beans (dried) 1 lb ham steak 3 strips bacon 1 green pepper (diced) 1 large onion (diced) 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp salt Preparation Pour about 8 beans at a time into palm of hand to look for rocks (could break your teeth!) Drop beans into empty pot and add chopped garlic, salt and 3 inches of water. Boil 30 minutes. Place in casserole dish....
Ingredients 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky Salsa 1 (11-oz.) can white shoepeg corn, drained 1 (8 1/2-oz.) pkg. corn muffin mix 1 cup regular or nonfat sour cream 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup pine nuts or shelled sunflower seeds, lightly toasted* Preparation In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the salsa and 1/4 cup of the corn; mix well. Set aside. In medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, 1/2 cup of the sour cream, egg, remaining 1/4 cup salsa and remaining corn; mix well....
Ingredients 1 box confectioners’ sugar (1 pound) 5 tablespoons meringue powder, or 2 large egg whites Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar and meringue powder. Mixing on low speed, add a scant 1/2 cup water. For a thinner consistency, usually used for flooding, add more water. A thicker consistency is generally used for outlining and adding details. Mix until icing holds a ribbonlike trail on the surface of the mixture for 5 seconds when you raise the paddle....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 5 shallots, minced 18 ounces mixed mushrooms (such as oyster, chanterelle, morel and crimini) 3/4 cup bottled clam juice 3/4 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons whipping cream 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried 6 6- to 8-ounce salmon fillets Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter, melted Fresh tarragon sprigs Preparation Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skilled over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 LB Chicken Liver 1/4 LB Butter 1 small, minced Garlic Clove 3/4 tsp. Salt, divided 3/8 tsp. Pepper, divided 3 T Brandy 1 Package Cream Chees (room temp) 2 T Mayonnaise 1 T Worcestershire 1 tsp. Lemon Juice 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg Dash Cayenne Preparation Wash & dry chicken livers. Trim & cut into pieces. Heat butter in large skillet & cook livers & garlic, stirring constantly til livers are lightly browned but still pink inside, about 3-4 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 large eggs 1 cup shredded carrot 2 stalks green onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbs all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp seasoning salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together quinoa, carrot, egg, green onion, garlic, cilantro, cheese, flour, salt and pepper. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each)....
Ingredients 1/2 8 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup lemon curd 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 4 1/2 ounce package prepared shortcakes 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons low-sugar raspberry preserves Fresh raspberries Small fresh mint leaves Preparation For frosting, in small bowl beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium until smooth. Beat in lemon curd. Add powdered sugar; beat until smooth and fluffy....
Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine, softened 1 10-oz pkg frozen raspberries, thawed and undrained Preparation Cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool to touch. Peel and cut in half lengthwise. Arrange sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 13x9x2 casserole, cut side up. Combine brown sugar and butter, mixing well. Spread brown sugar mixture over cut surface of sweet potatoes....
Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz) dried kidney beans, sorted, rinsed 1 ring (1 lb) fully cooked smoked pork sausage, sliced 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper mix 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 pouch boil-in-bag rice (from 14-oz box)...
Ingredients I box of vegetable broth 1 jar of sauerkraut with juice 4 red potatoes cubed fine 1 large potato 1 can corn 8 ounces of pastrami- chopped 1/2 can evaporated milk 6-8 slices of pumpernickel bread 4-5 ounces shredded swish cheese Preparation Boil veg broth, sauerkraut and potatoes remove the large potato and mash with half and half and butter Stir mashed potato back into pot Add corn and pastrami Stir and add evaporated milk Add toasted bread pieces and cheese on top....
Ingredients 4 Cornish hens, wahsed and dried well 2 T olive oil 3 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp rubbed sage 1 tsp ground thyme 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp crushed cilantro Mango Rum Glaze: 1/4 c mango nectar 1/4 c canned mango pieces 1/4 c Major Grey’s chutney 2 T dark rum 1/8 tsp salt, dash pepper Wild Rice and Mushrooms: Saute 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms, green onions, parsley....
Ingredients 5 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joints, wing tips reserved for another use 1 tablespoon Emeril’s Asian Essence 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 cups fresh orange juice 1 cup canned pineapple juice 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup mirin 2 tablespoons orange zest 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons minced green onions 1 tablespoon sesame oil...
Ingredients Kosher salt 12 ounces mezzi rigatoni or other short tube-shaped pasta 2 bell peppers (red and/or yellow), halved, stemmed and seeded 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1/4 cup almonds 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon 8 ounces bocconcini (small mozzarella balls) 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves torn Freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs....
