Ingredients 3 Gala apples 3 oz. crumbled blue cheese 3 T olive oil cracked black pepper Preparation Core and dice unpeeled apples into a serving bowl. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top, liberally sprinkle cracked black pepper, drizzle olive oil, and gently mix together. Presto: bon appetit. A consistent crowd pleaser.
Ingredients 1 1/4 c. cored and diced apple 2-3 tablespoons raisins, to your liking. (I use cranraisins)3 tbls. 6 slices bread Optional: 1 teaspoon sliced almonds or chopped walnuts and 2 teas. coconut (more or less) 3 large or extra large eggs, beaten with 1 tbls. milk and 1/4 teas. vanilla. 2 or more tablespoons of margarine or butter. Extra sugar, extra margarine or butter and pancake or maple syrup or one of your choice for topping (blueberry, strawberry, etc....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough on work surface; press into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 8 squares; place on cookie sheet....
Ingredients 2 3oz package apricot jello 2/3 cup of sugar 2/3 cup of water 2 4 3/4oz apricot baby food 1 2oz can crushed pineapple undrained 1 14 oz condensed milk 8 oz package cream cheese softened 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts Preparation Combine jello, sugar and water in a small pan, bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and jello. Remove from heat and stir in fruit , set aside to cool....
Ingredients 2 lbs skirt steak 1 bunch parsley 1/2 bunch cilantro 3-4 sprigs of oregano Juice of half a lemon Juice of half a lime a splash of red wine vinegar 2 jalapenos Olive Oil Preparation Put all ingredients except the steak and oil into a food processor. Add oil gradually until the mixture is blended and the mixture thins out. Put steak and marinade into ziploc bags and let is marinate for about 6-8 hours...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup Marsala wine 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Warm the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 2 large artichokes (1 1/2 pounds total) 1/2 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 ounces baguette, crust removed, torn into 1/4-to-1/2-inch pieces (about 1 packed cup) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 ounces thick-cut bacon (2 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon capers, drained 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped...
Ingredients Pork Preparation Braise
Ingredients 1 egg 2 egg whites 2 tsp of chopped herbs (I used mint and basil) ¼ cup of steamed chopped asparagus 2 tbsp of feta cheese Splash of milk or water Salt and pepper Preparation Pre heat broiler. Combine eggs and egg whites in a small bowl along with mint, basil, a splash of milk and a pinch of salt. Coat a non-stick 8-inch sauté pan with cooking spray before adding the egg mixture to the pan....
Ingredients 4 large zucchinis 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound ground beef or turkey, as a vegetarian option I use chick peas 1 clove minced garlic 1 medium chopped onion 1/2 C chopped green pepper 1 tbsp parsley 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp oregano 1 C bread crumbs parmesan and mozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Halve zucchinis lengthwise so that each half resembles a canoe. Hollow and remove seeds from zucchini canoes....
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes (red or yukon gold) 6 slices bacon 1 small onion, diced 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons and chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard Store bought Italian dressing Preparation Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover....
Ingredients 3-4 tbs of butter or margarine 3 skinless fillet (about 8 ounces each) 1/4 tsp of salt (or can use seasoning salt) 1/4 tsp of pepper 1 cup of Ragu Garden Vegetable Variety (or any tomato based vegetable mixture that is about the consistency of a heavy sauce not soup as it is too thin and will overwhelm the fish). Can add fresh herbs if you have them, basil or parsley about a teaspoon altogether NOT each fish)....
Ingredients 6 elephant garlic cloves or 12 large garlic cloves peeled 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 medium size red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar 10 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil baguette slices Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange garlic cloves in glass baking dish. Drizzle with vegetable oil. Cover and bake until garlic is very tender about 40 minutes for elephant garlic or 30 minutes for regular garlic....
Ingredients 1 lb. Linguine pasta 4 tblspns Butter (un-salted)- divided 3 tblspns Flour 1 cup Heavy Cream 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk 1/4 tspn White Pepper 1/4 tspn Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 tspn Garlic Powder 1 1/2 cups Locatelli Cheese - grated 3/4 cup Fresh Mozzarella - shredded 1/4 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350°F Prepare linguine as per package directions. Drain, toss with 1 tablespoon of the butter and keep warm....
Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) can white chicken meat packed in water 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 cups apples, cut into small pieces 2 cups grapes, sliced in half 2 cups celery, chopped 1/2 cup pecans, crushed 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional) 4 slices honey-wheat bread 1 head lettuce (optional) 1 tomato (optional) Preparation Drain chicken and put in bowl. Add some mayo (about 2 tbsp) so that it does not have that dry appearance....
Ingredients 1 lb thin spaghettini Salt 1/3 C. extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. garlic chopped very fine Chopped hot red chili pepper 2 T. chopped parsley 1/4 lb. fresh, very ripe, but firm plum tomatoes, and a few fresh basil leaves. Preparation Cook spaghetti, adding extra measure of salt Put olive oil, garflic, and chopped hot red pepper in small saucepan, turn to medium low. Cook and stir the garlic until it becomes colored a pale gold....
Ingredients 8 ounces (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 t. table salt 10 ounces (2 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour 3 3/4 ounces (3/4 cup) finely ground almonds Raspberry, plum, or strawberry jam Confectioners’ sugar Preparation Line two baking sheets with parchment. Combine the butter, sugar and salt in a stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until the butter combines with the sugar - 1-2 minutes....
Ingredients 4 medium potatoes boiled 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp mustard seeds Salt to taste ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder 1/4 cup sliced onion Preparation In a non stick skillet heat olive oil. Add mustard seeds when they start spluttering add turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Add sliced onion and let them cook for few minutes. Immediatly add boiled and cubed potatoes stir fry it for 3-4 minutes and slide ¼ on serving plate....
Ingredients 3 medium-large ancho chiles (see Note) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter + more as needed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, ground in a spice grinder, or 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 medium onion, minced – Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed 10 cloves garlic confit (optional but recommended, see below) 1 cup milk (whole or 2 percent) 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek-style preferred)...
Ingredients 1 cup oats 2 cups water 2 apples, finely chopped 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp vanilla brown sugar Preparation Add all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low 8-9 hours.
