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    Hershey’s Best Brownies

    HERSHEY’S Best Brownies Ingredients: . 2 teaspoons vanilla extract . 1/4 teaspoon salt . 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine . 2 cups sugar . 3/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S Dutch Processed Cocoa . 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) . 4 eggs . 1/2 teaspoon baking powder . 1 cup all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. www.HersheysKitchens.com llV – 2. Place butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH ( 100%) 2 to ·2-1/2 m inutes or until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with spoon after each addition. Add cocoa; beat until…

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    Flourless Brownies

    ? ———————————————————————–, 1 lngredents: 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed 3 large eggs 1 1 /3 cup melted butter, more for the baking pan , 1/4 cup cocoa poy.rjer 1 /8 teaspoon teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons gluten-free pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1 /2 cup gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 /3 cup finely chopped walnuts Method: Preheat the oven to 350° F. ·———————————————————————–· ·———————————————————————–1 Butter an 8×8-inch baking pan. Place black beans, eggs, butter, cocoa po’M:ler, salt, vanilla and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and…

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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Ingredients 1/2 cup ( 1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 3 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 cup raisins Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer ulltil creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well. Drop dough by round ?3/ blespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bakejl.-1<,”TO t,f;,;;,/o, until…

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    Chocolate Pouff Cakes

    JOANNE WEIR’S WARM LITTLE CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH SOFT CENTERS 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons cognac 4 eggs, separated In cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cake flour Confectioners’ sugar (for sprlnkllng) Unsweetened cocoa (for sprinkllng) Set the oven at 400 degttes. Have on hand 6 individual souffle or baking dishes ( each 5 to 6 liquid ounces). Butter them and dust them with flour. In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate, butter, and cognac. Set the top over a pan of hot, but not boiling, water. Melt the chocolate mixture, stirring occasionally, uncil it is smootb. Remove…

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    Peach Plum Cobbler

    Peachy Plum Cobbler 8 peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges 1 2 plums, pitted, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges 1 /3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 / 2 cup all purpose flour 1 / 4 teaspoon baking powder Serves 6 Pinch of salt 1 / 2 cup ( 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 /2 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 3 7 5 °F and butter an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. Mix peaches, plums, sugar, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Let stand until sugar dissolves,…

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    Vegan Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies

    VEGAN GLUTEN•FREE BLACK BEAN BROWNIES Bl ck bean brownies (vegan and gluten-free) that require Just l bowl and about 30 minutes to prepare! Hwth , easy, and delicious – the best kind of dessert. Minimalist llanr PIEP TIME 5 minutes 12 ? Glurm-f’rtt, Vegan CIOll TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 m lnutes 4.75 from 446 votes Ingredients • 115- oz. (425 g) can (-1 3/4 cups) black beans, well rinsed and drained • 2 large fliluggs. (2 heaping Tbsp (-16 g) flaxseed meal• 6 Tbsp (90 ml) water) • 3 Tbsp (45 g) coconut oil, melted (or sub other oil of choice) • 3/ 4 cup (72 g) cocoa…

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    Peanut Butter Balls

    IQJJC. (makes about ten 1-inch balls) 1. Mix about ! cup of crunchy peanut butter with 1 ! tbsp of honey or sugar. (These are nicer if they aren’t too sweet.) 2. Gradually, add 1 ! cups (depends on the thickness of the peanut butter) powdered skim milk to make a dough stiff enough to roll into balls. 3. Make some big, some small, and some equal-size balls. 4. Try some other shapes: ovals, cylinders, and so on. 5. If you want, coat the shapes with sesa me seeds. 6. Chill, then eat. Yummy!

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    Crab Cakes – saltines

    ****? Recipe By: Lisawas Prep 10m Cook 10m Ready In 20m “Down home crab cakes are heavy on the crab, light on the filler.” Ingredients 16 saltine crackers, finely crushed 2 tablespoons water 1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Directions 11/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R)) (optional) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying 1 Stir the cracker crumbs and water together in a mixing bowl. Let stand 1 minute to soften the crackers. Add the crabmeat, egg, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, and…

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    Crab Cakes

    9/29/2017 ***** Prep Total Servings 15 MIN 25 MIN 6 Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 large egg 11/4 cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread) 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 3 cans ( 6 oz each) crabmeat, well drained, cartilage removed and flaked 1/4 cup Progresso TM plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil mb Cakes Recipe – BettyCrocker.com Steps 1 In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and egg with wire whisk. Stir in remaining ingredients except plain bread crumbs and oil. Shape mixture into 6 patties,…

