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Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
2 cups adzuki beans, cooked
½ cup arame sea vegetables
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 green onion, sliced super thin
¼ cup yuzu rice vinegar or plain rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
¼ cup tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh [...]

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Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Hearty, crusty whole grain bread, sliced
½ cup of either almond butter or peanut butter, chunky
2 bananas sliced lengthwise
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon canola oil
Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat Panini grill (or you could use a grill pan with a heavy skillet as a weight). Spray the cooking surface. Brush one side of bread with oil, [...]

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Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
½ cup honey
1 cup ground almonds
2 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
Vanilla bean scraped, seeds reserved
Directions
Mix together in a large bowl the butter, honey, almonds, vanilla seeds, eggs and cream until smooth. Use in tarts that are baked for about 10 minutes at least.

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Makes 6 sandwiches
Ingredients
12 Almond cookies
1 cup Black Cherry Ice Cream
9 ounces bitter sweet dark Chocolate
Directions
Place a scoop of ice cream on a almond cookie and place another cookie on top, squeeze down to make a sandwich. Place in freezer on a lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, chop [...]

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Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 loaf Challah bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 cup (6 ounces) golden raisins, plumped in hot water for 15 minutes
3 large eggs
¾ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 [...]

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Makes 1 dozen biscuits
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup barley flour
½ cup rolled oats
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup apples, chopped fine
1⁄3 cup applesauce
¼ cup walnut oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl sift together the dry ingredients, flours, oats, baking powder and salt. In another mixing bowl whisk [...]

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Serves 6-9 (makes about 9 sausages)
INGREDIENTS
For the Sausage
2 pounds boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ medium yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 tablespoon salt
1 medium apple (tart variety), chopped superfine
Casings of your choice
For the Sauté Mixture
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6-9 apple-rosemary sausages, sliced into thick rounds
1 medium apple, chopped
1 large [...]

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Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
¼ cup frozen cranberries, chopped
1 apple, cored and chopped fine
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add cranberries, apples, water and sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Let simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Cool, blend and strain. Place 1-2 ounces in a champagne glass and add [...]

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Serves 6
Ingredients
10 baby artichokes
Juice of 3 lemons
½ cup pancetta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup white wine
2-3 cups farro, cooked
½ cup parmesan
Salt
Pepper
Lemon Zest Thyme Butter (Recipe Follows)
Directions
In a large bowl of ice water, add the juice of 2 lemons. Trim the baby artichokes by cutting off [...]

categories: artichokes, baby artichokes, butter, farro, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Maldon salt, olive oil, onions, Pancetta, parmesan, pepper, risotto, salt, shallots, thyme, white wine, yellow onions

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
For Dip
2 (15-ounce) cans of artichoke hearts, drained
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
For Tortilla Chips
4 whole wheat tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles
Extra-virgin olive oil
Maldon sea salt
¼ cup parmesan cheese
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place the [...]

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Ingredients
Ciabatta bread
Arugula leaves
Tomato slices
Goat cheese
Salt & pepper
Lemon preserves (recipe follows)
Olive oil
Directions
Place arugula leaves on both side of the bread and place a tomato on one side and a tablespoon of lemon preserves on the other. Place a dollop of goat cheese on and season with salt and pepper, place the bread slices together [...]

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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 pound thin asparagus, 1 inch trimmed from the bottoms
Sea salt or kosher salt
4½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced scallion (white part only)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1⁄8 teaspoon honey
4½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Mimosa (optional)
1 hard-cooked egg
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS
Fill a bowl with water and ice. If you have time, [...]

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Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
½ cup millet, cooked
¼ cup adzuki beans, cooked
¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
6-8 shitake mushrooms, sliced
3-4 green onions, sliced
1 carrot, sliced thin or shredded
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 teaspoon miso paste
½ teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 small [...]

