Archive for October, 2007
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Ingredients:
-1 cup walnut halves, toasted
-4 cups torn salad greens
-1/2 cup vinaigrette
-2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced
-1/4 lb gorgonzola
Vinaigrette:
-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-3/4 cup virgin olive oil
-2 teaspoons shallots, finely minced
-ground black pepper
1. Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender
2. Very slowly pour in the olive oil while blender is on
3. Process [...]
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Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Cheese
Ingredients:
-3 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-Pinch freshly ground black pepper
-1 1/2 ounces soft goat’s cheese
-1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley leaves
-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
-2 cups baby spinach leaves
-1/3 cup basil leaves
1. Discard the outermost slices of zucchini and brush the rest of the slices with the oil on both sides
2. [...]
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Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Mediterranean Tuna Wrap
Ingredients:
-2 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained well
-1/4 cup finely diced red onion
-1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
-1/4 cup chopped Calamata olives
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
-Salt
-ground black pepper
-6 cups mixed greens
-4 whole-grain tortillas
-2 large tomatoes, sliced
1. In a medium bowl combine the tuna, onion, parsley, olives
2. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Sandwiches/Wraps by Svetlana
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
-3/4 cup sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-2 teaspoons cinnamon
-1/2 cup milk
-1/3 cup butter, melted
-1 egg, slightly beaten
-1 cup finely chopped apples
1. Heat oven to 375°F
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in medium bowl
3. Add all remaining ingredients
4. Stir just until flour is moistened
5. Spoon batter into muffin liners
6. Bake [...]
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Chocolate Walnut Coconut Bars
Ingredients:
-11 whole Honey Maid Honey Grahams, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups crumbs)
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-1 package (8 oz.) BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, chopped
-1 1/2 cups Flake Coconut
-1/2 cup Walnut Pieces
-1/2 cup raisins
-1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of [...]
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Caramel Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups crushed Nilla Wafers (about 50 wafers)
-1 cup chopped Pecans, divided
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-4 packages (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sugar
-1 cup Sour Cream
-3 tablespoons flour
-1 tablespoon vanilla
-4 eggs
-1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides [...]
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients:
-1 cup flour
-1 cup old-fashioned oats
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup butter, softened
-1/2 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
-1/2 cup peanut butter
-1 egg
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-6 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Mix flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside
3. Beat butter, [...]
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Tequila Shrimp
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
-3 cloves garlic, chopped
-1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
-1/2 cup tequila
-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
-salt and pepper to taste
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
2. Saute garlic until light brown
3. Place shrimp in the pan, and cook for 3 minutes
4. Pour in tequila, and season with [...]
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
Seared Scallops with Mimosa Dressing
Ingredients:
-2 pounds sea scallops
-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
-2 teaspoons olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-Dash freshly ground pepper
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 teaspoons unsalted butter
-2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped
-2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
1. In a food storage bag, toss scallops gently with the Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper
2. Refrigerate for about 1 hour
3. Heat the [...]
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Thai Summer Slaw
Ingredients:
-3 cups thinly sliced Nappa cabbage
-1/2 cup julienne-cut yellow squash
-1/2 cup julienne-cut zucchini
-1/2 cup julienne-cup red bell pepper
-1/2 cup julienne-cut yellow bell pepper
-1/2 cup julienne-cut seeded peeled cucumber
-1/2 cup shredded carrot
-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
-1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
-1/4 cup grated radishes
-1 minced seeded jalapeno pepper
Dressing:
-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-1 tablespoon fish sauce
-1 tablespoon [...]
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Blackberry Limeade
Ingredients:
-6 cups water, divided
-3 cups fresh blackberries
-1 cup sugar
-2/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
-8 thin lime slices
-fresh blackberries
1. Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth
2. Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; discard seeds
3. Add remaining 5 cups water, sugar, and juice to [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Refreshments, Uncategorized by Svetlana
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Orange-Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients:
-1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
-1 cup flour
-2 teaspoons baking powder
-3 tablespoons poppy seeds
-1/4 cup light brown sugar
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2/3 cup nonfat yogurt
-1/4 cup canola oil
-1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
-1/4 cup orange-juice concentrate
Glaze:
-1/4 confectioners’ sugar
-1 tablespoon frozen orange-juice concentrate
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Line a 12-inch muffin baking tin with paper [...]
