Recipe                        Category / Subcategory

Easy Vinaigrette Dressing                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until well combined....
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 medium garlic clove, minced , 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Gnocchi                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Combine potatoes, 1 teas salt, pepper, eggs, and cheese in large bowl and mix well. Gradually add 3 cups of the flour, mixing well after each addition until a soft dough forms; use remaining flour to...
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, peeled, cooked, mashed, 1 teas salt, fresh ground pepper to taste, 2 eggs, beaten...

Flour Tortillas                              Desserts - Breads / Low-fat         
In a bowl, blend flour, salt, baking powder and shortening until it resembles fine meal.Add warm water, a little at a time, to flour mixture and toss until liquid is incorporated. Water amount will va...
Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, or lard, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt...

Swedish Pancakes                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Combine all ingredients except melted butter. Add melted butter last. Let melted butter cool a little before adding so it doesn't cook the eggs....
Ingredients: 3 eggs, 2 cups milk, 1-1/2 cups flour, 1-1/2 teas. salt...

Crab Cakes and Aioli                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven 425. Mix crab with green onions, bell pepper, parsley, 3-4 tblsp of the panko, Old Bay seasoning, mayo, lemon juice and egg. Using about 1 tblsp of mixture for each, form small bit sized ...
Ingredients: 8 oz. cooked crabmeat, 2 tblsp minced green onions, 2 tblsp red peppers diced small, 1/2 cup plus tblsp panko crumbs...

Garlic, Sesame, Ginger Marininated Flank Steak                              Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Puree all ingredients in blender until smooth. Place flank steak in large baking dish. Using a fork, prick steak about 20 times on each side. Rub both sides evenly with salt and then with marinade ...
Ingredients: Marinade Paste:, 4 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled, minced...

Sauteed Camembert                              Appetizers / None         
In a small, non-stick skillet, melt the 2 Tbs. of butter with the oil until very hot. Dip the Camembert first in the egg and then the breadcrumbs. Place it in the skillet....
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. butter, 1 Tbs. oil, 1 round of Camembert cheese, 1 beaten egg...

Crab-Artichoke Hors d’Oeuvres                              Appetizers / None         
Bring a large stainless steel or enamel pot of water to a boil on top of the stove; add the artichoke with the lemon, garlic, olive oil and salt. Simmer about 45 minutes, until tender when pierced in ...
Ingredients: 2 large fresh artichokes, slice of lemon, clove of garlic, splash of olive oil...

Sweet Red Peppers Stuffed w/ Fromage Blanc                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Wash the peppers. Cut the tops off and remove the seeds and veins with a grapefruit knife. In a small bowl mix together the cheese, herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Fill each of the peppers with th...
Ingredients: 8 oz. fromage blanc(or soft Mozzarella) , 3 Tbs. minced parsley (or marjoram), 6 small to medium sweet red peppers, 1 bunch arugula (or watercress)...

Corn Soup with Basil Butter                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Husk the corn, discarding the husks. With a sharp knife remove the outer kernels from each ear of corn. With the back of the knife, remove any juices remaining on the cob....
Ingredients: 6 ears fresh yellow corn, 1 small onion, chopped, 4 Tbs. butter, 1 qt. milk...

Cream of Beet Soup w/ Cucumbers & Chevre                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
To prepare the soup, put the olive oil, onions, and a half a teaspoon of salt in a saucepan over moderately high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the onions are soft....
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. olive oil, 2 red onions, chopped, coarse salt, 1/4 cup red wine...

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a large bowl, place the garlic and the olive oil. Toss in the bread all at once and stir rapidly to coat evenly. Place the bread on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven and bake until golden....
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. crusty bread, cut 1 in. cubes , 2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 large tomatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces...

Pappardelle with Exotic Mushrooms                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place dried mushrooms in a small bowl and pour over hot water. Let sit 10 min. Place chicken stock in small saucepan and cook over gentle heat until reduced by one-third. Drain porcini liquid into ch...
Ingredients: 1 oz. dried porcini, 1/4 cup hot water, 1-1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken stock, 2 Tbs. melted butter...

Sainsbury’s Pepper Crusted Fish                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix together the crushed peppercorns and seasoned flour. Remove the skin from the fish. Wipe with a paper towel, then coat with the peppercorn mixture, pressing well on both sides. Set aside while pre...
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. whole mixed peppercorns, crushed , 1 heaped Tbs. flour seasoned w/ salt, 2-4 oz. portions fresh cod or seabass , filets...

Raspberry Truffles                              Desserts - Breads / None         
To make the truffle mixture, put the chocolate with the butter in a bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, without the water touching the bottom of the bowl. Stir the mixture gently until mel...
Ingredients: 8 oz. bittersweet (or semi) chocolate, chopped, 6 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup raspberry jam, strained...

Grilled Leg of Lamb with Wine Vinaigrette                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Place the lamb in a flat dish and spread marinade all over the lamb. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight. ...
Ingredients: Lamb Marinade: , 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary, 1 Tbs. freshly ground black pepper...

Puff Pastry Prosciutto Pinwheels                              Appetizers / Gameday-Tailgate         
Thaw pastry according to package directions (approx. 30 min.). Preheat oven to 400. Lay pastry out flat, press dough with fingers to smooth out folds. Spread mustard on pastry. Arrange prosciutto eve...
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed, 2 tblsp. honey mustard, 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese...

Reubens-Mini Baked                              Appetizers / None         
Spread dressing on 1 slice of bread, top with slice of cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese (again) and top with bread slice. (I toss saurerkraut in fry pan to get out moisture)...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup thousand island salad dressing, 16 ounces party rye (small), 12 ounces corned beef, thinly sliced, 16 ounces sauerkraut, canned and drained...

Garlic Feta Cheese Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Combine all ingredients and blend well. Best if made a day before to let all the flavors peak and blend....
Ingredients: 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled, 1/2 cup mayonaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teas. lemon juice...

Risotto w/ Rock Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushrms                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute the mushrooms, asparagus, in butter (approx 5 min.). Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Saute rock shrimp in butter. Salt and pepper to taste. (approx. 2-3 min.) Set aside. Bring the chi...
Ingredients: 3/4 pound sliced mushrooms, 5 cups chicken broth, 1 tblsp olive oil, 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice...

