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Ingredients 2 pounds lean lamb shoulder cut in 3/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Salt 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 2 red onions, sliced thick, 1 pound 6 whole cloves 10 black peppercorns 1 inch-long piece cinnamon stick Preparation Put the lamb in a bowl with the ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well....

Ingredients 1 half ripe green guava 50 gm fresh coriander 2 green chili 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp cumin seed salt to taste Preparation cut the guava into small pieces. put the pieces into a blender or food processor. add fresh coriander, garlic cloves, cumin seeds and salt. blend the mixture. a fine paste will be prepared. ur Dip is READY!

Ingredients Olive oil, for brushing 2 whole Great Lakes whitefish or striped bass (about 3 pounds each), cleaned Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 lemons (3 cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 cut into 1-inch pieces, for serving) 1 bunch fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish 20 strips bacon (about 1 pound) Preparation Preheat grill to high (if using a charcoal grill, the coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 2 seconds)....

Ingredients 3-4 country style ribs (boneless) 1 cup italian dressing 3 slices fresh ripe pineapple 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp lime zest 2 tsp minced serrano or jalepeño pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil Preparation Marinate ribs in a large plastic zip bag with the italian dressing for at least one hour. Preheat grill to approximately 400....

Ingredients 1 package halloumi cheese 2 semi-firm persimmons 1 package of arugala good olive oil Preparation Slice the halloumi into 1/4 inch thick slices and use 1 teaspoon of olive oil on a non-stick pan. On medium heat grill the cheese about 2-3 minutes each side or until the slices are golden brown. Peel and slice the persimmons into 1/8 inch thick slices. Mix the arugula with olive oil. Plate each salad by: Laying two cheese slices on plate; three persimmon slices on and next to cheese and pile high a “handful” of arugula....

Ingredients 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and devained (leave tail on) 2 vadelia oranges sliced 1 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic 1 cup chopped clantro 5 whole cloves 1 jalopino pepper chopped 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt Preparation put all ingred. in gallon zip-lock baggie. chill 3 hours or more.mixing every hour. skewwer shrimp on metal skewwers. grill shrimp about 3 minutes each side. brushing shrimp often with marinade....

Ingredients 2 lbs. pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4" medallions 1/4 cup blackberry syrup* 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup white wine 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed 2 dashes cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Preparation Whisk marinade ingredients together in large bowl until thoroughly combined. Add the pork medallions and let marinade in refrigerator for 1-2 hours....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 cup cubed cooked ham 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar or American cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. If using crescent rolls: On ungreased cookie sheet, unroll dough....

Ingredients 2 cups medjol pitted dates (chopped) 2 cups raw cashew nuts 1/2 cup raw almonds 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 Tbsp. vanilla 2-3 Tbsp. water Preparation Combine dates, cashews, almonds and cocoa powder in food processor. Pulse all ingredients together until texture is coarse. Then add coconut and do a quick pulse. Add vanilla and just enough water for the ingredients to stick together but still be dry....

Ingredients 1 cup (140g) self-rising flour, sifted 2 eggs 1 ½ tablespoons (21g) unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup (60ml) milk salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped chives ½ cup chopped basil leaves ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup spinach leaves, packed, torn or chopped vegetable oil for shallow-frying Preparation Place the flour, eggs, butter, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine - a batter will form....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), softened 1/4 cup minced, lightly packed parsley & thyme leaves kosher salt to taste Preparation Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Shape into a log or designs to fit the season using small canape or cookie cutters as molds.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 piece fresh ginger (3 inches), peeled, thinly sliced, then cut into very thin matchsticks 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 head bok choy (1 1/2 pounds), sliced crosswise into 1-inch wide pieces, greens and stalks separated 2 celery stalks, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch lengths Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch scallions, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup...

Ingredients 1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach 1 1/2 cups thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts 6 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayo 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes opt Preparation Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and drain. Discard liquid. Heat crm cheese in micro for 1 min or until hot and soft....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 pound confectioners' sugar (2 spooned and leveled cups) 1 large egg white, or 2 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder Gel food color (optional) Edible Luster Dust (optional) Preparation Cookies: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 1 clove garlic crushed with side of knife 1/3 cup finely chopped mint 1 1/2 fresh green beans 3 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion (approximately 1/4 cup)cut into small wedges 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in halves 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 ground pepper Preparation In a large pot bring salted water to boiling. In the meantime, rub salad bowl with garlic and reserve the rest of the garlic for another time....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup chopped spinach 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 serrano chile, seeded, minced 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground cumin kosher salt Preparation combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. season harissa to taste with salt.

Ingredients 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt water Preparation Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

Ingredients Tapenade: 1/2 cup finely chopped homemade roasted peppers (or bottled peppers) 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed olives (such as Kalamata and Cerignola) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 heaping tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, oregano, and parsley) 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt, to taste Garnish: 4 tablespoons feta or goat cheese 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts additional herbs, for optional garnish...

Ingredients 2 small aubergines, halved lengthways 2 tbsp miso paste 2 tbsp mirin large pinch maple sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp white or black sesame seeds 4 spring onions, shredded, to serve Preparation Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Score a criss-cross pattern into the flesh of the aubergines. Spray with non-fat cooking oil and season. Put on a non-stick baking tray and roast for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1/2 lb sliced cooked deli ham 4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese, cut in half diagonally Cooking spray Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; cool 5 minutes. Cut cooled crust into 4 rectangles. Top each of 2 rectangles with half of the ham and 4 triangles of cheese....