Posts

Ingredients 1 3-4 pound salmon fillet, wild 3 T. olive oil 3 T. whole grain mustard 3 T. Dijon mustard 3 T. brown sugar Preparation Clean fillet and place upon foil, double wrapped. Gently heat olive oil, add the two mustards, and finally add the brown sugar to the mixture until it melts and the mixture bubbles gently. Paint the salmon fillet with the mustard mixture generously. Place upon the preheated grill and grill for 10 minutes per inch of height or until the fillet flakes and the edges of the mixture on the foil begin to blacken....

Ingredients 6 T Olive Oil 2 T Dijon Mustard 2 T Soy Sauce 1 T Garlic, fresh minced Salmon Preparation Blend first 4 ingredients to make glaze. Marinade salmon in glaze for 30 minutes. Reserve extra glaze (be careful the extra glaze does not come into contact w/ salmon). Grill salmon to desired doneness. Serve w/ spoonful of glaze on top of salmon.

Ingredients 1 cup salsa 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups baby spinach 8 whisked eggs Coarse salt Preparation Strain salsa through a fine-mesh sieve; discard liquid. Melt butter in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over high. Add strained salsa and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, 2 minutes. Add eggs seasoned with salt. Cook, stirring, until almost set, 2 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees until set, about 12 minutes.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 fluid ounce red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt Preparation 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with 20 paper baking cups. 2.In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 6 medium to large lemons 6 large limes 6 medium to large juice oranges 3 quarts water 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar Preparation Squeeze the juice from 5 of each citus fruit, and pour the juice into a pitcher or container that will hold 1 gallon. Add water and sugar to juice mixing well until the sugar dissolves. Store in refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, thinly slice the remaining citrus fruit and put into the container of juice....

Ingredients 2 lbs pork fat (don’t use salt pork or bacon) Preparation curt fat into 1 inch cubes. Spread in baking dish, put into 275 degree oven, cook for 2 hours stirring occasionally. It should be clear with browned cracklings. Store in tighly sealed jar (i month) or in freezer.

Ingredients TOPPING: 1 c Quick oats 1/3 c Brown sugar 1/3 c Chilled butter, cut up 1/3 c Chopped nuts ½ Tsp Cinnamon FILLING: 1 Egg ½ c Sugar 1 TB Vanilla 2 c Rhubarb (more) 2 TB Flour 1 TB Lemon juice 1 TB Lemon Zest Preparation Mix filling ingredients in the baking pan Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over rhubarb mixture Bake at 350 for 45 min or until bubbling

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus Good olive oil Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they’re thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed. 1 medium peach, pitted and chopped 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 oz soft goat cheese, finely crumbled Preparation Place beets in large microwaveable dish or bowl and cover with 3 layers of paper towels. Microwave on high 10-12 minutes or until beets are easily pierced with knife. Set aside until cool enough to handle....

Ingredients 4-5 poblano peppers 1 lime, squeezed 1 Tbsp honey Salt & Pepper to taste 4 cobs of corn, roasted & cut off cob 1 package of large flour burrito shells 1 lb. grated monterrey jack cheese Preparation To Roast Poblano’s: Wash peppers, rub with oil, put in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove & put in brown paper bag, put brown bag inside of plastic grocery bag, tie it closed and allow to steam for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 12 ears fresh corn 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces Grated zest of 2 limes Juice of 2 limes 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Peel the husks back from the corn in three or four sections, but do not remove. Remove all of the silk, rinsing cobs if necessary, and discard. Smooth husks back into place. Tie tops together with a short length of string....

Ingredients 2 cups walnut halves 5 tsp olive oil 5 tsp maple syrup ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme (divided into 2 tsp an 1 tsp) Kosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Whisk olive oil, syrup, pepper, rosemary and 2 tsp of thyme in a small bowl. Add walnuts and toss well to coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons currants, divided 5 tablespoons white light rum, divided 2 medium-sized Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices 2 tablespoons light, reduced-fat butter or buttermilk-based spread 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Crust: 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen, eight inches in diameter non-stick butter-flavored cooking spray Garnish: Spritz of prepared sugar-free whipped heavy cream mint leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....

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 1 pound salmon fillet (skinned preferably) 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp freshly minced ginger sesame seeds for garnish 1 cup brown rice Spring vegetables sauteed Preparation Whisk soy sauce,honey and ginger in a medium bowl until the honey is dissolved. Place salmon in a sealable plastic bag, add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and refrigerate; let marinate for 15 minutes. Reserve the remaining sauce. Preheat broiler....

Ingredients 2 tbs. olive oil 2 tbs. butter 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ lb. portabella/other mushrooms, coarsely chopped ½ lb. fresh spinach, chopped 1 or 2 fresh Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 cup white wine 1 cup half & half ½ lb. gnocchi lemon wedge (optional) dill (optional) 1 or 2 salmon fillets, skin removed Grated Parmesan cheese Preparation [Cooking times approximate.] Start a large kettle of salted water heating to a boil for the gnocchi...

Ingredients Salad: 1 large [softball size] Honey Crisp Apple 1 package [approximately 2 cups] fresh cranberries 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely 1-4 Tablespoons of sugar, depending on your taste. Dressing: 2T canola oil 1T orange juice Freshly ground pepper, approximately 1/4 teaspoon Salt, approximately 1/2 teaspoon Preparation Wash and dry the Honey Crisp Apple, Wash the cranberries. Mix Dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside to let the flavors meld....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread 1 package (17 oz) refrigerated precooked beef tips with gravy 1 box (9 oz) frozen roasted potatoes with garlic & herbs 1 box (9 oz) frozen sweet peas & pearl onions 1/2 cup beef gravy (from 12-oz jar) 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Remove dough from can; do not unroll....

Ingredients DRY INGREDIENTS: Sugar (or substitute)- 1 cup Pecans, chopped - 3/4 cup OPTIONAL: grated orange rind - 2 teaspoons WET INGREDIENTS: Pillsbury “Grands” - 2 package Mandarin oranges - FROM 11 oz can Cream cheese - No fat - 1/2 pkg (8 oz pkg) Butter (or substitute) - 1/2 cup melted DRIZZLE FROSTING: Powdered sugar - 1 cup juice from Mandarin oranges - 4 TABLESPOONS Preparation In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients and set aside...

Ingredients 1 c. raspberry vinegar (or 1c raspberries, 1c red wine vinegar) 1 c. olive oil 1 c. vegetable oil 1 c. pure maple syrup 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon 1 tsp. salt Preparation Combine all ingredients and mix well in mixer or food processor. Mix until dressing thickens and is well blended.