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    Oddball Zucchini Casserole

    Ingredients • 5 to 6 medium zucchini, sliced in rounds • olive oil • 1 14 1 /2-ounce can of tomatoes, chopped • fresh cilantro, finely chopped, to taste • jarred jalapeno peppers, minced, to taste • salt and pepper to taste • Monterey Jack cheese, grated, to taste • tortilla chip crumbs • melted butter (grilled chicken, different grilled vegetables, and seasonings could be used) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Drizzle the zucchini with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until crisp-tender. 3. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, and salt and pepper. Mix well and heat throughly. 4. Put…

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    Banana Oatmeal Muffins

    01 Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins I imple, healthy and easy to make. These banana oatmeal muffins are moist and delicious and can also be made gluten-free. , Prep Time ?Cook Time 0Tota1Time ” Servings .Author Ingredients S minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 12 Layla • 2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpo e gluten-free flour • 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats plu more for sprinkling on top • I teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon opti nal • 1/2 teaspoon salt • I cup packed mashed ripe bananas about 2-3 large bananas • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup honey or maple yrup • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup…

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    Nut-Free Basil Pesto

    II’ “-‘U18  with Pecorino Romano – The Mom 100 THE MOM100 -==????? Nut-Free Basil Pesto with Pecorino Romano Serving Size: Makes about 1/2 cup MOM 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 1 cup packed basil leaves 1/3 cup olive oil, or more as needed Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese Kosher salt, as needed t. Place the garlic and basil in a food processor or blender and pulse until everything is roughly chopped. Add the oil and pepper and process, scraping down the sides, part way through, until everything is well blended. If it is very thick, add a bit more olive oil. Add the…

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    Spiced Baby Eggplants

    4 tsp urad dal or split dehusked black gram lentils 2 tsp cumin seeds 7-8 fenugreek seeds or methi 1/4 cup curry leaves 4-5 dry red chilies (mild or hot) Baby Eggplants 10 small purple baby eggplants 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp salt Miscellaneous 1/4 cup water 1 tsp oil (neutral oil) salt to taste Instructions Prepare the spice mixture Keep each ingredient ready before you start roasting them. Dry roast each ingredient separately. Allow them to cool down completely before you make a semi coarse powder out of it. Don’t make a fine powder or a very coarse powder. Add a few tablespoons of water to one tablespoon of spice mixture, add a pinch of salt and make a thick mixture. Because it has roasted lentils, it soaks water and…

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    Nut-Free Basil Pesto with Pecorino Romano

    II’ “-‘U18 Nut-Free B•il Pelto with Pecorino Romano – The Mom 100 THE MOM100 -==????? Nut-Free Basil Pesto with Pecorino Romano Serving Size: Makes about 1/2 cup MOM 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 1 cup packed basil leaves 1/3 cup olive oil, or more as needed Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese Kosher salt, as needed t. Place the garlic and basil in a food processor or blender and pulse until everything is roughly chopped. Add the oil and pepper and process, scraping down the sides, part way through, until everything is well blended. If it is very thick, add a bit more olive…

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    JO Eggplant Parmesan

    /1112018  Recipe – NYT Cooking I Cooking Jamie Oliver’s Eggplant Parmesan By Marian Burros YIELD 4 to 5 servings INGREDIENTS 3 medium-large eggplants, cut crosswise Into 1/2-lnch slices Olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 1 28-ounce can no-salt plum tomatoes or crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ½ cup (packed) fresh basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, or as needed Ya cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves, optional Jamie Oliver TIME 1 hour 45 minutes PREPARATION Stept Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush both sides…

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    Butter-Basted Halibut Steaks with Capers

    recipes 74 Ratings Published January 2014 Ingredients □ 2 14-16 -oz. bone-in halibut steaks (1 “-1 ¼” thick) □ Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper □ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil □ ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter □ 4 sprigs thyme □ 2 cloves garlic peeled, crushed □ 3 tablespoons drained capers Recipe Preparation Also Try it With: • Arctic char, monkfish, or salmon steaks Instructions • Season halibut with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Cook halibut until golden bro wn, 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook until other side of fish is golden brown, about…

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    Caribbean Grilled Crab Cakes

    ****? Recipe By: JULIEP Prep 20m Cook 10m Ready In lh “Absolutely delicious! I have made these in a skillet as well and they taste just as delicious as on the grill. I prefer to use fresh crabmeat, but you can use whatever is on hand.” Ingredients For Crab Cakes: 3/4 pound crabmeat 1 cup plain bread crumbs 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 egg, beaten 2 green onions, minced Hot sauce, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Directions For Mango Salsa: 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 red onion, diced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ! lime, juiced Minced jalapeno, to taste Salt and…

