Saturday, June 9, 2012

Cod Casserole

4:32 PM

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Cod CasseroleINGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium onions, very thinly sliced 1 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 pounds cod (see Tip), cut into 4 pieces 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups finely chopped whole-wheat country bread, (about 2 slices) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup finely shredded Gruyere, or Swiss cheese DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until just starting to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine, increase...

4:19 PM

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Green Apple SorbetINGREDIENTS: 750g (1.6lbs) granny smith apples, unpeeled, cored, and quartered juice of 1/2 a lemon 250ml (1 cup) water 375g (1.5 heaped cups) caster sugar 3 teaspoons calvados, optional 1/8 teaspoon liquid green food colouring, optional DIRECTIONS: Place the apples, lemon juice, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the apples until they are extremely soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Once the apples have cooled transfer them to a blender and blend until the mixture becomes a smooth puree. Strain the...

1:54 PM

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cookie Dough “Frosting” Recipe INGREDIENTS: Makes 24 Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients 1 (18.25 oz.) box Devil’s Food (or other chocolate variety) cake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil 4 eggs Peanut Butter Cookie Dough “Frosting” Ingredients: 1 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: To Make Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Beat cake mix, buttermilk...

1:36 PM

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Root Beer Float CupcakesINGREDIENTS: makes 12 cupcakes 1 1/8 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons root beer concentrate 1/3 cup root beer 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons sour cream DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk egg and sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Add cream, butter and vanilla, and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream. Sift dry ingredients together and add to wet mixture. Add root beer concentrate and root beer. Mix until batter is smooth....

1:04 PM

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Bread and Butter PuddingINGREDIENTS: Serves 4 75 g/3 oz butter, at room temperature 12 slices medium-sliced white bread 50 g/2 oz raisins 300 ml/1/2 pint cream 300 ml/1/2 pint milk 4 egg yolks 75 g/3 oz caster sugar 2 eggs butterscotch sauce and custard, to serve DIRECTIONS: Generously butter an ovenproof dish. Remove the crusts from the bread and using the remaining butter butter, both sides, then cut each slice into quarters. Arrange a single layer of the bread triangles, slightly overlapping in the bottom of the buttered dish. Scatter over some of the raisins and place another layer of the bread triangles on top and scatter...

9:26 AM

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Breakfast Skillet TacoINGREDIENTS: 5 soft corn tortillas (6” diameter) 6 scallions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), wear plastic gloves when handling 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 4 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces) 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream sprigs fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Stack the tortillas on a large piece of foil, sprinkle the top one with water, and wrap in the foil. Heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile,...

8:40 AM

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Curry Roasted VegetablesINGREDIENTS: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup shelled edamame 1/2 red pepper, cut into small strips 1 yellow pepper, cut into small strips 1/2 bag of broccoli florets 1 tbsp red curry powder 2 tsp cilantro 1 tsp garam masala (optional) 1 tsp ancho chili powder (or regular) 1.5 tsp sesame seeds Olive oil DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425. Combine all veggies in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, add in seasonings and toss until evenly coated. Spread in a baking sheet or shallow pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until vegetables are well roasted - chickpeas will have some carmelization. Serve over brown ric...

8:15 AM

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Lemon Quinoa with ChickpeasINGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1 pint (2 cups) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves or cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Place cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl; cool slightly. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil. For lemon dressing, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture;...

7:51 AM

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Cream Cheese Chocolate CupcakesINGREDIENTS: Filling: 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/3 c. sugar 1 egg 1/8 tsp. salt 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. peanut butter chips (or just use more chocolate if you want) Cupcakes: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. baking cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. water 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. white vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, beat cream cheese. Add sugar, egg, salt. Mix well. Fold in chips. Set aside. For cupcakes, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Mix well. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with...

