Ingredients Chocolate Cake Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch round pan, line the pan bottom with parchment (or waxed paper) cut to fit and then butter the parchment. Cream 1/2-cup butter or margarine, softened butter and 2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs slowly & 1 tsp. vanilla beat well. Sift dry ingredients together 1/2-cup cocoa and 2 cups flour 1 tsp....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions or thinly sliced leeks (whites only) 1 cup thinly sliced celery 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice 1 tablespoon tomato paste 8 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, potatoes, and zucchini (cut larger vegetables into smaller pieces)...
Ingredients 3 large vine ripe tomatoes 1 large white onion 1/3 cup capers (with juice) 3 turns on the peppermill 1 bigdaddy Eimers across the table to sample it Preparation Dice it all up, throw it in the fridge for an afternoon before the party, and you’re good to go.
Ingredients 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 cloves garlic crushed and minced 2-3 cans rinsed black beans 2 cans rinsed shoepeg corn 1 red bell pepper chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped (or any combo of colored bell peppers) 1 purple onion finely chopped 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 splash of tobasco sauce Preparation wisk the liquids, garlic and basil in a large bowl....
Ingredients 12 oz sepia fettucini or tagliarini 6 oz clam juice 1.6 lbs large shrimp cleaned split and deviened (shells saved)and cut up in 3rds 2cups pommodoro San Marzano crushed 3oz strong chicken stock 3tbs chopped onion 1tbs chopped garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp peperoncino and 1/2 tsp oregano Salt pepper Preparation Heat oil with onion and peperoncino until transluscent, add garlic and once fragrant add oregano and pommodoro....
Ingredients 1 (13-oz)can evaporated milk 3 Eggs 1 c Sugar 1 c flaked Coconut 3 Tbls Vegetable oil 3 Tbls all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Ground nutmeg Preparation Combine all ingredients except nutmeg in container of electric blender. Process mixture until well blended. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch pie plate (mixture will be thin. Sprinkle top of mixture with nutmeg; bake at 325^ for 40 minutes or until pie is set....
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries Preparation Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften....
Ingredients 1Package 7oz. udon or other Asian Noodles 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 cup vegetable broth 1 pkg. (14 oz.) firm tofu 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 tablespoon each minced fresh ginger and garlic 4 baby bok choy (about 1 lb.), leaves separated 4 green onions, trimmed and sliced $ Preparation Cook noodles as package directs. Drain and divide among 4 bowls. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and broth and set aside....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups wheat bran 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup soft brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bread soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 Chopped Bannana optional Preparation Preheat oven to Gas mark 5 (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners. Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup mashed bananas 1/4 cup skim milk 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl mix together bananas, egg whites, milk, and vanilla. Beat all together. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan which has been greased for approx 35 minutes....
Ingredients 1 TBLS olive oil 1 large onion 2 stalks celery, including some leaves 2 large carrots 1 bunch green onions, chopped 8 cloves garlic, minced 8 sprigs fresh parsley 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt 2 quarts water (8 cups) Preparation Chop scrubbed vegetables into 1 inch chunks. Remember,the greater the surface area, the more quickly vegetables will yield their flavor. Heat oil in a soup pot....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups finely chopped fresh basil 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 1/3 cups fine dry bread crumbs 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup olive oil Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together the basil, tomatoes, bread crumbs, garlic, jalapeno, sea salt and olive oil. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Serve with your favorite dippers!
Ingredients 5 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed of excess fat 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon Biryani Spice Blend 12 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Spiced Tomato Sauce Spiced Rice with Peppers and Peas Caramelized Onions with Ginger Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Preparation Place beef in a large pot with garlic, ginger, spice blend, and chicken stock....
Ingredients 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes Salt and pepper Flour, for dredging 3 tablespoons corn oil 1 pound Mexican chorizo (fresh), about 1 pound, casings removed 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 tablespoon cumin, half a palmful 1/2 tablespoon Mexican oregano, half a palmful 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander, half a palmful 1 can beef consommé or 1 1/2 cups beef stock 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes or fire-roasted diced tomatoes...
Ingredients 6 ounces vodka 2/3 cup sugar 5 ounces fresh sweet cherries (1 cup), pitted and halved, plus more for serving (optional) 9 ounces fresh berries (1 1/2 cups), such as raspberries and blackberries, plus more for serving (optional) 9 ounces chocolate wafers, such as Nabisco Famous 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Kosher salt 1 pint cherry ice cream 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 pint vanilla ice cream 5 ounces semisweet chocolate Preparation Combine vodka and 1/3 cup sugar; gently stir in cherries and berries....
Ingredients 3/4 to 1 cup (one serving) of frozen berries of choice (I like boysenberries!) 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder (up to 200 calories) 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 tsp fiber (see notes below) 2 packs of splenda 2 cups water handful of ice Preparation pour water, berries, protein powder, yogurt, fiber, splenda into blender. Add enough ice to desired consistency. Blend then serve and enjoy. Note on whey protein: Most supermarkets now carry a variety of protein powders, usually in the healthfood section, and usually marketed for body-builders....
Ingredients 2 cans corn (rinsed & drained) 1 can black beans (rinsed & drained) 1 can red kidney beans (rinsed & drained) 2 cans chopped black olives 4 tomatoes chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped 1 red bell pepper chopped( or yellow or orange) 4 chopped green onions 1 tsp diced jalapeno peppers 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 cup chopped cilantro 2 lemons - juice...
Ingredients 3 pounds apples, such as Cameo, McIntosh, Jonagold, or Gala (8 to 10), peeled, cored, and quartered 1 cup fresh apple cider or water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus grated lemon zest to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving (optional) 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of kosher salt Preparation Combine apples, cider, lemon juice, spices, and salt in a large pot....
Ingredients 3 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 onions (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced salt and pepper Preparation In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the brussels sprouts for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; drain, reserving the bacon fat....
Ingredients Pie Dough: 1 c all purpose flour, 1/4 cu unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 c confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, 3 oz unsalted butter cut into small pieces, 1/2 egg yolk Filling: 1 1/4 c heavy cream 6 oz blackberry preserves 8 oz semi sweet choc, small pieces 2 tbs unsalted butter cut into small pieces Sauce: 8 oz blackberries, plus extra for decorating 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp superfine sugar...
