Ingredients 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tail left on 3 (28 oz) cans Italian plum tomatoes 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil 8 whole peeled shallots 1 can fat-free chicken broth 1 can water 10 leaves fresh basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound dried linguine, Cecci preferred Preparation Drain half the liquid from canned tomatoes and save for another purpose....
Ingredients 1 tbsp low-fat cream cheese 1/2 tsp creamed horseradish 1 slice rye bread 1/4 avocado, sliced 1 slice of smoked salmon a small bunch of chives lemon juice (optional) Preparation Mix the low-fat cream cheese with the creamed horseradish and season. Spread the slice of rye bread with the cheese then add slices of avocado and the smoked salmon. Sprinkle over snipped chives and a dash of lemon juice.
Ingredients 2 lb piece of sea bass 2 fennel bulbs 1/2 cp orange juice 1/2 cp grapefruit juice 1 cp dry white wine 1/cp sliced or chopped figs 2 Tsp grapeseed oil (or substitute olive oil) salt & pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 450. Wash, core & slice fennel. Toss fennel with figs. (If figs are dried, reconstitute by boiling in 1/2 dry white wine.) Place fennel & figs in bottom of baking dish; place fish on top....
Ingredients Zucchini; diced - 8oz Yellow Squash; diced - 8oz Red Onions; diced - 3oz Grape Tomatoes; halved - 4oz Peppers; green and red - 4oz Basil; fresh, chiffonade - 2 T. Thyme; fresh, chopped - 1 T. Lemon; halved - 1 ea Olive Oil - AN Salt - TT Black Pepper - TT Heat oil in a medium sauté pan until hot. Add squash, zucchini, onions, peppers and let cook for 2 minutes until just beginning to soften....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 medium orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 2 medium unpeeled tart red apples, quartered and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 package (12 oz) fully cooked smoked chicken and apple sausages, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces...
Ingredients .1/2 stick butter .1 tsp honey .Pich of cinnamon Preparation Meslt butter for 15 sec.Then use an Ice Cream scooper to scoop it and make it look fancy.Finally you dribbli honey on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Ingredients 4 scallions, green and white parts, coarsely chopped 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, divided 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup tamari, plus 3 tablespoons, dark soy, found on the international aisle 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, a big handful 2 limes, zest and juice 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed 1 pound ground pork 4 tablespoons vegetable oil...
Ingredients 3/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces) whole almonds with skin, toasted 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar 1 pound ground beef chuck 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon Preparation Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a medium bowl....
Ingredients 1/4 pound thin rice stick noodles (rice vermicelli) 1 pound medium shrimp 2 cups mung bean sprouts 1 red bell pepper 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage 2 carrots 2 green onions 3 teaspoons minced ginger 1/4 cup water or chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder (Vietnamese brands are good), or to taste...
Ingredients Sauce: 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, crushed ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1 bay leaf ¼ teaspoon salt Lasagna: ½ pound ground round 1 cup chopped yellow onion 8 ounces lasagna noodles 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup Fontina cheese, shredded ½ cup Romano cheese, finely grated...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon anchovypaste (optional) 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, with juice 8 large eggs Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Preparation In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, and anchovies, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups flour 2-1/4 tsp or 1 envelope FLEISCHMANN’S Active Dry Yeast 2 cups warm water (100 to 110°F) Preparation In a 2-quart or larger container, combine all-purpose flour and yeast. Gradually add water to dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Cover loosely; let stand in a warm place until bubbly and sour smelling, and and clear liquid has formed on top, about 2 to 4 days. Starter may darken, but if it changes to another color, discard and start over....
Ingredients 1 TBS Olive Oil 1 lb. tomatillos 1 chopped onion 1 tsp minced garlic 2 TBS Cilantro 2 tsp. minced jalapeno 1 c. chicken stock 1 TBS Mrs Renfro’s Jalapeno Green Salsa Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Saute onion in olive oil in large skillet until soft. Add garlic. Cook tomatillos in boiling, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, then puree in blender with cilantro. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 package Splenda (sugar substitute) Preparation In a dessert bowl, whisk together the ricotta, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Serve immediately or chill for 2 hours or overnight. **Add 1/4 of your favorite extract, such as almond, black walnut, rose water, spearmint, or rum, instead of the vanilla in the recipe above. **Add 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder and dust with a sprinkling of espresso powder...
Ingredients Sauce 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup soy sauce, preferably Japanese or reduced sodium 1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine), or 1/2 cup sake with 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup peeled, chopped ginger 1 teaspoon ground coriander 4 whole black peppercorns Meatballs 1 pound ground turkey 4 large or 6 small scallions, finely chopped Half bunch cilantro, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 large egg...
Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup sliced celery 3 tablespoons sliced green onions (3 medium) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup frozen baby sweet peas 12 oz refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (5 oz) 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....
Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tbs sesame oil 2 tbs redwine 1 1/2 tbs sugar 1 tbs chili sauce with garlic 12 oz of noodles (verm or angel hair) 4 green onions 1 bell pepper, matchstick cut Preparation Combine soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, chili sauce and mix well Toss noodles with vegtables to coat lightly. Serve warm or refrigerate. Variations Add toasted sesame seeds (toasted at low heat on stove), or 1/4 cup peanut butter Add chicken, pork, beef
Ingredients 1 1/2 pound large carrots, trimmed and peeled (about 8 carrots) 2 firm pears (recommended: D’Anjou) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Using a vegetable peeler cut the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons or slices. Quarter, core, and stem the pears. Using a knife, slice into very thin strips....
Ingredients Buy a chewy pasta~ (I use Campanelli by Barilla) 1½-2 pounds of Large/Jumbo Pacific White Shrimp (peeled and diveined) 1 lb of fresh asparagus (thin stalks with the tips closed fairly tightly) Fresh garlic about 6 cloves dice 1 Shallot dice 4-5 Roma tomatoes Chop into bite size pieces Pine nuts ½ Cup or so (toast them lightly) 1 container of fresh Mozzarella cut into bite size wedges Olive oil 3-4 TBL for sautéing...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small bulb fennel, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ cup Marsala wine 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup raisins ½ cup bread crumbs ½ cup fresh Pecorino Romano, grated salt and pepper to taste 8 large calamari tubes, cleaned...
