Archive for November, 2007
Friday, November 30th, 2007
Espresso Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
-2 cups white whole-wheat flour
-2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
-1 1/4 cups chopped toasted walnuts
-1 tablespoon fine espresso powder
-6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
-3/4 cup natural cane sugar
-2 large eggs
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1 cup plain yogurt
-1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F
2. Line [...]
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Friday, November 30th, 2007
Coconut Panna Cotta
Ingredients:
-1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
-1 1/4 cups milk
-1/3 cup light-colored natural cane sugar
-1 1/2 tablespoons agar flakes (or 3/4 teaspoon agar powder)
Berry Coulis:
-1 cup fresh raspberries
-1 cup fresh blackberries
-1/4 cup natural cane sugar
-juice of 1/2 lemon
1. To make the panna cotta, lightly oil 6 ramekins and set aside
2. Place the coconut milk, milk, sugar, [...]
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Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients:
-1 cup butter, softened
-2/3 cup white sugar
-1/2 teaspoon almond extract
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
-1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
-3/4 teaspoon almond extract
-1 teaspoon milk
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white sugar until smooth
3. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4. Mix in flour until dough comes [...]
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Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Artichoke and Crabmeat Triangles
Ingredients:
-1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
-16 ounces crabmeat
-1 cup mayonnaise
-1/3 cup chopped onion
-3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-1 (12 ounce) package English muffins
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine artichoke hearts, crabmeat, mayonnaise, onions, and cheese; mix thoroughly
3. Split each English muffin in half, and spread the mixture [...]
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Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad
Ingredients:
-2 large English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
-1/3 cup red wine vinegar
-1 tablespoon white sugar
-1 teaspoon salt
-3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
-2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
-1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-salt and pepper to taste
1. In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt
2. Let stand at [...]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
Quick Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-2 carrots, peeled and chopped
-1 small onion, chopped
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
-2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
-1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
-1/2 cup pastina pasta
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat
2. [...]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
Linguine with Lemon Shrimp
Ingredients:
Lemon oil:
-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-1 lemon, zested
Pasta:
-1 pound linguine pasta
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 shallots, diced
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-1 pound frozen shrimp
-1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
-1 lemon, zested
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-3 cups arugula
-1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1. Combine the olive oil and the lemon zest in a small [...]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
-2 1/4 cups flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 cup packed brown sugar
-1/4 granulated sugar
-1/2 cup butter, softened
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 large egg whites
-1/2 cup chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife
3. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk
4. Combine [...]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
Salmon with Apricot Glaze
Ingredients:
-4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
-1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze:
-1/4 cup apricot nectar
-1/4 cup apricot preserves
-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
-1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
-1 1/2 teaspoons honey
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Prepare grill
2. To prepare fish, sprinkle evenly with garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
3. Cover [...]
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Monday, November 12th, 2007
Autumn Salad
Ingredients:
-1 can (16 oz.) whole beets, drained, cut into 1-inch pieces
-1 medium tart apple, chopped
-1 cup Walnut pieces, toasted
-1 small bulb fennel, coarsely chopped
-1/2 cup prepared Italian Salad Dressing
1. Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl
2. Add dressing; mix lightly
3. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled
4. Serve on lettuce-covered plates
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Pumpkin Tiramisu
Ingredients:
-1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
-3/4 cup sugar
-1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese
-1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin
-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon cloves
-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
-2 (3-ounce each) packages halved ladyfingers
-4 tablespoons rum
-2 ounces crushed amaretti cookies
1. Beat whipping cream and sugar until peaks form
2. Add mascarpone cheese, pumpkin, and spices; beat just until filling is smooth
3. Line bottom of [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cakes, Desserts by Svetlana
Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
-2 cups oat flour
-3/4 teaspoon baking soda
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-4 medium overripe bananas
-1/4 cup sunflower seeds
-1/4 cup chopped dates
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray with nonstick spray
3. Pour the oat flour into a mixing bowl and add the baking soda and cinnamon
4. Put the peeled, overripe bananas into [...]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Ingredients:
-1 onion, chopped
-2 tablespoons Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
-1 can (10-1/2 oz.) condensed chicken broth
-2 broth cans water
-4 cups chopped broccoli
-1 cup milk
-1/2 cup instant white rice, uncooked
-1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1. Cook onion in dressing in large saucepan until tender
2. Add broth, water and broccoli
3. Bring to boil; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until [...]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Minty Grilled Fish
Ingredients:
-2 limes freshly squeezed
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-2 medium cloves garlic, minced
-1/4 cup dry white wine
-2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
-1 1/2 inch thick fish fillets (mahi-mahi, tuna, or whitefish)
1. Make the marinade by combining all ingredients, except fish, in a bowl
2. Place fillets in a shallow dish just large enough to accommodate them
3. [...]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients:
-20 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
-3 tablespoons butter, melted
-4 packages (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1 cup Sour Cream
-4 eggs
-6 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted, cooled
1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan
3. Mix cookie [...]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Chicken Lo Mein
Ingredients:
-1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
-1/4 cup Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
-1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen bell pepper and onion strips, thawed, drained
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-1 tablespoon peanut butter
-1/4 cup lite soy sauce
-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
-2 tablespoons chopped Peanuts
1. Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on [...]
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Seafood Chowder
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 large onion, chopped
-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
-1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
-1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Condensed Cream of Potato Soup
-1 1/2 soup cans milk
-1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed, crushed
-1/2 lb. medium fresh or thawed frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined
-1/2 lb. fresh or thawed frozen firm white fish [...]