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Makes 18-24 balls
Ingredients
1½ pound boneless skinless salmon, cubed and frozen
½ inch ginger, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, ginger or yuzu flavored or plain
2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoons sesame oil
1 egg white
4 tablespoons black sesame seeds
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. In a food processor place the frozen salmon, ginger, [...]

categories: appetizer, black sesame, salmon

Serves 9-12
Wine Pairing: Rose D’Anjou
Ingredients
1 whole small Camembert cheese
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper, freshly ground
For garlic toasts
1 baguette
1 garlic clove
Extra virgin olive oil
For grapes
1 large bunch of red seedless grapes, washed and stemmed
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves pulled from stems
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 [...]

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Serves 8
Ingredients

For the spiced phyllo
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
For the filling
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large bananas, peeled and chopped small
Salted Caramel Sauce, to serve (recipe follows)
Directions

Preheat [...]

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Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients
9 tablespoons unsalted butter
1½ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 firm-ripe bananas, peeled and cut crosswise into ¾-inch thick slices
¼ cup banana liqueur
½ cup dark rum
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 cups (½-inch cubes) day-old French bread
Vanilla ice cream
Caramel Sauce, recipe [...]

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Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
4 cups chicken broth
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 sweet sausages
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted
1 bunch dinosaur kale, chopped coarse
1½ cups barley
¼ cup Asiago cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
In a medium sized saucepot heat chicken broth until warm and simmer while making risotto. In a separate medium-sized [...]

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INGREDIENTS
4½ cups sugar
2½ cups egg whites
3 pounds butter
DIRECTIONS
Place a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat, add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. In large heatproof bowl add sugar and whites, blend. Place bowl over water and continually stir with whisk until temperature is 145°F to 155°F. Take off heat. If using, kitchen [...]

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Makes 2 cups of sauce
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
9 medium tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup garlic, chopped fine
1 small yellow onion, chopped fine
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 red pepper, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
½ cup fresh oregano, chopped fine
½ cup fresh basil, chopped fine
½ [...]

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Ingredients
1 packet active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
Olive oil
Dried herbs (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl gently mix the warm water, yeast and honey until frothy and creamy for about 1-2 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute for activation of the yeast. In a separate large mixing bowl [...]

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Ingredients
1 packet active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
21/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
Olive oil
Dried herbs (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl gently mix the warm water, yeast and honey until frothy and creamy for about 1-2 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute for activation of the yeast. In a separate large mixing [...]

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Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
½ cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
Salt

Directions

In a medium sauce pan combine milk, sugar and basil leaves and bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes allowing basil to infuse, take off heat and allow to cool. Transfer [...]

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Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 pounds beef chuck, cubed into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium
3 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup brown mushrooms, sliced
2 cups beef stock
1 cup Guinness
Salt [...]

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Makes about 10 chews
Ingredients
½ pound beef bones
2 cups water
¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
1 medium sweet potato, washed and scrubbed
Directions
Preheat oven to 225°F.
In a medium sauce pan combine bones, water and tamari and plate on a medium boil for about 10 minutes. Discard the bones and continue to cook on a medium boil until the [...]

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Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS
For the broth
2 medium onions, chopped large
A 1-inch piece of galangal, peeled and chopped
2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
3-5 pounds of good beef bones, preferably leg and knuckle
1 pound beef chuck, cubed
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
3 star anise
1 cardamom pod, shell removed
3 cloves
10 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
¼ cup tamari
¼ [...]

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INGREDIENTS
½ cup fresh beets, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup orange juice
DIRECTIONS
Press the beets and basil through a juicer. Mix beet and basil juice with orange juice in a small glass.

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Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 large red beets, roasted and peeled, chopped fine
½ cup Ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon orange zest
Pasta sheets (Recipe on Ger-Nis site)
1 stick butter
2 medium shallots, chopped fine
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION
In a small bowl, combine beets, cheese, and orange zest. Season with salt, and set aside.
Using fresh [...]

categories: beet, butter, cheese, orange, orange juice, orange zest, pasta sheets, poppy seed, ravioli, Ricotta cheese, shallots, white wine

Makes about 30
Ingredients
1 package dry yeast
4 tablespoons warm water
3½ cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 tsp. salt
¼ cup sugar
1¼ cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
¼ cups melted butter
Oil for deep frying
Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
Combine yeast and warm water, set aside. Whisk flour, salt and sugar. Stir in yeast mix, milk, eggs and butter. Mix until dough is [...]