Orange Julius                              Beverages / None         
Pour ingredients, except ice into a blender. Blend, adding ice cubes one at a time, until smooth....
Ingredients: 6 oz. can frozen orange juice concent., 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1/4 granulated sugar...

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pre-heat oven to 450° F. In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients, except mustard and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and process until well mixed, but still slightly crumbly. Don't turn i...
Ingredients: 1/8 C fresh parsley, 1/8 C fresh oregano , 1/8 C fresh rosemary , 1/8 C fresh thyme...

Cheese Enchiladas                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies and Creole-style seasoning. ...
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce , 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste , 2 teaspoons Creole-style seasoning, 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas ...

Lemon Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Take the giblets out of chicken and wash it inside and out. Toss the onion with a little olive oil in roasting pan. Place the chicken on top and sprinkle inside of ...
Ingredients: 1(4 or 5 pound) roasting chicken, 1 large yellow onion, sliced, good olive oil, Kosher salt...

Grilled Artichokes with Salsa Vert                              Appetizers / Grilling         
Artichokes:...
Ingredients: 4 medium to small artichokes, Sea salt, 1 tsp. olive oil per artichoke, ...

Parmesan Nests w/ Goat Cheese Mousse & Mushrooms                              Appetizers / None         
Parmesan Nests: Preheat oven to 325. Place a tablespoon of parmesan cheese onto a non-stick cookie sheet or Silpat; pat gently into a flat 2-inch circle. Repeat with remaining cheese, allowing 1 inch...
Ingredients: Parmesan Nests:, 10 oz. Parmesan cheese, shredded, , Goat Cheese Mousse Filling:...

Hot and Sour Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a large saucepan, combine ham, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, mushrooms, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 min. Season to taste. Add tofu and vinegar and bring to a boil again....
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth, 5 sliced oyster mushrooms, 1 small package Enoki mush. chopped once, 1/4 pound slivered ham or cooked pork...

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
In 3-quart saucepot, bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower and garlic and cook covered 15 minutes or until florets are tender; drain....
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, separated , into florets (about 5 cups), 1 garlic clove, peeled , 1-2 tbsp. mayonnaise (or light mayo)...

Roasted Tomato Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Preheat oven to 475. Halve tomatoes lengthwise and lay them cut sides down on a pan. Brush generously with 3 tblsp oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, basil, and pepper. Roast tomatoes until their ...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes , or 2 14 oz. cans diced roasted tomatoes, 5 tablespoons olive oil , 2 minced garlic cloves ...

Panini w/ Pear, Prosciutto, and Fontina                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat a large grill pan or griddle over medium to medium high heat. Preheat a small skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and butter to the small skillet. Add onion to the...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter , 1 medium onion, chopped , 8 thin slices large loaf crusty bread...

Lemon Poppy Seed Sandwich Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cookies: Mix flour, salt and baking powder in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in egg, then poppy seeds, lemon peel and extracts....
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp...

Grilled Tuna w/ Soy, Ginger, and Lime                              Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Make vinaigrette - whisk together the ingredients with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste until well combined. The soy has a lot of salt so use sparingly....
Ingredients: 3 tbsp of cilantro - finely chopped, 1 jalapeno - finely chopped, 2 teas. grated fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped/ pressed...

Coconut Shrimp                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls....
Ingredients: 1 egg , 1/2 cup all-purpose flour , 2/3 cup beer , 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ...

Pork Chops with Lemon Dill Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Combine all sauce ingredients. Pour 1/2 sauce over chops, cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce...
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 6 tablespoons sour cream, 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice...

Itailian Florentine Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine sugar, cream, honey and butter in saucepan and boil until candy thermometer registers 240 degrees.Stir in candied orange peel, almonds and flour. Drop small teaspoon of batter on well-greased...
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sugar, 1/3 c. heavy cream, 1/3 c. honey, 4 tbsp. butter...

Turkey Stuffing/Dressing                              Sauces / Holiday Dish         
Break bread into pieces. Cook giblets in boiling salted water until done. Cut up into pieces. (8 - 10 slices of cooked bacon can be substituted for giblets)...
Ingredients: 2 loaves white bread, 2 cups chopped celery, 1/2 chopped onion, 1 1/2 sticks butter...

Toasted Almonds with Smoked Paprika                              Appetizers / Vegetarian         
Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the almonds, return to a boil and boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately transfer the nuts to a clean kitchen towel....
Ingredients: 1 cup whole unblanched almonds , 1 teas extra virgin olive oil , 1/2 teas sea salt, 1/4 teas. Spanish pimenton de La Vera ...

Filet Mignon Skewers With Balsamic Reduction                              Appetizers / Grilling         
For sauce: In small saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil. Lower heat, and simmer until reduced by half. Add vinegar and wine, and continue to simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Season to taste. Remove f...
Ingredients: Sauce:, 1 cup beef broth , 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar , 1/2 cup red wine ...

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Dates                              Appetizers / None         
Stuff the dates with almonds (several may be needed for large Medjools) and a generous amount of cheese. The dates can be prepared a few days ahead, covered tightly and kept refrigerated. Bring to roo...
Ingredients: 8 ounces pitted dates , 1-2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce , 1 ounce whole roasted almonds , ...

Persimmon & Goat Cheese Tart                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cut the 1 1/2 pounds of persimmons horizontally into 1/8-inch thick half moons. Mix the honey and water in a small saucepan; add the sliced persimmons and the currants. Use additional water if needed ...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds persimmons , 1 persimmon for garnish , 1/4 cup honey , 1/2 cup water ...

Swedish Meatballs                              Appetizers / Holiday Dish         
Mix meat thoroughly together with your hands. In a separate bowl, soak bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and sugar in half and half for at least 10 minutes. Saute onion in 1 tbsp. of butter....
Ingredients: 3/4 ground round, 1/4 ground pork round, 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs, 1 cup half and half...

Turkey Stuffing/Dressing                              Sauces / Holiday Dish         
Break bread into pieces. Cook giblets in boiling salted water until done. Cut up into pieces. (8 - 10 slices of cooked bacon can be substituted for giblets)...
Ingredients: 2 loaves white bread, 2 cups chopped celery, 1/2 chopped onion, 1 1/2 sticks butter...