7:21 AM

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Caramel Pecan Sticky BunsINGREDIENTS: Caramel: 1/3 cup packed dark brown muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons light corn syrup Cooking spray 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Dough: 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 2/3 cups warm water (100° to 110°) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (about 23 1/2 ounces) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, softened DIRECTIONS: To prepare caramel, combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; stir frequently until butter melts. Continue cooking until mixture thickens and becomes smooth (about...

6:50 AM

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Peanut Butter Oreo Brownie BarINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pkg Oreos 1 Family Size (9×13) Brownie mix DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla and beat until dough is light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, then slowly add to the mixer...

5:17 AM

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Strawberry Shortcake with Cream BiscuitsINGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons sugar (optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup heavy cream Filling: 4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup sugar Topping: 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste Powdered sugar (optional) Directions:To make biscuits, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar (if using) and baking powder. Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender or your fingertips. The pieces should be the...

Molten Lava Cakes

12:37 PM

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Molten Lava CakesINGREDIENTS: makes 4 individual cakes 4 squares (4oz. total) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 6 tablespoons flour DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 425°F and butter four small custard cups and place them on a baking sheet.2. Microwave the chocolate and butter in a large microwaveable bowl on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted and the chocolate has begun to soften. 3. Whisk the butter and chocolate until the chocolate is completely melted. 4. Stir in the sugar and then add the whole eggs, the egg yolks, and the flour, and mix...

12:09 PM

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Cheesecake Brownie BitesINGREDIENTS: 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbs instant espresso powder, mixed with 2 tsp water 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cup flour For cheesecake filling: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 3 tbs sugar 1 large egg yolk DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso and water, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in sugar and melted butter until well combined. Then stir in flour. Set brownie batter aside. In a separate bowl, stir together cream cheese,...

5:29 AM

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Blonde Rocky RoadINGREDIENTS: 1 12-ounce bag butterscotch chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (I like Skippy) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt (fine sea salt or table salt) 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, divided 3/4 cup salted peanuts, divided (do not chop) DIRECTIONS: Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with a large sheet of aluminum foil, being sure to get it neatly into the corners of the pan. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave on 50% power for about 3 minutes. Stop to stir well....

5:05 AM

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Lemon Roasted ChickenINGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Ground Pepper 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Adobo seasoning One 4-pound chicken, at room temperature 1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges 1 lemon, cut into 8 rounds DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 425° and position a rack in the lower third of the oven. In a bowl, mix the butter with the minced garlic and the lemon zest, and season with Adobo. Pat the chicken dry. Rub half of the lemon butter under the skin and the rest over the chicken; season with a bit more Adobo and the ground pepper. Set the chicken breast-side-up...

4:57 AM

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Peach Crisp RecipeINGREDIENTS: 6 cups fresh, frozen, or canned peach slices (I just use canned :3) 1 & 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 & 1/4 cup unbleached flour 3/4 cup rolled oatmeal 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 stick of butter (solid/cold), cut in 8 pieces DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9” X 9” glass baking pan or 2 quart stoneware baking dish. Set aside. In a large bowl, toss peeled and pitted ripe peach slices with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 flour and lemon juice and arrange in prepared baking dish. Set aside. Combine 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon in the bowl of a food...

Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwiches

2:05 PM

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Healthy Chicken Salad SandwichesINGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound (2 small whole breasts) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives 1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon 1 Granny Smith apple Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 cup finely diced fennel 1/2 cup finely diced celery 2 cups red seedless grapescut in half 6 slices pumpernickel bread 1 bunch watercress tough stems removed Olive-oil cooking spray DIRECTIONS: Combine salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle...

1:15 PM

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Savory Blueberry Ricotta PizzaINGREDIENTS: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 12-15 fresh basil leaves 2 slices Sargento Vermont Sharp White Cheddar ¼ cup Sargento Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese ¼ cup fresh blueberries Pinch of crushed red pepper Pinch of Salt 2 tsp. honey DIRECTIONS:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the puff pastry and lay it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Use a fork to prick holes over the surface, leaving the edges untouched. Arrange the basil leaves over the dough. Then break the cheese slices into bite-size pieces and layer them on the dough. Use and pizza cutter to cut the dough into 8 triangles. Next dollop...

