Ingredients 1 cold small ripe mango, preferably Champagne (about 1 pound) 1 chilled Kirby or Persian cucumber (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large, or sliced larger tomatoes 1 red Thai or serrano chile, very thinly sliced on the bias 1 cup Thai or Italian basil leaves and buds, half roughly chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling...
Ingredients 1 baguette olive oil for brushing bread Whipped Feta Spread: 6oz feta 2oz cream cheese (room temp) 1/3c olive oil 2T fresh lemon juice 1/2t salt 1/4t pepper Tomato Topping: 2T minced shallots 2t minced garlic 2T red wine vinegar 1/3c olive oil 1t salt 1/2t black pepper 2lbs ripe cherry tomatoes, halved 3T minced fresh basil Preparation Slice baguette on the diagonal into 1/2 inch slices. Brush with olive oil; bake at 425 for 6-8 mins....
Ingredients 8 sheets phyllo dough 3 tbsp melted butter or margarine 1/3 c. reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) softened 1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1 lb ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium) cut into 1 inch chunks 1 small Kirby cucumber, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/4 c. kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375F Brush 1 sheet of phyllo with butter....
Ingredients 1lb Gemelli pasta 4 hot or sweet sausage links, cut in ¼" slices 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in1" pieces 1/2 lb bacon cut in ½" pieces 1 head broccoli rabe cut in 2" pieces 12 cloves garlic sliced thin 1 med onion sliced thin in ½ moons 1 16 oz can chickpeas plus ½ their liquid 10 oz sliced mushrooms Salt and pepper to taste ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese....
Ingredients 3 Flour Tortillas 3 T. Cream Cheese with Chives and Onion 12 slices Turkey Breast lettuce shredded Preparation Spread tortillas with cream cheese, top with remaining ing. roll up and cut each into 4 slices.
Ingredients 2 pkgs. lime Jello 2 c. hot water 1 can crushed pineapple 1 c. mayonnaise dressing 1 pt. cottage cheese 1/2 c. nutmeats (cut fine) 1 c. condensed milk Preparation Mix Jello, hot water and pineapple together and let partially set. Fold in condensed milk, mayonnaise, cottage cheese and nutmeats. Put in mold and let set in refrigerator. (Bottom of mold may be lined with sliced pineapple and maraschino cherries....
Ingredients 1 cup lukewarm water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Fill a small bowl with water; sprinkle over yeast. Let stand 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Stir yeast mixture and add to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment along with, salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil, and flour-cinnamon mixture....
Ingredients 24 cherry tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 18 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large white onions, halved and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 6 to 8 ounces Swiss chard, stems sliced thin, leaves sliced into ribbons...
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups cut fresh corn kernels or one 16-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 eggs 2 5 ounce canevaporated milk (1-1/3 cups) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup shredded process Swiss or Gruyere cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups; set aside. In a covered medium saucepan, cook fresh corn and onion in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water for 6 minutes....
Ingredients 5oz Manchego or other firm cheese 6 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Tbsp White Wine vinegar 1 tsp Black peppercorns 1 Garlic clove, sliced Fresh Thyme or Tarragon sprigs Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley or Tarragon sprigs (optional) Preparation Cut cheese into bitesize pieces, removing any hard rind, and put in a small bowl. Combine the oil, vinegar, peppercorns, garlic, thyme or tarragon and pour over the cheese. Cover with ckear film for up to 3 days....
Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10 3/4 fluid ounces milk 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 (14.5 ounce) can French style green beans 1/2 (32 ounce) package tater tots 1 c. grated cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup, skim milk, garlic salt and green beans....
Ingredients 1.5 cups Arborio rice 4.5 cups chicken stock (+/-) 2 chopped shallots 1 minced clove of garlic 1 sprig of Thyme 1/2 cup of white wine 2-3 cups diced and roasted mushrooms, buttons, shitakes, and portobellos are great. Let your preference guide you. 2-3 cups diced/chopped trimmed beef tenderloin tips. 1/2 cup heavy cream Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons of butter Salt and pepper Preparation In a medium sized pot begin cooking the shallots and garlic in a teaspoon of butter....
Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 packet Sazon seasoning 8 oz M Jack cheese, shredded 1 c salsa 1 c halved cherry tomatoes 1 lb grilled chicken breasts, cubed 8 oz cheddar, shredded 5-6 strips pepper bacon, diced 1 avocado, cubed 1 head romaine, cut in strips 1 pkg tortilla salad strips CREAMY LIME DRESSING: 2 T chopped cilantro 1 T red wine vinegar 1 t lime zest...
Ingredients CAKE: 1 cup water 2 cups sifted flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup margarine or butter (2 sticks) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 4 HEAPING tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup sour cream ICING: 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 cup melted butter 3 tablespoons hot coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Combine butter, water, and cocoa in a 2 quart saucepan and heat until boiling, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients For the Steak 1 ½ LB Flank Steak Peanut Oil, Fine Sea Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper 1 Cup Low Sodium Fat Free Beef Stock 6 TBS Fresh Lime Juice 4 TBS Fish Sauce (Nam Pla) 2 tsp Brown Sugar ½ Cup Thinly Sliced Shallots Accompaniments 8 Scallions sliced diagonally into ½ " pieces ½ Cup Mint leaves, torn ½ Cup Cilantro Leaves ½ Cup Blanched Bean Sprouts...
Ingredients 2 lbs. squid, cleaned and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rings 2 quarts salted water 2 Tbs. fresh grated gingerroot 2 Tbs. garlic, minced 1 Tsp. crushed red pepper flake 2 Tbs. soy sauce 1 Tbs. lime juice 2 Tbs. sweet chili sauce (buy in bottle, also known as spring roll dipping sauce) Preparation Bring water to boil and add squid. Boil for 45 seconds to a minute, just until done, drain and top with ice to stop cooking....
Ingredients For the coffee dip 1-1/2 espresso coffee 2 teaspoons sugar For the creme of mascarpone 4 eggs yolks 100g sugar 120cc marsala wine or rhum 450g mascarpone For the base 285g savoiardi 2 tablespoons bitter of cocoa powder Preparation prepare strong espresso coffee dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar when the coffee is still hot let the coffe cool room temperature preparing the creme: beat the egg yolks and add the sugar and marsala wine (or rhum)...
Ingredients 10 tomatillos, husked, washed, quartered 1/2 bunch scallions, cut into big segments 5 garlic cloves smashed 2 jalapenos roughly chopped pinch of All-Spice Salt to taste Preparation Puree all ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced 5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan. In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic....
Ingredients TEX MEX chili gravy 1 pound ground beef 4 cups beef stock 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons bacon drippings (optional) 3 T chili powders 2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon masa harina (optional) ENCHILADAS Filling: 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 medium onion, minced 1/2 cup beef stock 1/3 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen 1/3 cup chopped roasted mild green chile, such as New Mexico or poblano, fresh or frozen...
