November 2011
8 posts
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Twix Trifles →
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Crimson Crustacean Style Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
1 3/4 C flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 (heaping) tsp garlic salt 5 Tbs cold butter 1 C shredded cheddar (I used aged white) 1 C milk 1/4 C melted butter (optional) 1 clove minced garlic (optional) Preheat oven to 400F. Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in butter (annoying as it is, for a light, delicate biscuit, a pastry cutter is a priceless...
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Braised Brisket with Cranberries and Pearl Onions
3 pounds beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch layer (NOT corned beef!) 3 Tbs flour 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth 1 C dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) 1 bay leaf 2 Tbs unsulfured molasses 1 12-oz bag cranberries 1 16-oz bag frozen pearl onions Preheat oven to 350, with rack in lowest position. Season brisket with salt and pepper while heating a 5-qt Dutch oven over medium-high...
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Wild-Mushroom Bundles
8 large collard leaves, stems and thick portion of center ribs removed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 pound mixed fresh wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, oyster, and cremini, trimmed and cut into wedges (6 cups)
Cook collards in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt until just tender, 6 to 8...
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Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter
1 small head of cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter rimmed baking sheet. Cut cauliflower in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in single layer on...
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Thyme Gougères →
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Pumpkin Bread
1 egg 1 C pumpkin puree 1/2 C buttermilk 2 T butter, softened 1 C brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 C flour 1 1/4 t baking soda 1 t salt 1 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg Preheat oven to 350. Mix first 5 ingredients (egg through brown sugar). Blend well. Sift in remaining ingredients and stir just until combined. Bake in a 9x5 loaf pan for 1 hour/until...
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White Bean Burgers with Rosemary and Sun-Dried...
makes 4 burgers
2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tbl chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbl fresh rosemary, chopped
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
pinch chili flake
1 large egg
Pre-heat your oven to 375*F
In a large bowl or a food processor add the beans. Mash them up a bit while still maintaining some bits of bean. Add to this...
October 2011
5 posts
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Tiny French Beans with Smoked Sausage
2 pounds smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup minced shallots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dried flageolets or other dried white beans, (about 1 pound)
2 cups water
1/4 cup minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free,...
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North Woods Bean Soup
1 cup baby carrots, halved
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
7 ounces turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (15.8-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach leaves
Heat a large...
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Creamy Lentil Soup
3 bacon slices
2 cups chopped leek
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
2 cups chopped peeled baking potato (about 12 ounces)
1 cup dried lentils
3/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons dry sherry
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving...
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Chicken Cassoulet with Acorn Squash
1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter
2 cups chopped onion, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry Marsala or apple cider
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
2 cups water
2 cups diced...
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Thai Shrimp Bisque
Marinade:
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Shrimp stock:
2 cups water
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste...
September 2011
7 posts
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Five Spice Mushrooms with Udon Noodles
1 8 oz. package white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
½ lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1” pieces
1 8 oz. package dried udon noodles
5 cups of water
2 T cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ t five-spice powder
Pinch of salt
Sauce
1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
¼ cup honey
½ tsp cayenne pepper
¾ tsp five spice powder
Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small...
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Balsamic Caramel Beef Cubes with Shiitake...
Balsamic Caramel Base
2 C vegetable, chicken or veal stock
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs sweet soy sauce (kecap manis; see Note)
1 Tbs sugar
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ginger, minced
Gomaishio
2 tsp black sesame seeds
2 tsp cup white sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1/6 sheet nori
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Olive oil, as needed
1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch...
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Beef, Shiitake and Snow Pea Stir Fry
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch long, 1/5-inch-thick slices
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbs minced peeled fresh ginger
8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, thickly sliced
8 oz snow peas
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 C fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
5 Tbs hoisin sauce
2 tsp chili-garlic sauce
Begin by seasoning the beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ...
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Mushroom & Barley Salad
Vinaigrette
1 T white wine vinegar
1 t honey
1 t brown mustard
3 T olive oil
Salt and pepper
Salad
1/2 red onion
Olive oil
2 2/3 C vegetable broth
2/3 C pearl barley
4 ounces raw shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/2 C chopped fresh parsley
1 t salt
Directions
For Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, honey and mustard. Slowly add oil while...