Holiday Mashed Potatoes                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Holiday Dish         
Cook potatoes. Mash in large mixer bowl. When lumps are gone, add cream cheese in small pieces, then butter. Beat well until cream cheese and butter are both melted and completely mixed together. ...
Ingredients: 3 pounds potatoes, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sour cream...

Aquavit Sorbet                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Boil sugar, water and lemon peel for about 5 minutes. Let cool. Add lemon juice and aquavit and freeze, in a sorbet machine if available. Works well in freezer too, put mixture in glass casserole di...
Ingredients: 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, grated zest of 2 lemons, 1/2 cup lemon juice...

Christmas Sugar Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Cream Crisco, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixer bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy. Cmbine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mixing on low speed un...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Golden Crisco , 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla...

Christmas Cookie Icing                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Sift powdered sugar in a bowl; blend in milk and corn syrup until smooth. Add more milk or confectioners' sugar to get the right consistency. ...
Ingredients: 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 4 teaspoons milk, 4 teaspoons light corn syrup, ...

Pepperkakor Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Boil sugar, syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Put the butter and spices in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the hot sugar mixture. Stir until butter has melted. Cool....
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, 1/3 cup water...

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1 12-oz jar roasted red peppers drained, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour...

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce                              Sauces / Vegetarian         
Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or rese...
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers , 2 tablespoons minced garlic , 1/4 cup fresh basil , 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...

Melchiorre's Tomato Sauce                              Sauces / Vegetarian         
Pour enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a deep, heavy saute pan (11" dia, 3-4" tall). Place over medium heat....
Ingredients: 1\4 cup good olive oil, 2 stalks celery, 1 yellow onion, 4 large carrots...

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Persimmons and Pecans                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl, whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. ...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 Tablespoon golden brown sugar...

Shoepeg Corn Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate several hours before serving....
Ingredients: 1 can white shoepeg corn, drained, 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, 1 cup sour cream...

Mac & Cheese with Bacon                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In large frying pan over med heat, combine first six ingredients, stirring for 3 min. or until cheeses are melted and smooth. Reduce heat to low and add macaroni and bacon to mixture. Stir for 4 min...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese, 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese, 1/8 cup grated parmesan...

Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, Goat Cheese Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Mix ingredients for dressing and let sit in refrigerator for at least one hour....
Ingredients: Arugula , Heirloom Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Goat Cheese ...

Crepe - Savory or Dessert                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine the eggs, milk, flour and salt in the blender and blend on high speed for 1 minute. If the batter is lumpy, strain it through a sieve. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for at least ...
Ingredients: 3 large eggs , 1-1/3 cups whole milk , 3/4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour , 3/4 teaspoon salt ...

Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, Goat Cheese Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Mix ingredients for dressing and let sit in refrigerator for at least one hour....
Ingredients: Arugula , Heirloom Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Goat Cheese ...

Goat Cheese Mousse w/ Savory Twists                              Appetizers / None         
Mousse: In a food processor, puree the cream cheese and goat cheese until very smooth. Transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Season with salt. Fold in whipped cream. Garnish with chopped chives....
Ingredients: Goat Cheese Mouse:, 6 oz. Cream Cheese , 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt , 6 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped to s...

Polenta with Sauteed Mush. and Pinot Reduction                              Appetizers / None         
In a medium saucepan bring the half-and-half and the water to a boil. Add the salt and then gradually add the polenta while stirring. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, stirring constantly....
Ingredients: Polenta, Mushrooms, Butter, Red wine of your choice...

Seared Ahi with Mango Salsa & Avocado Puree                              Appetizers / None         
Wash and separate the endive into individual leaves. Season the tuna liberally with salt and pepper. In a saute pan with olive oil, sear each side of the tuna for 1 to 1.5 minutes. The middle shoul...
Ingredients: Endive, Sushi grade ahi tuna - one steak, 1 Mango, 1/2 Onion...

Tartiflette Mont Fort                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water until they are soft but not mushy. Lightly butter a 23x30cm ovenproof dish and lay the potatoes evenly in the dish. ...
Ingredients: 4 large Potatoes, cut into 2.5cm chunks, 1 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 6 bacon rashers, cutt into small pieces ...

Grilled Asparagus w/ Prosuitto & Lemon Vinagrette                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Grilling         
Bring a large amount of water on to boil. Place the trimmed asparagus in the boiling water for no more than 2 minutes. Remove from boiling water and drain....
Ingredients: Lemon Vinagrette:, 1 cup light olive oil, 2 teaspoons truffle oil (optional), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard...

Wild Rice with Pecans                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Put rice in strainer; rinse thoroughly under cold water. Place rice in medium size heavy soucepan. Add chicken broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 45 to 60 minutes or until rice is...
Ingredients: 1cup uncooked wild rice, 5- 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup golden raisens, 1 cup pecan halves...

Chicken Tortilla Casserole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Butter 9x13 pyrex pan. Cook chicken breasts until done- dice in bite size pieces mix milk,sour cream and chicken soup ...
Ingredients: 2 pkgs flour tortillas, 8 chicken breast halves, 2 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can whole milk...

Meyer's Lemon Creme Brulee                              Desserts - Breads / None         
To make the custard, heat the cream with the zest in a saucepan over medium high heat. Put the yolks with the 4 Tbs. sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until light in color. Slowly stir in the scalded cream...
Ingredients: 1 qt. heavy cream, grated zest of 3 Meyer lemons, 4 Tbs sugar plus 3/4 cup, 8 egg yolks...

Spinach Soup Provolone                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Thaw spinach but do not drain. Puree spinach in a food processor. Saute onion in butter. Add flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, and then add milk to make a thin white sauce....
Ingredients: 1- 10 oz package frozen, chopped spinach, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup butter, 4 tbsp flour...

Flourless Chocolate Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with a round of parchment paper cut to fit. Combine the water with 1 cup of the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water , 1-1/3 cups sugar , 8 ounces unsweetened choc, chopped fine, 4 ounces semisweet choc, chopped fine...

