Jalapeño Wrappers
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 2 whole jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 bag of fresh spinach, steamed, chopped and squeeze any excess water (frozen may be substituted, thawed...
Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp 1 (8-ounce) package linguine, uncooked 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup white wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8...
Crispy Root Vegetable Latkes with Beet Puree
Ingredients 2 cups grated peeled sweet potato 2 cups grated peeled baking potato 1 cup grated peeled parsnip 3 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2/3 cup) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2...
Creamy Chicken Vegetable Chowder
Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of potato soup, undiluted 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 (11 ounce) can...
Green Mist Chicken
Ingredients (1) 8 ounce chicken breast 8 asparagus pencils 6 artichoke heart halves 2 ounces thin sliced garlic 3 ounces peas 3 ounces sliced sweet onion 3 ounces pesto basil...
Pumpkin Apple Wheat Muffins
Ingredients 1 cup mashed pumpkin 1 cup apples, diced 2 large eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1...
Chilean Sea Bass
Ingredients 14 ounces Chilean sea bass 4 Red Bliss potatoes, cut in halves 1 leek 7 cloves garlic, sliced 2 fresh lemons 2 ounces diced tomatoes 2 ounces diced asparagus...
Braised Short Ribs
Ingredients 8 pounds short ribs, bone in 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves 2 quarts chicken broth 1 pound carrots, medium dice 1 bunch celery, medium dice...
Snow Peas with Chicken and Cilantro
Ingredients 4 boneless and skinned chicken breasts 8 ounces snow peas 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus oil for deep frying 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 inch piece of fresh...
Whole-Wheat Linguine with Green Beans, Ricotta and Lemon
Ingredients 1 pound whole-wheat linguine 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound French green beans (haricots verts), trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 garlic clove, chopped 1...
Asparagus with Tarragon Hollandaise
Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds fresh asparagus 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 8 tablespoons (1stick) butter 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions...
Breaded Eggplant with Hot Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups fresh white bread crumbs vegetable oil, for frying 1 head of radicchio salt and feshly ground black...
Angel Hair with Clams
Ingredients 3 dozen littleneck or cherrystone clams, scrubbed 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Pinch dried red-pepper...
Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients 1 pound brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 6-8 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 2 slices fresh ginger 1 1/2 ounces of slivered almonds 2/3 - 3/4 cup of...
Sausages with Fennel and Olives
Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 12 Italian sausages (about 2 1/2 lbs.) 1 cup of dry white wine 6 plump garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1/4 teaspoon peperoncino flakes,...
Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 lb. crimini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 1 1/2 lbs. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 teaspoons...
Fried Noodles, Bean Sprouts and Asparagus
Ingredients 4 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 6 ounces...
Endive and Scallop Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil 1 plum tomato, chopped 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup Johannesburg Riesling wine 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped 12...
Baked Chicory with Prosciutto
Ingredients 4 heads of chicory 1 ounce butter 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock 4 slices prosciutto 3 ounces mascarpone cheese 2 ounces Emmenthal or Cheddar cheese, sliced salt and...
Country Veggie Bake
Ingredients 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 onions chopped 1 to 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup mushrooms quartered 15 oz. can...
Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 pound bulk pork or italian sausage 1 cup cracker crumbs 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup...
Fresh Tuna Tacos
Ingredients 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies 1 8-ounce ahi tuna steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1...
Broiled Zucchini and Potatoes with Parmesan Crust
Ingredients 4 small new potatoes (red or white, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon...
Oriental Radish (Daikon), Squash and Sweet Pepper Salad
Ingredients 2 small zucchini or yellow summer squash (about 3/4 pound), scrubbed 1/2 round slender diakon, scrubbed 1 small sweet yellow or red bell pepper, in tiny dice 1/4 teaspoon...
Zucchini and Ratatouille Pasta
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup green pepper, sliced 1 1/2 cup eggplant, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cup...
Salad of Scallops, Shrimp, Mushrooms and Tomato
Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, about 1 pound 1 pound sea scallops 5-6 ounces shrimp in the shell Salt 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons minced chives 1/3-1/2 cup light vegetable...
Orecchiette with Sausage, Beans and Mascarpone
Ingredients 1 pound orecchiette or other small shaped pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound turkey sausage, casings removed 1 small onion, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and...
Chicken and Orzo Frittata
Ingredients 3/4 cup orzo pasta 6 eggs 1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup crème fraiche 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 cups) 4 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped...
Red Pepper Risotto
Ingredients 3 large red bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 X 14-ounce cans chopped tomatoes 2 bay leaves 5-6 1/4 cups vegetable...
Linguine with Fresh Tuna and Sweet-and-Sour Tomato Sauce
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, 3/4-inch thick 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1 onion, chopped 1...
Fennel with Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Herbs
Ingredients 2 medium fennel bulbs (about 1 /4 pound) weighted with 2-inch stalks 5 tablespoons full-flavored olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and...
Cod with Green Pea Coulis and Bacon
Ingredients 4 thick bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 3/4...
Vegetable Couscous
Ingredients 8 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight in water to cover and drained 3 carrots, peeled and sliced...
Scallop Towers
Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup diced onion 3 cups sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard...
Corn Bread Pudding with Apples and Sage
Ingredients 3 large eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon salt 8 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 1 cup diced peeled apple 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper...
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad
Ingredients 2 portabella mushroom caps 3/4 cup olive oil, divided 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons garlic,...
Potato Soup with Mushrooms and Marjoram
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 large leek ( white part only), sliced 8 ounces...
Capellini Cake with Caramelized Onions and Cheese
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 onions, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 pound capellini or angel hair 2 eggs 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup...
Spicy Baked Potatoes
Ingredients 2 large baking potatoes 1 teaspoon sunflower oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, grated 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon...
Peanut Noodles
Ingredients 7 ounces medium chinese egg noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large onion, roughly chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 yellow...
Chicken and Peanut Curry
Ingredients 2-3 Tablespoons canola oil 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 large...
Creamy Herbed Potato Soup
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups cubed red potatoes 3 cups water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill...
Green Bean Salad
Ingredients 1 pound green beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ounce butter 1/2 garlic clove, crushed 2 ounces fresh white bread crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 egg, hard-boiled...
Eggs Flamenco
Ingredients 2 red bell peppers, seeded 1 green bell pepper, seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 5-6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2...
Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients 1 red bell pepper 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 4 cups) 1 large russet potato, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 tablespoons olive oil dash of salt...
Baked Leeks with Cheese and Yogurt Topping
Ingredients 8 small leeks, about 1 1/2 pounds 2 small eggs or 1 large one, beaten 5 ounces fresh goat cheese 1/3 cup yogurt 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated 1...
Risotto with Chicken, Parmesan, and Peas
Ingredients 6 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 3/4 cup crisp dry white wine 2 cups bite-sized pieces...
