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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large chopped onion (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium diced yellow bell pepper (1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups vegetable broth 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles 2-3 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 medium winter squash (about 2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup ancho chile powder 1/4 cup finely ground espresso-roast coffee beans 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons chile de árbol powder or cayenne (optional) Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid and mix well....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain, low-fat yogurt 1/2 seedless (aka English) cucumber 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 wheat or whole-grain sandwich flatbread rounds Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/food/simplemeals/articles/0623bollywood-burger-simple-meal.html?source=nletter-food#ixzz0u3KeRA7u Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine yogurt and cucumber; refrigerate until ready to serve. In a bowl, combine beef, onion, mint and cumin. Mix well and shape into four patties....

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 2 tablespoons Boursin® cheese with garlic and herbs 3 oz thinly sliced Canadian bacon 10 slices pepperoni 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon water 1 to 2 teaspoons poppy seed Pizza sauce, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough on cookie sheet, forming 14x11-inch rectangle....

Ingredients 1/2 package (7 ounces) firm tofu Olive oil, or vegetable oil, for baking sheet Salt (optional) Tomato sauce, for dipping Preparation Cut tofu into 3-by-1/2-inch sticks. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a double layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Top tofu with another double layer of paper towels or kitchen towel. Place another baking sheet or a baking dish on top, and press down firmly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup sugar 5 to 6 fresh rosemary sprigs 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 4 firm, ripe Bosc pears (about 2 pounds total), peeled and cored (see note, below), stems left intact Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) Preparation In a saucepan just large enough to hold pears on their sides, combine 5 cups water, vinegar, sugar, rosemary, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved....

Ingredients 3 cups small ice cubes 3 to 4 large ripe strawberries 1 ripe banana, sliced 4 wedges frozen peach 1/4 cup dark rum 1/4 cup sour mix 2 tablespoons Cointreau Fresh fruit, for garnish Preparation Place ice, strawberries, banana, peach, rum, sour mix, and Cointreau in a blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more ice or fruit as needed. Garnish with fresh fruit, and serve immediately.

Ingredients 2 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-oz bag) 3 tablespoons reduced-fat coleslaw dressing 2 teaspoons canola oil 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (4 oz each), trimmed of fat, cut into 1/8-inch strips 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 4 whole wheat burger buns, split Preparation In medium bowl, toss coleslaw mix with dressing. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center....

Ingredients 1 tbs veg oil 1 lb ground beef 2 cloved garlic, crushed 3-2/3 cup crushed tomatoes 2 cup beef stock 1-1/2 tsp italian herb seasoning 1 lb frozen mixed veggies 1/3 cup pastina or alphabet pasta 2 cup water 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Season meat with salt and pepper to taste and add to pan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 pounds beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large red onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder 1 tablespoon pasilla chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 bottle dark beer 5 cups homemade chicken stock, or canned low-sodium or water 1 (16-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained and pureed 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree...

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Round Steak 1 cube Butter or Margarine 2 Tblsp Flour 1 Tbl minced onion or 1/2 C sauteed onion 1/2 C Red Wine/Burgandy 1 Can Mushrooms (I use 8 0z Fresh) 1 C Boullian 1/2 C Sour Cream Pasta Preparation Slice Meat into strips. Brown in 1/2 butter. Add mushrooms and wine. Save liquid and remove meat; Add rest of butter, Sauteed Onion, stir in flour. Return liquids and simmer slowly 20 min....

Ingredients 2 pounds beets (about 3 very large or 4 to 6 medium) 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Minced fresh parsley or a few rosemary leaves for garnish Preparation Trim the beets and peel them as you would potatoes; grate them in a food processor or by hand. Begin preheating a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 cup French lentils pinch of salt 3 garlic cloves 1 cup chopped onion 1 stalk celery 1 1/2 medium carrots (diced) 1/2 tsp. basil 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. oregano lots of freshly ground black pepper 14.5 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes 2 slices cooked bacon (diced) Preparation Put lentils, water, bouillon cubes, and salt in kettle. Bring to a boil, lower heat to the slowest possible simmer, then cook quietly, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 head Bibb lettuce (12 to 14 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on the diagonal, plus 1 cup celery leaves 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, celery slices and leaves, and parsley; toss to combine....

Ingredients For cake: 2 3/4 cups sifted cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 eggs 2/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup milk 1 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped fine For frosting: 2/3 cup butter 4 cups confectioner’s sugar 3 tbsp cream 3 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp maple flavoring Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9-inch layer pans....

Ingredients 1 pound blueberries (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups Herb Syrup with lemon verbena Preparation Process the blueberries and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in lemon juice and syrup. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into another large bowl; discard solids. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container; freeze at least 4 hours or up to 1 week before serving....

Ingredients 1 bowl of chopped broccoli 3/4 bowl of fat free feta cheese 3 egg whites 1 small leek 1 onion 1 green pepper about a half cup of pine nuts 2 table spoons of olive oil 1 tea spoon of cumin 1/2 tea spoon of corriander 1/2 tea spoon of ginger salt pinch of black pepper. Preparation Heat up the olive oil on a medium size sauce pan. Chop the onion and saute until slightly brown....

Ingredients Massa: 100g manteiga vegetal 100g coco ralado 6 ovos 1 c. sopa fermento 3 c. sopa de farinha com fermento 6 c. sopa de adoçante 6 c. sopa de cacau magro em pó Cobertura: 2dl natas 3 c. sopa de cacau 2 c. sopa de adoçante em pó 1 c. sopa manteiga vegetal 3 c. sopa de coco ralado Preparation Ligue o forno a 180º. Unte com manteiga uma forma redonda de chaminé e polvilhe-a com farinha....

Ingredients chick peas lemon juice 1 c. green onion olive oil parsley Preparation Bring the chick peas to a boil, and drain. Add about a cup of finely chopped green onions, a quarter cup each of lemon juice and olive oil, then salt and pepper to taste. Cool till tepid and serve with parsley or mint garnish.

Ingredients 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons brown sugar Splenda 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-1/4 pounds flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt spray butter 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 10 ounce bag baby spinach Preparation Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and minced garlic and half the black pepper in a small bowl....