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Ingredients 1 4 1/2-pound whole chicken, patted dry 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch fresh ramps (6 ounces) 1 lemon, quartered 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 tablespoon capers. Preparation Rub the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. If you’ve got time, do this 2 to 3 hours ahead and refrigerate the bird uncovered. Otherwise, let it rest uncovered at room temperature while oven heats....

Ingredients 2 long, asian eggplants 1 small onion 1/4 tsp fenugreek 1/2 tsp sri lankan curry powder (substitute reg. curry powder) 1 tsp chilli powder (cayenne) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 tsp minced ginger a few curry leaves 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup coconut milk (substitute low-fat reg. milk if you are fat-conscious) oil salt to taste Preparation Cut eggplant into strips, like french-fry potato....

Ingredients 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1 14oz package silken tofu 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 3-4 cloves garlic Preparation Blend.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) container frozen 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan....

Ingredients 1/4 c. Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa plus 1 t. 3 T. low fat milk or plain almond milk 8 T. fructose 1/2 t. vanilla Preparation Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Keep in refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (can substitute chicken or turkey for a healthier version) 1/2 c. diced onion 2 cans kidney beans* 1 can black beans(or other beans)* 1-2 Tbsp. chili pepper (depends on how much spice you like) 1 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 clove garlic minced (or 1 tsp. granulated garlic) 16 oz. tomato sauce *Do not drain the beans, add liquid and beans to the chili...

Ingredients SAUCE 1 cup fresh Italian parsley ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup finely chopped white onion ¼ cup finely chopped carrot 1 garlic clove ¼ teaspoon coarse salt 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar RUB 1½ teaspoons coarse salt ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon pepper STEAK 2 lb. beef top sirloin steak (1 to 1 1/4 inches thick), cubed (1 inch)...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion 1 sweet potato 2 cloves of garlic 9 cups of chicken broth 1 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 cup of brown rice 3 cups of thick chunky salsa 2 cans (16 oz.) of garbanzo beans 3 cups of diced unpeeled zucchini 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter Preparation In large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil in medium-high heat to saute the onions, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is softened (about 5 minutes)....

Ingredients 6 Tbsp ghee/unsalted butter 1/2 tsp crushed garlic 1 tsp garam masala 1tsp crushed black peppercorns 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 4 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4-1/3 cup corn 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup light cream 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp crushed dried red chillies Preparation First melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Lower the heat and add the garlic and garam masala. Then lower the heat and add the black pepper, salt, nutmeg, and again lower the heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup scallions 1 package of frozen artichokes, thawed and drained rough chopped 2 tablespoons diced shallots 2 packages of frozen spinach, thawed and drained (get out as much of the water as possible) 6 large eggs beaten (or egg substitue) 8 ounces Mozerella Cheese 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup of grated parm cheese 2 tablespoons dried parsley 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper...

Ingredients 1 small onion fresh parsley 3 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 eggs 16 oz feta cheese, drained and crumbled 1 tsp dried oregano Fresh nutmeg to taste 1 package (16 oz) frozen phyllo dough, thawed to room temp 2 cups butter, melted Preparation to chop onions in food processor, peel and quarter onion; place in bowl. Pulse 4 to 7 times until onion is finely chopped....

Ingredients 1 beef tenderloin (4-7 lbs) For Marinate: 4 large cloves garlic 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup orange juice 2 Tablespns toasted Sesame oil 1 teaspn chile paste 1 teaspn cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper For Topping: 2 Spanish Onions 4 Poblano peppers 2 Red Bell Peppers canola oil Hero Rolls - good quality Preparation Make Marinate: Finely mince garlic. Stir together minced garlic, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, orange juice, sesame oil, chile paste, cumin, and black pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed 3 tablespoons chopped shallot 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves 1 anchovy fillet Pinch of dried crushed red pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons whipping cream 2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar 4 medium globe artichokes 1/2 lemon Preparation Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add fennel seeds and toast until aromatic and beginning to darken, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bunch of scallions 2 tbsp. corn oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot 1 lb. shrimp 1 red bell pepper 1 red chili, sliced and seeded 3 cups bean sprouts 2 tbsp. smooth peanut butter 4 tbsp. coconut milk 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. brown sugar 9 oz. medium egg noodles salt and pepper Preparation Thinly slice the scallions, reserving some slices to use as garnish....

Ingredients 6 pts. strawberries 12 C. rhubarb sliced in 1/2" slices 2 boxes of Surejell pectin 5 T. lemon juice 2 3/4 C. agave syrup Preparation Wash & stem strawberries & place in a very large stainless pan. Mash strawberries with a potato masher. Add remaining ingredients Mix well. Cook on med high stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a complete rolling boil. Skim off foam that comes to the top....

Ingredients 1 cup thawed peas 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 6 mushrooms, stems removed and sliced thinly ¼ onions sliced thinly 1 cup whole milk ricotta 1 egg ¼ cup parmesan cheese ¼ shredded mozzarella cheese, or any shredded cheese on hand 3 slices of cooked ham, thinly sliced (optional) Salt and pepper Ground Nutmeg Besciamella: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 or more cup of whole milk...

Ingredients 3/4 c Cashews, soaked overnight 1/3 c Sundried Tomatoes, chopped 1 tbls Nutritional Yeast Flakes (optional) 1/2 of a Lemon juice Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt 1/2 c Filtered Water Preparation Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until a thick creamy consistency.

Ingredients 12 chicken wings (about 2 lb) 3/4 cup sweet-and-sour sauce 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce 2 green onions, sliced Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place wire cooling rack in 15x10x1-inch pan. Cut each chicken wing at joints to make 3 pieces; discard tip. Cut off and discard any excess skin. In large bowl, stir together sweet-and-sour sauce and Sriracha sauce. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce to small bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 10 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tbsp. low-sugar orange marmalade 1 1/2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated) 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well....