5:10 AM

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Paleo Meatloaf and Oven-roasted ChardINGREDIENTS: 2 lbs ground meat 2 eggs beaten 1 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup diced green chiles 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup chopped green garlic 1 TB coconut aminos Dash of red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to season DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F Chop the green garlic Beat the eggs Mix in the tomato sauce, coconut aminos, green chiles, garlic, and seasonings Mix the ground meat into the mixture Sprinkle the almond meal over the mixture and mix it in Put the meatloaf ingredients into an oiled loaf pan Bake in the oven for about 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink in the middle When it is ready,...

4:54 AM

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White Chocolate Blueberry Cookies!INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup evaporated cane juice or demerara sugar or sucanat 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars together with paddle attachment til fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, and beat well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the combined dry ingredients to the wet ingredients...

4:12 AM

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Pakistani Fish CurryINGREDIENTS: 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp tamarind paste 2 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp paprika 2 cloves of garlic 2 tsp grated ginger 3 onions well blended 2 tomatoes Handful of chopped corriander 7 green chillies, chopped finely 1 kilo coley (or any white fish) 1 tsp allspice 6 cloves 3 cardamom 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Clean fish thoroughly and rub in a little sea salt. Leave to one side 2. Add 1/2 cup oil to a pan on a medium heat and fry fish until half cooked. Leave to one side 3. In a a separate dish heat the rest of the oil and add the ground onion, ginger,...

Maple Apple Ginger Cake

3:13 PM

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Maple Apple Ginger CakeINGREDIENTS: Serves 10-12 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup maple syrup (pref. grade B) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger root 3/4 cup sour cream 2 cups diced, peeled apples (2 medium) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking power and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by maple syrup, vanilla extract and fresh...

2:42 PM

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Easy Quick Carrot Coconut Soup INGREDIENTS: Red split lentils 200g Pealed potatoes 250g Carrots 400g 1 Can coconut milk Thumb like piece of fresh ginger 2 tsp Curry 2 Bay leafes 1 tbsp Olive oil Salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Cut all the veggies in pieces. In a pot heat olive oil. When hot enough add lentils and veggies. Let brown a bit. Now add the can of coconut milk, piece of ginger and spices. Add additional water to cover everything well (I filled up the can from coconut milk and added the water to the pot.) Bring to a boil and let cook for about 15 / 20min. Set aside and take out bay leafes and piece of ginger. Mix everything...

11:54 AM

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Grubstake BrowniesINGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup butter (don’t use margarine) 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 5 large eggs 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup walnuts, chopped DIRECTIONS: 1) Melt butter and chocolate in microwave in large glass bowl. Let cool a bit. 2) Add eggs, stirring with a spoon to break and combine with chocolate mixture (don’t beat). 3) Add all remaining ingredients except nuts, and blend thoroughly with a spoon (don’t use a mixer). 4) Add nuts and stir til mixed. 5) Turn into a buttered 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes. 6) The hardest part of making...

11:01 AM

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No Bake Reeses SquaresINGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 lb confectioners’ sugar (3 to 3 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 cup butter, melted 1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: 1) Combine graham crumbs, sugar and peanut butter and mix well. 2) Blend in melted butter until well combined. 3) Press mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 inch pan. 4) Melt chocolate chips in microwave or in double boiler. 5) Spread over peanut butter mixture. 6) Chill until just set and cut into bars (these are very hard to cut if the chocolate gets “rock har...

10:33 AM

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Plum-Raspberry BlintzesINGREDIENTS: 1 chopped plum 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup cottage cheese 2 tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute) 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 nine-inch crepes (prepared or bought) 1/3 cup raspberries confectioners’ sugar DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, toss the chopped plum with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Microwave for three minutes, then stir and set aside. Puree cottage cheese in a blender with the egg, sugar and vanilla. Spoon onto the center of the crepes; fold in the sides and roll up. Cook seam-side down in a nonstick skillet with butter until...