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Zippy Lentil Soup
2 t olive oil
1 C chopped onion
2 t chopped garlic
1/2 C pearl barley
2 (13 oz) cans beef broth, defatted
1 (16 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 C lentils
1/2 t dried marjoram
1/4 t pepper
1 C chopped celery
Heat oil in saucepan, saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add barley, saute another 2 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, marjoram, and...
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Black Bean Soup
It’s soup season! Yay!
1/4 C olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 C water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 large (2 lb, 8 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) corn, undrained
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
3 ribs celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 C uncooked rice
1/4 C cilantro, minced
2 (11 oz) jars Bandito Salsa (medium or...
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup low fat milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper (optional, to taste)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup light sour cream
In a large pot, heat the...
August 2011
2 posts
Pink lemonade pie
1 small can frozen pink lemonade
1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz cool whip
Graham cracker crust
Beat lemonade, milk, cheese, cool whip. Spread in crust. Chill until set.
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Chicken Salad Veronique
4 chicken breasts
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 C mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbs chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 C small-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 C green grapes, cut in 1/2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until...
July 2011
16 posts
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Asian Cole Slaw with Seared Scallops
2/3 cup Chinese pea pods, trimmed
2 cups finely sliced savoy cabbage
2 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 small pickling cucumber, quartered, sliced
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Ginger Dressing
14 sea scallops
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Place pea pods in heavy small skillet. Add enough water to cover pea pods. Boil 30...
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Szechuan Sesame Noodles
8 ounces thin dried Asian noodles or linguine
4 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 large garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons bottled teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green or red onions
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender...
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Sesame Noodles (for 1)
2 ounces whole-wheat thin spaghetti
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons scallions, rinsed, roots trimmed, peeled and thinly sliced
3 ounces cooked, diced chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart pot and cook...
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Spicy Sichuan-Style Shrimp
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
2...
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Stir-Fried Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms in Spicy...
18 dried shiitake mushrooms
3 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into matchstick-size strips
2 tablespoons Asian fermented black beans,* minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 garlic...
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Beef and Snow Peas with XO Sauce
For XO sauce
2 tablespoons small dried shrimp* (1/4 ounce)
1 cup water
1/4 cup dried scallops* (about 10; each 1 inch wide)
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup finely minced onion (1/2 small)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced (1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon minced fresh hot red chile including seeds
2 tablespoons minced Virginia ham (preferably Smithfield) or fine-quality prosciutto (1/2 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon black...
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Black-Bean Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli
3/4 cup homemade chicken broth
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry
3 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb gai lan (Chinese broccoli)
1 1/2 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 (1-inch) piece fresh...
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Moo Shu Pork
12 ounces pork butt, trimmed and thinly sliced across grain
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 tablespoons Shaohsing rice wine
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 ounce dried Chinese black mushrooms (also known as black fungus or wood ear mushrooms; about 2/3 cup)
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Asian toasted sesame oil
2 large eggs, lightly...
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Cold Sesame Egg Noodles
1 pound fresh thin Chinese egg noodles, or 10 ounces fresh or dried ramen
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame paste, almond butter, or peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon or more chili-garlic sauce
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
6 springs fresh cilantro, stems trimmed
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. ...
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Beef and Snow Peas with Panfried Noodles
1 (9-ounces) package fresh Chinese-style noodles (or 8 ounces dried noodles)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
5 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
3 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
Cook noodles according to...
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Lobster Cobb Salad Rolls
adapted from Ina Garten recipe
For the vinaigrette:
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
5 tablespoons good olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
2 ripe Hass avocados
1 lemon, juiced
1 bunch arugula, washed and spun dry [spinach is also great]
1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat, cut in 3/4-inch...
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Rosemary-Peach Bellinis
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3-inch) rosemary sprig
2 ripe peeled peaches, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (750-milliliter) bottle Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled [AMN: I used a sparkling tea-juice blend, since we were taking this to a public park]
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Strain rosemary...
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Pozharsky Cutlets with Mushroom Sauce
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 oz.)
