Archive for April, 2006

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients:
-1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 cup chicken broth
-1/4 cup white wine
-1 lemon, juiced
-2 teaspoons ground black pepper
-1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled
-1/4 cup butter
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
2. Add linguine, and cook for 9 [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Fresh Berries Dessert

Ingredients:
-1 cup milk
-1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
-3 cups whipping cream
-1/3 cup honey
-2 cups assorted berries
1. Place the milk in a saucepan
2. Sprinkle the gelatin over and let stand for 5 minutes to soften the gelatin
3. Stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves but the milk does not boil, about 5 minutes
4. Add the [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Rice Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients:
-2/3 cup white rice
-1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
-4 ripe large tomatoes
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
-1 garlic clove, minced
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook rice for 10 minutes
2. Drain and rinse the rice under cold water
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
4. Cut a 1/2-inch thick [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:
-1/2 cup olive oil
-1 large onion, chopped
-1 garlic clove, chopped
-2 celery stalks, chopped
-2 carrots, peeled and chopped
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
-4 dried bay leaves
1. In a large pot, heat the oil over a medium-high heat
2. Add the onions and garlic and saute for about 10 minutes
3. Add the celery, carrots, [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients:
-1 cup chopped spinach
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-1 1/4 teaspoons salt
-1 teaspoon black pepper
-6 chicken skinless chicken breasts, pounded to flatten evenly
-6 slices of prosciutto
-1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
-1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1. In a small bowl, toss the spinach with 1 tablespoon of the oil to coat
2. Season with 1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Roasted Peppers

Ingredients:
-10 bell peppers (assorted colors)
-2 cups olive oil
-3 garlic cloves, minced
-2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1. Preheat the broiler
2. Cover a baking sheet with foil
3. Arrange the bell peppers on the baking sheet and broil until the skins brown, turning the peppers over occasionally, about 20 minutes
4. Peel and seed the peppers, and cut them into [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Prosciutto-Wrapped Bread Sticks

Ingredients:
-1 (11-ounce) package refrigerated bread-stick dough
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-24 slices of prosciutto (about 1 pound)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Cut each dough rectangle lengthwise in half, forming 2 thin strips from each rectangle
4. Coat the dough strips with cheese
5. Roll each dough rectangle into [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Cheese & Rosemary Bread Sticks

Ingredients:
-2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
-1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
-1 (11-ounce) refrigerated bread-stick dough
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Chop the Parmesan cheese, and rosemary together to mince and blend
4. Set the cheese mixture aside
5. Separate the dough rectangles
6. Using a [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Tomato Salad

Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-1 1/4 pounds assorted tomatoes (regular vine-ripened tomatoes, plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and yellow tomatoes)
-6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
-2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1. Whisk the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Fried Calamari

Ingredients:

-olive oil for deep-frying
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-2 tablespoons dried parsley
-1 pound clean squid with tentacles, bodies cut into 1/2-inch thick rings
-2 lemons, cut into wedges
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1. In a large saucepan, add enough oil and heat over a medium flame to 350 degrees F
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and parsley
3. Working [...]

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Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Pita Chips

Ingredients:
-4 pita breads, split horizontally in half
-2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil
-1 teaspoon dried oregano
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
-1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Cut each pita half into 8 wedges
3. Arrange the pita wedges evenly over a large baking sheet
4. Brush the pita wedges with oil, then sprinkle with [...]

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Friday, April 28th, 2006

Mango Lassi

Ingredients:
-1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
-1/2 cup fresh mango pulp
-1/3 cup cold water
-4 tablespoons honey or sugar
-9-10 standard-size ice cubes.

1. Blend everything but the ice cubes in the blender until the sugar or honey is dissolved
2. Add the ice and blend until frothy
3. Enjoy!

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Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Salmon With Dill

Ingredients:
-1 pound salmon fillets or steaks
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
-1 teaspoon onion powder
-1 teaspoon dried dill weed
-2 tablespoons butter
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
2. Rinse salmon, and arrange in a baking dish
3. Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder, and dill over the fish
4. Place pieces of butter evenly over the [...]

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Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Strawberry, Kiwi, And Spinach Salad

Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
-2 1/2 tablespoons raspberry jam
-1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-8 cups spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
-8 strawberries, quartered
-2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1. Mix together raspberry vinegar, raspberry jam, and vegetable oil in a small container
2. Combine spinach, nuts, strawberries, and kiwi in a salad bowl
3. Toss with raspberry [...]

