Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 1 1/2 celery stalks, with leaves, chopped 3 dried pear halves 18 slices firm bread 1/4 cup fresh parsely, chopped 1/3 tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp dried sage 1/4 cup chicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, onions, celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until softened....
Ingredients 2 medium apples* 3 dates, pitted 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 1 cup soy, hemp or almond milk Preparation Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender until smooth and creamy.
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups applesauce 1/3 cup oil 2 eggs 3/4 cup chopped peeled apple (1 medium) 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 1/4 cup butter (do not substitute margarine) 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 to 8 tablespoons apple juice or milk...
Ingredients 4 cups Hellman’s mayonnaise 2-3 cloves minced fresh garlic 2 cans artichoke hearts, drained well & chopped 2 cups parmesan (enough so that mayo looks grainy) Preparation Pre-heat oven on broil. Rub a 9x13 glass baking dish with a glove of garlic. Drain each can of artichoke hearts and then squeeze each heart to drain well. Chop artichoke hearts into small pieces (approx. 1/4"). In a large bowl, mix parmesan, garlic and artichoke hearts....
Ingredients For the Creamy Sesame Dressing: 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons, divided unhulled sesame seeds 1 cup unsweetened soy, hemp or almond milk 2 tablespoons Dr. Fuhrman’s Riesling Raisin Vinegar or rice vinegar 1 tablespoon raw cashew butter or 2 tablespoons raw cashews 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 5 dates, pitted 1 clove garlic, chopped For the salad 2 medium beets, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick 1/2 cup water...
Ingredients Crusty dinner rolls Eggs, large, one for each roll Mixed herbs, chopped, such as, parsley, chives and tarragon, about a teaspoon for each roll Heavy cream, 1 teaspoon for each roll Salt and pepper Parmesan cheese, grated, as much as you want to sprinkle on each roll Preparation Slice off top of each dinner roll and gently remove some bread until there is a hole large enough to accommodate an egg....
Ingredients 3 medium avocados, sliced lengthwise, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce Tortilla chips, as desired Preparation In medium bowl, coarsely mash avocados, lime juice, salt and hot sauce using potato masher, pastry blender or fork. Serve with tortilla chips.
Ingredients 1 (19.5-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup oil 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all purpose or unbleached flour 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 15x10x1-inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread batter in greased pan. Bake at 350°F....
Ingredients Crust 11/2 cups chocolate crumbs 1 cup ground almonds 1/3 cup sugar 6 Tbsp melted butter Cheesecake 11/2 lbs. cream cheese 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup amaretto 1 tsp vanilla Topping 2 cups sour cream 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla Preparation Crust Combine all ingredients and press into 9 in springform pan Cheesecake Soften cream cheese then process (I use flat beater of stand mixer)....
Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling 1 1/2 cups crushed Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey crunchy granola bars (about 4 pouches) 1/2 cup real maple syrup Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients Crust: 1 1/3 C. Graham cracker crumbs 1 stick Butter, softened or melted ¼ C Sugar ¼ t Vanilla Filling: 8 oz. Cream Cheese 2 Eggs 1 t Vanilla 1-2 T Flour 4 C Sliced apples (3 Granny Smith) ½ C Sugar 2 - 3 t Cinnamon Topping: 1/2 C Apricot preserves 2 T Water 1/4 C sliced almonds (can be toasted) Preparation Crust: Mix all ingredients together and press into bottom of spring form going up sides 1" - 2"....
Ingredients 6 eggs 1 1/2 c milk 1 c flour 3 Tbs sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 4 Tbs butter 2-3 peeled, sliced apples Preparation Mix milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon in bowl with whisk or small blender. Melt 4 Tbs butter in bottom of 9" x 13" pan; add sliced apples. Sprinkle apples with 3 Tbs brown sugar and cinnamon to taste. Pour eff mixture over apples....
Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon chopped peeled gingerroot 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed 1 can (8-oz.) water chestnuts, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons lemon juice...
Ingredients 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 rack pork ribs, about 3lb. cut in to 3-4 rib sections 2 tbsp corn starch 3 scallions, trimmed and thin sliced 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Preparation In a small bowl, blend sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper....
Ingredients 12 ounces lowfat firm tofu ⅓ cup red bell peppers, chopped ⅓ cup scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 carrot, grated Dressing: 2 cloves garlic 2 teaspoon fresh ginger root, grated ½ teaspoon chili paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil Preparation Crumble the tofu using a wooden spoon or fork. Whisk the dressing ingredients together. Add the dressing and the peppers, onion, and parsley....
Ingredients Batter:2 sticks butter, 1.5 C sugar, 5 whole eggs, 1 box vanilla wafers (crushed), 2 T baking powder, 1 can flake coconut, 1 C nut meats. Icing:1 C butter, 1 C powdered sugar, 1 can crushed pineapple Preparation Cream together 2 sticks butter, 1.5 C sugar and the eggs. Mix in the crushed vanilla wafers, the baking powder, the coconut and the nut meats. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 baking pan....
Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced Juice of one lime 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro Kosher salt Black pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Ingredients 6 oz. Fresh baby spinach 1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings 1 pint of strawberries, hulled 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons walnut or vegetable oil 2 oz coarsely grated Parmesiano Reggiano Salt, pepper and sugar to taste Preparation Puree the strawberries in your blender (reserving a few for garnish) on high speed for about one minute. Add balsamic vineger. Slowly add the oil while the blender is on low speed....
Ingredients 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 3 tablespoons butter 1 package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix 3 eggs, beaten 6 strips bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth and milk to boiling....
Ingredients 8 oz bacon 1/2 cup finely minced sweet onion 1 clove garlic, minced 16 oz white button mushrooms 4 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut raw bacon into small pieces. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook bacon until nice and crispy. While bacon is cooking, remove mushroom stems from caps and chop stems into small pieces....
