Ingredients 5 cups chicken broth 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 9 oz frozen cheese tortellini 2 cups coarsely chopped spinach Preparation Heat the broth, garlic powder and pepper in a 3 quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the tortellini. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tortellini is tender but still firm....
Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened 2 medium mild onions Salt Pepper Paprika, if desired Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. Cut four 12-inch-square pieces of heavy-duty foil. If desired, peel potatoes. Make 4 or 5 crosswise cuts in each potato, cutting to but not through bottom. Spread margarine between slices. Cut each onion into 8 to 10 thin slices. Insert onion slice into each potato slice....
Ingredients 1 small kabocha squash (3 1/4 pounds), quartered, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, minced (1/2 cup) Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, plus more if necessary...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons coarse salt 4 whole star anise 12 peppercorns 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin on, bones removed 2 cups fennel leaves, chopped, plus some whole for garnish 4-5 lemon slices 2 tablespoons vodka Sesame Crackers 1 bulb fresh fennel, sliced paper-thin Black sesame seeds, for garnish Preparation Combine sugar, salt, star anise, and peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until spices are well crushed....
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 8 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 3 cups heavy cream, plus more for brushing 1/2 cup whole milk Medium sanding sugar, for sprinkling tops of shortcakes 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered lengthwise 1/2 pint blueberries 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Line a baking sheet with a Silpat (French nonstick baking mat), and set aside....
Ingredients Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup diced dried cranberries 6 ounces white chocolate, cut into chunks Frosting 4-ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup diced dried cranberries Drizzled Icing 1/2 cup powdered sugar...
Ingredients 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 T coarsely ground pepper 1 T ground coriander 3 T ground cumin 2 T sweet paprika 2 T dried thyme, crushed 2 T chili powder 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon Preparation Combine all
Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut 12 to 16 small strawberries 1 bar (8 oz) dark baking chocolate 2 1/2 oz white chocolate baking bar or square Preparation Grease a plate with unsalted butter. Set aside. In 4-quart heavy nonstick saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and coconut to boiling, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until thick and shiny and starts to pull away from bottom and sides of pan....
Ingredients 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1 avocado, sliced 1 (10-ounce) package romaine lettuce Cinnamon Vinaigrette Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce Preparation Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously....
Ingredients 6 small vine-ripened tomatoes Salt 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, (9 1/4- by- 9 1/2 inches), thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 small celery stalk, cut into thin half-moons (1/3 cup) 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 1 tablespoon heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....
Ingredients fat for greasing 4 oz (100 g) stale white breadcrumbs 4 oz (100 g) sultanas (golden raisins) 4 oz (100 g) shredded suet 1 cup (100 g) 4 oz self raising (self rising) flour grated rind of 1 lemon 1/4 cup (50 g) 2 oz caster sugar (superfine granulated) pinch of salt 4 tbsp (60 ml) marmalade 2 eggs, beaten about 75 ml (5 tbsp) milk Preparation Grease a 1 litre (1 3/4 pint) pudding basin....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced, plus more for greasing pan 4 cups (6 to 8) sliced peeled nectarines 1 pint raspberries 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Preparation Raspberries are packed with polyphenols, which may protect our brains, helping to keep us sharp.
Ingredients one bag pre-washed baby Spinach one jar pre-cut tropical mixed fruit (Del Monte Sunfruit), drained (can reserve some of the liquid for making a tropic viniagrette) one package grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced and separated one 4 oz. package fresh chevre 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut Preparation place spinach in a large salad bowl add 1/2 to full jar of tropic fruit add grape tomatoes (halve if pieces are too big)...
Ingredients 1 Cup Soy Milk 2 Cups Olive Oil 1 tsp Sea Salt 2 Tbls Apple Cider Vinegar 4 tsp Dry Mustard 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder ½ tsp Dill Powder ½ tsp Tumeric Pinch Curry Pinch Cayenne Preparation Blend in processor till thick. Refrigerate
Ingredients 3/4 pd pasta 4 tbsn olive oil 3 tbsn finely sliced garlic 1/2 tspn red pepper flakes sea salt 2 tbpn Italian parsely 4 tbpn pecorino romano cheese Preparation Boil pasta then heat 2 tbpn olive oil in skillet. Add garlic and saute until soft and starting to brown. Add pepper flacks, parsley and .5 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, add to skillet with heat on high, when water is absorbed add remaining 2 tbsn olive oil and 2 tbsn cheese....
Ingredients 1 red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow pepper 1 cup snow peas 2 tsp olive oil 1 tblsp corn starch 1-1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tbslp parsley or basil Preparation cook spaghetti saute onion, garlic, pepper and snow pease in oil for 3-4 mins whisk corn starch inot stock stir into vegetable mix cook and stir until just thickened toss hot spaghetti with vegetable sauce and parsley
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 8 sprigs thyme 4 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced 6 thin slices serrano ham or prosciutto, finely chopped 1 red serrano or red finger hot chile, split open lengthwise 6 cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 6 thick slices crusty bread, toasted Preparation In a large pot, bring wine, 3 cups water, and thyme to a boil; add clams....
Ingredients 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, devained (optional) with tail intact 8 minced garlic cloves 2 medium shallots minced 2 T ground black pepper 1 T kosher salt Zest and juice of 1 lemon 8 fresh thyme sprigs 2 T worcestershire sauce 2 T hot sauce 3/4 C dark beer 4 T butter Preparation Combine shrimp, garlic, shallots, pepper, salt, zest, juice, thyme sprigs, worcestershire, hot sauce and beer in a large bowl....
Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced 1 small clove garlic, minced 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and roughly chopped 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ball fresh unsalted mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick 8 slices white sandwich bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 head frisee or curly endive lettuce Preparation Combine wine, lemon juice, shallots, and garlic in saucepan....
Ingredients bunch organic baby spinach leaves 1 whole meat only grapefruit slices skinless mango slices 1 julianned red sweet peppers 1 tbl. sunflower seeds 1/2 c.olive oil ground pepper 3 tbl.grated aged parmasian 1/2 vinegar 1/4 c.fresh squeezed grapefruit juice parsley flakes dried oregano dried thyme salt Preparation salad: clean spinach leaves in cool water and dry. peel grapefruit and remove the flesh from the sections, clean mango and slice thin off seed....
