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Ingredients 2 eggplant 4 zucchini 1 clove of garlic ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese spinach fresh basil dried oregano 1 can whole tomatoes (fire roasted preferable) 1 jar of tomatoe sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees If you are blessed to have access to Trader Joe’s, they have a pre-grilled and pre-sliced bag of eggplant and zucchini. These already have enough olive oil so no more is needed If Trader Joe’s has not made it to your neighborhood yet, then slice the zucchinis and eggplant in long-ways and place on them on the grill....

Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 11/4 cups prosecco, other sparkling wine, or soda water 3 gravenstein apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch thick rings 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for the sauce: 1/2 cup crème fraiche 2 tablespoons maple syrup peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying Preparation Preheat the oil to 350. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, and prosecco together until just combined (do not overmix)....

Ingredients 4 catfish fillets 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups onions, thinly sliced 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 2-ounce can anchovies, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup chopped parsley, fresh, divided in half 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes 1/2 cup dry white wine Preparation Preheat oven to 350¢ªF. Rinse catfish fillets and pat dry with paper towels and arrange, rounded side up, in a greased roasting pan....

Ingredients 6 large portabella mushrooms (brushed clean; stems removed and chopped) 1 lb bacon (cut crosswise into ½-inch strips) 1 lb crabmeat (picked over and chopped) ½ lb raw shrimp (shelled, deveined, and chopped) 4 green onions (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried tarragon ¼ C butter 3 Tbsp flour ½ C half and half ½ C dry sherry ½ C fresh breadcrumbs (from 2 slices of bread)...

Ingredients 2 TB Adobe Spice 1 TB Ancho Chili Powder 1 TB Smoked Paprika 1 TB Kosher Salt 2 TB Brown Sugar Preparation Add all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Rub into pork, chicken or beef. You can store in a air tight container.

Ingredients 1 1/2 Pound Cod Filet (1/2" thick) 1/4 Pound Butter 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1 large lemon 1/2 Cup Dry Vermouth 1 Clove Garlic Salt Pepper Preparation Wash and dry cod filet. Juice the lemon. Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. In a heavy skillet melt the butter, add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt pepper, and vermouth. Stir briefly to combine. Lay in the cod filet, and poach until flakey....

Ingredients 1/3 cup Yoplait® Thick & Creamy lemon supreme lowfat yogurt 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese (from 8-oz container) 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 single-serve graham cracker crusts (from 4-oz package) Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Fresh raspberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat yogurt, cream cheese, egg product and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light, fluffy and smooth....

Ingredients 3 yellow peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice 5 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 1/2 pound pencil-thin asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch lengths 6 sprigs fresh mint, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped leaves 6 fresh sprigs flat-leaf parsley, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup minced shallots, (about 1/2 pound) 1 cup finely diced fennel, (about 3/4 pound) 2 teaspoons minced garlic, (about 3 medium cloves) 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons lemon zest, about 2 lemons 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine peppers, 6 tablespoons water, and 1/4 cup chicken stock; cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 25 to 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) 1/4 cup whole milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 3 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups unconverted long-grain rice 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves 3 scallions, sliced thin 1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped coarse Preparation In a large saucepan bring 4 quarts water to a boil with the salt. Sprinkle in the rice, stirring until the water returns to a boil, and boil it for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 lemon’s peel, grated 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup carbonated mineral water 6 strips of lemon zest, for garnish Preparation In a saucepan, stir together the diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool. In a pitcher or bowl, stir together the lemon syrup with peel, lemon juice and mineral water....

Ingredients 18 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed and risen 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Italian seasoning 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese your choice of toppings, pepperoni, sausage, olives etc. 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Preparation Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls into a ball and roll into a 13x18-inch rectangle. Pour olive oil in the bottom of a 12x17-inch baking pan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 - 13.2 oz round of brie (like Alouette®), rind removed 1 - 8 oz tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough (like Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations or Crescent dinner rolls) 1/2 cup jalapeno jelly, cranberry-jalapeno jelly, or similar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. On a baking sheet, use fingers to spread crescent dough into a circle large enough to encase cheese....

Ingredients 1 Tbl Raspberry Vinegar 1 Tbl Balsamic 2 Garlic Cloves Pressed 1 Tbl Dark Brown Sugar 1.5 Tbl Country Dijon S and P 1/4 C Grape-seed Oil 1/4-1/2 Olive Oil Preparation Combine all and whisk in oils emulsifying.

Ingredients 4 egg yolks 1 - 14 Oz. sweetenced condensed milk 1/2 C. Nellie and Joe’s lime juice concentrate 1 - Commercial 9" Short Bread pie crust or Graham cracker crust 1 C. whipped heavy cream without sugar (vanilla is optional) Preparation Whip egg yolks. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, Nellie and Joe’s lime concentrate. Pour into pie crust. Cook in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Cool to remove temperature then finish cooling in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon nicoise olives 1 tablespoon chopped oven-dried tomatoes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, capers, olives, and dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 head garlic chopped 5 sm-med onions sliced thinly 6 med Italian eggplants chopped 6-8 red peppers, sliced into strips 6-8 tomatoes (or 12 plum) sliced 2 TB rosemary Salt & Pepper to taste optional: 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup pinenuts (toast in oven or on stove first) 6-8 oz olives mint &/or parsley to taste Preparation –put 1/2 cup olive oil in large roasting pan (rub on sides) –spread onions and garlic, then layer eggplant, peppers and tomatoes –bake uncovered 2 hrs @450º –Stir after 10 min and add more oil if sticking –add raisins and pinenuts while hot, olives when cold

Ingredients Burgers: 2lb ground lamb 1/2c plain yogurt 3 cloves garlic, minced Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1.5tsp kosher salt + additional for seasoning Freshly ground black pepper 7oz feta cheese, crumbled Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 6 small plain pita pocket breads Sliced onions and tomatoes for garnish Tzatiki: 1c greek yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded 2tsp kosher salt + additional for seasoning...

Ingredients 1lb. Ground beef 4 1/2 C. Canned tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 creamy cottage cheese 1 envelope spaghetti sauce 1-8oz lasagna noodles 1-8oz mozzarella cheese slices 1/2 C. Parmesan cheese Preparation Brown meat, drain, add tomatoes and sauce-mix. Simmer 30-35 minutes. Stir occasionally. Cook noodles in boiling water until tender, drain. In a 9x13 pan, layer half of the noodles, 1/3 of the sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese....

Ingredients 1 and 3/4 cups flour 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 cups sugar 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened 3 eggs zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup of milk 3 tablespoons lemon zest 3 egg whites 1 and 1/2 cups blueberries Preparation grease 2 loaf pans. preheat oven to 350. mix flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt in medium bowl....