Ingredients 2 packages Kashi hot cereal 1 bunch green onions/scallions 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 1 cup craisins 1 bottle Ken’s rasperry walnut light vinaigrette salt and black pepper to taste Preparation Cook Kashi according to directions and cool to room temperature. Slice scallions very thinly. Toast almonds very lightly. Toss everything with 1/2 bottle of dressing and season to taste. Serve as a side dish or over mixed greens.
Ingredients 3 cups of sweet rice 1 cup of dark brown sugar 1/4 cup of soy sauce 1/4 cup of sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of salt 1/2 cup of golden raisins 1/2 cup of pine nuts 1 cup of coarsely chopped chestnuts (cooked) Preparation In a large bowl, soak the sweet rice in water for 1 and 1/2 hours (90 mins). Wash then place in a large steamer....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. freshly ground cardamom 6 Tbsp. water Preparation Cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and ground cardamom. Stir in flour, mixing well. Add water until batter is the consistency of a thick cream sauce. Lightly grease the two sides of a krumkake iron with cooking spray or melted butter (Alternative: if using an electric krumkake baker, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer)....
Ingredients 2 medium sized lamb shanks 10 cloves of garlic, peeled and left whole 8 to 10 white mushroom caps, stems removed 1 teaspoon of coarse ground pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon of tomato paste 1 bouquet of thyme, basil, and rosemary 1 cup of Burgundy wine 1 cup of beef stock 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley Preparation Preheat your oven to 400....
Ingredients 2 lbs lamb 1 large onion, chopped 1 or 2 large carrots, cut into rounds 1 small sweet potato, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 2/3 cup pitted prunes, each cut in half 1/2 cup dried apricots, each cut in half 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 pinch saffron threads 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3/4 tsp ground ginger...
Ingredients Dressing: 1/2 clove garlic - crushed 5-6 French lavender leaves, finely chopped 1/3 cup grapeseed oil 1 Tbs. macadamia nut oil 2-3 tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt & dash pepper 1/2 cup arugula leaves 2 cups spinach leaves 4-5 Palmito stalks (hearts of palm) About 1 can 8 fresh strawberries - sliced 1/4 cup crumbed goat cheese Preparation In a microwavable cup, cook the garlic and lavender in the oils for about 1-1/2 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp baking powder Additional confectioner’s sugar Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine butter, 1 cup flour and confectioner’s sugar. Press into the bottom of an 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients except additional confectioner’s sugar....
Ingredients 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract or lemon oil 2 cups white chocolate chunks Preparation Place the butter in a large bowl and cream at high speed until fluffy....
Ingredients 1/3 teaspoons peppercorns 2 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white rum 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound whole tilapia, filleted Salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups julienned tri-color bell peppers Preparation In a dry skillet, toast peppercorn over medium heat until puffs of smoke begin to appear - about 1 minute....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked large elbow macaroni (about 2 cups) 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions 2 medium green bell peppers, cut in thin strips 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cubed 1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. lime juice with a few drops of lime oil Grated rind of one lime 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3 cups flour 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger Preparation Beat eggs, sugar and oil together. Add lime juice, lime oil, lime rind and mix to blend well. Add baking powder and salt, mixing well to incorporate....
Ingredients 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes pepperoni minis pizza sauce Preparation Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each roll into a 5-6 inch circle. In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, basil, oregano and pepper flakes. Place about 1/3 cup cheese mixture in the middle of 6 of the dough circles....
Ingredients 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over, patted dry 1 1/3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)* 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chiles (1 to 2 large) 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 4 large eggs, beaten to blend 1/4 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil 4 cups (about 6 ounces) coleslaw mix 2/3 cup purchased salsa 1/3 cup sour cream Lime wedges Preparation Line rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl....
Ingredients 1 pound dried adzuki beans Salt 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste (Japanese horseradish), optional Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 3 tablespoons safflower or corn oil Hijiki or nori seaweed, for garnish 1 bunch tatsoi (a Japanese green) or watercress 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced Sliced scallions, for garnish Preparation Put beans in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches....
Ingredients 2 qt Heavy Cream 2 C Sugar 3 oz Godiva chocolate liquer 1 T Vanilla extract 3 oz Dutch process cocoa 3 oz 73.5% dark chocolate 24 Large egg yolks Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a heavy bottom pot heat the cream, sugar, liquer and vanilla. Once warm but not boiling add cocoa and chocolate and wisk while still heating. Once the chocolate has completely melted temper the yolks and let cool completely....
Ingredients 1 C Butter (no margarine) 1 C Shortening (Crisco butter flavored sticks-this is important) 2 C Sugar 3 C Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 C Chopped Pecans Preparation Roll into balls and flatten with the bottom of a glass. Bake @ 350º 12-15 minutes
Ingredients 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage 1 1/2 lb ground beef 6 oz pepperoni, coarsely ground 2 29-oz cans tomato pure 1 12-oz can tomato paste 4 cups (32 oz) V-8 1-2 large onions, diced 2 garlic cloves, diced 1/2-1 T dried oregano 1 1/2 T fennel seeds 3 T lemon juice hot sauce, cayenne, or red pepper flakes to taste salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large pot over medium high heat brown sausage and ground beef....
Ingredients 16 oz split pea 4 c chicken broth 4 c water 1 large ham hock 2 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery 1 large onion 1 medium potatoe 1/2 t salt 1/4 t marjoram 1/4 t thyme 1 bay leaf Preparation Rinse peas. Add peas, broth, water, ham, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer 1 hr. Remove meat and mince. Add meat and vegetables. Boil. Simmer 45 minutes.
Ingredients 2 Instant Bibim-myun packages 1 tbsp gochujang (red pepper paste) 2 hard boiled eggs 2, 3 pieces red leaf lettuce, thinly shredded 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup kimchi, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (garnish) alfalfa sprouts (garnish) Preparation Prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing them into 2-inch strips. This allows them to be eaten comfortably with the noodles. Shred the lettuce into desired pieces and lay them as a bed for the noodles....
Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound ground lamb 3 tablespoons grated onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes add chopped mint Preparation Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef’s knife on your cutting board....
