Ingredients 2 medium sized salmon filets bread crumbs pepper salt 2 tablespoons. dijon mustard 2 tbsp. honey water 5 tbsp. olive oil Preparation Wash salmon filets in water. Then put 1 cup bread crumbs in a large plastic ziplock bag. Place the salmon filets in bag and shake carefully. Heat 4 tbsp. olive oil in stick free cooking pan. When oil is hot add salmon filets and cook on low-medium heat for 5-10 minutes each side....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 5 tablespoons Asian (dark) sesame oil 3 tablespoons rice wine, sake, or dry sherry 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon Thai sweet chili sauce (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 2 cloves garlic, crushed with the side of a cleaver 2 slices(1/4 inch think) fresh ginger 2 scallions, trimmed, white part flattened with the side of a cleaver, green part finely chopped and set aside for garnish...
Ingredients 3 large honeydew melons Juice from 3 lemons 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup fresh mint leaves Preparation Halve, seed, and peel all the melons you have. Using a melon baller, ball out twenty or so nice balls and set aside. Cube up the rest of your melon and add it to a food processor. Roll your lemons on your cutting board, pressing down to release the juices inside. Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice over the melon pieces....
Ingredients 6 tablespoons rice 1 1/4 cups blanched almonds 1 inch cinnamon stick 6 inch lime zest 1 cup granulated sugar Preparation Pulverize the rice in the blender. Grind it as smooth as possible. Conbine the rice with the almonds, cinnamon, and lime zest. Let the mixture stand overnight. Place the mixture in the blender jar and blend for at least 3-5 minutes until the mixture is smooth. Add 2 cups of water and blend again just for a few minutes....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon instant espresso or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon regular instant coffee powder 3/4 cup very hot water 1 cup honey 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 3/4 cup canola or light olive oil 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves...
Ingredients Healthy Glaze Icing: Combine 1 cup of the above powdered sugar with 1 1/2 tbsp milk of choice and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Use in place of regular powdered sugar icing, on cookies or cupcakes, etc. Preparation Healthy Glaze Icing: Combine 1 cup of the above powdered sugar with 1 1/2 tbsp milk of choice and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Use in place of regular powdered sugar icing, on cookies or cupcakes, etc....
Ingredients 4 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons finely chopped assorted fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, and tarragon 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 9 large egg whites 8 ounces frisee or other lettuce 18 red and yellow cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), cut in half Tomato Vinaigrette Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees, and place the rack in the center....
Ingredients 1 lb slender green beans trimmed 2 TBL Japanese white sesame seeds 2 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger chopped fine 1 TBL Japanese soy sauce 1 TBL Mirin 3 tsp Sugar 1 tsp sesame seeds extra for garnish Preparation Blanch beans for 2 minutes and plunge into ice bath Toast the sesame seeds in dry frying pan for 5 minutes until golden. Pound seeds in mortar and pestle or mini food processer until paste is formed....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 2 large yellow onions, chopped 1 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons plus 3 cups water, divided 1/4 cup arborio rice 1 bunch green chard (about 1 pound) 14 cups gently packed spinach (about 12 ounces), any tough stems trimmed 4 cups vegetable broth, store-bought or homemade Big pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat....
Ingredients 1 package(s) (7- to 8-oz) red beans-and-rice or wild rice box 2 (10-ounce) boneless beef top loin steaks, 1 inch thick, trimmed of fat 1 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil 1 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt Preparation Prepare beans-and-rice mix as label directs; keep warm....
Ingredients 2 lb fresh asparagus 1 tablespoon salt (for blanching) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice gourmet salt (such as kosher or gray) fresh ground pepper foil water ice Lemon slices and toasted sliced almonds for garnish Preparation Prepare asparagus by trimming the tough bottom portion from the stalks, and then rinsing in cold water to clean....
Ingredients 2 ears corn 3 tablespoons softened butter 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 lime zested and juiced 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Parmesan or cotija cheese Preparation Remove husks and clean corn. Boil 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Add to a grill or a dry grill pan on high heat. Keep turning until all sides are slightly blackened. Let cool. In a bowl, combine softened butter, chili powder, lime juice and zest, and cayenne....
Ingredients Ginger-Lime Salmon Marinade 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoons fresh garlic, chopped finely 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1 pound boneless-skinless salmon filets 1/2 pound bow tie pasta, farfalle, cooked to al dente and cooled 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed in cool water Salad Dressing 1/3 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped finely (washed allowed to dry)...
Ingredients One onion for each adult guest. Real butter Salt Pepper Aluminum foil for wrapping Preparation Peel and wash onions. Core top of onion about 1 inch deep in a V shape. Salt and pepper in core hole approx. 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in hole. Wrap with foil and twist the foil together (4 corners) above the cored portion of the onion. This will help in rotation movement to cook all of the onion....
Ingredients 6 pork chops (8 to 12 ounces) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1 orange Zest of 1 orange Zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 5 sprigs rosemary (4 inches long), leaves removed and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, skin-on, crushed 3 whole cloves White Beans with Salt Pork Preparation Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel; season with salt....
Ingredients 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil 2 1/2 pound(s) lean beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces Kosher salt Pepper 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour 2 cup(s) stout beer, such as Guinness Extra Stout 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste 3 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges 4 clove(s) garlic, smashed 8 sprig(s) fresh thyme, tied together 1 small (about 1 pound) rutabaga, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces...
Ingredients 6 c. homemade vegetable stock 3/4 c. chopped celery 1 c. chopped carrots 1 1/2 c. chopped leeks 4-5 medium sized turnips 8 sm. or 5 med. squash (various types) 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 8 fresh leaves of sage finely chopped (1 Tbsp. dry) 4 Tbsp. marscarpone Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350. Peel and coarsely chop the turnips. Halve the Squash and remove the seeds....
Ingredients 1 package frozen hash browns 1 stick butter 1 cup sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 can cream of celery soup Salt and Pepper to taste Topping: Ritz crackers or Corn Flakes and shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Mix all ingredients. Place in a greased casserole dish. Cover with crumbled Ritz crackers and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Ingredients 8 Australian Lamb shoulder chops, trimmed 2-3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce 1-2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil SAUCE 1⁄4 cup dry sherry or rice wine 1⁄4 cup orange juice 1⁄4 cup stock or water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped STIR-FRY NOODLES 1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil 1 7-ounce package rice noodles (see tip below) 8 stalks asparagus, ends trimmed and sliced...
Ingredients 6 c broth 1-2 ounces dried shitakes and wood ears combined 7 1/2 T rice vinegar 2 T cornstarch 2 1/3 t sesame oil 4 1/2 T minced ginger 1 pkg extra firm tofu 1/2-3/4 # pork in thin strips 1 1/2 T soy sauce 1 t hot chili oil 3 ounces udon or other chines noodles chopped scallions for garnish a few pinches of sugar Preparation Soak mushrooms in some warmed broth for at least 30 min, then remove from broth, saving broth for later....