Low Cal Mini Pumkin Pies                              Desserts - Breads / Low-carb         
Mix pumpkin, evaporated milk eggs,splenda, pumpkin pie spice and 1 teaspoon vanilla in mixer bowl. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds, scrape bowl and mix on med- high for 1 min....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin, 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup splenda...

Halibut Marinade and Sauce                              Sauces / None         
Brush marinade on steaks. Boil reserved marinade for 2 Minutes. Pour over halibut...
Ingredients: 4 Halibut steaks, 3/4 cup white wine, 2 T. light molasses, 2 T. peeled, grated fresh ginger...

Fried Camembert with Lingonberries                              Appetizers / None         
Divide Camembert into 4 equal wedges. Dredge lightly in flour. Dip in egg wash; roll in bread crumbs. Regridgerate 30 min....
Ingredients: 1 wheel (8oz) Camembert cheese, 1/2 cup all -purpose flour, 1 egg, lightly beaten w/ 1 Tbs water, 1 cup fresh bread crumbs...

Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes                              Appetizers / None         
Mashed Potatoes: push cooked potatoes through a sieveor whip in electric mixer. Add butter cream. Season with salt and pepper, set aside....
Ingredients: Mashed Potatoes:, 4 idaho potatoes, peeled, cubed, boiled, 1/2 cup cream or 1/2 and 1/2, 1/4 lb. butter...

Carmelized Onion & Gruyere Bread Pudding                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat oven 350. Lightly butter 8 x 8 x 2" glass baking dish or 12 individual 4 oz ramekins. Heat butter in large pot over med. heat. Add onions, garlic, parsley and thyme and saute until onions a...
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter, 6 yellow onions, peeled and sliced, 2 cups grated gruyere cheese, 4 tsp. roasted garlic...

Egg Salad Towers On Toast w/ Caviar                              Appetizers / None         
Egg Salad: Peel and chop eggs to desired chunkiness. Add mayo, mustard, salt and white pepper to taste, set aside....
Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs, mayo, mustard, salt and white pepper...

Ginger-Pumpkin Cheesecake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Crust: Preheat oven to 350. In a 9 by 3 " springform pan, combine crumbs, melted butter and sugar, stir with fork until moistened. Press onto bottom of pan. Tightly wrap outside of pan with heavy du...
Ingredients: Crumb Crust:, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp. butter, melted, 2 tbsp. sugar...

Beer Battered Onion Rings                              Appetizers / None         
Mix first 3 ingredients. Add flour until mixture forms a paste. Batter should not be stiff. Dip and coat onion rings. Deep fry in hot oil, 360 degrees until golden brown....
Ingredients: 10 oz. beer, 1 egg, 2 tsp. oil, 2 cups flour...

Scallops Wrapped in Proscuitto                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, lemon grass, and oil. Add scallops and toss well. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour. Preheat broiler. ...
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon grass...

Pumpkin Chocolate Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and mix well...
Ingredients: 2 cup flour, 2 cup sugar, 2 t baking soda, 1 t salt...

Hearts of Palm and Tomatoes with Herb Dressing                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix dressing ingredients together and let stand. Drain hearts of palm and slice into 1 in. pieces; chill....
Ingredients: 1 14 oz. can of hearts of palm, mixed salad greens, 2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved, 3 tblsp freshly grated parmesan cheese...

Chocolaty Toffee Cheesecake Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 350. Combine crust ingredients and press into a greased 9x13 pan....
Ingredients: CRUST:, 2 cups crushed Oreos (about 24 cookies), 6 Tbsp butter, FILLING:...

Chocolaty Toffee Cheesecake Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Heat oven to 350. Combine crust ingredients and press into a greased 9x13 pan....
Ingredients: CRUST:, 2 cups crushed Oreos (about 24 cookies), 6 Tbsp butter, FILLING:...

Lemon and Basil Sorbet                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Boil water, sugar, and lemon zest in a pan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved - about 5 min. Cool, chill, then add the lemon juice. Churn and freeze (if you have a ice cream maker)....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water, about 1 cup sugar, or less for more tart, grated zest of 2 lemons, 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice...

Chile - Cilantro Aioli                              Sauces / None         
Combine all ingredients. Make ahead of time to allow flavors to blend....
Ingredients: 2 tblsp minced fresh cilantro, 3 tblsp fat-free mayo, 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced, 1 garlic clove, minced...

Grilled Beer Poached Salmon                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Place each salmon filet skin side down individually on piece of foil approx. 1.5 ft. long (big enough to wrap and seal around fish). Season filet with salt and pepper, cover with slices of onion and ...
Ingredients: salmon filets approx. 2.5 - 3 in wide, sliced onion - red or white, minced garlic, salt and pepper...

Bolognese w/ Chicken Livers and Tagliatelle                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat 2 tbsp. of the oil in a large saucepan, add the garlic, onion and carrot and fry for 6 minutes. Brown beef, veal or chicken and bacon. Separately flour chicken livers saute in butter until done....
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil , 2 garlic cloves, crushed , 1 large onion, finely chopped, 8 oz lean minced beef, veal or chicken ...

Asparagus Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Wash and drain asparagus. Peel stalk, Snap woody base. discard base. fill large bowl with ice water; set aside. In large suaacepan bring water and 1t salt to boil. Add asparagus--Cook 2 to 3 minut...
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, 8 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup chopped shallots...

Broccoli Bacon Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix dressing ingredients with bacon. Mix other ingredients in bowl and coat with dressing. Let stand in refrigerator an hour before serving....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, 6 pieces bacon, crumbled, 4 cups broccoli, 1 cup green grapes, halved...

Sarah's Soda Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Mix yogurt and water together and the add to flour mixture - no need to kneed. Put in to a well greas 2 lb. loaf tin. Bake at 400F for 25 min. and the turn the ov...
Ingredients: 3 3/4 cup Wholemeal/ or wholewheat flour, 2 tsp. sodium bicarbonate (soda), 300 ml 1 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 150 ml 2/3 cup warm water...

Japanese Chicken Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
combine water and bouillon cubes in large saucepan over med.-high heat, stir until bouillon cubes dissolve.. Add chicken and ginger, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer 20 minutes until chick...
Ingredients: 2 cups water, 2 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes, 1 pd skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1- 2 inch piece peeled ginger sliced...