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    Halibut with Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Halibut is now available from Alaska almost year-round. If you can’t find it, try Atlantic cod or sole instead. Serves 4 to 6 Preparation time 10 minutes Total time 25 minutes 1½ pounds halibut fillets, cut into 8 pieces Sea salt and freshly ground pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour 4 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallots ¼ cup small capers, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 Season halibut well on both sides with salt and pepper. Place flour in a pie plate. Place 2 tablespoons oil in a…

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    BBQ Garlic Shrimp Kabobs

    Prep Time: 10 minutes 112 cup ( 125ml) barbecue sauce 6 tbsp. (90ml} bottled garlic-lime marinade Cook Time: 4 minutes 2 tbsp. (30ml) plus 1 tsp. (5ml) minced garlic 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1. Preheat grill to medium-high (350° F to 400° F/180° C to 200° C). For sauce, in a small bowl combine barbecue sauce, marinade and garlic. Remove 112 cup (125 millilitres) of the sauce and set aside. 2. Thread shrimp onto 4 skewers;* brush both sides of shrimp with remaining sauce. Grill shrimp 2 minutes per side or until opaque. Serve 112 cup (125 millilitres) reserved sauce for dipping. Serves 4 Per Serving: 95 calories/kJ-400…

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    Miami-Style Haddock

    Prep Time: 10 minutes 1 lb. (450g) deli fruit salad, drained 2 tbsp. (30ml} chopped fresh basil 2 tsp. (10ml) chopped red chile or jalapeno pepper (optional)’ 1 tsp. (5ml) minced fresh garlic Cook Time: 6 minutes 3 tbsp. (45ml} orange juice concentrate, thawed, divided 1112 tsp. (7ml) olive oil 1 lb. (450g) haddock fillets 1 tsp. (5ml} seafood seasoning 1. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to high (400°F to 450°F/200°C to 230°C). In a medium bowl combine fruit salad, basil, red chile (if desired), garlic, and 1 tablespoon (15 millilitres) of the orange juice concentrate: toss. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl combine remaining…

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    Mini Crab Sliders

    Prep nme: 1 0 minutes Mini Crab Cakes: lb. (450g) lump crabmeat, picked and cleaned 2 eggs 1? cup (75ml) light mayonnaise 1? cup (75ml) finely chopped green onion tbsp. ( 15ml) wholegrain mustard 1 cup (250ml} seasoned breadcrumbs Cook Time: 10 minutes Lemon-Mustard Sauce: 3 tbsp. (45ml) light mayonnaise tbsp. ( 15ml) wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp. ( 15ml) fresh lemon juice 6 small rolls, split 1. Preheat grill to medium (300°F to 350°F/150°C to 180°C). In a large bowl combine crabmeat, eggs, mayonnaise. green onion, mustard, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Form into 6 small patties. 2. Coat a large sheet of heavy-duty foil with nonstick cooking…

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    Planked Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

    Prep Time: 10 minutes• 1112 lbs. (675g) salmon fillets, skin on 2 tbsp. (30ml) olive oil 2 tbsp. (30ml} brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. (10ml} dried dill, divided Cook Time: 20 minutes 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. (30ml} plain yogurt or sour cream 2 tsp. ( 10ml) white wine vinegar 1. Submerge cedar planks in cold water at least 1 hour or overnight. 2. Brush skin side of fillets with oil and place in a large dish. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, garlic and 1 teaspoon (5 millilitres) of the dill. Spread sugar mixture over salmon, pressing to coat. Cover and…

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    Citrus Marinated Swordfish Kabobs

    1 /2 bunch flat leaf Italian parsley, stemmed and chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 lb. swordfish, cut into 1 inch chunks 10 white button or cremini mushrooms 1 red pepper, cored and cut into 1 1 /2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into 11/2 inch pieces Combine parsley, lemon, garlic, oil and sale. Pour over swordfish and mushrooms in a shallow dish and marinate in refrigerator for 1/2 to 1 hour. Thread skewers with fish and vegetables and cook on hot grill, turning until internal temperature is 145 • F. Serves 4. To Broil Broil 4-5…

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    Lemon and Herb Crusted Halibut

    Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse Prep Time: 15 min Level: Inactive Prep Time: – Easy Cook Time: 6 min Ingredients 4 teaspoons chopped lemon zest 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chervil leaves 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 cups cleaned fresh arugula leaves 4 tablespoons olive oil Cherry Tomato Salad, recipe follows Directions • Serves: 4 servings In a shallow bowl combine the lemon zest, dill, parsley, chervil, and black pepper. Season the fish with 1 1 /4 teaspoons of the salt, then lightly…

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    Mushroom Risotto

    Simply Recipes The recipe calls for risotto rice, Italian rice varieties that are high in a particular type of starch, with grains that are shorter and fatter than most other rices: INGREDIENTS ■ 2 Tbsp butter Arborio, Carnaroli and Via/one Nano are the most famous varieties. The high starch content of these rices yields a creamy texture when cooked. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 ■ 2 cups flavorful mushrooms such as shiitake, chanterelle, or oyster mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into half inch to inch pieces ■ 2/3 cup brandy, vermouth, or dry white wine ■ 5-6 cups chicken stock* (use vegetable stock for…

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    Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

    Prep: 20 Minutes Cook: 7 Hours Ingredients Level: Easy Serves: 72 • 3 pounds Russet Or Yukon Gold Potatoes, Washed Thoroughly • 2 Tablespoons Butter • l whole Yellow Onion, Diced • 3 cups Diced Ham • 1-1/2 cup Half-and-half • 1-1/2 cup Heavy Cream • l/4 cup Flour • Black Pepper To Taste • l cup Grated Cheddar Cheese • l cup Grated Monterey Jack Cheese • Chopped Parsley (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a large casserole dish. Heat butter in a large skillet. Add onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they start to turn translucent. Add ham and cook for 3…

  • Soups,  Vegetables

    Vegetable Chili with Chicken Stock

    1 cup carrots, diced 2 cups onions, diced 1 cup zucchini, diced 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, small dice 2-4 cloves garlic, minced 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can corn, drained 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 Tbs cumin 1 Tbs oregano 2 tsp coriander 1 tsp chili powder Directions Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onions and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until onions are almost translucent. Add carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and jalapeno.  Cook 5-8 minutes until vegetables are softened but not cooked-through. Add chicken…

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    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Better than Chipotle – serves4 1 cup jasmine rice 2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon orange juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt, bay leaf and rice. Return to boil. Reduce to simmer, cover 15 minutes. Remove from heat, leave covered for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Fluff rice with fork, add oil and juices. Stir to combine. Add cilantro right before serving. Enjoy! Click here for a printable version of this recipe – The Slow Roasted Italian.com Posted by…

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    Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese

    ****? Recipe By: Dietz & Watson “Broccoli is roasted with garlic and olive oil, then tossed with lemon juice and shaved parmesan cheese.” 1 ngred ients 1 head broccoli, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions 1 Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup Dietz & Watson Shaved Parmesan Cheese 2 Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Place the broccoli on a large rimmed baking sheet. 3 Mince the garlic and toss it in with the broccoli. 4 Drizzle 3…

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    Zucchini Fritters

    zucchini fritters AUGUST 25, 2011 zucchini Fritters Adapted a bit from Simply Recipes Yield: About 10 2 1/2 inch fritters 1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini 1 teaspoon coarse or Kosher salt, plus extra to taste 2 scallions, split lengthwise and sliced thin 1 large egg, lightly beaten Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Olive or another oil of your choice, for frying To serve (optional} 1 cup sour cream or plain, full-fat yogurt 1 to 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/ 4 teaspoon lemon zest Pinches of salt 1 small minced or crushed clove of garlic Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Have a baking…

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    Paleo Zucchini Tater Tots

    .uthor: Jean Choi erves: 25-30 tots hese tater-free tots are paleo-friendly thanks to a combination of cauliflower and zucchini. 1gredients • 1 tsp coconut oil • 1 cup riced cauliflower • 1 cup packed grated zucchini • ¼ cup coconut flour • 2 eggs, whisked • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil • ½ tsp garlic powder • ¼ tsp onion powder • ½ tsp sea salt • ¼ tsp ground black pepper • Optional: Paleo ketchup, recipe here. for serving 1structions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper. 2. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over…

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    Baked Mac and Cheese

    baked mac and cheese author: lindsay l>LTRIP I IO This Baked Mac and Cheese is cheesy on the inside, crispy on the outside, heavy on the OMG yum factor. It’s my take on the recipe from The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science cookbook. • 1 lb elbow macaroni • 2-3 slices white bread, toasted • 7 tablespoons butter, divided • 2 tablespoons flour • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk • 1 /2 cup whole milk • 1 teaspoon ground mustard • 1 1 /2 pounds cheddar cheese, grated • 8 ounces American, Gruyere, or any other smooth melting cheese, grated or cut into chunks • 2 eggs, beaten…

