Ingredients Crust 2 C. All Purpose Flour 1/4 C. Sugar 1 Egg 1 C. Softened Butter Filling 1/3 C. Softened Butter 3/4 C. Sugar 2 Eggs 3/4 C. Blanced Almonds, finely ground, or Almond Flour if available 1 tsp. Almond Extract Icing 1 C. Powdered Sugar 2-3 Tbs. Milk Preparation Preheat oven 375. In a bowl of a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the crust ingredients together until mixture is crumbly....
Ingredients 1 pint red cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 medium onion finely chopped olive oil 1 ear fresh corn 6 green onions chopped 2 cloves garlic 12 oz shell pasta 5 oz ricotta cheese basil chopped parmesan cheese Preparation In a skillet w/oil saute onions, corn, garlic. to wilt. cook pasta (reserce some pasta water) Drain return pasta to pot; add tomatoes, onion mixture, green onions ricotta salsa & basil....
Ingredients 1.5 cups quinoa 3 cups water 1.5 tsp cumin 1.5 cups black beans 1.5 cups corn ½ large onion 1 bell pepper, chopped 2.5 tbsp cilantro 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 cup cauliflower pieces 3 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Place water, quinoa and cumin in a medium pot and cook according to quinoa package directions. While the quinoa is cooking, heat a pan or skillet over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 large spaghetti squash olive oil spray 2 cups thinly sliced tomatoes (whatever is seasonally available at your grocery store) 1 cup Bertolli tomato and basil sauce (or your other favorite tomato sauce) 2 tablespoons minced garlic hand full of fresh basil leaves whole ¼ cup chopped basil leaves 6oz low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the spaghetti squash in half and place cut side down a baking sheet with a ¼-1/2 inch of water....
Ingredients 2 T olive oil 2 med onions, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1/4 t dried basil 1 t salt 1/4 t pepper 2 t honey or light brown sugar 1 can tomatoes ( 1lb + 13oz) 1 can tomato paste (6oz) 1/4 cu dry white wine 1/4 cu minced parsley 1 can minced clams (10.5 oz) 1 lb thin spaghetti grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oil over moderate heat; add onions and garlic and sauté, 8-10 min, until golden...
Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil (from 1 to 2 tins) 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons capers, preferably salt-packed, rinsed and drained Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Preparation Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon finely grated onion 1 tablespoon sweet relish or 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo 1/8 teaspoon celery salt 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and serve with burgers. Earn bonus points by bringing a jar to the next cookout.
Ingredients 1/8 lb. butter 1 cup minced white onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1 1/2 jalapeño diced (if you like a milder taste, seed the jalapeno) 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin 4 1/2 cups fresh corn (cut off the cob) 1/8 cup chopped cilantro leaves 1 1/2 qt. vegetable stock or water 12 young fingerling potatoes for boiling diced 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken/cooked chicken breast or turkey 3/4 cup heavy cream...
Ingredients 1/4 cup bottled roasted red bell pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil divided 3 tablespoons lemon juice divided 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin divided 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 2 garlic cloves 1 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin trimmed Preparation Place bell pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons juice, sambal oelek, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, coriander, and garlic in a food processor; process until smooth....
Ingredients 24 oz whole cherry tomatoes (about 4 cups) 1/4 cup olive oil 5 garlic cloves, pressed 1 teaspoon dried, crushed red pepper 2 T chopped fresh marjoram, divided 4 bone-in chicken breasts salt and pepper Preparation Heat oven to 450F. Combine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 1 T marjoram in large bowl. Place chicken on rimmed baking sheet. Pour tomato mixture over chicken, arranging tomatoes in single layer on sheet around chicken....
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Small Onion finely chopped ½ tsp. Basil & Oregano pinch crushed red pepper 1 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes 1 package frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and roughly chopped 1 ½ pint Light Cream or Whipping Cream Chicken Broth to thin soup Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Sauté onion, add spices and tomatoes, simmer a few minutes. Add spinach and cream. Stir in chicken broth to thin to soup consistency....
Ingredients Salad: 1 pound scallops 2 bunches cleaned and processed baby spinach 6 oz cherry tomatoes 1 bunch asparagus (cleaned and cut into 3 segments) 1/2 c Sake 1/4 c rice wine 3 cloves Garlic chopped 2 tblsp olive oil Dressing: Juice from one lime 2 tsp grated ginger 1/2 c soy sauce (light) 1 tsp sugar Preparation Marinade Scallops in 1/2 c Sake and 1/4 c rice wine for 1 hour....
Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings 1 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons (rice) vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lime, juiced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup honey Sesame seeds, for garnish Preparation Rinse chicken wings and pat dry. Remove tip and discard; separate each wing at the joint into 2 pieces....
Ingredients 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup milk 8 large egg whites Strawberry Meringue Buttercream 24 small fresh strawberries, washed (hulls intact), for garnish For Buttercream: 4 large egg whites 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons...
Ingredients Cupcakes 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs plus 1 large egg white, at room temperature 1 cup milk, at room temperature 2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries Frosting 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (8 oz.), rinsed, hulled and coarsely chopped...
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds cucumbers, peeled and seeded 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 6 fillets striped bass (about 6 ounces each) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus whole sprigs for garnish Preparation Cut 1 cucumber into 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside. Pass remaining cucumbers through a juicer; you should have about 3 cups juice....
Ingredients 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon until well blended....
Ingredients 1 lb. grape leaves 1 lb. ground beef 1 1/2 cups of white, medium grain rice 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 lemon, juiced 10 fl oz. tomato sauce Preparation If using fresh grape leaves, simmer about 2 in. of water in a pot. Place the grape leaves, working in small batches, into the water and remove when the leaves are tender/soft....
Ingredients 4 ounces-weight Mild Italian sausage 2 large portobello mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped onion 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons for topping) 2 tablespoons chopped tomato 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons for topping) 1 whole lightly beaten egg 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley salt n pepper (add to taste) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Remove stems from all mushroom caps....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup light whipping cream 1 tbsp. butter ½ tsp. vanilla Preparation Combine ingredients in a cooking pan, stirring well. Cook on LOW approximately 25-30 minutes or until syrup forms a soft ball*. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until mixture thickens and is smooth. Pour into buttered Pyrex dish; cool and cut into small squares. *To determine if soft ball stage has been reached, drop a small quantity of the syrup into chilled water to see if it forms a ball which does not disintegrate but flattens out when picked up with your fingers....
