Ingredients 4 Chicken Breasts (about 175g each) 180 g Soba Noodles 1 Carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 long red chilli, seeds removed (or leave if you prefer the heat) 1 bunch spring onions, sliced thinly on an angle 2 tbs rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbs dark soy sauce 1 tsp caster sugar Preparation Place the chicken in a saucepan and cover with cold water....
Ingredients 8-10 portabella mushrooms 1/2-3/4 cup grated asiago cheese 4-5 slices of mozzerella cheese 2-3 cloves crushed garlic 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes 4 tbsp olove oil 1/4 cup hellmans mayonnaise 1/4 cup real bacon bits 4-6 spinach leaves salt and pepper to taste Preparation chop stems off of portabellas, chop up stems and add 1/2 to sundried tomatoes and 1/2 to bacon bits. wipe top of portabellas clean with a paper towel and brush tops lightly with olive oil....
Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless beef rump roast, trimmed $ 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups brewed coffee $ 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large onion, sliced $ 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons water Preparation Cut slits in roast, using a sharp knife; push a garlic slice into each slit....
Ingredients 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin 1 ¼ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon pepper 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 ¼ cups beef broth 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces Preparation Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 13 by 9-inch baking dish....
Ingredients 1/2cup pumpkin puree 2 cups of oats 1.5 to 2 cups of milk or water 1/4cup brown sugar 1tbsp. butter 1/4tsp. salt 1tsp. cinnamon 1/4tsp. ground ginger 1/4tsp. ground cloves 1/4cup raisins (optional) Pecans or Walnuts (optional) Preparation Heat up the milk or water to a simmer, toss in a pinch of salt. Add the pumpkin puree,butter, sugar, and spices then mix. Then add the oats and cook for about 8min....
Ingredients 4 to 5 lbs. beef tenderloin tied into compact roast 1 1/2 TBSP. kosher salt 1 TBSP smoked sweet paprika 1 TBSP coarsely ground peppercorns ( I use more) 1 TBSP olive oil Preparation Mix spices in a small bowl Tub tenderloin with oil. Press spices over tenderloin to coat well. Let stand at room temp.for about 30 min. Heat oven to 425. Roast tenderloin until meat thermomter inserted into the thickest part registers 125 for rare or 135 for medium rare....
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 1 medium shallot minced 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon or 1 tsp champagne vinegar salt Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. When the foaming subsides, add the shallot and cook, stirring occaisionally, until softened, about 2 minutes....
Ingredients 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 package pepperoni, diced 4 ounce can chopped green chilies 1 tsp. Creole seasoning 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Mix all ingredients well. Place in oven-proof dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with crackers, veggies or other “dippers”
Ingredients 4 firm but ripe Bosc pears (about 2 pounds), stems intact, peeled 2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, plus 4 strips peeled zest (from 2 oranges) 1 cinnamon stick 1 pinch saffron, crushed (1/8 teaspoon) 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or paste 1 cup heavy cream 1 pinch saffron, crushed (1/8 teaspoon)...
Ingredients 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp prepared mustard 1 tsp salt 1/4 c. & 2 tbsp vinegar 1 sm. onion, chopped fine 1 c. oil, 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds Preparation Combine sugar, mustard, salt, vineger and onion. Add oil and put into blender, add 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seed.
Ingredients 1 2 Pound Blade Cut Chuck Roast 2 tsps. Kosher Salt 2 tsps. Cumin Vegetable Oil 1 medium Chopped Onion 5-6 cloves smashed Garlic 1 cup Tomato Juice 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1 cup drained and broken Cocktail Olives 1/2 cup Dark Raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 190-200 degrees F. Place a wide, heavy skillet or fry pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Rub both sides of meat with salt and cumin....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped by hand Preparation Boil together the sugar and water until bubbling subsides and the edges begin to brown. Lower the heat and swirl gently as caramel turns brown. When an even light brown, remove from the heat, swirling, and let cool for two minutes. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour caramel in random shapes onto paper, and sprinkle with the walnuts....
Ingredients 6 oz dried apricots 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 unbaked pie shell 2 eggs 16 oz pumpkin 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup apricot preserve 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1Tbs melted butter 2 Tbs flour Preparation 425F (220C). Mix apricot and sugar. Put 3/4 in the bottom. Mix eggs through milk. Pour and bake 15 min. Reduce to 350F. Bake 30 min. Add butter and flour to crumb mixture, sprinkle over pie....
Ingredients 2 eggs lightly beaten 16 oz canned pumpkin 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 1/3 c. cream 1 9" unbaked pie shell Preparation Preheat oven to 425. Mix ingredients in order given. Taste for spice, and adjust according to preference. Pour into pie shell. Bake for 15 mins. at 425, then reduce to 350 and continue baking for 45 mins....
Ingredients onion mushrooms garlic clove olive oil chopped spinach eggs egg beaters paprika and nutmeg ham grated cheese Preparation Sauté - a well rounded cup of chopped onion 5 or 6 oz of sliced mushrooms 1 minced garlic clove One or two tablespoons olive oil When above mixture is done - Add contents of one package chopped Spinach drained & squeezed dry to above mixture, mix in well and move to colander to drain....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (14 to 16 oz) chicken breast strips for stir-fry 2 3/4 cups water 1 package (1 oz) stir-fry seasoning mix 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 can (14 oz) fancy mixed Chinese vegetables, drained 2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag), thawed, patted dry with paper towels 2 cups instant white rice 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1 small or 1/2 medium jicama, peeled and julienned 3 bosc or other firm, ripe pears, cleaned and julienned 8 ounces fontina, or other mild cheese, julienned 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation Place juilenned jicama, pear and chese in medium bow. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt and pepper, and then toss this dressing into the pear mixture....
Ingredients 1 cup Pearl Couscous 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint salt Preparation Prepare couscous in chicken broth(rather than water) per package directions. Drain and allow to cool. In a bowl whisk together vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil. To the couscous add the dressing, cucumber and mint. Toss well and serve. May be made several hours in advance and kept covered and chilled....
Ingredients 3 to 4 cups soft winter wheat flour (divided) 6 pastured egg yolks, (beaten) 1 cup fresh whey dash unrefined sea salt for the pelmeni filling: 1 1/2 lbs ground mixed meats (preferably game such as moose but you can substitute more readily available meats like beef, veal, pork, mutton or lamb) 1 medium yellow onion (minced) 2 quarts homemade beef stock or salted water chopped fresh dill (to serve)...
Ingredients 175 dried penne 400g tin artichoke hearts in bring, drained and thinly sliced 20 pitted Kalamata olives 100g goats cheese cut into small cubes juice 1/2 small lemon 3tbsp olive oil 20g flat leafed parsley chopped salt and pepper Preparation Put a large pan of salted water on to boil and cook pasta till done. Mix the sliced artichoke hearts, olives, cheese, lemon juice, oil and parsley in bowl. Drain the pasta (keeping a tbsp of the cooking water in the pan)....