Pepper Steak                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
In a heavy-duty sealable plastic bag or between 2 sheets of waxed paper crush peppercorns and fennel seeds coarsely with bottom of a heavy skillet. Pat steaks dry and coat both sides with salt and the...
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons black peppercorns , 2 teaspoons white peppercorns , 2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns , 2 teaspoons fennel seeds...

Frisee Salad w/ Lardons & Poached Eggs                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
Tear frisee into bite-size pieces and put in a large bowl.Cut bacon slices crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks (lardons). Cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and remove...
Ingredients: 1/2 pound frisee (French curly endive), 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar , 4 quail eggs , 2 tablespoons chopped shallot ...

Beef Tenderloin                              Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Wash tenderloin well and dry. Trim excess fat and tough sections as appropriate. Fold tenderloin at thin end to make as uniform as you can. Tie with roasting string. Brush tenderloin with olive...
Ingredients: Beef tenderloin, trimed, ~ 6 pounds, Olive oil, Kosher Salt, Coarsely ground pepper...

Sliced Butter Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / Kids         
Cream butter and add sugar and vanilla. Blend in flour. If to soft, refrigerate. Divide dough into 2 parts and roll into 12" logs 2" diameter....
Ingredients: 1 cup butter room temp., 6 TBSP sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 1/4 cup flour...

Baked Salmon w/ Pepper Chili Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Sauce- Prepare sauce at least 2 hours in advance so the flavors blend. Combine mayo, chili sauce, chopped pepper, scallions, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and chopped herbs together in a bowl. Mix ...
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb salmon filet ( boned), 1/4 cup chili sauce ('Homemade' brand), 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 2 -3 sliced scallions incl. green stem...

Mexican Wedding Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter on high speed until fluffy and pale yellow. Add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, add van...
Ingredients: 16 tblsp butter (2 sticks) room temp, 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp. salt...

Fresh Tomato and Chile Salsa                              Appetizers / Vegetarian         
In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, chiles, and lime juice. Salt to taste and toss again. If salsa is dry, add a splash of water....
Ingredients: 1 lb. tomatoes, cut into 1/4 in pieces, 1/3 cup finely chopped white onion, 2 serrano chiles, finely chopped, 2 tsp fresh lime juice...

Strawberry Port Zabaglione                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Separate egg whites from yolks. Combine egg yolks, sugar and port over simmering water in a double boiler. Whisk continually, paying careful attention to scraping the sides and bottom of the pan....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar, 7 large egg yolks , 4 to 6 oz. your favorite Port , 1 teaspoon lemon juice ...

Green Chicken Curry                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. Heat the oil in a wok or heavy pan. Add onion and curry paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the coconut milk and water to the wok and bring to a boil....
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons green curry paste, 375 ml coconut milk (1 can)...

Umbria Sauce                              Sauces / None         
Heat olive oil, add onions, asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Saute 5 minutes at medium high heat. Add pancetta. Add white wine and let ingredients absorb wine....
Ingredients: Pancetta, Asparagas - chopped to 1/2 in, 4 tbls - olive oil , 1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms ...

Midwestern Potato Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil patatoes in their skins until just tender; drain. Cut potatoes into 3/4 inch chunks (can leave skins on) Add the parsley, celery and red onion....
Ingredients: 4 pounds new potatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped red onion...

Crab Cakes                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
In a bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper, mayo, worcester sauce, and mustard. Add about 1/4 bread crumbs. Add crabmeat and mix. Add remainder of crumbs and mix....
Ingredients: 1 lb favorite cooked crab meat, 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup Hellmans Mayonaise...

Hollandaise Sauce                              Sauces / None         
Warm lemon juice or tarragon separately. Melt butter separately. Place top of double boiler just over boiling water (not touching). Add egg yolks, whisk. Add one tblsp of boiling water at a time, wh...
Ingredients: 2 tabl lemon juic or tarragon vinegar, 4 tbls boiling water, 3 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup unsalted butter...

Louie Dressing                              Sauces / None         
To make dressing, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and all other ingredients...
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chili sauce , 1/4 cup sour pickles, chped fine , 2 cups mayonnaise , 1 tsp lemon juice ...

Easy Vinagrette Dressing                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until well combined....
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 medium garlic clove, minced , 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Hot Cocoa / Snuggler                              Beverages / None         
In heavy 2-quart saucepan, whisk together cocoa, sugar, salt, and water over low heat until smooth. Simmer, whisking continuously, for 2 minutes, making sure whisk gets into edges of pan. ...
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa, 4 heaping tablespoons sugar, Small pinch salt, 1 cup water...

Tortilla Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil the chicken breasts in Chicken broth with an onion and some crushed garlic. When the chicken is cooked through remove from the pot, shred the chicken and set aside. Cut tortillas into 3/4 inch s...
Ingredients: Stale corn tortillas (1 per person), Corn oil, Canned Mexican tomatoes, Chicken broth...

Grilled Glazed Tuna                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine Sherry, Gingerroot, Soy Sauce, Honey & Garlic in A 1 Cup Glass Measure. Microwave Uncovered At High 1 Min. OR Until Mixture Boils. Cool Slightly....
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Dry Sherry, 1 tablespoon Minced Gingerroot, 1 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauc, 1 teaspoon Honey...

Blue Cheese and Walnut Souffle Dip                              Appetizers / Gameday-Tailgate         
For the dip base, beat the cream cheese, parmesan cheese and mayo in a mixing bowl until blended. Set aside....
Ingredients: 16 oz. cream cheese (light can be used), 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, 6 tbsp mayo, 2/3 cup bleu cheese crumbles...

Cream Cheese Frosting                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat cream cheese and butter. Beat in vanilla and milk. Add powdered sugar until smooth....
Ingredients: 4 oz. cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 cup powdered sugar...

French Salad Dressing                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place all ingredients into a blender and mix until well blended. Will last for weeks in the refridgerator....
Ingredients: 1 C. Wesson oil, 2/3 C. cider vinegar, 1/2 C. sugar (suggest using less), 1 tsp. salt...

Taco Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Brown turkey breast and add taco seasoning to taste....
Ingredients: 1 head of lettuce chopped, 1/2 lb. cooked ground turkey breast, 1 can black beans, 1 can red kidnedy beans...