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Raspberry Orange Torte
Ingredients:
-1 package (18 1/4 ounces) white cake mix
-1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
-2 cups heavy whipping cream
-1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
-3/4 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons orange juice
-1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
-2 cups fresh raspberries
1. Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased round baking pans
2. Cool on a wire rack [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cakes, Desserts by Svetlana
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Raspberry Lime Slush
Ingredients:
-3/4 cup sugar
-2 cups water, divided
-1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
-1/2 cup lime juice
-3 cups ginger ale, chilled
1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water
2. Cook and stir over high heat until sugar is completely dissolved
3. Remove from the heat
4. Press raspberries through a sieve; discard seeds
5. In a large bowl, [...]
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Tiramisu
Ingredients:
Espresso Drizzle:
-1/2 cup water
-2 tablespoons sugar
-2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
-2 tablespoons Kahlua
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Filling:
-1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
-1 (3.5 oz) mascarpone cheese
-1/3 cup sugar
-1/4 cup brown sugar
-2 tablespoons Kahlua
-24 ladyfingers (2 {3oz} packages)
-1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
-1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, grated
1. To prepare espresso drizzle, combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; [...]
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Honey-Almond Cake
Ingredients:
-3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
-1 cup flour
-1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
-3/4 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-3 large eggs, separated
-1/4 cup canola oil
-3/4 cup honey
-8 oz cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup honey
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Coat 2 9-inch round pans with oil, and dust with flour
3. Spread 1/2 cup almonds on baking sheet, and [...]
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Honey-Pecan Squares
Ingredients:
Crust:
-1 package graham crackers (1/3 lb)
-1/4 cup honey
-2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Filling:
-1 1/2 cups pecan halves
-4 large eggs
-1 cup honey
-2 tablespoons butter, melted
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/8 teaspoon salt
1. To make crust: preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Coat 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray
3. Pulse graham crackers several times in a food [...]
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Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Roasted Chicken
Ingredients:
Marinade:
-3 cups white wine
-2 cups orange juice
-2 tablespoons honey
-1 large sweet onion, sliced
-2 teaspoons salt
-1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
-2 whole chickens
-herbs (anything you like), finely chopped
For the rub:
-12 to 16 cloves fresh garlic, minced
-2 teaspoons fresh pepper
-3 tablespoons kosher salt
1. Mix all marinade ingredients together in large bowl
2. Add chickens and cover
3. Put in refrigerator [...]
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Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Seared Ahi Tuna
Ingredients
-2 (8 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
-3 tablespoons sesame oil
-3 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 tablespoon ginger powder
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 green onion thinly sliced
-2 teaspoon lime juice
1. Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, onion, and lime juice together and coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least an hour
2. Heat [...]
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Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Frozen Toffee Pie
Ingredients:
-25 chocolate wafer cookies
-3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
-1 quart low-fat coffee ice cream
-1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
-1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup, warmed
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Pulse cookies to fine crumbs in food processor
3. Transfer to bowl, and stir in butter
4. Press into pie pan, packing crumbs evenly across bottom and up sides
5. [...]
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Three Cheese Green Salad
Ingredients:
-1 large head leaf lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
-1 cup cubed Swiss cheese
-1 cup crumbled feta cheese
-1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
-1 cup toasted pecan pieces
-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
-1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
-1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Combine lettuce, Swiss cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and pecans in [...]
