Ingredients 1-1/4 lbs smoked sausage, sliced 2 onions, chopped 10 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp. Oregano 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine 8 cups chicken stock 28 oz. Canned tomatoes 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 15 oz. can kidney beans 1 bunch kale coarsely chopped (8 generous cups) 2 green peppers, diced 3 Tbls. Wine vinegar Preparation Cook sausage in large pot over low heat until fat rendered (10 minutes)....
Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 1 wax paper-wrapped package graham crackers (1/3 of a pound box) or 1 cup, 2 1/2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter 1/3 cup sugar Filling 3 Egg yolks 1 1/2 tsp Grated zest of 2 limes 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Topping 1 cup heavy or whipped cream, chilled 1 tbsp confectioners sugar Preparation For the filing: Meanwhile, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 package of Lavash bread 1 C of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 C of Canola Oil 4 Tbsp Hot Pepper Flakes 4 Tbsp Cumin 3 Tbsp Garlic Pepper or Salt Mix Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Mix oil and spices together well. Rip bread into strips and place into baking sheet (with edges) Brush the oil/spice mix onto the bread strips liberally. Bake for 7-8 min, until uniformly brown & crispy....
Ingredients 1 potato (very thinly sliced) 1 leek (cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced) 300 ml chicken stock 1 tsp coriander seeds 2 gammon steaks or slices Dijon mustard to serve Preparation Put the potatoes, leeks, chicken stock and coriander seeds in a wok or frying pan. Season with black pepper. Boil for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are just tender. Put the gammon on top of the vegetables and cook for 6 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 Cup butter room temp. 2T. chopped fresh rosemary 2T. chopped fr.basil or 2t.dried 3 Large garlic cloves minced 1 1/2 t. grated lemon peel 1 6-7 lb.roasting chicken 1/4 cup dry wine 1 cup chicken broth 2T. flour Lemon Wedge Rosemay sprig Preparation Combine butter,rosemary,thyme,garlic and lemon peel in bowl, stir to blend.(Do ahead if you want) Preheat 450. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Slide hand under skin of chicken to loosen from meat....
Ingredients Lemon Curd: I¼ c. sugar 1/3 c. butter 1T. grated lemon rind 1 c. lemon juice (4 lemons) 6 eggs 1½ c. whipping cream Meringues: 1½ c. Sugar 2 T. cornstarch 2 t. grated lemon rind 6 egg whites (1 cup) 1 t. vanilla Preparation Lemon Curd method: In saucepan over medium high heat, heat sugar, butter, lemon rind and juice, stirring until sugar is dissolved. In bowl beat eggs; whisk in lemon mixture....
Ingredients For the soup: 1 1/2 cups of small, green lentils 1 1/2 cups of medium-diced baby turnips 1/2 cup of dry white wine 6 cups of water 1/2 of a small dried chili pepper, crumbled 3 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves, minced 3 teaspoons of fresh marjoram leaves, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste For the pounded walnuts:...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 shallot, thinly sliced 3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken stock 4 ounces arugula, spinach, mesclun mix, etc. plus any additional fresh herbs including parsley, dill, basil 1/4 cup cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Preparation In a medium pot warm the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until tender and starting to brown, about 4 minutes....
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup toasted wheat germ 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup dried cherries, raisins, or other dried fruit, halved or chopped if large (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-by- 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add oats, wheat germ, and walnuts, stirring to combine....
Ingredients 3 Tbs. olive oil 3 cloves garlic 3 plum tomatoes or 14 oz can of tomatoes 6 oz. can chopped clams 1/2 cup chopped parsley 12 oz. linguine Preparation Bring large pan of water to boil and cook linguine until al dente. Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the whole garlic cloves until lightly golden. Remove the garlic, it can be spread on toasted baguette for accompaniment to linguine, if desired....
Ingredients 3 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup sliced green onions 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Place 3 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, in large pot; fill with water until potatoes are just covered. Add a tablespoon of salt to water, if desired. Heat to boiling; simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender....
Ingredients 1 1/2 - 2 lb. ground pork 1 box chopped spinach, thawed 6-8 scallions, chopped 3-4 t fresh ginger, chopped 4 T soy sauce 4 T cornstarch 2-3 T sherry 1 small can water chestnuts, chopped 100 wonton skins Preparation Mix all the ingredients together. Wrap in wonton skins, using beaten egg and water mixture as adhesive. Seal well. Boil batches in water 7-10 minutes. (If you’d rather have wonton soup, heat cooked wontons in chicken broth)...
Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (8 to 10 small or 6 medium), peeled 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving Chopped fresh chives, for serving Preparation In the bowl of a multicooker, stir together potatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 cup water. Secure lid of multicooker. Cook on “Steam” setting for 20 minutes....
Ingredients Salad: 2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup toasted pecans, quartered 2 scallions, minced Dressing: 3 tbsp canola oil 1.5 tbsp champagne vinegar 1 orange, zest 1/2 orange, juiced 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried tarragon Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the couscous. When it’s done (roughly 8-10 mins, or when it’s al dente), drain it but do not rinse....
Ingredients 1/2 ground beef 1/2 packet of powdered spaghetti sauce mix 2 16 oz. cans of tomato sauce 12 oz. bag of shredded mozzarella cheese 8 oz. of cheddar cheese 2 Fresh Italian bread loaves (or whatever else you would like to dip) Preparation Brown ground beef. Drain. At a medium heat add tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce powder. Mix. Slowly add cheese, stirring constantly. Cut up bread in 1 inch slices for dipping....
Ingredients 4 oz. (1 1/2 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle) 2 medium Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup chopped sweet onion 1 1/2 oz. (1/3 cup) pepperoni slices 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped seeded pepperoncini chiles 1 (2 1/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise or salad dressing...
Ingredients 6 pounds - jumbo chicken wings 6 tablespoons - vegetable oil 6 tablespoons - Spanish onion 1/2 pepper - scotch bonnet pepper 1 pinch - fresh ginger, grated 1 clove - fresh garlic 1 pinch - fresh thyme 1 tablespoon - red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon - light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon - cinnamon, ground 1 pinch - nutmeg, ground 1/4 teaspoon - allspice 1/2 cup - lime juice...
Ingredients Cake 1 c. butter 2 c. sugar 4 eggs 1 c. buttermilk 2 tsp. vanilla 3 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda Butter Sauce 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. butter 2-3 tbsp. rum Preparation Cake Preheat oven to 365 degrees. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy/ Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together, add to mixture alternately with buttermilk....
Ingredients 6 medium red potatoes 1 t summer savory 1 lb pork sausage 8 oz shredded cheddar 1 medium onion, chopped ½ c melted butter ½ t minced garlic 1 c milk salt & pepper ¾ c stuffing mix 1 t basil Preparation Dice and cook the potatoes, drain and set aside. Cook and then drain the sausage, then add ¼ c butter and sauté the onions and garlic. Add the herbs and 4 T....
Ingredients 12 inch cast iron skillet 8 extra large eggs 2 oz grated parmesan (reggiano) 2-3 TBL sweet, unsalted butter OR equal amount olive oil Dash (only a couple teaspoons) half & half or cream 4 oz grated mozzarella cheese (whole milk) handful baby Bella mushrooms sliced razor thin (a/k/a crimini) 1/2 bell pepper diced (red or orange) precooked crumbled bacon, diced ham, or sausage (I often use leftovers) to taste (if you don’t want the meat, just omit it)...