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    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

    ****? This is the ultimate mac-and-cheese. It’s creamy, thick and very rich, and it holds the wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you will be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup aH-purpose flour 1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 1/ 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Directions .i. Cook macaroni according to package directions. YIELD:6 servings z. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°.…

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    Quinoa and Black Beans

    — · ****? Recipe By: 3LIONCUBS Prep 15m Cook 35m Ready In SOm “Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.” Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup quinoa 11/2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin Directions 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. 2 Mix quinoa into onion mixture…

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    Saffron Rice Pilaf

    By Oolala on August 08, 2006 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4-6 ABOUT THIS RECIPE “From the “Spice of Life” cookbook. Instead of the boiling water and separate bouillon cubes, you may want to use chicken broth. Great with lamb.” INGREDIENTS Yi 1 cup rice, uncooked 2 cups boiling water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil –cup currants 1 /2 teaspoon curry powder 1 /4 teaspoon saffron thread – 7 DIRECTIONS 1.Saute onions in oil until golden. FOOD Photo by JustJanS 2.Add all other ingredients and simmer covered until all liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. 3.Serve. NUTRITION FACTS Amount…

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    Roasted Cauliflower

    9/5/2016 Amanda Freitags Roasted Cauliflower HEALTH/Top Conditions/Doctor Finder/Food/ Diet & Fitness/Parenting/Well-Being/ Amanda Freitag’s Recipe and photo courtesy of Amanda Freitag Published March 02, 2016 « RETURN TO ARTICLE / PRINT When roasted, cauliflower is transformed from vegetable wallflower to attractive life of the party, says celebrity chef Amanda Freitag. This healthful vegetarian recipe is straightforward and simple … The key to preparing this dish how you handle the cauliflower – it’s important to cut it in cross-sections rather than florets. Adding turmeric gives you golden cauliflower with lovely brown edges. And both turmeric and olive oil have anti-inflammatory properties, which make this recipe even better for people with multiple sclerosis.…

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    Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    BRUSSELS SPROUTS with Bacon, Balsamic &Lemon Brussels sprouts are one of Lett’s most in-demand dishes at Gjelina-he makes a whopping 400 servings a week. ‘Look for small, tight, and very fresh ones. They’re sweeter and easier to cook than larger versions that have been sitting around/or too long,” he says. SERVES 6 TOTAL TIME 30 minutes 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 lbs. small Brussels sprouts, halved Salt and pepper ½ cup fresh lemon juice 3 garlic cloves 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp thyme leaves 1 In a large cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned…

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    Sweet and Sour Cole Slaw

    8 c. green cab age, shredded 4 c. red cabbage, shredded 1 whole sweet onion (Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced 2 T. sugar 2 T. fresh lemon juice 2 T. white rice vinegar 1 T. low-sodium soy sauce 1 T. fresh ginger root, finely chopped 2 T. sweet and hot Asian sauce salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste Per Serving Calories …………………. 45 Fat …………………… 0 gm. Calories from fat ……….. 0°,6 Cholesterol ………….. 0 mg. Sodium …………….. 67 mg. Combine both cabbages and onion in a large bowl. Put all remaining ingr di nts exc pt p pp r and salt into a jar and shake…

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    Stuffed Vegetables

    These can be made ahead of time and eaten warm or hot from the oven with green salad, slaw and potato salad. They are a good standby dish to bring to pass or to deliver to friends who need a meal in a fix. 7 large mushrooms (4 to stuff,3 for the stuffing) 4 tomatoes 3 zucchini (2 to stuff, 1 for the stuffing) lb. ground pork seasoned with 2 tsp. TURKISH SEASONING onion, diced 15 oz.can small diced tomatoes ½ up mozzarella che e Preheat oven t 375° . Prepare th v getabl s for stuffing by r mo jng th stalk of 4 of th mu hrooms (sa…

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    Oddball Zucchini Casserole

    Ingredients • 5 to 6 medium zucchini, sliced in rounds • olive oil • 1 14 1 /2-ounce can of tomatoes, chopped • fresh cilantro, finely chopped, to taste • jarred jalapeno peppers, minced, to taste • salt and pepper to taste • Monterey Jack cheese, grated, to taste • tortilla chip crumbs • melted butter (grilled chicken, different grilled vegetables, and seasonings could be used) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Drizzle the zucchini with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until crisp-tender. 3. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, and salt and pepper. Mix well and heat throughly. 4. Put…