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Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken livers, pureed 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large bunch spring onions, bulbs and greens diced (separate use) 2 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika 1 1/3 cups chicken stock (divided use) 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken breast 3 cups hot cooked white rice D
Ingredients: 3 lbs peeled, cooked beets 3 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds 2 teaspoons dill seed 2 teaspoons fennel seed 2 teaspoons tellicherry peppercorns 6 whole cloves 6 whole star anise 1 teaspoon white coriander seeds 1 teaspoon canning salt 3 bay leaves 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups beet cooking water 1 onion, sliced thinly (about 3/4 cup) Directions
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon 3 oz Norwegian smoked salmon, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons minced dill freshly ground black pepper Directions: Remove the yolks from the eggs. Place them in small bowl. Mash lightly then stir in the mayo, mustard, pepper, salmon and dill. Chop the whites (discarding some if desired). Stir them into the egg mixture. Se
Ingredients: 8 eggs, beaten 1 lb smoked kielbasa (I used wiejska which has garlic and marjoram), diced 1 small onion, diced 8 oz crimini mushrooms, diced 3/4 oz chives, chopped 1/4 cup milk 2 cups cubed rye bread sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 325. In a 12 inch cast iron skillet* heat oil and butter. Saute the kielbasa, onion and mushrooms un
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Fiber One 80 Calories Chocolate Squares 6 oz 0% plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs 1/2 cup raspberries Directions: Layer the cereal, yogurt, nibs and berries in a parfait glass or bowl. Serve immediately. Ingredients: 1 cup Fiber One Nutty Clusters and Almonds 2 tablespoons rolled Kamut (khorasan wheat flakes) 2 tablespoons old fashioned ro
Ingredients: 6 mini cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 bay leaf dressing: 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup 10% Ättiksprit (Swedish white vinegar) 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed 1 1/2 tablespoons dill seed 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar Directions: To
Ingredients: 2 strips crisp thick cut bacon, diced 1 large onion, halved the thinly sliced 2 lb mixed Betty Crocker Fresh Baby Red and Yellow Potatoes 3 sprigs' worth of thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups chicken stock 1 oz crumbled Gorgonzola Directions: Saute the bacon in high-walled, lidded pot until crisp. Drain the bacon grease f
Ingredients: 2 Italian eggplants, thinly sliced 6 pitas, halved 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1/3 cup hummus for the Israeli salad: 2 tomatoes, cubed 1 English cucumber, cubed 1 small onion, cubed 3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley juice and zest of one lemon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss together the ingredients of the salad. Set aside. Heat a s
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 10 oz cooked mafalda pasta 3/4 cup chopped red onion 2 stalks celery, diced 1 1/2 cups bite-sized asparagus, steamed (about 12 stalks) 2 (loose) cups watercress 10 cornichons, sliced into coins zest of 1 lemon dressing: 1/3 cup mayonnaise juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon 3 sprigs' worth fres
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup finely shredded sauerkraut (drained, if necessary) 1 10-inch graham cracker crust Directions: Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars and cornmeal. Add the buttermilk, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combin
Ingredients: 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts 2 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon five spice powder Directions: Unroll the Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts. Using a 4 inch cookie cutter or pocket pie mold, cut out 10 shapes. Vent five of the shapes using a small cookie cutter or the tines of a fork. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh blueberries 3 tablespoons warm water 1 tablespoon vanilla paste 4 teaspoons gelatin 16 oz cream cheese, softened 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 10-inch graham cracker crust Directions: Puree 2 cups blueberries. Set aside. Pour the warm water into a large bowl. Sprinkle with gelatin. Allow to sit 10 minutes. Add the blueberry puree and vanilla paste a
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped 1 bulb fennel, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/2 cup dry white wine 8 oz bottled clam juice 9 oz fresh linguine, cooked 50 little neck clams freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions: Heat some olive oil in a large, heavy pot. Sauté onion and fennel until translucent. Add garlic and anchov
Ingredients: 1 slice of bread 1/3 cup milk 2/3 lb lean ground beef 1/3 lb ground pork 1/3 lb ground veal 1 small onion, grated 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 onion, chopped 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 2/3 cup beef stock 2-3 tablespoons superfine flour (like Wondra) sea salt Directions: Soak the bread in the milk in a small saucer. When
Ingredients: 1/3 lb lean ground beef 1/3 lb ground pork 1/3 lb ground veal 6 oz tomato paste 3/4 cup beef stock 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, diced 3/4 cup diced fire-roasted Hatch Green Chiles 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno
Ingredients: for the pork 2 lb boneless pork roast juice and zest of 2 navel oranges 8 cloves of garlic, quartered 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon dried oregano sea salt freshly ground black pepper 8 slices Swiss cheese 16 slices lean capicola 1/3 cup dill pickle slices, drained 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 crusty long rolls Directions
