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Ingredients 1 cup part skim ricotta 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon hazelnuts, lightly toasted 1/2 cup honey, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 10-12 fresh figs (mission or kadota or whatever is local), cut in half lengthwise 1/2 French or sourdough baguette, sliced into ½ inch slices and lightly toasted Preparation Place ricotta, hazelnuts, 1/4 cup honey, and ground cinnamon in a food processor and process until smooth....

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts juice of 1 lemon 2 t. olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/2 t, oregano (dried) cayenne (pinch) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a glass dish and marinate chicken (30 min. at room temp., or up to 6 hours in the fridge). Barbque - 12 minutes on medium, turning halfway through.

Ingredients Sauce: In heavy gauge saucepan melt: 1 cube unsalted butter (1/2 cup); whisking constantly over medium to low heat; Add 1 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice w/ pulp; 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar; 2 cloves of Fresh Garlic -pressed; 1/2 Teaspoon of Fresh Grated Ginger; 1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds; bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to simmer slowly. Just prior to putting on fish, remove from heat and add 1 Tablespoon Freshly grated Orange Peel, and 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier Liquor....

Ingredients 4 cups whole milk Coarse salt 2 cups white hominy grits (not quick-cooking) 8 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled 12 ounces fresh chorizo, removed from casings 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (preferably Gulf), peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Cilantro sprigs, for serving Salsa de Arbol, for serving Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high. Bring milk and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon nam pla (Thai fish sauce) 1 teaspoon cracked or coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1 small Thai chili, stemmed and seeded, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes, or to taste 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, or to taste 2 medium-to-large shallots, chopped 1/2 cup washed, dried and chopped mint or Thai basil 1/2 cup washed, dried and chopped cilantro Salt and pepper...

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless haddock fillets (cod or other firm white fish will work, too) 6 plum tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup roughly chopped Calamata olives 3 to 4 green onions (scallions), sliced 1 TBS of a pure, fruity olive oil (I love Bertoli’s virgin) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation Spray a glass baking dish with Pam and lay fish fillets in the dish. Combine chopped tomatoes, olives, scallions, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix....

Ingredients 1 lb. hamburger 1/2 cup diced onion 2 tbsp. butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp. paprika salt and pepper to taste. 1/2 package of noodles Preparation Brown hamburger in a skillet. Drain meat and add soup, sour cream, and spices. Mix well. Simmer all together for 5 - 10 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Ingredients 1 cup strawberries, 1/3 cup frozen blueberries 2 bananas (cut) 1/2 cup or ange juice 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1 tablespoon soy milk powder Preparation Combine strawberries, blueberries, bananas, orange juice, yogurt, and soy milk powder in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Breadsticks (12 Count) 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup finely crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 12 breadsticks; stretch each until 12 inches long. Twist and shape each breadstick into heart shape; place on ungreased large cookie sheet. Brush breadsticks with beaten egg; sprinkle with crushed chips. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cup water 1 c oats 2 Tbl molasses 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch salt Optional: 1 chopped apple or 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh, frozen or dried, or small banana Preparation Microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave 3-5 more minutes depending on wattage of your microwave.

Ingredients 1.25t of Dry Yeast 3 1/5 cups of strong wholemeal bread flour 100g of strong white flour 25g of very strong white flour 25g of soya flour 50g of oat bran 3T canola(rapeseed) oil 1T honey 1.5t of salt 400ml water Preparation Place all the ingredients in a bread machine, yeast first then flour and the rest on top Bake for 5 hours

Ingredients 2 slices day-old white bread or plain breadcrumbs (preferably homemade) 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce Extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 pounds coarsely ground turkey, 85 percent lean 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro Sesame seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 can chickpeas (400g) 3 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp tahini paste 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 lemon 2 tbsp water Preparation Squeeze the lemon juice (pick out the pips). Put everything together in a processor and blend until smooth. Garnished with a little paprika, olive oil or roasted pine nuts.

Ingredients Serves 4. Hearts of Romaine, chopped to 1" Mache, stems taken off. Jicama, cut into matchsticks. One seeded pomegranate. 3 perfectly ripe avocados, diced. One Papaya and One Mango, diced. a few sprigs of mint and coriander, finely chopped. one quarter vidalia onion, diced fine. 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped fine. 1/4 cup pistachios Quick Chipotle Vinegarette dressing: 1 part Goya Salsa Taquera...

Ingredients 1 pound French string beans (haricots verts), ends removed Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoons good olive oil 3 large shallots, large-diced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1-1/2 minutes only. Drain the beans immediately and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Heat the butter and oil in a very large sauté pan (12" diameter) and sauté the shallots on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed 1/4 cup plus 2 tblesp. olive oil 1 tblesp. finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablesp. red currant jelly 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 8 skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded evenly salt and fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro Preparation toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet til fragrant....

Ingredients • Butterflied turkey, skin on - make sure it’s patted dry after washing • 3 heads of garlic (you can use the pre-peeled cloves but not the pre-chopped) • FRESH herbs by the double bunch: Sage, Thyme, maybe a little oregano, amended by some dried sage and thyme • 2 fresh lemons • Peanut oil - about a cup and a half (you have a lot of turkey real estate to cover)...

Ingredients INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 16- to 18- prepared plain polenta 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed 2 nectarines, halved and pitted 1 pint blackberries, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice Hot sauce, to taste Preparation Step 1 Preheat grill to medium-high. Step 2 Combine 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 porterhouse steak (2 inches thick; 2 pounds), at room temperature Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Vegetable oil, for grill 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 cup packed arugula 1 cup sliced celery, plus 1/4 cup leaves 1/4 cup pitted, sliced green olives, such as Castelvetrano 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Fresh peeled horseradish, for serving Preparation Prepare grill for direct- and indirect-heat cooking....

Ingredients 20 fresh asparagus spears, each trimmed to 5 inches long 10 thin slices cooked ham, about 4 inch diameter (from 10-oz package) 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Plunge asparagus into bowl of ice water to cool; drain on paper towels. Spread mustard on one side of each slice of ham....