Cheetoes Chex Party Mix                              Appetizers / Gameday-Tailgate         
Melt butter in shallow pan over low heat. Stir in salt and Worcestershire sauce. Add Chex, nuts, and pretzels. Mix until all pieces are coated....
Ingredients: 6 tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. seasoned salt, 4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 2 cup Corn Chex...

Pastry Crust                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cut shortening and butter into flour with fork or pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs. Make a hole, add next 3 ingredients. Add water only as needed. Makes 2 double crusts or 4 single crus...
Ingredients: 4 cup flour, 1 cup butter, 1 cup Crisco, 1 tsp. salt...

Zucchini Bites                              Appetizers / None         
Slice zucchini into 1/4" slices. Mix mayo, grated cheese, and basil-refrigerate for at least one hour. Then, spread mixture on top of zucchini and sprinkle with paprika and red pepper....
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, 1 tsp fresh basil...

Baked Figs In Brandy                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 450. Cut off ends and stems of figs. Cut each fig in half. Place butter on brownie pan, put in oven until just melted. Take out of oven. Make sure butter cover bottom of pan. Pla...
Ingredients: 25-30 whole figs (5-6 per person), 3-4 tblsp butter, approx 1/2 cup sugar, approx 1/3 cup brandy...

Dungeness Crab Meat Bisque                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Saute onion in butter until tender. Add curry powder and flour. Cook 2 minutes. Add corn to onion mixture and cook about five more minutes....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, 4 cups uncooked corn - fresh or frozen, 4 cups milk, 1/4 teas. curry powder...

Chocolate Fondue                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Fill the fondue pot 1/3 with water. Place the porcelain bowl insert in the pot and heat on the stove. (Alternatively, place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.) Put the cream...
Ingredients: 1/2 C. heavy cream, 8 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pound cake, cubed...

Mushroom Cheese Souffle                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Cut crusts off bread and butter both sides of bread (day old is better). Put 1/2 of bread in 9-13 pan Put cheese on top. Put another layer of bread Cut into 1 inch cubes in pan....
Ingredients: 14 slices regular wonder bread, 1/2 lb. or 6 slices Am. or ched.cheese, 8 eggs, 2 cans cream mushroom soup...

Quiche Lorraine                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat oven to 425. Line a deep 9" inch pie crust with pastry. Bake for 5 minutes. Cook the bacon until crisp and remove from skillet. Pour off almost all the grease. Cook the onion until it is ...
Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie crust pastry, 6 bacon slices, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 heaping cup grated swiss cheese...

Waffles                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into mixing bowl. Beat egg yolks well and add milk. Combine the egg mixture into the flour mixture, slowly beating until smooth. Then add melted butter an...
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 cups milk, 2 eggs, 1 teas. salt...

Nebraska Wellington                              Appetizers / None         
Fold crescent rolls around sausage until completely covered. Combine egg and milk. Brush mixture onto crescent roll dough. Seal well. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes or until crescent covering is bro...
Ingredients: 1 precooked Polska Kielbasa sausage, 1 package crescent rolls, 1 egg, 1 tblsp milk...

Lemon Sorbet                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Boil water, sugar, and lemon zest in a pan, stirring until the sugar has dissoved. Cool, chill, then add the lemon juice. Strain if preferred, then churn and freeze. Soften in the refrigerator 15 minu...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water, about 1 cup sugar, or to taste, grated zest of 2 lemons, 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice...

Green Bean Bundles                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Wash beans and snap off ends. Steam until crisp-tender in water seasoned with 1/4 tsp of creole seasoning. Partially cook bacon and cut strips in half. When beans are cool, wrap 6-10 beans with bacon ...
Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh green beans, 6 strips of bacon, 1/2 tsp Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, Garlic salt...

Grilled Pineapple Rings                              Desserts - Breads / Grilling         
Cut off top and bottom. Cut off skin. Slice pineapple rings into whole 1/2 inch slices. Cut out core. Brush both sides with conconut milk. Dip each side into cinnamon brown sugar....
Ingredients: 1 pineapple, brown cinamon sugar, conconut milk, ...

Black and White Brownies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Make brownie mix. Put in 9-11 pan and bake as directed for fudgie brownies...
Ingredients: 1package Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup soft butter, 2 Tablespoons vanilla...

Tzatziki Sauce                              Sauces / Vegetarian         
Drain yogurt and cucubmer in separate cheesecloth line colanders. Combine yog, cuc, garlic, lemon juice, onion, olive oil, dillweed, salt and pepper in bowl and mix well....
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt, 1 cucumber,peeled,seeded,coarsly ground, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 tblsp fresh lemon juice...

Gnoochi                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Combine potatoes, 1 teas salt, pepper, eggs, and cheese in large bowl and mix well. Gradually add 3 cups of the flour, mixing well after each addition until a soft dough forms; use remaining flour to...
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, peeled, cooked, mashed, 1 teas salt, fresh ground pepper to taste, 2 eggs, beaten...

Grilled Rack of Lamb                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
3 cups wood chips soaked at least 1 hour in water. 1- 8x8x2 disposable aluminum foil pan. Marinate lamb at least 6 hours up to 1 day. cook lamb on med-high heat of BBQ with chips in aluminum pan se...
Ingredients: 3 - 8 rib racks of lamb / trimmed, 3/4 cup olive oil, 3 Tbls chopped fresh rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper ...

Summer Shrimp Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
To prepare dressing: Combine broth and cornstarch in saucepan, stirring with a whisk--bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. ...
Ingredients: Dressing:, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice...

Bruschetta with Fontina & Asparagus                              Appetizers / None         
Grill or broil bread slices until golden on both sides--rub one side with garlic and brush with oil....
Ingredients: 1 loaf french bread,cut into 1/4" slices, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 2 tbsp olive oil, coarse salt...

Pere al Vino Rosso (Pears Poached in Chianti)                              Desserts - Breads / Holiday Dish         
Stir together all ingredients (except the pears) in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. When liquid is well combined and boiling, add the pears. Cook covered for 15 minutes. Uncover, carefully turn over ...
Ingredients: 4 cups good Chianti, 1 3\4 cups sugar, 1 tsp whole peppercorns, 2 bay leaves...