10:15 AM

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Easy Wahoo Recipe INGREDIENTS: 2 - 6 ounce Wahoo fillets 1 small read onion chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tbs evoo 1 pint of cherry tomatoes cut in half 1/2 cup white wine 1 lemon, sliced thinly salt & pepper to taste chopped fresh parsley DIRECTIONS: Heat evoo in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and saute for another minute. Add 2 cups of water, tomatoes, wine, and lemon slices. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add fish to the liquid and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through. Remove fish...

9:12 AM

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Greek SaladINGREDIENTS: Tomatoes - 3 (slivered) Red onions, cut into rings - 1/4 of the onion Cucumber - 1/4 of the cucumber Capiscum (julienned) - 1/2 Cubed feta cheese - 4 oz Dried oregano - 1/2 tsp Crushed garlic - 1 clove Lemon juice - 1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tbsp Coarse salt - 1/4 tsp Fresh powdered black pepper - a little more than 1/4 tsp DIRECTIONS: Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, salt and oregano in a jar that has a tight lid and shake well. Mix the salad vegetables inside a bowl. Now, empty the contents of the jar on the vegetables and mix just before serving. For garnishing, work with a little...

8:10 AM

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Ground Meat Patties (Estonia)INGREDIENTS: ½ pound lean ground beef ½ pound lean ground veal ½ pound lean ground pork 2 eggs 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup finely chopped onions ¾ cup cold water 4 tbsp vegetable oil DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine the beef, veal, pork, eggs, ½ cup of the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onions and water in a large mixing bowl and knead with your hands for 5 or 10 minutes until the mixture is smooth, light and fluffy 2. Moisten your hands with cold water and shape the mixture into 8 thick, round patties, then dip them each in the remaining ½ cup of breadcrumbs, coating...

Brown Rice Pasta with a Citrus Dill Wine Sauce

6:00 PM

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Brown Rice Pasta with a Citrus Dill Wine SauceINGREDIENTS: 1 bunch asparagus chopped (woody ends removed) 1 large green pepper chopped 1 medium sized onion 4-5 cloves of garlic minced 1 bunch of fresh dill minced Approx 1/4 cup of white wine (I used pinot grigio) 1 pack brown rice pasta 1 pack shrimp (de-veined and shell removed) 1 lemon - use the juice and the zest 1 tablespoon of olive oil for frying and 2 tablespoons of olive oil as garnish 1 pack goat feta cheese (you can use cow feta cheese if you like) Salt & Pepper to taste Red chilli pepper flakes as garnish DIRECTIONS: Heat a large pot on medium heat with olive oil. Fry onions...

4:38 PM

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Whole-Wheat Apple PancakesINGREDIENTS: 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 3/4 cup nonfat milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon honey 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 medium apple, diced 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat four 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 250. Put the apple in a microwave-safe bowl and tightly cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high until softened, about two minutes. In a large bowl, whisk the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, nonfat milk, eggs and honey, then slowly add the dry ingredients, stirring until...

2:31 PM

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Strawberry Lavender MuffinsINGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour, or a combination of the two 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup lavender sugar (see note) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 5 tbsp butter, melted 1 cup chopped strawberries, about 10-12 berries 2 tsp lavender sugar DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, sift flour, cornmeal, baking powder, soda and salt together. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients and mix...

1:26 PM

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Pan-roasted Alaskan Halibut with Warm Bacon Mango RelishINGREDIENTS: 1 Halibut fillet (mine was 14 oz), pat dry and season w/ salt & pepper Half a mango diced 3 slices of smoked bacon diced 1/2 cup cilantro chopped 1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce 1/2 a lime juiced 1/4 stick unsalted butter Olive oil Salt & pepper DIRECTIONS: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over high heat then gently add the halibut filet. Cook on high for 2-min so that the skin gets crispy. Reduce heat to med-high and add butter to the pan. As the butter melts, tilt your pan at an angle and scoop the melted butter over the fish to poach. Do this until the top of the filet turns...