Ingredients: 8 oz seltzer or club soda 1 large scoop vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons jam (I used strawberry thyme) Directions: Spoon the jam into the bottom of a tall glass. Pour in the sparkling water. Top with ice cream. Stir lightly with a long spoon. Serve with a straw and drink immediately. Serves one. My thoughts: I'm still working my way through
The people over at Relish and the brains behind Hidden Valley Ranch hired me to develop a new sandwich recipe using their new line of sandwich spreads and dips. Check out my recipe for the Steak & Green which features surprisingly thick and creamy Hidden Valley Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sandwich Spread & Dip, which adds a rich garlic flavor to a sandwich stuffed with steak, aspa
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup 1/2 inch pieces of chives 5 oz crumbled Gorgonzola 1 oz shredded extra sharp cheddar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 inch chunk of shallot, minced sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds Directions: Place the cheeses, chives, cream cheese, sha
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, steamed and peeled 12 oz tri-color penne, cooked 1 cubanelle pepper, diced 2 mini cucumbers, diced 1/3 cup diced red onion for the dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill juice and zest of 1 large lemon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss together the salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bow
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked black rice, cooled 1 pint pickled nectarines or peaches, drained and diced 1/2 red onion, large dice 1 lb snap peas, steamed 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss the rice, pickled nectarines, red onion and peas. Sprinkle with herbs and spices. Drizzle with olive oil. Refrigerate
Ingredients: for the dough: 4 cups flour 1/2 oz yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, sliced 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon salt roll filling: 4-6 oz jam (I used raspberry-plum jam) frosting: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon jam (I used raspberry-
Ingredients: to serve: 4 long rolls with hard outer crusts (pan salado or other crusty bread with a soft center) 1 1/2 cup Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans 1 medium white onion, sliced into thin rings for the pork: 1 onion, cut into rings 3 lb boneless pork roast 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Ingredients: 2 lb potatoes, cut into small cubes and cooked 1 stalk celery, diced 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon minced chives 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup mayonnaise sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss the potatoes, celery, onion and bacon together in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, wh
Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/4 teaspoon Dijon 1/2 teaspoon capers pinch celery seed freshly ground black pepper for the spread 1/2 (loose) cup watercress 1/4 cup soft goat cheese 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste sea salt freshly ground black pepper to serve crispbread Directions: Place eggs in pan. Fill pan with cool water until it is about 1 inch abo
Ingredients: 4 Cadbury Creme Eggs, refrigerated overnight and unwrapped 2 tablespoons butter 2 3/4 cups crisped rice cereal (Rice Krispies) 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut 24 marshmallows sprinkles Directions: Melt butter over low heat in a large pot. Add marshmallows and stir until nearly completely melted. Removed from heat and stir in cereal and coconut. Quic
Ingredients: 5 sheets egg matzo, broken into bite-sized pieces* 1 1/2 tablespoons milled flax seeds 2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup bite-sized dried pineapple 1/4 cup bite-sized crystallized ginger 1/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup pimento cheese 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork (or a mini chopper/food processor) and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, spices, and pimento cheese. Spoon an equal amount into each of the egg halves. Sprinkle with paprika. My th
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/2 cups 2% milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup seltzer freshly made whipped cream jam Directions: Prep your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions. Using a mixer, blend together the flour and baking powder and then add the milk, cream and seltzer until well combined. While
Ingredients: 1 lb dried roman beans (aka cranberry beans) 2 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and diced 2 dried japones chiles 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon cocoa 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1/2 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon pecan liquid
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tricolor mix or red quinoa 3 cups water 1 cup diced rhubarb 1 cup diced strawberries Directions: Place the quinoa, water and rhubarb in a small sauce pan. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the strawberries and simmer for 5 additional minutes. Serve immediately. My thoughts:I'm always on the look out for new things to make for breakfas
Ingredients: 2 cups instant corn masa flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 3 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cup Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans 2 avocados, sliced 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine and red cabbage mix 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1/4 cup diced white onion 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup crema Salvadoreña (Salvadoran sour cream) Directions: Place the instant co
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon canola oil 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled, cubed and parboiled 3/4 lb corned beef, cubed 1 large onion, diced 5 oz carrots, cut into matchsticks 1 teaspoon thyme sea salt freshly ground black pepper 4-8 fried eggs Directions: Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet. Saute the onion, potatoes and carrots until the onion is transl
