Archive for September, 2007
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Phyllo Wraps
Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-1 cup onion, diced
-2 teaspoons garlic, minced
-1 1/4 lb. ground chicken
-1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1 tablespoon dried oregano
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-1/4 cup scallions, chopped
-4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
-16 Phyllo sheets (9 x 14)
-3/4 cup olive oil
-Dill sprigs, optional
Cucumber Tzatziki:
-2 [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers by Svetlana
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Ingredients:
-8 fresh salmon fillets, 3/4″ thick (about 1 1/2 lb.)
-Freshly ground black pepper
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
-1 3/4 cups Chicken Broth
-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-1 tablespoon orange juice
-1 tablespoon brown sugar
-Orange slices for garnish
1. Place the salmon in a shallow baking dish
2. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil
3. Bake at 350°F. for [...]
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Pesto Chicken Rolls
Ingredients:
-4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
-1 cup prepared basil pesto
-4 thick slices mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken breast
3. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto
4. Roll up tightly, and secure with [...]
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Caprese Salad
Ingredients:
-1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
-3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
-1 cup fresh basil leaves
-Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1. In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter with sliced tomatoes, overlapping for effect
2. Tear fresh basil [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers, Salads by Svetlana
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Greek Salad
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
-1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
-2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (minced)
-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1/8 tsp ground black pepper
-1 teaspoon honey
-1 large cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced)
-1 medium green pepper (seeded and julienned)
-4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
-12 black olives
-2 plum tomatoes (quartered)
-2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
1. Whisk together vinegar, oil, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads by Svetlana
Monday, September 17th, 2007
Salmon Cakes
Ingredients:
-2 cups Panco bread crumbs
-2 eggs, beaten
-1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
-1/4 cup chives
-2 teaspoons minced fresh dill weed
-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
-1.5 lb fresh salmon, cooked and drained
-2 tablespoons butter
1. In a large mixing bowl, place 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2. Set aside remaining 1/2 cup
3. Add eggs, parsley, chives, dill [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers, Seafood by Svetlana
Friday, September 7th, 2007
Chocolate Cherry Muffins
Ingredients:
-3/4 stick unsalted butter
-1 cup whole milk
-2 large eggs
-1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
-1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
-1/3 cup packed brown sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 1/4 cup dried (or canned) sour cherries
-melted chocolate for garnish
-cherries for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Heat butter and milk in a saucepan over low [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Desserts by Svetlana
Friday, September 7th, 2007
Crab Cannelloni
Ingredients:
-1 box (8 ounces) cannelloni or manicotti pasta (about 12 shells)
-1 cup ricotta cheese
-3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
-1 egg yolk
-1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
-1 pound lump crabmeat
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
2. Add the pasta [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes, Seafood by Svetlana
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Fast Shrimp
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon butter
-2 stalks celery, chopped
-1/4 cup chopped green pepper
-1/4 cup sliced green onions
-1 lb. fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
-1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
-1/2 cup water
-Dash of cayenne pepper
-Hot cooked rice
-Paprika
1. Heat butter in skillet
2. Add celery, green pepper and green onions and cook until tender
3. Add shrimp and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes, Seafood by Svetlana
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007
Margarita Shrimp Salad
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon lime juice
-2 teaspoons grated lime peel
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 lb. fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
-3/4 cup Chicken Broth
-1 medium orange pepper, cut into 2″ long strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
-1 small onion, sliced (about 1/4 cup)
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
-4 cups torn romaine lettuce OR iceberg lettuce
-2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
1. [...]