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Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 egg 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce 1/2 cup bread crumbs Preparation If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 pound dried shelled soy beans Preparation Place soy beans in a very large bowl. Add enough water so that the ratio of water to soy beans is 2 to 1; let soy beans soak overnight at room temperature. Drain soy beans. Working in batches, transfer soy beans to the jar of a blender. Add enough water to the jar of the blender so that the ratio of water to soy beans is 1 to 1; blend until smooth....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 (15.5-oz.) cans hominy, drained, rinsed 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve vegetable or beef broth 1 (12-oz.) bottle mild tomatillo or green taco sauce 2 cups water 2 teaspoons dried basil or marjoram leaves Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation In large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and bell pepper over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until beef is lightly browned, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 6 pork or lamb chops 3 tbsps vegetable/canola/sunflower cooking oil 2" piece of cinnamon 5-6 cloves 8-10 peppercorns 5 split pods cardamom 2 bay leaves 2 large onions sliced 10-12 cloves of garlic minced 1" piece of ginger minced 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 2 large tomatoes cubed 2 tbsps tomato ketchup 2 green chillies minced 1/2 cup chicken stock...

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons packed fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 loaf ciabatta, halved horizontally Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons) 2 teaspoons peppered seasoned salt 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced 2 cups baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half if very large 18 cherry tomatoes, cut in half, if desired 6 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup) Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat....

Ingredients 1 cup low-fat or non-fat plain yogurt 1 juice and zest of lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 20 basil leaves, chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large red pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 cup arugula leaves 4 small loaves focaccia bread, sliced in half...

Ingredients 4 Kinderhook Farm Grass-fed bottom round or eye of round steaks Marinade: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons water 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Preparation Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 serrano chiles, sliced thinly 1 handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil (optional) Large Bag Tortilla Chips Preparation In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning fish 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning fish 2 shallots, sliced into thin rounds 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound frozen artichokes, thawed 1/2 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves Preparation Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the halibut and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5 cups all purpose flour 3 cups sugar 1 15 oz package raisin bran 1 cup raisins (optional) 1 cup pecans chopped(optional) 5 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt 1 quart buttermilk 4 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup oil 1 Preparation Prepare muffin pans with paper. Combine first seven ingredients in large bowl. Mix Buttermilk, eggs and oil together. Add to dry ingredients. Stir well Bake 400F 20 minutes or until toothpick is clean

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil Preparation Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whip egg whites until the form soft peaks. Add milk, egg yolks, and oil to dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Carefully fold in egg whites.

Ingredients 1 whole cut up chicken 1/2 butter or margarine 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon curry powder Preparation Heat oven to 350. Put chicken in baking pan skin side up. Blend melted margarine, honey, mustard, salt and curry together an pour over chicken. Bake for 75 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. Couscous would be great with this.

Ingredients 1/3 lb. lean pork 1 block tofu (strips) 1/2 c. wood ear fungus (strips) 2 eggs (beaten) 1 bowl of soup stock 2 tsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. corn starch 2 tbsp. vinegar 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. sesame oil Preparation Boil pork for 20 minutes. Add stock, tofu, fungus, soy sauce, salt and corn starch. Boil until it thickens. Add eggs slowly. Pour soup into bowls....

Ingredients • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach • 2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan • 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray. Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayo or salad dressing 2 Tbl. Bisquick Origninal baking mix 2 cups cut-up cooked turkey 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (1 ounce) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 and 1/4 Bisquick Original baking mix 3/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp. dried sage leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425. Mix mayo and 2 tablespoons baking mix in a medium bowl until well blended....

Ingredients 1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1 pound mixed salad greens Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) boneless leg of lamb roast 2/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 3 bay leaves, crumbled 1 cup thinly sliced onions 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Preparation Trim fat and membrane from lamb. Blend together remaining ingredients. Marinate lamb in mixture for 12-24 hours, or up to 2 days in refrigerator....

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds total), halved 1 shallot, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large eggplants (2 pounds total), cut lengthwise into 1-inch planks 1 pound fresh salted mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1 loaf rustic bread, such as ciabatta, for serving Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush cut sides of tomatoes and shallot with 1 tablespoon oil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1/2 cup canola oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 8 sprigs each fresh thyme and oregano 18 large shiitake mushroom caps Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 generous handfuls of mixed greens: watercress, pepper cress, mizuna, tat soi, amaranth, or baby mustard Preparation ln a shallow bowl, mix together the oils, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Crush the herbs gently between fingers to release flavor, and add to marinade....