Ingredients FOR THE BLACK-BEAN SALSA 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Coarse salt and ground pepper FOR THE QUESADILLAS 1 strip steak (8 ounces and 1 inch thick) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3 teaspoons olive oil...
Ingredients 1 pound Mussels 1 pound Razor Clams 1 pound Quahogs 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 sprigs of thyme 1 leek, sliced into thin half rings 3 garlic cloves, minced Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 bottle of Ale 1 to 3 tablespoons butter, to taste 1 tablespoon cilantro juice from 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Crusty bread, for serving. Preparation clean and scrub all of your shell fish under cold running water removing the beards....
Ingredients 1 20oz fresh 3 cheese tortellini 1/2 c of mayonnaise 1/2 c olive oil 1/4 c red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried basil 1 garlic clove 2 c chopped parsley 1 13 oz artichoke hars in water, drained and chopped 3/4 c chopped green onions 1/2 c drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes, chopped...
Ingredients 2 ounces (1/4 cup) freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon lime zest, from 2 limes 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus up to 2 additional tablespoons 4 cups (16 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled 5 ounces (2/3 cup) white rum 2 cups small ice cubes Preparation Combine lime zest and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor. Pulse until combined. Set aside. Place lime juice, strawberries, rum, 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, and ice cubes in a blender....
Ingredients 6 blood oranges Four 6-ounce fillets (with skin) striped sea bass, skin scored Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 6 tablespoons unsalted cold butter 2 shallots, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 ounce small pitted green olives, cut into quarters Preparation Squeeze 3 to 4 oranges to make 1 cup juice; set aside. Remove and discard the peel and pith of the remaining oranges. Using a sharp knife, remove the segments, and set aside in a small bowl....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup evaporated milk 3/4 stick of margarine Preparation Place sugar and milk in saucepan; bring to a boil and let thicken slightly; Add margarine and stir to combine. At this point you can add in any add-ins Add-ins: 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped nuts 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 pack grated coconut 1 lg can crushed pineapple, drained
Ingredients 1 cup strawberries, halved 1 cup blueberries 1 cup nectarines or peaches, sliced 1 cup watercress leaves 1 cup frisee, shredded 9 wonton wrappers 2 tablespoons light oil (like canola) 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar 1 cup plain yogurt ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Prepare cinnamon crisps by preheating oven to 375 deg. Place wonton wrappers on a cookie sheet and brush with oil, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar....
Ingredients 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, separated into 10 biscuits 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon pesto sauce mix 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Separate each biscuit into two layers; press each into an ungreased miniature muffin cup. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, goat cheese, tomatoes, onion, and pesto sauce mix; place a scant 2 teaspoonfuls in each cup....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or any other meat) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 small onion 2 tbsp tomato sauce (any) 1 egg 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup parmasean cheese (Optional) Basil (Optional) Preparation Begin by mixing the meat with the egg and the breadcrumbs. Mix well. Add cheese, garlic, onion, tomato sauce and basil. Mix well again. When mixed, roll out golf ball sizeed ball’s, and put into microwave-safe dish....
Ingredients 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese 4 Tbs Mayonaise 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp minced onion dash of Tabasco sauce 1 can minced clams Preparation Drain clam juice a little. Add later to the dip to get the right consistency Combine ingrediants. Serve with chips, crackers, or anything salty.
Ingredients 2 T olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 serrano chiles, stemmed and minced 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey 1 6 oz can tomato paste 6 cups cooked black beans, drained if canned 2 T chile powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 T cumin 1 habanero chile, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 28 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 2 T blackstrap molasses 1 7 1/2 oz bag of blue corn chips, finely crushed...
Ingredients 1 1/2 c Flour 3/4 c Butter, unsalted 1 t Salt Water 2 Bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow) 1 Onion, brown 1 c Corn, roasted 1 1/2 c Black beans, cooked, reserve liquid 1/2 c Green onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 c Cheddar and/or Jack cheese 1/2 lb. Chorizo 8 Eggs 1 t White pepper 1 T Salt Preparation Mix flour, butter, and salt together with a fork, or in an electric mixer....
Ingredients 2 cups of cider vinegar 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1 tbs ground ginger 1 tsp grated orange peel 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup grand mariner or triple sec 3 cups firmly cup golden brown sugar 2 small Bartlet pares 1 large granny smith apple 2 cups cranberries...
Ingredients 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup currants 1 cup candied citrus peel, finely chopped 1/2 cup candied angelica, finely chopped 1/2 cup candied cherries, finely chopped 1/2 cup dark rum 1/4 cup lukewarm water (110 to 115 degrees) 2 packages active dry yeast (5 teaspoons) 3/4 cup plus a pinch of granulated sugar 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 5 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2 large eggs, room temperature 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch bits and softened, plus 3 tablespoons melted 1 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Combine raisins, currants, citrus peel, angelica, and cherries in a bowl....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (6-ounce) roll garlic cheese and flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Preparation Combine ground beef,seasoned salt,and black pepper. Shape into 6 patties. Slice cheese roll into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1-2 slices on half the beef patties, and place the remaining patties on top. Seal edges and dredge in seasoned flour. Pat flour into meat. Cook on grill....
Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) vegetarian chili 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes (no salt added), drained 1 1/2 cups shredded, sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup green onion, sliced, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 12, 6-inch corn tortillas Non-stick oil spray Preparation Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 18 minutes Preparation: Combine chili, tomatoes, cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, green and red bell peppers and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl*....
Ingredients 1/2 cup finely ground quick oats 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup butter 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 beaten eggs 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Put oats into blender or food processor until finely ground....
Ingredients 4 cups sliced zucchini 1/2 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs 1 cup colby or Monterey Jack cheese 6 eggs (room temperature), thoroughly beaten 2 cups (16 oz.) cottage, farmers or feta cheese (or a mixture of the three) 1/2 cup grated romano or parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice unpared zucchini into 1/4-inch slices....
Ingredients 1 fresh ham, cut from shank end (about 12 pounds) 3 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly toasted 3 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 3 Ruby Red grapefruits, 2 cut into wedges, 1 zested and juiced 6 limes, 3 halved, 3 zested and juiced 1/4 cup coarse salt Assorted citrus fruits, halved or cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 scallions, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, chopped fine 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot 1 cup water 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes Preparation In a saucepan heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook scallions, garlic and ginger, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute....
