Ingredients Kosher salt 2 pounds rainbow carrots, peeled and trimmed, halved or quartered if large Extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, and flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen, for serving Preparation In a large straight-sided skillet, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil. Season with kosher salt. Working in batches, add carrots in a single layer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes....
Ingredients FOR THE CRUST 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for handling dough 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt FOR THE FILLING 1 bar (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 to 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved 1/4 cup seedless red currant jelly Preparation Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each) 1/2 cup(s) packed fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup(s) drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, about 8 2 clove(s) garlic , peeled 1 teaspoon(s) finely grated orange zest Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 ounce(s) Fontina or mozzarella cheese, cut into four pieces 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. With a paring knife, cut a 1-inch-long slit in thick side of each breast....
Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken breast 1 red apple 1 granny smith apple 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup cherry juice infused Craisins 1 to 1/2 cups light mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste Preparation Chop both apples into small cubes, and place into a bowl. Sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over apples, this will help them from turning brown. Add chopped chicken, chopped celery, and craisins. Mix well....
Ingredients 1 cup Vermont Morning Multi-Grain Hot Cereal - dry, not cooked 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt 1/4 apple, cored, chopped 1/2 banana, sliced 12 grapes, cut in half (or not) Try your other favorite fruits, fresh or dried. Milk (optional) Preparation Mix the dry cereal grains with the yogurt, cover and refrigerate overnight. (An option is to add dried fruit at this point so they soak up the moisture from the yogurt as well as the grains....
Ingredients 1 lb boneless chicken (cut in small pieces) 2 tbsp oil 1/2 cup green pepper 1/2 cup red pepper 1 cup carrot strips 1 clove garlic minced 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 8-oz can chunk pineapple in juice 3 tbsp vinegar 3 tbsp brown sugar Preparation Brown chicken in hot oil in a large skillet or work. Add peppers, carrots and garlic. Cook and stir fry for 2-3 minutes...
Ingredients spaghetti Preparation make spaghetti
Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 6 whole chicken legs, split into drumsticks and thighs, skin and fat removed Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger One 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken in half 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 bay leaves 1 cup dry red wine 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped, with their juices...
Ingredients For the beef 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbs. ground fennel seed 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds, coarsely ground Kosher salt Freshly cracked black pepper 2 2-1/2-lb. beef butt tenderloins, trimmed 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 Tbs. olive oil or canola oil 4 oz. cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (1-3/4 cup) 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot (1 medium) 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar Kosher salt...
Ingredients 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin seed 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp black peppercorn 1 tsp cayenne 1 tbsp sea salt 8 whole tentacles (calamari tubes cleaned) 4 lobster tails, cracked in half 8 prawns (head & shells on cut down the back) extra virgin olive oil 2 bunches green onions 4 limes, halved Preparation Curry, cumin, fennel, pepoercorns, and salt in spice mill. Grind to fine powder....
Ingredients 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick) 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 lb pork loin thinly sliced across the grain and cut into julienne strips (I use center cut pork chops) 1 bunch broccoli 4 tablespoons sesame oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped (I used minced in a jar) 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced and cut into julienne strips (I use the stuff in a tube by Gourmet Garden)...
Ingredients 1 cup orzo pasta 3 tbsp. EVOO 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar ½ tea kosher salt ½ tea oregano ½ tea basil ¼ tea pepper 1 qt lightly packed baby spinach leaves ¼ cup dried tomatoes packed in oil Preparation Cook Orzo. In a large bowl whisk oil, vinegar, basil, salt, & pepper. Drain pasta & rinse with water until cool. Add to bowl with dressing and gently mix in spinach & tomatoes (add salt to taste)
Ingredients Vinaigrette 6 tablespoon of orange marmalade 2 lemons (average size) 1 cup orange infused extra virgin olive oil or extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Salad 1- 5 ounce container of tender organic baby spinach 1 - 5 ounce container of organic arugula 1 large bulb of fennel, very thinly sliced 1-2 Minneola or navel orange, peeled and thinly sliced into discs 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced...
Ingredients 1 large fillet Striped Bass 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped 2 tbl garlic butter Rub: 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp parsley Sauce: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tbl brown mustard 2 tbl mayonaisse 1/4 chopped chives Preparation Wash the fish. Make a rub of sea salt, pepper, parsley and garlic powder and rub the fish well....
Ingredients Garlic & chili olive oil Fresh garlic, chopped White onion Aged balsamic vinegar Sea salt course Angel hair pasta Whole peeled tomatoes Fresh black pepper Lemon juice Fresh basil, chopped Goat cheese, room temperature Preparation Boil pasta, slice onions lengthwise in long strips. Sauté garlic & onions in olive oil until caramelized, add balsamic vinegar, bring to slight boil. Add whole tomatoes one at a time, be sure to squeeze out juice then smash in your hand as you add to pan....
Ingredients Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (6-ounce size) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Cooking spray 3 tablespoons light butter, divided 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Preparation Directions: Preheat broiler. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Spray fish with cooking spray. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, and cut into wedges about 4 inches long 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with baking parchment or foil. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet....
Ingredients 1/4 cup lite soy sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp unrefined sugar 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot 1/3 cup peanut butter 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha sauce Preparation Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.
Ingredients Buttermilk Marinade: 2 cup(s) buttermilk 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon(s) salt 1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper Fried Chicken: 1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt 5 cup(s) vegetable shortening Preparation Buttermilk Marinade: In a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag or a large bowl with a tight-fitting lid, combine the buttermilk, mustard, salt, dry mustard, cayenne, and black pepper....
