Archive for February, 2008
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
Green Apple Salad
Ingredients:
-6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
-1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
-1 cup green onions, chopped
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 teaspoons soy sauce
-1 teaspoon chili paste
-1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
-5 oz watercress or arugula
1. Toss grated apples with 2 tablespoons lime juice in a large bowl to keep from browning
2. Stir in green onions
3. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Beet and Asian Pear Salad
Ingredients:
-4 trimmed beets (about 1 pound), scrubbed
-1 Asian pear
-1 tablespoon apple jelly
-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-1/4 pound mixed baby greens
-chopped fresh chives
1. In a saucepan simmer beets in water to cover by 1 inch, covered, 40 minutes or until tender
2. Drain beets and cool
3. Peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
4. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Leek Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts)
-1 teaspoon finely ground coriander seeds
-1 ¼ pounds yellow squash, coarsely chopped
-Salt
-ground black pepper
-2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
-1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
-1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1. In heavy skillet over medium heat, heat oil
2. Add leek and coriander and cook about [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Soups by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Pesto Halibut Kebabs
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 pounds halibut, cut into chunks
-1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
-3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
-2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
-1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat broiler
2. Place fish and bell pepper in a shallow dish
3. Drizzle pesto and vinegar over fish mixture; toss to coat
4. Let fish mixture stand 5 minutes
5. Thread fish and pepper [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main Dishes, Seafood by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Blackberry-Lemon Pie
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 cookie sheets)
-3 tablespoons butter, melted
-2 tablespoons 2% milk
-3 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
-1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-4 large egg whites
-1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
-6 tablespoons water
-fresh blackberries for garnish
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until moist
2. Press into bottom [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Desserts by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
White Chocolate & Strawberry Cookies
Ingredients:
-3/4 cup flour
-1 cup regular oats
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup brown sugar
-1/4 cup butter, softened
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 large egg
-3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried strawberries
-1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cups; level with a knife
3. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cookies, Desserts by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Avocado-Tor Crostini
Ingredients:
-1 tablespoons unsalted butter
-1/4 cup finely minced shallot
-kosher salt
-freshly ground black pepper
-1/4 pound toro (sashimi-grade bluefin tuna), finely chopped
-1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into cubes
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
-juice of 1 lemon
-zest of 1 lemon
-1 tablespoon minced parsley
-thin slices lightly toasted fresh bread
1. Melt the butter in a small skillet over [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Peaches With Pomegranate & Rosemary
Ingredients:
-2 1/2 tablespoons clarified butter
-2 peaches, sliced
-2 nectarines, sliced
-2 tablespoons fructose powder
-juice of 2 oranges
-1 sprig of fresh rosemary
-1 pomegranate
-1/2 cup pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
1. Heat the butter in a skillet over low heat
2. Add the peaches and nectarines and heat through for 2 minutes
3. Add the fructose and leave to caramelize for 2-3 minutes
4. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Desserts by Svetlana
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Mocha Pudding Cake
Ingredients:
-1 1/4 cups sugar
-1 cup flour
-8 tablespoons powdered cocoa
-2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-1 1/4 cups hot coffee
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt
3. Blend in milk, butter [...]