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Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Seafood Pita Pockets

Ingredients:
-2 packages of imitation crab
-1 medium chopped tomato
-1/2 cup chopped red onion
-1/2 cup chopped green pepper
-1/2 cup snow peas (thaw if frozen)
-1/2 cup low fat yogurt
-2-3 oz. crumbled feta cheese
-1/4 cup light mayo
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
-lettuce
-6 pitas
1. Mix first ten ingredients in a bowl
2. Stuff pitas with a piece of lettuce and [...]

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Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Pita Filled With Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
-4 split chicken breasts, grilled or sauté and diced
-1/4 cup bean sprouts
-1/4 cup diced celery
-1/4 cup water chestnuts
-2 diced scallions
-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
-1 tablespoon soy sauce
-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
-salt and pepper to taste
-3-4 tablespoons low fat Mayo
-pita bread
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well
2. Fill Pita Bread [...]

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Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon

Ingredients:
-3 quarts water
-1 1/2 tablespoons salt
-1 tablespoon mustard seeds
-6 whole black peppercorns
-6 bay leaves
-1 celery stack, halved
-1 carrot, halved
-2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled
-2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in an oven, and brind to a boil
2. Reduce heat [...]

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Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Sour Cream Raspberry Swirl Loaf

Ingredients:
-1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
-3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup granulated sugar
-1/4 cup butter, softened
-2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
-1 1/8 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
-1 large egg
-1 large egg white
-3/4 cup sour cream
-cooking spray
-1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons milk
1. Preheat oven to [...]

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Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Paprika Chicken With Mushrooms

Ingredients:
-4 skinless, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1 teaspoon paprika
-salt and pepper
-1 pinch garlic powder
-1/4 cup butter
-1 onion, sliced into thin rings
-1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness
2. Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat
4. [...]

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Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Double Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:
-1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-5 tablespoons butter, softened
-1/2 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 cup packed brown sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1 large egg white
-1/3 cup dried tart cherries
-1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
-2 1/2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
-cooking spray
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and [...]

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Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

West Indies Shrimp

Ingredients:
-12 cups water
-2 pounds unpeeled medium shrimp
-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
-1 cup chopped onion
-1 cup chopped green bell pepper
-2/3 cup cup cider vinegar
-1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan
2. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook 3 minutes or until done
3. Drain and cool completely
4. [...]

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Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Mini Mocha-Toffee Crunch Cheesecakes

Ingredients:
-36 prebaked miniature phyllo dough shells
-1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
-1 teaspoon hot water
-1 teaspoon Kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur)
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/2 cup (4-ounces) cream cheese
-1/2 cup (4-ounces) block-style cream cheese
-1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
-1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
-3 tablespoons toffee bits (such as Heath)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Place 1 phyllo shell into each of 36 [...]

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Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Tomato Crostini

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
-1 tablespoon chopped green olives
-1 teaspoon capers
-1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
-dash of ground black pepper
-1 garlic clove, minced
-4 slices French bread baguette
-olive oil
-1 garlic clove, halved
-4-oz mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Combine first nine ingredients and set aside
3. Lightly coat both sides [...]

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Monday, April 24th, 2006

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Ingredients:
-2 teaspoons butter
-1 cup chopped onion
-4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
-8 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
-1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
-1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-8 teaspoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
2. Add onion and garlic, saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned
3. Stir [...]

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Monday, April 24th, 2006

Exotic Fruit Salad

Ingredients:
-mango, cut into 2-inch pieces
-watermelon, cut into 2-inch pieces
-pineapple, cut into 2-inch pieces
-papaya, cut into 2-inch pieces
(Aim for about 5 large handfuls of a mixture of fruit)
-4 tablespoons toasted dried coconut
-juice of 2 limes
1. Chop up the fruit and place it in a bowl
2. Add coconut and the juice of limes, and toss well to [...]

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Monday, April 24th, 2006

Strawberries and Figs Dipped in Chocolate & Hazelnuts

Ingredients:
-7 oz (200 g) semisweet baking chocolate
-3/4 pint (250 g) medium strawberries with hulls left on
-2 figs, cut into quarters
-1 cup pistachios or toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
1. Break the chocolate into pieces, place in a bowl, and heat over a pan of simmering water for about 5 minutes, until melted
2. Stir occasionally, until smooth
3. Alternatively, [...]

