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Ingredients 4 oz red cabbage 1 fennel bulb 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and chopped 1 jicama, peeled and julienned 1cup carrots, julienned 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped For dressing: 1 ½ cups fresh lime juice ½ cup champagne vinegar 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp chopped fresh ginger 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp Tabasco sauce ¾ tsp sea salt Preparation Place dressing ingredients in blender or bowl of food processor, pulse a few times to emulsify....

Ingredients 10 oz calvados, applejack or apple brandy 4 oz ginger brandy, ginger cordial or ginger syrup Juice of 4 Meyer lemons Ice cubes 32 oz sparkling cider, chilled 8 pieces (about 2 oz) crystallized ginger or lemon twists Preparation In a pitcher, stir together calvados, ginger brandy and juice. Divide among 8 chilled glasses filled halfway with ice. Top each with sparkling cider, and garnish with ginger.

Ingredients 300g Flour 3 Eggs 100-200ml Water/Milk mixture 1/2 tsp Salt optional add one of the following to the dough: Fresh Herbs Chopped Spinach Different types of grated Vegetables Tomato paste Preparation Add flour to a large bowl and make a depression in the middle. add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined and bubbles appear. Let stand at room temperature for 30min. Bring a large pot of water with salt and veg....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt to taste 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground 2 medium carrots, diced 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed 6 cups water 2 medium-size sweet potatoes (aka yams, with dark orange flesh, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut in large dice 1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, seeded and chopped (to taste)...

Ingredients 1 bunch spinach 3 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, grated 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk salt and cayenne pepper to taste grated nutmeg 4 egg yolks 7 egg whites grated parmesan cheese Preparation Cook 1 pouch spinach which has been well-cleaned and completely stemmed. Use only the water which clings to the spinach after cleaning it for cooking. Drain the spinach well, dry completely and chop coarsely. In a saucepan melt 3 tablespoonsd of butter....

Ingredients 1 1/2 C. flour 3 T.sugar 1 1/2 sticks of real butter. 1 8 oz cream cheese (soft) 1 C. powdered sugar 1 8 oz cool whip 1 bag of frozen strawberrys (crushed) Preparation Blend first three ingred together to form a dough. Spread dough on round pizza pan. Bake at 350* for 10 mins. or until crust is a light golden. Let cool completely.set aside Filling cream cheese,powdered sugar, blend them together until there are no lumps....

Ingredients FOR THE FILLING 3/4 cup dried cherries 1/3 cup cherry jam or other red fruit jam 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract FOR THE DOUGH 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Make filling: Process cherries, jam, and sugar in a food processor until coarsely pureed....

Ingredients 7 whole sweet mini peppers 4 ounces cream cheese 2 ounces ricotta cheese 1 clove garlic, chopped salt n pepper to taste 1 teaspoon onion, minced (optional) 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 pastry bag (For filling pepper) some chopped lettuce 1 whole lemon 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1/2 teaspoon thyme Preparation Combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, cilantro and minced onion. Mix well. Cut off the top of all mini peppers and take out the seeds....

Ingredients 1/2 c. dried figs, diced 1/2 c. golden raisins 2 1/2 lbs. chuck roast, cut into 1" dice 1 onion, minced 1 large Granny Smith Apple, diced 2 c. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 2 T. vegetable oil salt & pepper 12 pasilla chiles 2 c. walnuts 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. Mexican crema or sour cream 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon...

Ingredients 1 cup strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup rasberries Fruit Dressing: 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons dark rum In a small bowl, combine honey, lemon or lime juice and rum. Preparation Wash and dry fruit and combine in a bowl. Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, combine honey, lemon or lime juice and rum, and gently stir into friut. Let stand in fridge for about 1/2 hour....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sauce and seasoning 4 vine-ripened tomatoes 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed 4 cups Traditional Black-Eyed Peas, with cooking liquid 8 sprigs fresh oregano or marjoram 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound fresh okra, ends trimmed 1/4 cup red-wine or sherry vinegar Preparation Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, score the nonstem ends of the tomatoes; place 2 tomatoes at a time in boiling water....

Ingredients 6-8 leaves red leaf lettuce 4 apricots 1 banana 1/4 cup blueberries 2 cups water Preparation blend

Ingredients 1 lb. spaghetti 3-4 large eggs, room temp. 8 slices bacon 1/2 c. grated pecorino or parmesan 1/4 c. white wine or vermouth 1/2 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced. 3-4 chopped campari tomatoes frozen peas fresh nutmeg Preparation Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some water. Thaw peas in warm water. Brown bacon in large sauce pan. Add onion and cook until soft....

Ingredients 2 Cups Cider Vinegar 1 Med. Onion, finely chopped 1/2 Cup Water 1 Tbl. Ground Ginger 2 tsp. Grated Orange Peel 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1 Garlic Clove, minced 1/4 tsp. Dried Red Pepper Flakes 3 Cups Brown Sugar, packed 2 small Bartlett Pears, diced 1 Lg. Granny Smith Apple, diced 2 Cups Cranberries 1/2 Cup Dried Currents Preparation Combine first 9 ingredients over Med-High heat. Bring to boil, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 500 grams Salmon filets 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne 1 clove Garlic 3/4 teaspoon Dried thyme 2 tablespoons Onion minced 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Pepper freshly ground 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil 3/4 teaspooons Paprika Preparation Combine all seasoning ingredients and spread over the surface of the salmon. Bake (skin-side down) in a 350 F oven for 30 - 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon. If you’re grilling it, do so over high heat for 10 - 15 minutes depending on thickness....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup mashed canned or cooked sweet potatoes* 1/3 cup skim milk 1 tablespoon oil 1 egg or 2 egg whites 1 cup All Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 cup dried currants Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8 or 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine sugar and sweet potatoes until well mixed. Add milk, oil and egg; mix well....

Ingredients 1 (9oz) package fresh spinach fettuccine 1/3 c. (1.3 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter Preparation Cook fettuccine according to package directions, omitting slat and fat and drain. Combine hot cooked pasta, cheese and butter and toss well.

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds spinach 1 clove garlic 3/4 cup salad oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper 3 hard cooked eggs chopped 4 slices bacon, fried crisp Preparation 1 wash and dry and break spinach 2 saute garlic in oil 3 just before serving mix oil vinegar, salt, pepper in a large bowl 4 add spinach and toss 5 sprinkle with eggs and bacon

Ingredients 2-4 salmon filets, sized for individual taste 1 lemon 1 avocado 1 large (preferably red) grapefruit 1/2 c. canola (or other lighter tasting) vegetable oil salt and white pepper Spring greens, baby spinach, or boston lettuce Preparation Bake or fry the salmon. If you intend to serve the salmon cold, this needs to be done several hours ahead. Meantime, peel and cut the avocado into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a 1-quart or smaller bowl....

Ingredients 1 lb split peas (2 1/2 cups) 3 qts water 1 small ham shank 1/4 t dried onions 2 chicken boullion cubes 1 bay leaf sprinkle of pepper 1 1/2 c thinly sliced carrots 1 c chopped celery Preparation In large pot, combine peas, water, ham, onion, boullion and seasonings. Simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours Remove ham shank, return meat to pot. Stir in carrots and celery. Simmer 2 1/2 hours till desired thickness....