Ingredients 2 Rosemary Sprigs 1 medium onion, peeled but left whole 8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary Olive oil for sauteing, about 1 tablespoon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium saucepan bring several cups of water to boil on high heat. Add salt, rosemary sprigs and onion. Cook for a few minutes, then add potatoes. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are just fork-tender....
Ingredients 3 cups of macadamias, cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, and/or pistachios. 1 1/2 TB Olive Oil 1/2 TP 1 TP Rosemary dried/crushed 1/2 TP Thyme dried/crushed 1-2 pinches Cayenne Pepper 1/4 TP Salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 deg F Place nuts on roasting pan or cookie sheet and place on mid rack; If using cashews, keep separate and place on top rack; toast nuts until golden, about 7-10 min. Remove pan from overn and place foil over top of nuts (while preparing herbs)....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops (approx 12) cut in half horizontally 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup minched shallots or onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or parsley 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Pat scallops dry with paper towels....
Ingredients 8 (1 1/2-by-1-inch) pieces black, rye, or sourdough bread Butter 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup yuzu juice 8 to 16 pieces sea urchin 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced crosswise Maldon sea salt Preparation Lightly toast bread pieces until crispy on the outside but still chewy inside; butter one side of each piece of toast and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Place 1/2 cup yuzu juice in a small saucepan and whisk in cornstarch mixture....
Ingredients 1 lb. sea scallops, rinsed and cleaned 1/3 c. olive oil sliced lemons 1 c. long grain rice 1/3 c. chopped tomatoes generous pinch saffron 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 3/4 c. chicken stock 1/2 c. dry white wine handful chopped parsley Preparation Saute onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Add saffron, tomato, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 2-3 minutes....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons minced chives 12 asparagus, trimmed 4 teaspoons sesame seeds 8 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2-by-1/2-by-2 1/2-inch batons Olive-oil, cooking spray Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, vinegar, and chives. Bring a large stockpot of water to boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, 1 to 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 fresh, crusty baguette Philly cream cheese or Brie or other soft cheese (but not a “cheese spread”) coppacolli, sliced paper thin fresh, whole basil leaves Preparation Slice baguette diagonally into slices 1/2 inch thick. Spread thickly with cream cheese. Embed whole basil leaves into the cheese until entire slice is covered. Pile little mounds of thin slices of coppa on each slice. Place decoratively on a platter lined with colorful greens and serve....
Ingredients 2 lbs. shrimp 16 oz. cream cheese 1/2 pint mayonaise 1 chopped garlic clove 1 chopped medium onion 1/2 cup chopped celery Preparation Mix all ingredients together and serve w/ raw vegetables
Ingredients Shrimp Proscuitto Cherry tomatoes Pearl onions Red and green peppers Lime juice Preparation Peel shrimp, leaving the tail on. Wrap proscuitto around each shrimp. Build kabobs by placing the cherry tomato, pearl onion, proscuitto shrimp, red pepper, green pepper in any order you desire. Place kabobs on sticks. then place on the grill, not more than two minutes on each side. When shrimp turns pink, they are ready. Take off grill, sprinkle scant amount of lime juice on kabob, and serve immediately
Ingredients 1 lb. fresh, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 1 small purple onion, peeled and diced 2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice 4 whole dried red chilies pinch of salt 1 Bag yellow corn chips (I prefer the round shapes) Preparation Diced the shrimp into small pieces. Place in a large glass serving dish. Add the cucumber and onion. Allow to rest while preparing the dressing....
Ingredients 1 tablespoons canola oil a 1-inch piece cinnamon stick 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 whole cloves 1 cup lentils, picked over, washed, and drained 1/2 tsp turmeric 4 cups cold water 1 tsp salt, or to taste 1 tsp cinnamon powder Tempering oil 1 tsp canola oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste (about 1/2 tablespoon) 2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...
Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter plus extra for the dish 4 celery ribs, chopped fine 2 medium onions, minced 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves 3 tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves OR 2 teaspoons dried 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves OR 2 teaspoons dried 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram leaves OR 1 teaspoon dried 3 pounds high-quality white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried (see note)...
Ingredients 2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups) 1 large apple, peeled, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients except whipping cream. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours. Pour half of the squash mixture into blender....
Ingredients 2 lb beef stew meat 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups finely chopped onions (2 large) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (15 oz) mild curry sauce 1 cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Hot cooked rice, if desired Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned....
Ingredients 1/3 cup orange juice 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 teaspoon orange marmalade 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 small avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled 3 cups shredded fresh spinach 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into chunks 1/4 cup shredded radish 12 long whole chives Preparation For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, marmalade, salt, and pepper....
Ingredients 1 serrano chile 3 ounces fresh lime juice, plus wheels for rims and for serving 1 teaspoon pink salt or flaky sea salt (optional) 1 teaspoon sumac (optional) 2 teaspoons superfine sugar 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for serving 6 ounces 100 percent-agave silver tequila 3 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier Preparation Place chile directly over a gas flame, or in a dry cast-iron skillet preheated over high and cook, turning a few times, until blackened all over, 3 to 4 minutes....
Ingredients Ingredients: 4 ounces olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 16 -20 tiger/large prawn meat (deveined and peeled) 3 ounces dry white wine 2 ounces Sambuca liqueur 1/4 cup diced tomatoes(canned with herbs works) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 eggs (whites and yolks separated) 4 tablespoons of sugar...
Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut in chunks (dark meat moister but can use breasts) unsweetened coconut milk (for basting) (available in most supermarkets) salad greens sesame oil curry paste: 6 garlic cloves 1 tbl whole peppercorns 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste) 2 tsp tumeric (for color) 2 tsp paprika (prefer hungarian) 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp powdered mustard 2 tbl chopped fresh cilantro root...
Ingredients 1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup chopped green onions 3/4 cup refrigerated southwest-style hash browns (from 20-oz bag) 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) 4 slices (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese, cut in quarters Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink....
Ingredients 6 c. plain nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans) 1/4 c. maple syrup 2 Tbls. olive oil 2 Tbls. herbs de Provance 1/2 tsp. cayanne pepper Preparation heat syrup, oil, herbs, and cayanne till simmering. pour over nuts and stir well to coat. spread in single layer on baking sheet. bake 20 minutes @ 350 Salt to taste + enjoy!