4 slices stale white bread, crusts discarded, torn into small pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
8 tbsp. butter
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes
2 eggs, separated
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
5 tbsp. canola oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tsp....
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Pan-Fried Steaks with Mustard Cream Sauce
4 8–10-oz. flat iron steaks, cut horizontally without the connective tissue
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. canola oil
5 tbsp. cognac or brandy
1⁄4 cup heavy cream
1 1⁄2 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
1. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat butter and oil in a 12” cast-iron skillet over...
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Chicken Galliano
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/8 inch thick
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
12 tbsp. herbed goat cheese, softened
6 thin slices prosciutto
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled
10 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
Flour, for dredging
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
1⁄4 cup Galliano liqueur
1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
4 cups cooked rice, for...
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Zucchini Fritters
1 lb. zucchini, grated
2 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
1⁄2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1⁄2 cup dried bread crumbs
1 medium yellow onion, grated
1 egg, beaten
Freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
Pinch of cayenne, to taste
Olive oil or canola oil, for frying
Mix zucchini and salt in a strainer; set a weighted plate on top; let drain for 30 minutes....
June 2011
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Salmon with Blackberry Ginger Glaze
1 cup water
12 ounces blackberries
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced into coins
1/2 lemon, juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (8-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a small saucepot over medium-high heat, combine water, blackberries, ginger and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until...
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Lemon Ricotta Blackberry Muffins
2 C flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 C sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
1/2 C unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 C ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 C fresh blackberries
Turbinado sugar-for sprinkling on muffin tops
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners....
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Tuna Squares
Tuna Burgers
2 cans tuna, well drained
1/4 c. minced onion
1/4 c. minced celery
1 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
1/4 c. mayonnaise
Mix all ingredients together and fry as you would hamburger patties.
OR!
Press into 8 inch square baking pan. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Then uncover, turn up to 350 and bake for another 15 -20 minutes until golden
May 2011
3 posts
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Chicken and Asparagus with Capers and Shallots
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons drained capers
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon (AMN: I forgot, so I used a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs)
1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground in spice mill or in mortar with pestle
1 pound medium asparagus spears, trimmed
2 cups sliced shallots (about 12...
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Quinoa Patties: The best veggie burger EVAH
2 1/2 C cooked quinoa, at room temperature (about 1 1/2 C dry)
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp fine-grain sea salt
1/3 C finely chopped fresh chives
1 yellow or white onion, finely chopped
1/3 C freshly grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 C whole grain bread crumbs, plus more if needed
Water, if...
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Roast Beef & Avocado Sandwich
1 avocado
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs fresh chives, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
12 slices sandwich bread
2 Tbs mayo
1/2 lb roast beef, thinly sliced
Mash avocado, lemon, chives, salt, and pepper. Spread on 6 slices of bread. Spread the other 6 slices with mayo. Layer roast beef, cut sammich into thirds.
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I mixed the mayo in with the avocado mash. ...
February 2011
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Spicy Meat Patties
1 1/3 pounds lean ground beef (20% fat)
1 large onion, minced (about 2/3 cup) (skipped)
3 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
For each patty, shape...
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Simple Banana Bread/Muffins
I found this recipe a while ago when I found that all recipes for banana bread call for fancy stuff: sour cream, buttermilk, unicorn dander. I just wanted a simple quick bread to use some bananas that were getting increasingly unattractive looking! You can scale the sugar a little bit - I’ve cut it way back from the original I found.
3 or 4 mashed bananas
1/4 C butter, softened
...
January 2011
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Quick-Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 3 x 1/2-inch strip lemon peel (yellow part only, removed with vegetable peeler)
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Pour vinegar and 3/4 cup water into small saucepan....
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Salmon with Pistashio Pistou
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (about 2) (skipped)
1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios or almonds, toasted, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons pistachio oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow bell peppers or orange bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup...
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Chunky Date, Coconut, and Almond Granola
2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup whole almonds, halved
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/3 cup (packed) brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup (packed) pitted dates, each cut crosswise into thirds
Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Melt...
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Pork Medallions with Olive-Caper Sauce
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed (chicken thighs worked great!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Cut pork...