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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled finely chopped
4(7-to-8-ounce), skin-on, boneless Pekin duck breasts
1 teaspoon Sea salt or kosher salt
1 cup Belgium Cherry Beer
1 cup duck or chicken stock
16 dried cherries
3 tablespoons butter, chilled
DIRECTIONS
Stir together the rosemary, lemon zest, black pepper, [...]

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Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream, whipped to thick consistency
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups ripe black cherries halved
Directions
Make sure the heavy cream is whipped to a thick consistency and mix in sugar and lemon juice and fold in cherries. Freeze by using an ice cream maker or by the hand method, beating [...]

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Makes about 5 cups
Ingredients
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
½ cups fresh lemon thyme leaves
2 cups fresh blueberries
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup heavy cream
Directions
Make simple syrup in a medium saucepan by combining the sugar and water and lemon thyme. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, simmer for 5 minutes, take off burner, allow cooling. [...]

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Makes 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
2⁄3 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 medium banana, mashed
½ cup fresh blueberries, mashed
1 cup milk, skim (almond milk can be substituted)
3 tablespoons honey
1 cup rolled oats
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, wheat germ and flax seeds and mix well. In another large mixing [...]

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Ingredients
For the filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup crushed blueberries
For the glaze:
11/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Quick puff [...]

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Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup almond milk
⅓ cup almond oil
½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup unrefined cane sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
½ cup flax seeds
For the lemon-flax streusel topping
2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry [...]

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Makes 1 French press (about 6 cups)
Ingredients

¼ cup dried blueberries (substitute 1 spoonful of fresh)
¼ cup fresh lemon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon dried lemon peel (can substitute 1 slice fresh lemon)
2 tablespoons honey
Hot, just boiling water
Directions

In the French press or another tea pot, place dried or fresh blueberries, lemon thyme leaves, and lemon peel or sliced [...]

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Makes approximately 4 cups

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
½ cup honey
3 cups old fashioned oats
½ cup toasted wheat germ
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened coconut
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup macadamia nuts, toasted
1 cup cardamon nutmeg dried blueberries

Directions

Preheat oven to [...]

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Makes 1 dozen macaroons
Ingredients
For the outer shells…
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup almonds, finely ground (grind in spice grinder or use almond flour)
3 egg whites (stored at room temperature for 6 hours prior)
Pinch of salt
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons condensed blueberry puree
1 tablespoon minced dried blueberries
For the lemon buttermilk cream
¼ cup buttermilk
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon [...]

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Makes about 12 muffins

Ingredients

For muffins
3 cups all purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 egg
⅔ cup milk
2 cups blueberries
For topping
1 cup sugar
⅔ cup all purpose flour
½ cup butter, cut in cubes
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 400˚F. Prepare a muffin tin, using non-stick spray to coat inside.
Combine flour, sugar, [...]

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Makes 1 Bundt Cake
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12⁄3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan.
In a [...]

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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 duck legs, trimmed of excess fat
Salt
12 large shallots, peeled and left whole, roots trimmed
12 dried figs
2 branches fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons honey
4 quarter-size slices fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1-2 cups duck stock
DIRECTIONS
Season the duck with ¾ teaspoon salt per pound. Refrigerate 1-2 days. Pat dry.
Brown [...]

categories: black peppercorns, dry white wine, duck legs, duck stock, figs, ginger, honey, lime juice, rosemary, salt, shallots

Makes 1 pitcher
Ingredients
1 cup brandy
1 cup dark rum
1⁄3 cup white créme de cacao
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups whole milk
Directions
Place all ingredients in a large pitcher and put into tall glasses over ice!
Recipe by Paul Clarke, seriouseats.com (adapted)

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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1-2 bunches red radishes with their greens (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Sea salt or kosher salt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Cut the radishes away from their leaves, leaving about ½ inch of green attached. Scrub the radishes and slice them in halves or quarters [...]

categories: black pepper, brown sugar, grated nutmeg, ground black pepper, kosher salt, radishes, sea salt, unsalted butter, white wine vinegar

Makes approximately 30
INGREDIENTS
2¼ cups sifted cake flour, or 2 cups sifted all purpose flour, plus more for your work surface and hands
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cold unsalted butter, cut into several pieces
2 tablespoons cold lard or vegetable shortening, cut into several pieces
¾ cup cold whole or low-fat [...]