9:45 AM

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Basil Gnocchi with Simple Tomato Sauce and Wild RocketINGREDIENTS: 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 sprig rosemary or thyme, or a couple of bay leaves pinch of crushed chillies (optional) 60g/2¼oz packet wild rocket For the gnocchi 500g/1lb 2oz waxy potatoes such as red skins or new potatoes, peeled and diced 15g/½oz fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 200g/7oz plain flour salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Begin by making the sauce. Place the tomatoes in a small pan, then half fill the can with water and add that to the pan. Stir in the shallot,...

8:08 AM

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Skinny Triple Chocolate Chunk MuffinsINGREDIENTS: Makes 42 mini muffins, 24.5 calories each. 1 3/4 cups old fashioned oats 3 egg whites 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1.5 teaspoons baking powder 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot water 1 cup Splenda granular 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line mini muffin pans with foil cupcake liners, or simply use silicone mini muffin cups. Set aside. 2. In a food processor, grind oats until smooth. Add remaining...

7:24 AM

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Black Forest Upside-Down CakesINGREDIENTS: Serves 2 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 cups drained jarred sour cherries (1 teaspoon juice reserved) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 large egg yolk 3 tablespoons whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons rum DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cherry juice in the bottom of each of two 8-ounce ramekins. Microwave ramekins until butter...

6:51 AM

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Thai Red Curry with BeefINGREDIENTS: 6-8oz. cubed organic beef stew meat or sirloin strips 1 cup total of sliced green beans, bamboo shoots, and orange bell pepper (all organic except bamboo) 2-3 tbsp. Thai red curry paste Coconut milk, unsweetened or sugar-free Chicken stock Fresh organic basil DIRECTIONS: Add coconut milk and curry paste to rice cooker or saucepan and heat. For thicker curries, use less milk (6-8 oz), and for thinner curries use more (10-12oz). Chop veggies - you can use whatever you like but about 1 cup total is good. Prepare beef into strips or cubes if not already cut When coconut milk is simmering, add 2-4 oz chicken...

5:34 AM

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Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers and Green SaladINGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup Almond meal 5 chicken breast tenders Poultry seasoning Organic chopped romaine lettuce Handful cherry tomatos 1 organic ripe avocado 1 tbsp. Trader Joe’s olive tapenade 1 egg Grapeseed oil DIRECTIONS: Heat thin layer of grapeseed oil on medium-high in skillet. Mix almond meal and seasoning together on small plate. Scramble one egg in a bowl. Dip one chicken tender in egg, then coat with almond meal seasoning before placing in skillet. Repeat until all chicken strips are in skillet. When one side is browned, flip chicken strip. Cook until cooked through. Toss lettuce and tomato...

5:23 AM

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Bakewell TartINGREDIENTS: 375g sweet pastry 100g butter , softened 100g golden caster sugar 2eggs , plus one yolk, beaten 100g ground almonds 1 tsp almonds extract 50g self-raising flour 1 tspbaking powder 5 tbsp seedless raspberry jam , warmed in a pan 175g icing sugar glacé cherries , halved, to decorate DIRECTIONS:Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Roll out the pastry to 20p coin thickness then use to line a long rectangular tart tin approx 35cm x 12cm, or a round tin approx 23cm. Line with baking paper then fill with baking beans. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. Bake for 15 minutes then take out the paper and beans and cook...

Crab Wontons Recipe

3:24 PM

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Crab Wontons RecipeINGREDIENTS: 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup lump cooked crab meat, (I purchase broken crab from the store to save a few bucks. You have to ask for it. It is never put out, and I boil it myself.) 1/2 tablespoon Asian hot sauce (Sriracha) sprinkling of onion powder 1 package won ton wrappers DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix cream cheese, crab meat, onion powder, and hot sauce in a bowl. Put about a teaspoon and a half of mixture in center of each wrapper Dip finger tips in water and wet edges of wrapper lightly and fold in half removing as much air as possible. Seal tightly and place won tons on baking...