Peperone alla Calabrese (Golden Yellow and Red Pep                              Appetizers / None         
Wash, core and seed peppers. Cut into finger sized strips....
Ingredients: 6 peppers (3 yellow, 3 red), 2 liters vegetable oil, salt to taste, ...

Easiest Tuna Spread Appetizer                              Appetizers / None         
Instructions: -Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix well -Refrigerate overnight or at least for a few hours ...
Ingredients: One to two cans of water-packed tuna, Olive oil – a few drizzles, Chopped mint, Lemon juice squeezed from one lemon...

Ramen Noodle Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss ingredients in bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together. Toss salad ingredients with broken ramen noodle pieces and dressing just before serving....
Ingredients: 1 package beef flavored ramen noodles, 12 ounce package chopped cabbage, 3-4 ounces toasted, slivered almonds, 1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds...

Peanut Butter Pie w/ Chocolate Honey Glaze                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Chop reeses and spread into crust. Whip cream until soft peaks form, add 1/2 cup powd sugar and whip until peaks are stiff-set aside. Cream peanut butter & cream cheese--add 1 cup powd sugar, milk & v...
Ingredients: 1 9 inch graham cracker crust, 6 reeses peanut butter cups, 1 pint whipping cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Press 1 roll of cookie dough into 9x13 greased pan. Mix first four ingredients together and spread on top of cookie dough. Pat 2nd roll of cookie dough on top of this mixture. Bake at 350 degrees fo...
Ingredients: 2 8-oz packages cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla...

Chicken Piccata                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a dish, combine salt, flour, and pepper. Coat each chicken piece completely with flour mixture. Shake off excess. In skillet, melt butter, add olive oil. Add chicken and saute over medium heat for ...
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, pounded, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 2 tblsp butter...

Fresh Pasta Dough                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine the flours in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and add the eggs and yolks. Mix the flour and eggs slowly, adding a little flour to the egg well at a time. As ingredients thicken, use...
Ingredients: 2-3/4 cups unbleached flour, 1-1/4 cups semolina flour, 3 whole eggs, 10 eggs yolks...

Pecorino Ravioli Filling                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix the ricotta, cheese, 1 egg and nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste. Flatten out pasta dough with a rolling pin or pasta roller. You can cut out round ravioli using a wine glass as a guide and fold ...
Ingredients: 1 quantity of fresh pasta dough, 4 tblsp chopped fresh herbs - oregano, basil, parsley, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 egg...

Nutmeg Pepper Parmesan Sauce                              Sauces / None         
In a sauce pan, melt butter, add olive oil. Season with pepper and nutmeg, stir together. Add parmesan just before serving....
Ingredients: 2 tblsp butter, 1 tblsp olive oil, ground fresh pepper, 1 teas. ground nutmeg...

Classic Creme Brulee                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 300ºF. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until sugar has dissolved and mixture is thick and pale yellow. Add cream and vanilla, continue to whisk until well blended. Strain i...
Ingredients: 8 egg yolks, 1/3 cup granulated white sugar, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 teas pure vanilla extract...

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In large bowl, stir flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in egg, then 1 & 1/2 cup choc chips & nuts. Reserve 1 &1/2 cups of this mixture....
Ingredients: 2 & 1/3 cups flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 1 egg, slightly beaten...

Chili w/ Peppers, Olives, and Mushrooms                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble. Cook sausage in bacon fat. Remove sausage from pan and drain. Reserve 2 tblsp of fat. Put bacon,sausage aside. With reserved fat, saute onion, garlic,...
Ingredients: 5 pieces bacon, 1 pound hot italian sausage w/ casings removed, 1 pound ground chuck, 1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper...

Chicken Tiki Korma                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Curry instructions: Cut the chicken breast into 1 to 2 inch cubes. Combine chicken, yogurt, tandori paste and butter into baking pan and stir so color is consistent. Place pan into oven set at 375 an...
Ingredients: 3 to 5 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 3 TBSP Tikka or Marsala Paste, 3 TSP Korma or Graham Marsala paste, 1/3 stick butter or margarine...

Vichyssoise                              Appetizers / None         
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Cook in boiling water to cover until tender, then drain. Wash the leeks thoroughly, and be sure to remove all the grit. Split them and saute them i...
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, 3 leeks, 2 tblsp butter, 4 cups summer soup stock...

Fresh Asparagus Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Boil water with 1t salt. Blanch asparagus for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. (Peel asparagus first if thick.) Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in ...
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, 8 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped shallots...

Mojito                              Beverages / None         
Chop mint. Add to sugar, and grind with a spoon to release the mint flavor. Use a motar and pestle if available. Add ice, lime juice and rum. Splash with grapefruit juice, orangina, and soda water....
Ingredients: 1 tblsp sugar, several sprigs of sweet mint, juice of a whole lime, ice...

How to Make Raclette                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Use your raclette machine, however, if you don't have one- Preheat oven to 500 for 15 minutes. Heat 10 inch oven-proof plates in oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Plates should be hot for successful raclett...
Ingredients: 1/3 pound raclette cheese per person, 1/8 inch slices, 3-4 inches long, 3-4 in wide, 8-10 boiled new potatoes per person, cornichons, pickled onions...

Basil Pesto                              Sauces / Vegetarian         
Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in food processor. Process until it forms a thick paste. Add cheese and pepper, amdn process briefly until combined. Add oil through feed tube with motor runnin...
Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil leaves, 1 cup pine nuts, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 3 cloves garlic, minced...

Caipirinha                              Beverages / None         
Roll the lime on the counter to loosen the juices inside. Cut the lime into smallish cubes. Pour the sugar and ice on limes. Crush with a spoon or pestle. Careful not to crush the limes too much as...
Ingredients: 1 lime, 2 oz cachaça (brazilian rum), 1 tblsp sugar - more or less to taste, ice...

Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Bacon Dressing                              Appetizers / None         
Dressing: Cook the bacon in a skillet until barely crisp. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain, crumble and set aside. Add the onion to bacon fat in skillet and cook until just softened. Transf...
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, 1 tblsp finely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, salt and pepper to taste...

