Ingredients 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup milk 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp peppermint extract 1 cup sugar Dark chocolate Preparation Whisk together flour, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add milk and extracts. This will look curdled. Gradually add in flour mixture. Shape dough into 2 logs about 1 1/2" in diameter....
Ingredients 6 cups peach palm flour/ harina de chontaduro/ harina de pijibaye 1tsp agave sugar 1tsp baking powder 1tsp baking soda 1 egg 2 tbsp unmelted coconut oil room temperature water 1/4 tsp canella corn oil (for frying) Preparation Mix well the gluten free flour, baking powder and agave sugar. 2. Add the egg and coconut oil and mix until both are absorbed by the flour. 3. Add water a little at a time until it becomes a dough consistency (like tortillas)....
Ingredients 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 small onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground ginger 1 (2-lb) head cauliflower, cut into florets (4 cups) 1 (13.5 oz) can light coconut milk 1/2 cup lower-sodium chicken broth or water salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Season chicken well with salt and pepper. Heal oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh spinach, washed and soaking in a bowl of water 1 pound extra-large shrimp (about 15), deveined, and halved lengthwise 1 large egg white 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and ribs removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 carrot, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 4-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 6-ounce can straw mushrooms, drained...
Ingredients 1 Thomas’ Bagel, or similar, 2 slices lowfat american cheese, tomato - cut into small pieces Preparation Open the bagel, cut off the corners of the cheese. Put one slice on the bagel, top with the tomato pieces. Top with the second piece of cheese. Top with the top of the bagel. Preheat a cast iron pan. When it gets really hot, spray with a bit of cooking spray and put the bagel in....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded 4 cheese mixture, pre-packaged 1 stick butter, softened 1 tablespoon grated Italian cheese1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 loaf good Italian Cibatta bread Heavy duty tin foil Preparation In a bowl mix together all ingredients except bread. Slice bread into ¾" slices cut on an angle; do not cut through the loaf completely....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thin slivers red and/or yellow bell peppers 1 cup thin slivers sweet onion 1 cup sliced baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms 1 cup sliced zucchini 1/4 cup purchased French vinaigrette or Italian salad dressing 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1 container (6.5 oz) savory gourmet spreadable cheese with savory vegetables 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes...
Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 salmon fillet, about 1 inch thick (2 to 2 1/4 lb) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup chopped unpeeled cucumber Preparation In shallow nonmetal dish, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, water, garlic powder and onion powder....
Ingredients 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium cloves garlic, smashed 5 oz. baby spinach (about 5 lightly packed cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1-1/4 cups grated fontina cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped Three 7- to 8-inch pitas, each split into two rounds 6 very thin slices prosciutto, preferably imported (about 3-1/2 oz.) Preparation Heat the oven to 250°F. Heat the oil and garlic in a 10-inch heavy-duty skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat until the garlic starts to sizzle steadily and browns in places, about 2 minutes....
Ingredients avocados, peeled and cut in chunks (1-6 depending on how many servings) roma tomatoes, diced (1:1 with avocados) serrano peppers, finely chopped (1/2 per avocado) red onion, finely chopped (~1/8c per avocado) lemon juice (2tbsp per 1/2 pepper) salt (too taste, but careful as chips will add plenty of salt) onion powder (to taste if not using red onion) garlic powder (use liberally) cilantro, finely chopped (to taste) Preparation Soak peppers in lemon juice....
Ingredients 3 pack of Reese’s pieces cold beer Preparation serve to husband with a smile… Then give him a back massage.
Ingredients 18-20 lb Turkey 1 C salt 1/2 C sugar 1 t cayenne 2T thyme 2 t allspice 1 t cloves 1 t ginger 1 t pepper 3 bay leaves 4Tbutter 1/2c olive oil 2T thyme 2T rosemary Preparation Combine up to bay leaves in stock pot with 2 L water. Bring to a boil. Let cool. Marinate turkey overnight Wipe dry Combine last four and rub on turkey. Cook covered with foil as needed based on weight
Ingredients 3 lbs. Chicken thighs and legs 2 packages biscuits 2 lbs package of mixed veggies Spices as desired Preparation Boil chicken until cooked Remove from pot and save water Let chicken cool and tear apart Return chicken to pot Cut biscuits into small portions and add to boiling pot Add veggies and cook uncovered for 30 minutes or until biscuits sink to bottom
Ingredients Marinade: 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic minced Salt and pepper to taste 4 halibut fillets 2 small Japanese eggplants sliced 1/2 inch width lengthwise (approx. 8 slices) Canola oil for grilling Salt and pepper 1 red pepper julienned 1 yellow pepper julienned 1 green pepper julienned 1 red onion julienned 1 lb. assorted field greens Dressing: 1/4 cup honey/wine vinegar...
Ingredients 6 tortillas from 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count) 1 lb. shaved cooked ham (from deli) 6 (3/4-oz.) slices American cheese 12 thin slices tomato Preparation Heat tortillas as directed on package. Top each warm tortilla evenly with ham, 1 cheese slice and 2 slices tomato. Roll up each tortilla; wrap each in microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave each rolled tortilla on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm....
Ingredients 9 oz Water Preparation Take 3 oz of the water and place in the freezer. Allow to stay there until texture and appearance of water changes and resembles a sold. In the meantime place remaining 6 oz of water in a ‘glass’*. Add hardened water from freezer. Dump down sink and get beer. *Available at specialty retailers
Ingredients extra virgin olive oil Garlic Onions grape tomatoes chick peas spinach Green onions salt pepper Preparation heat olive oil, saute garlic 1 minute, add onions through chick peas. saute 1-2 minutes. add spinach and mix until slightly wilted. add green onions. season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 2 cups water 1 cup vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 4 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 pounds chicken thighs, boneless preferred (white meat NOT recommended) Preparation Preheat outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate. In a large pot, combine soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the chicken to the pot....
Ingredients 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 3/4 cup light soy sauce 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup sesame seed oil 1/2 cup white wine (Pinot Grigio works well) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoning salt Favorite Salad mix (Fresh mixed baby greens with celantro is a great choice for this recipe). Preparation Mix soy, oils, wine, garlic and seasoning in medium mixing bowl. Add chicken and let stand for 10 minutes....
Ingredients 8 ears corn 8 slices bacon Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat a grill to high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 1 to 2 seconds). Pull back husks completely (do not remove), exposing corn. Discard silk, using a vegetable brush to remove silk completely. Wrap 1 strip of bacon around each ear of corn....