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Monday, April 24th, 2006

Seafood Spring Rolls

Ingredients:
-8 oz (250 g) mixed cooked seafood (crab meat, peeled shrimp, or lobster meat)
-1 red onion, thinly sliced
-2 large carrots, sliced
-2-inch piece fresh ginger, very thinly sliced
-20 cilantro sprigs, about 3 inch long
-40 fresh mint leaves
-20 wide circular rice paper wrappers
-sweet and sour sauce for dipping
1. Arrange the seafood, onion, carrots, ginger, and herbs in [...]

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Monday, April 24th, 2006

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients:
-3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Place potato wedges on baking tray and drizzle with olive oil and cumin seeds
3. Roast in an oven for 30-40 minutes, until crispy
4. Shake the baking tray frequently during cooking to prevent sticking
5. Serve [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Avocado Crostini

Ingredients:
-16 square slices baguette or other sourdough bread
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-salt
-pepper
-1 garlic clove, peeled
-8 oz (200 g) cream cheese
-4 avocado halves, each cut into 4 slices
-4 tomatoes, halved
-2 red chili peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. To make the crostini, place the bread slices on a nonstick baking [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Rolled Zucchini Ribbons

Ingredients:
-4 or 5 small zucchini
-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-2 thumb-sized red chili peppers, thinly sliced
-small bunch of fresh chives
-4 oz (100 g) mild goat cheese
-handful fresh mint leaves
-2 small handfuls baby arugula, long stems trimmed
-toothpicks, to secure
1. Heat the broiler to high
2. Using a very sharp knife, cut the zucchini [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Prosciutto Asparagus

Ingredients:
-2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
-12 slices prosciutto or serrano ham, cut in half
1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and simmer for 1-2 minutes
2. Remove with tongs, and immediately plunge into ice water to retain color and halt cooking
3. Drain on a dish towel
4. Roll two spears of asparagus [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Shrimp & Cucumber Skewers

Ingredients:
-2 medium cucumbers, cubed
-1 lb large cooked shrimp
-soy sauce
-15 skewers
1. Thread one large cooked shrimp and one cucumber cube onto each skewer
2. Repeat threading each skewer with shrimp and cucumber
3. Serve with soy sauce or any sauce of your choice

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Fresh Crab Crostini

Ingredients:
-16 small slices of French bread
-olive oil
-1/2 lb (225 g) fresh cooked white crab meat
-juice of 1/2 lemon
-pinch of crushed chili
-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-salt
-pepper
1. Toast bread slices and brush each with some olive oil
2. In a bowl, mix together crab meat, the juice of half lemon, and pinch of crushed chili, extra-virgin olive [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Halibut Bites

Ingredients:
-1 lb (450 g) halibut, cleaned and cut into chunks
-3 scallions, with green stems, sliced lengthwise
Glaze Ingredients:
-1/3 cup mirin (rice wine)
-2/3 cup light miso paste
-1/2 cup superfine sugar
1. To make the glaze, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl
2. Add the fish and turn to coat thoroughly
3. Cover and leave to marinate in the [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:
-3 chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs, cut into 25 cubes
-25 wooden skewers, soaked in water for one hour
-salt and pepper
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-cilantro sprigs to garnish
Marinade Ingredients:
-1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground
-1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
-1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
-1 teaspoon pimenton
-1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
-1 tablespoon olive oil
1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients [...]

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Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Three-Tomato Salad

Ingredients:
-4 medium-size slices sourdough, French bread, cut into cubes
-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
-2 large shallots, diced
-juice of 1/2 lemon
-1 lb (500 g) ripe cherry, plum, or grape tomatoes, halved
-2 red or yellow tomatoes, quartered
-2 yellow and/or red beefsteak tomatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
-large bunch basil leaves, chopped
-4 oz (100 g) [...]

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Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Spinach and Yogurt Dip

Ingredients:
-12 oz (350 g) fresh spinach, chopped
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 large yellow onions, sliced
-2 garlic cloves, crushed
-1 cup plain yogurt
-pita bread, to serve
1. Place the spinach in a covered saucepan with the salt, and heat gently for 2 minutes
2. Drain and rinse with cold water, then squeeze off any excess water with your [...]

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Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Dessert Crêpes

Ingredients:
-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
-3 large eggs, beaten
-3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk
-2 tablespoons sugar
-pinch of salt
-2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
-seasonal berries for garnish

1. Whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium bowl to form a smooth batter the thickness of heavy cream
2. Cover and refrigerate [...]