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb                              Entrees - Maindishes / Grilling         
Make a paste of the garlic and seasonings by mashing them together in a mortar and pestle. Rub into the lamb and let marinate at room temp. for 1 hour....
Ingredients: 3 tblsp minced garlic, 3 tblsp chopped fresh basil, 3 tblsp chopped fresh rosemary, 3 tblsp chopped fresh thyme...

Vichyssoise                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Cook in boiling water to cover until tender, then drain. Wash the leeks thoroughly, and be sure to remove all the grit. Split them and saute them i...
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, 3 leeks, 2 tblsp butter, 4 cups summer soup stock...

Island Salsa                              Sauces / Gluten-Free         
Combine fruit, onion, cilantro, chilli and stir. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Let flavors combine for 20 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pinneapple, 1 cup chopped mango, 1 cup yellow/red bell pepper, 2/3 cup kiwi...

Sangria                              Beverages / None         
Divde the diced orange, apple, lemon and the sugar between 2 pitchers. Add the wine, dividing it evenly between the two pitchers. Stir until the sugar dissolves....
Ingredients: 1 valencia orange, unpeeled, cut into 1/2 in dice, 1 granny smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2 in. dic, 1 lemon unpeeled, cut into 1/2 in dice, 1/2 cup sugar...

Prosciutto-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin w/ Mushroom Sau                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Lay tenderloins side by side-overlap prosciutto strips crosswise down length of pork. Mix breadcrumbs,1tsp rosemary,1tsp thyme, & 1tbsp oil. Sprinkle this on top of prosciutto-fold prosciutto over to ...
Ingredients: 2 1 lb pork tenderloins, 8 thin slices prosciutto (8x2 inches), 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from french bread), 2 tsp chopped, fresh rosemary...

Italian Bellini                              Beverages / None         
Simply peel and pit a ripefresh peach, then run it through a blender. Store bought peach nectar can be substituted....
Ingredients: 1 oz white peach puree, 5 oz chilled prosecco or sparkling wine, , ...

Blue Cheese & Fig Tart w/ Prosciutto                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 375. Roll pastry out on a floured surface into a 10.5 inch diameter circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to 9 in. tart pan w/ removable bottom even with rim. Bake crust for 5-7 min...
Ingredients: 1 package-about 10 oz Prepared puff pastry, thawed, 4 oz blue cheese (Maytag works well) room temp, 1 tblsp half and half or milk, 1/2 teas freshly ground pepper...

Hummers                              Beverages / Holiday Dish         
Soften ice cream. Mix in liquor and freeze. To serve, stir with spoon. Serve in wine glasses. Grate chocolate on top....
Ingredients: 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, 6 ounces vodka, 6 ounces kahlua, ...

Chocolate Chip Scones                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine baking powder, flour, sugar and salt into a bowl and mix well. Stir in butter. Stir in half and half and eggs. Knead on a lightly floured surface several times....
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 4 teas baking powder, 2 teas sugar, 1/2 teas salt...

Espinaca Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Combine spinach, tomatoes & chiles, cream cheese, olives, cheese, & vinegar in bowl. In separate bowl, mix cornstarch with half & half until blended thoroughly....
Ingredients: 10 oz package frozen, chopped spinach-thawed, 10 oz can chopped tomatoes & chiles, drained, 8 oz cream cheese, softened & cut into cubes, 1 cup sliced, black olives...

Bulgur and Spinach Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and bulgar. Let stand 1 hour or until broth is absorbed. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine bulgar, spinach, beans, bell pepper, ca...
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling low sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup bulgur, 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and stemmed, 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained...

Curry Chicken Casserole                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
For sauce: Mix 2 cans of soup w/ 2 cans of mayo and juice from 2 lemons. Add curry powder--add more than you think you should--it cooks down in flavor....
Ingredients: 6 10 oz packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 4 whole chicken breasts, cooked & cut into small pieces, 3 8 oz packages sharp, shredded, cheddar cheese, 2 cans cream of celery soup...

Chili Cheese Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Spread cream cheese in 9 by 13 pan. Pour chili on top of cream cheese. Spread grated cheese over chili. Bake at 350 until cheese melts....
Ingredients: 1 8 oz cream cheese, 1 can chili with beans, 1 8 oz bag shredded cheese, ...

Parmesan Green Beans                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Combine first 6 ingredients and set aside. Remove tips of green beans and discard--cook beans in boiling water until crisp (approx 7 min)--drain and coat with oil/vinegar mixture....
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp chopped onion, 1/4 tsp salt...

Brown Rice and Avocado Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-fat         
Combine rice, chicken broth, margoram, and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 40-45 minutes. Cool....
Ingredients: 1 cup raw brown rice, 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tsp. dried marjoram, 1/4 tsp. salt...

Cinnamon sour cream coffee cake                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
cream butter and sugar. sift dry ingredients and add to mixture, alternating with eggs. mix batter thoroughly at slow speed. add the vanilla and sour cream....
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder...

Hot Spinach Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix ingredients together and bake at 400 degrees in a greased 9X13 pan for 20-25 minutes...
Ingredients: 1 tbsp jalepenos, chopped, 3/4 cup onion, chopped, 2 tomatoes, chopped, 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach...

Roquefort Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix cream cheese with vinegar, lemon juice, chives, salt, pepper, and garlice powder. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and roquefort cheese last....
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonaise, 1 tblsp vinegar, 1 tblsp lemon juice...

Cheese Fondue - Authentic Swiss                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
The day prior to serving the fondue, slice the bread into bite-sized cubes and let dry out. Spread them out on a cookie sheet and turn occasionally. This is the secret to great fondue.To assemble f...
Ingredients: 2 loaves french sweet baguettes, 3 cloves garlic, 1 bottle semi-dry white wine (Sauv. or Fume Blanc), 1 pound Emmenthal...

Key Lime Tart                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Mix well and press firmly into a tart pan. Place in freezer (may be prepared a day in advance)....
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 5 tblsp melted butter, 2 tblsp granulated sugar, 3 egg yolks...

Festive Romaine Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Make dressing with sugar, poppy seeds, mayonaise, milk and vinegar....
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tblsp poppy seeds, 3/4 cup mayonaise, 1/4 cup milk...