1:16 PM

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Thai Turkey Lettuce CupsINGREDIENTS: Serves 4 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes) 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon) 2 Tbsp Thai fish sauce 2 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 red onion, diced 3 small shallots, thinly sliced 1 piece lemongrass (4 inches long), minced (about 1/4 cup) 1 Thai or Serrano chili, stemmed and thinly sliced 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated DIRECTIONS: 1. In a bowl, whisk lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce, and honey. 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion,...

12:13 PM

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Stuffed ShellsINGREDIENTS: 1. 20 large Shells 2. 1 8oz pkg Ricotta Cheese 3. 1 large Egg 4. 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese 5. 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 6. 1 dash (each) salt, pepper, nutmeg 7. 1 pkg. Frozen Spinach 8. 1 can pasta sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Thaw spinach. (If you plan on making this for dinner, just set the spinach out on the countertop though the day.) 2. Cook shells as directed 3. Mix Ricotta, Mozzarella, 1/4 of the parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg and thawed& strained spinach. 4. Line bottom of 13x9 pan with 1/2 jar of pasta sauce, stuffing the shells and placing on top. Pour...

11:58 AM

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Spaghetti with Lemon, Chile and Creamy SpinachINGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red Thai chile, minced 10 ounces baby spinach Finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and return to the saucepan. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the flour until smooth. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and...

10:17 AM

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Steak and Kidney PieINGREDIENTS For the base 300g puff pastry 1 egg and 1 extra egg yolk beaten together For the filling 2 tbsp vegetable oil 700g/1lb 9oz stewing beef, diced 200g/7oz lamb kidney, diced 2 medium onions, diced 30g/1oz plain flour 850ml/1½ pints beef stock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste a dash of Worcestershire sauce To serve peas, cooked carrots, cooked METHOD Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan, and use to seal the beef. Remove and set to one side. Brown the kidney in the same pan. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes. ...

9:20 AM

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Creamy Green SoupINGREDIENTS: 1 handful broccoli (100g), frozen 4 heaped tbsp green peas (70g), frozen 1 handful green string bean (80g), frozen 2 medium potatoes, peeled 1/2 glasses vegetable/chicken bouillon 1 tsp dill, finely chopped 1 flat tsp parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 heaped tsp butter 1 small wholemeal roll 1 1/2 tsp grape seed oil 1 large slice ham 1 small glass orange juice DIRECTIONS: Cut the potatoes and broccoli in smaller pieces. Boil the bouillon. Put there cut potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Add all the frozen vegetables. Cook another 15 minutes. Season the soup, add the butter, dill and parsley. Cook for a while....

7:05 AM

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Banana Cream Pie With Cookie-crumb CrustINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. unbleached flour 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 2 cups whole milk (I didn’t have whole so I used 1 cup 2-percent milk and 1 cup heavy cream) 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or almond extract (I used vanilla) 3 medium-sized bananas, cut into pieces that are sliced on an angle (the recipe said 2 medium but I found that wasn’t enough) Enough cookies to yield 2 cups of crumbs 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar DIRECTIONS: To make the crust: Place several cookies, broken into small pieces,...

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Silver Bells Lemon Cherry TeacakesINGREDIENTS: ¾ cup softened butter ¼ cup softened cream cheese ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup of dried cherries Confectioners’ sugar for dusting ½ cup canned cream cheese icing DIRECTIONS: In a stand mixer, mix together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in lemon extract and confectioners’ sugar. Sift together flour and salt and mix into creamed butter/sugar mixture. Gently stir in dried cherries and chill for an hour. Form dough into (about 2 inch)balls, flatten with the bottom of a glass or mug, dredge in confectioner’s...

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