Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 apple, sliced Slices of brie Preparation Preheat oven at 350 Scatter walnuts (or any nuts of choice) in the bottom of a small oven-proof dish. Layer sliced brie on top of nuts and apples on top of brie. Drizzle with maple syrup. Bake in oven till brie is melted. Serve hot and with a glass of orange juice.
Ingredients 2 lbs goat cheese 2 medium sized red onions, peeled and sliced 1 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp cayenne coarse salt and pepper olive oil for sauteing NOTE: if adding crab- 2 cans or 6oz crab, (lump crab, if the budget allows); if adding figs- 1 1/2 cups chopped fig Preparation Place sliced onions in a heated saute pan with olive oil and saute until a deep golden brown color has been achieved....
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Ingredients 1 1/3 cup SMART BALANCE Trans fat free shortening 1/2 cup Splenda granulated sugar for baking 1/2 cup Splenda Brown sugar for baking 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla roughly 3 cups KING ARTHUR brand WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt chopped nuts, if desired 1 pkg semi sweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375. Mix shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Stir dry ingredients together, blend in....
Ingredients 1 6 1/2 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 c diced red bell peppers, raw or roasted 1/2 c olives chopped, pitted green &/or black 1/2 c walnuts toasted, chopped 3/4 c loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/3 c) 1 T minced garlic 3/4 c extra virgin olive oil 1/3 c freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, plus extra 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest...
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 30 mL 1 lb green beans, trimmed 500 g 1/4 cup Knorr Teriyaki Marinade 50 mL 2 tbsp finely diced red onions 30 mL salt and pepper 1/2 cup sliced almonds 125 mL Preparation In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, cook all the ingredients except the almonds, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender - about 7 minutes. To serve, toss with almonds.
Ingredients 4 salmon portions 1 cup full bodied dry red wine 1/3 c. finely chopped shallots 1/2 c. fresh orange juice 1 tsp finely grated orange zest 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup of softened butter 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil. Preparation Combine wine, shallots, oj, vinegar, tomato paste, and bay leaf in a saucepan and boil med to high heat until mix is thick and has reduced to about 1/3 cup Discard bay leaf Transfer mixture to a small bowl and set in refrigerator until cold to the touch....
Ingredients 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 eggs, beaten 1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded 1/2 carrot, julienned 1 (8 ounce) can shredded bamboo shoots 1 cup dried, shredded wood ear mushroom, rehydrated 1 pound Chinese barbequed or roasted pork, cut into matchsticks 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG) 1 (14 ounce) package egg roll wrappers...
Ingredients 2 Hass avocados 1/4 cup skim milk 3 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp lemon juice Red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp white pepper (optional) Preparation Combine the first four ingredients in a bowl. Using a hand blender, cream the mixture until smooth. Then, add lemon juice and red pepper flakes and mix in until completely blended.
Ingredients 1 pound navy beans 4 medium potatoes, diced 1 pound bacon, cut in small pieces 1 medium sweet onion, diced 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook beans until soft in large amount of water. Add potatoes; continue cooking until potatoes are tender. Fry bacon; saute onion in bacon grease. Add to beans and potatoes. Add tomatoes; season with parsley, salt and pepper....
Ingredients Ingredients 12 ounces sliced bacon, chopped 3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons ground ginger Two 4-rib, bone-in pork loin roasts (3 1/2 pounds each)-chine bones removed (or any pork tenderloin cut) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Directions In a food processor, combine the bacon, mustard seeds, caraway seeds, vegetable oil and ground ginger and process to a paste. Set the pork loin roasts on a large rimmed baking sheet....
Ingredients 1 c. Quinoa 1 ½ c. salted water 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic, minced ½ c. cooking oil 2 t. cider vinegar 1 t. honey ¼ c. diced onions 1 t. olive oil 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 3 T. dried cranberries Freshly ground pepper, to taste...
Ingredients 2 butternut squashes, about 1 lb each, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 tsp honey 1/8 tsp each of mace, ground ginger, cinnamon, and allspice ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 4 sprigs parsley, stems removed, finely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400º. Place squash, carrots, and onion in a shallow roasting pan or casserole....
Ingredients Mix: 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese 2 c. seasoned bread crumbs 3 tbsp. sesame seeds Cut up 2 frying or broiling chickens into serving pieces. Dip pieces into 1/2 cup melted butter, then in crumb mixture. Place in shallow pan. Dot with butter. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve with Cumberland Sauce if desired. Serves 6-8. CUMBERLAND SAUCE: Combine and simmer until smooth: 1 c. red currant jelly 1 (6 oz....
Ingredients FOR THE TOPPING: 1/2 cup organic oats 3 tablespoons organic brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon organic butter or margarine spread 1 tablespoon local honey or agave nectar 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons organic whole wheat flour FOR THE FILLING: 2 pounds firm, ripe apples cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 cup organic raisins 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon organic brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon...
Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda c. granulted sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 t. vanilla 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 apples, peeled and sliced thinly 1 c. chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 deg. Lightly grease a 9- or 10-inch cast iron skillet. In large bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Pour into skillet nd bake 40-50 minutes....
Ingredients Vegetable oil for deep frying Small bunch rice stick noodles (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 stalks baby bok choy, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) 3/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup cashew halves 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce...
Ingredients salt 3 garlic cloves.minced 3 TBLS finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger 4 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup tahini 2 tsps chinese chile paste 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves one 8.8oz pkg sob noodles ( japanese buckwheat pasta) 1 lg european cucumber, cubed (abt 3 cups) 3/4 cup coarselt chopped lightly salted cashews 2 TBSP asian sesame oil...
Ingredients Avacado Fresh Tomatoes (Heirloom, Cherry, Roma - freshness rules the day) Prepared Artichoke hearts. Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Balsamic reduction Salt and Pepper to Taste Preparation Cut up enough avacadoes, tomatoes and artichoke hearts into bite-size pieces so your bowl has an even distribution of each. Splash on some oil and vinegar for a nice flavour, salt and pepper to taste and drizzle a little balsamic reduction onto the mixture when plating....