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Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients:
-1 cup milk
-6 tablespoons unsalted butter
-1 teaspoon sugar
-pinch of salt
-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
-5 large eggs, at room temperature
-1 teaspoon water
-1 recipe Sweetened Whipped Cream (recipe follows)
-confectioners’ sugar, for decoration
-chocolate sauce (recipe follows)
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
3. Combine the milk, butter, sugar, [...]

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Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Crab Cakes with Mango-Cucumber Relish

Ingredients:
-4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
-3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
-1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-1 tablespoon chopped green onions
-1 tablespoon chopped chives
-1 tablespoon chopped parsley
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-1/8 teaspoon cayenne
-1 pound lump crabmeat
-6 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
-1 large egg
-2 tablespoons milk
-1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese [...]

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Sunday, April 16th, 2006

California-Style Stir-Fry

Ingredients:
-1 lb. sliced chicken breast
-2 chili peppers, chopped
-2 tablespoons white cooking wine
-6 cloves garlic, chopped
-1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
-1 cup vegetable stock
-2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 tablespoons water
-4 tablespoons soy sauce
-1/2 cup whole cashews
-handful or more of sliced celery, red or yellow bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, mushrooms, cabbage, and bean sprouts
1. Stir-fry [...]

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Monday, April 10th, 2006

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Ingredients:
-1 whole cantaloupe, seeded and chopped
-2 small packages prosciutto
-toothpicks
1. Cut a cantaloupe into 1-inch chunks
2. Slice prosciutto into small strips
3. Wrap each strip of prosciutto around each chunk of melon and secure it with a toothpick or skewer

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Monday, April 10th, 2006

Zucchini Cakes with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:
-1 pound (500 g) small zucchini, trimmed
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
-6 green onions, chopped
-2 eggs, lightly beaten
-2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
-1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
-salt and pepper to taste
-flour for shaping
-olive oil, for frying
Dill Yogurt Sauce
-14 oz (400 g) plain yogurt
-2 tablespoons fresh dill
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon pepper
Beat the yogurt [...]

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Monday, April 10th, 2006

Chunky Eggplant Sticks

Ingredients:
-2 large eggplants, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch sticks
-1 1/2 cups olive oil
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon pepper
-6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
1. Place the eggplant sticks in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 1 hour
2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in heavy-bottomed saucepan
3. Spread the flour on a [...]

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Monday, April 10th, 2006

Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients:
-1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled
-1 cup corn starch
-4 egg whites, lightly beaten
-1 1/4 cups unsweetened dried coconut
-salt and pepper
-2 1/2 cups olive oil
-zest of 1 lime, for garnish
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
2. Wash and dry the shrimp on paper towels
3. Put the corn starch, beaten egg whites, and coconut in [...]

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Saturday, April 8th, 2006

Chocolate Drops

Ingredients:
-1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
-1 pound semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
-1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) unsalted roasted cashews, coarsely crushed
-1/2 cup golden raisins
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Spread the coconut on an unlined baking sheet
4. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the coconut is toasted, about 10 minutes
5. [...]

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Saturday, April 8th, 2006

Ricotta Cheese Blintzes

Ingredients:
Crepes
-8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
-3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
-1/2 cup water
-2 large eggs
-1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-a pinch of salt
-2 tablespoons olive oil
Filling
-1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
-2 large egg yolks
-1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
-3/4 teaspoon rum extract
-grated zest of 1/2 orange
Garnish
-2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, in a chunk
-confectioners’ sugar, for sifting
To make the [...]

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Friday, April 7th, 2006

Tuna-Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:
-3 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green)
-1 (6-ounce) can tuna, drained
-1/2 cup ricotta cheese
-1 2/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
-1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-3 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
-2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, optional
-1 teaspoon dried oregano
-1/4 [...]

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Friday, April 7th, 2006

Raspberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:
-1 cup ricotta cheese
-1 cup cottage cheese
-1/3 cup granulated sugar
-1/3 cup low fat yogurt
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
-1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
-1 cup raspberries
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a food processor, beat together ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, sugar, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth
3. [...]

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Friday, April 7th, 2006

Cocoa Kisses

Ingredients:
-3 egg whites, at room temperature
-1 cup granulated sugar
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-3 tablespoons cocoa
-1/2 cup chopped pecans
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F
2. Spray baking sheet with baking spray
3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form
4. Gradually add sugar and salt, beating until mixture is glossy
5. Beat in vanilla
6. [...]

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