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Peppers stuffed with Tomato Lentil Couscous
Ingredients:
-5 green bell peppers
-2 pounds ground beef
-1 cup chopped onion
-1 green bell pepper, chopped
-1 (16 ounce) jar chunky pasta sauce
-1/2 cup chopped onion
-1 (6 ounce) package tomato lentil couscous mix
-8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Cut peppers in half, place them in a 9×13 inch baking dish, and set [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes by Svetlana
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients:
-1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
-1/2 cup milk
-2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
-1 cup frozen peas
-2 cans (about 6 oz. each) tuna, drained and flaked
-2 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
-2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
-1 tablespoon butter
1. Mix soup, milk, pimiento, peas, tuna and noodles in 1 1/2-qt. casserole dish
2. Bake at 400°F [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes, Seafood by Svetlana
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
Cashew Chicken
Ingredients:
Sauce:
-1/4 cup brown sugar
-1 tablespoon fish sauce
-3 tablespoons soy sauce
-6 tablespoons oyster sauce
1. For the sauce, roughly chop the brown sugar, combine with the fish sauce, soy sauce and oyster sauce
2. Bring to a gentle boil then set aside
Mise en Place:
-1 small white onion
-3-4 long red Thai chilies
-4 small green onions
-5 cloves fresh garlic
-2 single [...]
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Friday, October 5th, 2007
Asian Chicken & Rice
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-4 boneless chicken breast halves
-1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
-1 1/2 cups water
-1 package (1.25 oz.) teriyaki seasoning mix
-1 bag (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables
-1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1. Heat oil in skillet
2. Add chicken and cook until browned; remove chicken
3. Add soup, water, seasoning mix and [...]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1 cup butter
-3/4 cup sugar
-3/4 cup brown sugar
-1 egg
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 cups oatmeal
-1 cup chocolate chips
-1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
-1 cup toffee bits
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Sift together flour and baking soda and set aside
3. Cream butter and sugars together well and add egg [...]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Halibut and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
Halibut:
-1 (6-ounce) halibut steak
-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
-1 head frisee, chopped
-1 cup arugula, chopped
-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
-1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans
-1 fennel bulb, stalk removed, halved, and thinly sliced
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-2 lemons, juiced
-2 teaspoons honey
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. For [...]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Beet Soup
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups sour cream
-3 tablespoons lemon juice
-1/2 small onion
-1 1/2 cup cooked beets
-1 cup crushed ice
1. Place sour cream, lemon juice, onion and beets into a food processor or blender and puree until mixture is smooth
2. Add ice or cold water, chill and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top
No Comments » - Posted in Soups by Svetlana
Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Avocado Soup
Ingredients:
-2 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
-2 tablespoons chopped shallots
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 cups chicken stock
-1 cup heavy cream
-salt and pepper to taste
-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1. Puree avocado in a blender or food processor until smooth
2. Sautee chopped shallots in olive oil until tender but not brown; set aside to [...]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Salmon with Pesto
Ingredients:
-4 pieces of purchased puff pastry, each cut to be just larger than a piece of salmon
-4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
-1/2 cup sliced almonds
-1/2 cup purchased pesto
-3 tomatoes, sliced
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the 4 pieces of puff pastry
3. Also place the 4 pieces of [...]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Papaya and Feta Salad
Ingredients:
-1 large papaya, seeded and diced
-1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-5 tablespoons lime juice
-1 tablespoon honey
-Salt and freshly ground black pepper
-1 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1. Place the papaya and mint leaves in a medium bowl
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and honey
3. Drizzle the [...]
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Papaya Peach Soy Milk Smoothies
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cup vanilla-flavored soymilk
-1/2 cup orange juice, chilled
-1 1/2 cup chopped papayas, chilled
-1 large peach, peeled and cubed
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1 tablespoon honey
1. In blender, combine soy milk and orange juice; add papaya, peach, lemon juice and honey
2. Cover and blend until smooth
3. Serve immediately
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Papaya-Tomato Salsa
Ingredients:
-4 medium tomatoes,seeded, and chopped
-1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
-1/2 red onion, diced
-1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
-2 tablespoons basil, chopped
-1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
-1/4 cup fresh lime juice
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-Salt and Pepper to taste
1. Combine all ingredients, and season to taste
2. Refrigerate for an hour
3. Serve with grilled fish or chicken