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Ingredients 2 pounds ripe or overripe mangoes (preferably Champagne) Pinch of coarse salt 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, for sprinkling, plus 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lime juice (from 1 lime) Lime wedges, for garnish Preparation Peel mangoes and cut flesh away from pits; discard pits. Cut mango flesh into 1-inch chunks and spread in a single layer on a plastic-wrap-lined baking sheet. Freeze mangoes, uncovered, until hard, at least 8 hours; once hard, mangoes can be transferred to plastic freezer bags and kept frozen up to 2 months....

Ingredients 1/2 bunch broccoli 2 cup lowfat cottage cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp marjoram 3 cup tomato sauce 12 oz. jumbo pasta shells, cooked aldente, rinsed, cooled, and seperated Preparation Peel outer layer from broccoli stems and steam broccoli about 10 minutes. cut off florets and mince stems. Place stems in bowl with cottage cheese, egg, and herbs; mix. Put a few spoonfuls of tomato sauce in a shallow baking pan....

Ingredients 10 hard-boiled egg whites 2 hard-boiled egg yolks 2 to 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 avocado, mashed, plus 1/2 avocado roughly chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Boston lettuce, arugula, and tomato slices (optional) 12 white sandwich bread, such as Pullman, sliced about 1/2-inch thick, toasted Preparation Using a pastry blender or fork, mash together egg whites and yolks in a large bowl; carefully fold in avocado....

Ingredients Cinnamon stick 1 Cardomom pods 2 Water 3 cups Ginger 1/4 tsp Cloves 2 Soy/rice milk 1/2 cup Assam 2 tbsp Demerera ugr 3 tbsp Preparation Crush cinnamon and cardomom. Add water and spices to pan and bring to boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stand 3 minutes. Add sugar and milk, bring to boil. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stand 4 minutes. Strain and serve....

Ingredients fresh argula 1 avocado, cubed 1 mango, cubed 3 green onions, chopped a couple handfuls of small cauliflower florets (for crunch) juice of 1/2 lemon macadamia oil (drizzle to taste) sea salt to taste Preparation Toss everything together except the cauliflower. Massage for a minute to combine the flavors; toss in the cauliflower.

Ingredients 4 large eggs ½ cup oil 1 tsp salt 1 cup matzo meal Preparation Mix eggs, oil, and salt; add meal. Refrigerate 2 hours. With wet hands, form walnut-sized balls. Drop into boiling water. Cook covered for 40 minutes. DO NOT UNCOVER. Shut heat, leave to stand, covered, 1 hour. Serve in chicken soup.

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 64 toothpicks Dab cream cheese Thin slice smoked salmon, cut into quarters Fresh dill weed sprig Very thin slice English cucumber, cut in half, folded Fresh dill weed sprig Small cooked shrimp, tail shell removed Slice small fresh mozzarella ball or string cheese Half grape tomato Tiny basil leaf or fresh basil leaf strip Half slice hard salami, folded into thirds...

Ingredients 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 1 pound asparagus 4 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off cobs 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup fresh chervil leaves 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed Preparation Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse, and oil lightly, and set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 c seedless raisins 1/3 c walnut halves, toasted, and coarsely chopped 2 c unbleached ap flour 1/2 c granulated sugar 2 1/4 t cinnamon 1 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1 med carrot, grated 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and grated 3/4 c chopped pineapple 3 eggs 1/4 c canola oil 6 T unsalted butter, melted 1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 t pure vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1 med mango, peeled and chopped 1 tsp finely chopped jalepeno 3 green onions 3 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper Grated rind and juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint 1 Tbsp Mango chutney salt Preparation As above

Ingredients 1/2 C. olive oil 1 T. fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 t. dried thyme 1/2 t. ground coriander 1 t. fennel seed 1/2 t. coarse ground black pepper 1 small bay leaf 1 log goat cheese, sliced Preparation Arrange goat cheese on a small serving platter or bowl. Heat oil and herbs just to a simmer. Pour over goat cheese. Let sit for 1/2 hour or more....

Ingredients Kugel: 5 eggs 1/3 c. sugar 4 c. matzoh farfel 1 c. low-fat sour cream 1 c. non-fat cottage cheese 1/3 c. melted butter 10 oz. apricot preserves Topping: 1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts 2 Tbs. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Preparation Beat the eggs until light; beat in the sugar. Add the cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, and jam to the egg mixture. Soak the farfel in cold water until it is soft....

Ingredients 1 box(es) devil’s food cake mix, such as Betty Crocker 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa 1 cup(s) mayonnaise, such as Hellmann’s or Best Foods 3 large eggs 1 cup(s) water 2 container(s) (16 ounces each) chocolate frosting 1/4 cup(s) sour cream 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 1/2 cup(s) chopped almonds, toasted 1 cup(s) sweetened flaked coconut, toasted Preparation You can cut your cooking time and still create a memorable dessert with a little help from a few premade ingredients: cake mix, mayonnaise, and frosting....

Ingredients 3/4 C flour 1 t baking powder 1/2 C butter 1 C light brown sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla 1/2 C finely chopped pecans I have used pecam meal with good results. Preparation In small bowl combine flour and baking powder. In seperate large bowl beat together butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla and continue to beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour mixture and mix until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup water 5 large egg whites Pinch of cream of tartar 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Continue to boil until syrup reaches soft-ball stage, 238 degrees on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, beat egg whites on low speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and beat on medium high until stiff but not dry....

Ingredients 5 roma (plum) tomatoes 3 serrano peppers 1/2 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed salt to taste Preparation Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor....

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 40g Roquefort or other sharp blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 5 medium white mushrooms, thinly sliced 4 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter Preparation Preheat oven to 400˚F. Roll out pastry dough and using a bowl approximately 14-15cm in diameter, cut out four rounds. Do not force or stretch the dough. Transfer the dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients Ingredients: Yield: 12 cookies Units: US | Metric 2 large eggs 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 pinch salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly powdered sugar Preparation Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 375°F Generously butter and flour pan for large madeleines (about 3x1 1/4 inches). 2 Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl just to blend....

Ingredients 1 apple, cored and chopped 1 cup cooked fresh chicken, diced (fat and skin removed) 1/8 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/8 cup finely chopped celery 2 Tablespoons finely chopped pecans (optional) 3 Tablespoons mandarin orange segments, drained and chopped coursely (reserve 1 tablespoon juice) 2 oranges 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise Preparation In a medium bowl, combine apple, chicken, cherries, celery, pecans, and mandarin oranges. Stir gently to combine....

Ingredients 2 scallions, coarsely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed, and finely diced (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Combine first six ingredients; season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days....