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Ingredients 1/2 cup barley (dry measure) 1 Tbs. chicken bouillon 15 oz. can, black beans (rinsed and drained) 2 tomatoes, cut into small cubes with seeds removed 1 cucumber, diced with seeds removed 1/2 cup, diced celery 1/2 cup, chopped green onion For the dressing, combine: 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 Tbs. orange juice 2 Tbs. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne 1 clove garlic, minced Preparation Cook 1/2 cup barley according to directions on box, adding 1 Tbs....

Ingredients 2 pie crusts 2-3 tbls olive oil 1/2 onions-chopped 2 garlic cloves juice of 1 lime 2-3 peppers of various colors 1/2-1 bunch of cilantro (depending upon taste preference) 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed ( i usually buy the flavored ones or you can season your own pie as well) cooked chicken breast chopped (optional) Salt cumin pepper chopped jalapeno or green chilies (optional) cheddar or montery jack cheese...

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 large egg 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup oats, quick-cooking or old-fashioned (not instant) 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup dried blueberries (see Tip) 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped (see Tip) Preparation Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F....

Ingredients Wet Ingredients: 1 cup Xagave 3 Eggs 1 cup of plain yogurt (unsweetened, lowfat or reg.) 2 Tbl. canola oil (or vegetable) 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. almond extract Dry Ingredients: 1 cup of whole wheat flour* 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 3 cups rolled oats Fruit and Nuts: 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts)...

Ingredients 1 Baking potato well scrubbed salt Preparation Heat oven to 375F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Hold potato over a paper towel. Using a vegetable peeler and slow strokes, peel potato, skin and all, removing strips as wide as possible. Cover strips with another paper towel and press down to absorb some of the moisture. Spread strips on prepared cookie sheet. (You don’t have to be too careful....

Ingredients 8-10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 6 boneless-skinless breasts…but they’re not as juicy/flavorful) 1/4 C. olive oil 12 pitted Cerignola (big green, NOT Spanish) olives 2 C. slivered sweet onion 10 cloves garlic (whole) 1/2 t. Thyme 1/2 t. Basil 1/2 t. Sage 1 t. salt good grind of black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350. coat the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with 1 t. of the olive oil....

Ingredients 1/3 cup of EVOO 2 tbsp or more of Balsamic Vinegar 2+ Tbsp fresh basil 1 tbsp parsley 1 tbsp minced shallot a little garlic S+P Preparation wisk all together and marinade fish from 1 hour to overnight . Grill over medium low charcoal

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons, melted and cooled 1 cup sugar, divided 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium) 2/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 (3 1/2- to 4-oz) bar 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup walnuts (3 oz), toasted, cooled, and coarsely chopped...

Ingredients 1.5 cups of fresh or frozen peas, cooked 2 T butter 1/2 c. plain yogurt (the more fat the better, but regular is fine) handful of fresh basil salt and pepper olive oil Preparation Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Makes about 1.5 cups. Serve warm over corn and goat cheese pancakes as a starter.

Ingredients AÏOLI DIP 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 large garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt CURRY DIP 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger HORSERADISH SAUCE 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard STEAK SAUCE 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt FONDUE 1 quart (4 cups) peanut oil...

Ingredients 3 c. self rising flour 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1 can beer herbs or cheese optional melted butter Preparation mix dry than add beer can pour some melted butter into pan prior to adding dough and can top with melted butter

Ingredients 1-1/2 c. salad oil 1/2 c. wine vinegar 1/4 c. ketchup 1/4 c. soy sauce 3-4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp. worchestshire sauce 1 tbsp. prepared mustard 1/4 tsp. tabasco sauce 1 tbsp. Italian seasonings Preparation mince garlic in food processor or mince by hand and place in blender. blend all ingredients in blender. Marinate boneless chicken breasts or flank steak for at least 8 hrs. (Overnight is best). Barbeque and enjoy sliced or in pieces, whichever you prefer....

Ingredients Pork shoulder or country style ribs, 4 to 5 pounds Salt & pepper Cooking oil for searing the meat (optional) 6 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 Chipotle chile packed in adobo sauce 2 cups of water Preparation Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the meat pieces (Sear meat in a hot oiled pan on both sides first, if desired) Place meat in slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 cups self - raising flour 1 ¼ cups frozen blackberries 1 medium apple, peeled, grated coarsely ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs, beaten lightly 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup buttermilk Streusel Topping 1/3 cup plain flour 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp mixed spice 30g butter Preparation Preheat oven to moderately hot. Grease 12-hole muffin pan. Place flour in large bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon mixture into prepared pan....

Ingredients Bone Suckin’ Poultry Seasoning, 1 Tbsp. Chicken Breast, 4 Tarragon, 1 Tbsp. Granny Smith Apple, 1 diced Pecan Pieces or Almond Slices, 1/2 cup lightly toasted Celery, 1 cup, finely diced Pineapple Juice, 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1 cup Sea Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation Slow cook the chicken breast in a crock pot with water just covering chicken breast. Add Bone Suckin’ Poultry Rub to the water in the crock pot....

Ingredients White anchovey fillets in oil and vinegar 2 bananas (slightly green if possible) 2 avocados Smoked paprika 1/2 an onion finely chopped Roughly chopped parsley Butter Preparation Fry thick slices of banana with onion in butter and a good pinch of paprika. After a couple of minutes (banana coloured but onion still quite raw)remove from heat and add a dozen anchovy fillets, avocado and parsley, mix gently and season.

Ingredients 2 c. Baby Lima/ or navy pea 2 quarts cold water 1/2 t salt 1/2 c. molasses 1/3 c. brown sugar 1 t. dry mustard bacon 1 med onion, chopped 1 t b. soda Preparation Soak beans over night, add salt to beans,and water, cover and simmer till beans are tender, about 1 hr, Drain, reserving liquid Measure 2 c. liquid adding water if nec. mix with molasses, brown sugar and mustard,Combine bacon,beans,onion, and pour molasses mixture over....

Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes, washed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Unsalted butter, for serving Cooked broccoli, for serving Sour cream, for serving Freshly grated cheddar cheese, for serving Finely chopped chives, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert a metal skewer lengthwise through the center of each potato. Place on baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour....

Ingredients Starter Flour A warm water Salt Sugar opt Preparation Baking the Bread Once your loaf has doubled in size, your sourdough bread is finally ready to go into the oven. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees, and place a pan filled with ½ inch of water on the bottom rack of the oven. When the oven is all hot and steamy, gently transfer (careful not to squish the risen dough) from the bowl onto a lightly greased baking sheet (I find covering the sheet with tin foil helps with clean up!...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 2 firm bananas, sliced 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons apple juice 4 Toaster Strudel™ from 1 package (11.7 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Apple Toaster Strudel™ (6 Count) Preparation Melt margarine in small skillet over medium heat. Add bananas; cook and stir 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Add brown sugar and apple juice; cook about 4 minutes or until bubbly and thickened, stirring occasionally....