Ingredients: for the cake: 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® half and half 1/3 cup canola oil 1 egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 2 cups flour 2 cups frozen mixed berries (I used a mix of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt for the streusel: 1/4 cup cold Land O Lakes® Light Butter with Ca
Ingredients: for the sauce: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 3/4 lb ground lamb 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary 4 sprigs worth of thyme leaves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons merlot vinegar sea salt freshly ground black pepper for the
Ingredients: 1 stalk rhubarb, diced (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar club soda or seltzer Directions: Place all ingredients in a 1 1/2 qt. saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature. Using a fine metal sieve, strain the mix
Ingredients: 4 spinach vegetable wrappers 1- 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise* 1/4 lb baby arugula 2/3 lb sliced roasted turkey breast 1/3 lb lean capicola 4 slices provolone cheese 2 avocados Directions: Prepare the wraps according to package instructions. I heated mine for 15 seconds in a dry skillet. Spread a thin layer of chipotle mayo in the center of each wrap. Top with
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 8 oz diced crimini mushrooms 1/4 cup super fine flour (like Wondra) 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 sprig worth of thyme 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 3 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup fresh or frozen peas sea s
Ingredients: 2 lb bay scallops 1 bunch small "baby" Vidalia onions (with greens attached), diced 1 shallot, minced 1 large bulb fennel, diced 1 rather large russet potato, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 4-5 (thin, regular) slices bacon, diced and cooked until crisp 2 cups 2% milk 2 cups half and half 2 tablespoons olive oil (or a mix of bacon grease and olive oil) 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Ingredients: 8 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cup frozen or fresh peas 1 1/2 cup cooked white rice 12 oz Spam lite, cubed 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced sea salt freshly ground black pepper kecap manis Directions: Preheat oven to 325. Brown the spam on all sides in In a 12 inch cast iron skillet*, heat oil and butter. Whisk together the eggs, peas, rice and spices, put aside. A
Ingredients: 1/2 lb very lean ground beef 1/2 lb gound pork 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/3 cup milk 1/2 small onion, minced 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 egg, beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 350. In a small pan, saute the onions until just browned. Set aside. Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a medium bowl. Allow to soak 5 minutes. Add the remain
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 8 oz chili sauce (like Heinz) 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke 1 tablespoon ginger juice 2 1/2-3 tablespoons raspberry hot sauce* sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon cardamom Directions: The night before you want to make the pulled chicken,
Ingredients: 16 oz crimini mushrooms, diced 1 1/2 cups Guinness 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 3/4 cup milk 1 Russet potato, peeled, diced 1/2 cup super fine flour (like Wondra) 1/8 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, chopped 2 carrots, cut into coins 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup coarsely chopped It
Ingredients: 2/3 lb lean ground beef 1/3 lb ground pork 1/3 lb ground veal 1 egg, beaten 1 small onion, diced 1-2 slices soft sandwich bread, torn into bite-sized pieces salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Form into about 6 flat patties. Set aside. Heat some canola oil in a skillet. Add the patties and cooking, turning once
Ingredients: 4 lb mussels 3 sprigs' worth thyme leaves 1 endive, sliced thinly 1 onion, halved and sliced thinly 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (with leaves) 1 large clove garlic, halved and sliced thinly 3/4-1 cup dry white wine or seafood stock freshly ground black pepper sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Arrange the mussels in a single layer (or as close to a single
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb catfish cut into bite sized pieces 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon hot paprika 2 cups cornflake crumbs 2 teaspoons hot New Mexican chili powder 2 teaspoon ground chipotle 2 teaspoon ground ancho chile Directions: Place the buttermilk, hot sauce catfish, mustard powder and paprika in a covered bowl, resealable p
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 cups chicken or turkey stock 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash* 1 cup kamut berries 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 2 carrots, diced 3 sprigs of thyme worth of leaves 1 bay leaf 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms 2 cups chopped frozen collard greens 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast Directions: Place the squash, celery, carrots, mushrooms, ga
Ingredients: 12 oz soft potato bread cubes* 1 lb boneless turkey cutlets (about 4) 1 cup turkey or chicken stock 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb onion, diced 1 lb celery, diced (greens included) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed rosemary 1/4 teaspoon celery seed sea salt freshly ground black pe
Ingredients: 2 lb ground chicken 2 cups diced fire-roasted Hatch Green Chiles 30 oz canned black beans, drained 15 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained 20 oz canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon hot paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Coo
Ingredients: 1 lb 94% lean ground beef 1/4 cup minced white onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce sea salt freshly ground black pepper to serve: minced white onion soft dinner rolls, cut in half horizontally dill pickle slices (sometimes labeled "hamburger pickles") Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Roll the meat i
