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Ingredients Dressing 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves 1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), lightly toasted 2 teaspoons chopped shallots 2 teaspoons chicken boullion granules 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup olive oil Salad 8 cups herb salad mix 1 large firm-ripe mango, halved, pitted, peeled, thinly sliced 3 small avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup coarsely crumbled queso fresco...

Ingredients 1# fresh medium mushrooms 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 tablespoon black pepper 3/4 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar Juice of one fresh lemon Preparation Place all ingredients into a heavy thick bottomed pan. Stir together gently so that all spices are dispersed evenly. Bring to simmer over medium heat and maintain the simmer for 12-15 minutes. Stir frequently and be gentle so you don’t break the mushrooms apart....

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 4 artichoke hearts from a 14-oz can, quartered 12 kalamata olives, halved and pitted 4 teaspoons capers 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place four 12-inch squares of parchment paper or heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Place a chicken breast on one half of each square, leaving a 2-inch border; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pita pocket (plain or wheat) 1/4 cup of of diced red onion 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes 1/4 cup of diced cucumbers 1/4 cup of plain low fat yogart 1/4 cup of calamata or mediterrean olives 1/4 tsp of oragano 1 tsp. olive oil (optional for low fat/calorie diets) salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cut one inch off the top of a pita pocket....

Ingredients •1/2 cup paprika •1/4 cup garlic powder •1/4 cup mild chili powder (use medium or hot to kick up the heat) •3 tablespoons salt •3 tablespoons black pepper •2 tablespoons onion powder •2 tablespoons celery seeds •1 tablespoon brown sugar •1 tablespoon dried oregano •1 tablespoon dried thyme •3 teaspoons cumin •2 teaspoons dry mustard •2 teaspoons ground coriander •2 teaspoons ground allspice Preparation Mix together all ingredients until well combined....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cooked millet 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 1/4 cup quick rolled oats 1/2 cup ground nuts 1/2 cup diced onion 1/4 cup water pinch of sea salt 1 tbsp. chicken style seasoning 1 1/2 tbsp. nutritional yeast Preparation Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Using a 1/4 cup scoop, form mixture into patties (roll into crushed cornflakes if desired). Place in a lightly oiled fry pan and cook both sides until brown....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins 3/4 pound brioche, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 1/2 cups) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon bourbon 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream Preparation Make the puddings: Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack set in the lower third of the oven....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 package (14 ounces) frozen puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed 8 ounces rhubarb, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (1 1/2 cups) 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4 inch thick (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup lavender sugar (see note, above) or granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1 large egg white, lightly beaten Coarse sanding sugar Whipped cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients butter graham cracker crumbs eggs, 3 3/4 cup sugar 2 softened cream cheese, 8 ounce each Topping: 8 oz sour cream 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Generously grease with softened butter and coat 2 12 cup muffin tins with the soft butter and then coat with crushed graham cracker crumbs. Filling: In bowl combine 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 2 8 oz cream cheese, softened next fold in: 3 egg whites, beaten separately, and then fold in and this will make it light and fluffy....

Ingredients 8 oz udon or soba noodles 2 packets Instant Miso Soup (@ Trader Joes, etc) 3 Tb minced garlic 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 1-2 scallions, chopped Preparation Boil noodles according to package instructions. Do not add salt. Empty 4 cups water and contents of Miso packets into saucepan. Add garlic and simmer. Add carrots and mushrooms. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are cooked. Add in noodles....

Ingredients 2 cups assorted olives, such as nicoise, Nyons, and Picholine (8 to 10 ounces) 4 pieces preserved lemon, sliced into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or brine from preserved lemons 2 teaspoons dried oregano Preparation Place olives in a medium bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine lemon, vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice; bring to a simmer, and stir in oregano....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup dark brown sugar vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 cup) 1 lb flank steak 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 large green onions Preparation Make the sauce by heating 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over med/low heat. Add ginger and garlic to the pan and quickly add the soy sauce and water before the garlic scorches....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. vegetables stock 1 1/2 c. uncooked couscous 1/2 c. shredded carrots 1/2 c. raisins 2 T. olive oil 2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. allspice 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper Preparation Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a medium saucepan (about 1 1/2 to 2 quarts). Stir in the couscous, carrots, and raisins. Cover saucepan tightly and remove from heat. Let sit for 5-7 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups grated parmesan cheese 1 cup to 1 and ½ cups minced shallots 2/3 cup mayonnaise (or enough to bind ingredients) Italian seasoning, oregano or tarragon (your choice, optional) Pumpernickel or dark rye (Pepperidge Farm’s party rye is great but hard to find) cut into 1 ½ inch squares Preparation Mix parmesan and shallots. Add just enough mayonnaise to bind. Spread generous amounts on bread pieces. Broil until golden brown on top (about 3-5 mins....

Ingredients 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes. Salt and Pepper to taste. 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided. 1 Gala aple peeled cored cut into 1/2 inch pieces. 1 carrot peeled cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 2 ribs of celery peeled cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 1 green bell pepper seeded cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 1 white onion peeled cut into 1/2 inch pieces....

Ingredients 1/4 lb bulk pork sausage 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 package (3.5-oz size) sliced pepperoni (1/2 cup) 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1 egg, beaten Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 3-4 cups diced cooked chicken 1 pound pork sausage 1 stalk celery, chopped fine 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower, cooked well and drained 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded Salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Paprika, optional Preparation Brown the sausage with the celery, onion and mushrooms. Stir the softened cream cheese into the sausage mixture until well blended. Coarsely chop the cooked cauliflower....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups maple syrup, preferably grade A dark amber 3 large eggs, beaten 5 large egg yolks, beaten 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring 1 cup maple syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool just until foam subsides. Pour into an 8-inch round cake pan, tilting pan to evenly coat bottom and sides to rim....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb cooked, deveined, tailed shrimp 1/2 c finely chopped parsley 1/4 c finely chopped shallot 2-3 T drained capers (I like more) 1/4 c each: dry white wine, tarragon vinegar and white wine vinegar 1/2 c olive oil 4 T dijon mustard 2 t red pepper flakes salt & pepper to taste juice 1/2 lemon Preparation Combine marinade ingredients, add shrimp, chill several hours. Garnish with hearts of palm or grape tomatoes…

Ingredients Dipping Sauce 1-1/2 C Mayo 1 TBS Fresh lemon peel 3 TBS Fresh Lemon juice 1 TBS Dijon mustard 1/4 C freshly grated Parmesan salt and freshly ground pepper. For the shrimp 1 1/2 pounds of cooked shrimp 1/4 C soy sauce 1/2 C fresh lemon juice 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 TBS ginger 1/4 C sugar 1/4 C oil Preparation Mix togerther the dipping sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve....