Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 head red-leaf romaine, torn into pieces 1 cup walnut halves, toasted Shallot Vinaigrette Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Put eggs in a medium saucepan of water; bring to a boil. After 2 minutes, cover; turn off heat. Let stand 6 minutes. Let cool in an ice-water bath. Drizzle lettuce and walnuts in a bowl with 5 tablespoons vinaigrette (or to taste); toss. Peel eggs; halve....
Ingredients 2 C Flour ¾ C Powdered Sugar 1 C Butter 4 Eggs ½ tsp Salt 2 C Sugar ½ C Flour 4 C Chopped Rhubarb 1 C Brown Sugar ½ C Flour 3 T Butter Preparation Blend 2 C flour, ¾ C powdered sugar & 1 C butter and pat into a jelly roll pan. Bake @ 350° for 15 mins. Add 4 C chopped rhubarb and spread over hot crust....
Ingredients 4 medium-sized Beets (Fresh beets are a must. Canned beets are flavorless and disgusting.) 1 Orange Mixed greens or endive (to cover the bottom of the dish) Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese or Blue cheese Candied Pecans ¼ cup Raspberry-Balsamic vinegar ¼ cup Blood Orange-infused olive oil (preferred, but regular olive oil works too) 1 Tbs. Champagne mustard (or honey mustard) 1 Tbs. Fresh Orange Juice Preparation How to roast beets: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F....
Ingredients 12 oz. potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3 x 1/2-inch sticks 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch squares 1 cup red onion, sliced 2 Tbsp. Private Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Private Selection Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Private Selection Basil 1/2 tsp. Private Selection Oregano 1/2 tsp. chives 4 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 small acorn squashes (about 1 pound each), halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges 1 teaspoon ground coriander Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high, shaking pan frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds more....
Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck 2 carrots, shredded 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cup ketchup 1egg Preparation Mix all ingredients with hands in a large bowl. Shape on top of a roasting pan (the one that comes with the oven) so that the fat will drain into the bottom of the pan. This is bad for washing dishes, but good for your arteries. Squeeze a pretty ketchup design onto the top of the loaf....
Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 c rinsed long-grain brown rice Large pinch saffron threads 3 c low-fat, reduced sodium chicken broth 1/4 c pine nuts 1/4 c dried cherries Salt and pepper 1/4 c fresh parsley, minced Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium. Add onion and carrot, sauté for 5-6 min. Add garlic, sauté for 2 min....
Ingredients 6 cups olive oil, preferably extra-virgin 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 garlic clove 4 center-cut salmon fillets (3 ounces and 1 1/2 inches thick each), skinned Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper Pea Stew with Pistachios and Lemon Confit Fleur de sel (or other coarse salt) Coarsely chopped shelled unsalted pistachios, for garnish Lemon Confit for Pea Stew (optional) Preparation Heat oil in an 8-quart heavy-bottomed pot over low heat until it registers 140 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer....
Ingredients 1 bag of La Panzanella Tomato Oregano Croccantini 1-cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup Fontana cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup of your favorite tomato sauce or marinara Preparation Place crackers on a cookie sheet Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce on each cracker Combine the cheese in a bowl and sprinkle ½ cup on the cracker Turn broiler on low. Place under broiler for 2 minutes Or place in microwave for 20 seconds Let the pizza cool down and enjoy!...
Ingredients 1 c white quinoa, drained and rinsed 1 3/4 c. water, boiling kosher salt and pepper 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil ( I use Persian lime!!) 1 T. lemon juice 1 T. white wine vinegar 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 4-6 green onions, thinly sliced 1 c. canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 c. chopped parsley 1/2 c. chopped mint Preparation Rinse and drain quinoa, bring water to boil and 1/2 t salt....
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Ingredients 10 small dried red chiles 5 tablespoons boiling water 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped shallots (about 8 ounces) 1 fresh lemongrass stalk, bottom 2 inches only, thinly sliced 1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh galangal or ginger, sliced 8 fresh cilantro roots, washed well and coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon Asian shrimp paste (or anchovy paste) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon paprika Freshly ground pepper Preparation Soak chiles in boiling water until soft, about 1 hour....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh herbs (such as basil, cilantro, or parsley) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small garlic clove Preparation In a blender, combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, herbs, garlic, and 1/4 cup cold water; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Puree until smooth. With motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified....
Ingredients 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup whole milk 4 eggs, separated 1/ 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 3/4 tsp baking poweder 2 pinchs salt 1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 2 T fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp vanilla extract butter for cooking confectioner’s sugar Preparation in a bowl, whisk rocotta cheese, cottage cheese, milk and egg yolks until slightly lumpy....
Ingredients 1.5 lb deveined shrimp Sea salt and pepper 1 tangerine or orange, zested and squeezed 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 large shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups arborio rice 1 cup white wine 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 3/4 lb fresh or frozen peas 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano Preparation Using non-stick skillet on medium heat, add shrimp and cook without moving for 45 seconds; flip and cook on the other side for 45 seconds....
Ingredients 4 ounces each chanterelle, cauliflower, and black trumpet mushrooms 8 tablespoons unsalted butter Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 to 8 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, (about 2) 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish Fresh chervil, for garnish Preparation Gently clean the mushrooms with a mushroom brush or paper towel....
Ingredients 4 tsp worchester sauce 1 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 2 garlic cloves minced 4(4ounce) beef tenderloin steak, trimmed Preparation Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, Rub Spice mix evenly over steaks, let stand 10. min Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray Grill 5 min on each side or until desired degreee of doneness
Ingredients 4 chicken quarters, skin on 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried Herbs de Provence 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp lemon zest, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup quinoa, raw: rinsed well 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 carrot, chopped 1/2 stalk celery, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation In a nonreactive casserole dish, combine the olive oil, Herbs de Provence,minced garlic and lemon zest....
Ingredients 1 large winter squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), such as butternut or kabocha, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt Chili powder, for seasoning 4 cups vegetable stock Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss squash, onions, garlic, and apples with oil to coat....
Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 t. salt ¼ t. pepper 4 oz. mushrooms, save liquid 2 T. flour 2 t. beef bouillon Preparation Mix meat, salt and pepper; shape into oval patties. Cook over medium heat until done,about 8-12 minutes. Remove patties to a warm plate. Cook and stir mushrooms in same skillet until light brown. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat; stirring until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat....