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Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup sugar
2 cups buttermilk
¼ cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
3 eggs, separated
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix flour and sugar together. In a separate bowl, beat yolks until light, and then add to sugar mixture. Add to buttermilk, along with melted butter (slightly cooled so as not to damage eggs).
Beat egg whites [...]

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Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
1 pound pasta dough, cooked
1 small butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon sage, chopped fine
½ yellow onion, cut in half
Kosher salt
Pepper
For brown butter sage sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
6 sage leaves, sliced
3 ounces goat cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For raviolis
To prepare squash, peel and cut in half at the bulbous part. [...]

categories: brown butter, butternut squash, garlic, goat cheese, kosher salt, olive oil, onion, pasta, pepper, ravioli, sage, unsalted butter, yellow onion

Makes 1 cocktail
INGREDIENTS
1½ ounce tequila blanca
1½ ounce Grand Marnier
1 ounce cactus fruit syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce agave syrup
1 ounce lime syrup (recipe follows)
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients into a strainer filled with ice, shake vigorously. Strain through fine mesh strainer.
Serve over ice garnish with a lime wedge.
Cactus Fruit Syrup
Makes approximately 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
1-2 cactus fruit, peeled and chopped
1 [...]

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Makes 10 mini pizzas
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
Pizza Sauce
2 cups calamata olives, chopped and pitted
Marinated mini mozzarella balls
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Roll out the pizza dough into 10 equal round pies. Place the dough on baking sheet lines with parchment paper. Spoon a bit of sauce on each pie and a few calamata olives. Place a few of [...]

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A calzone is simply an Italian savory turnover of sorts that is made by folding pizza dough in half and forming a “pizza pocket”. The pizza pocket is then filled with sauces and/or vegetables combined to create the flavor and textures of your choice.
Ingredients
1½ packets active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon [...]

categories: active dry yeast, all purpose flour, calzone dough, calzones, dough, dried herbs, herb, herbal, herbs, honey, olive oil, salt, sugar, warm water

from Culinary Herb Center Class- Summer Gazpacho

categories: canteloupe, cucumber, mint, tomato

Serves 6

Ingredients

4 cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped fine
1 medium cantaloupe, deseeded, peeled and cut into small dice
2 bunches green onions, sliced fine
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
½ cup fresh mint, chopped fine
½ cup fresh basil chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
¼ cup champagne [...]

categories: almond oil, basil, cantaloupe, champagne vinegar, chives, cucumber, garlic, gazpacho, ginger, green onions, herbs, melon, mint, parsley, yogurt

Makes 1 long rectangular tart
INGREDIENTS
For pie dough
1 sweet pie dough recipe
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For filling
1½ cups sugar
½ cup pear juice
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup almonds, chopped
2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, halved, and sliced
DIRECTIONS
To make this dough, use sweet pie dough recipe, and [...]

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Makes ¾ cup
Ingredients
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons to ¼ cup whole milk
Directions
Combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium heavy saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Let boil without stirring until the mixture becomes a deep amber color, 2 to [...]

categories: caramel, heavy cream, lemon juice, sauce, sugar, water, whole milk

4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, leaves chopped
2 flatbreads (whole wheat or spinach)
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
¼ cup pine nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh arugula
Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. [...]

categories: arugula, caramelized onions, flatbread, flatbread pizza, goat cheese, goat cheese pizza, onions, parsley, pine nuts, pizza, rosemary

Makes 24 small tarts
INGREDIENTS
1 savory pie dough recipe
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups red onion, sliced
½ cup goat cheese
1 tablespoon chives
1 tablespoon parsley
Salt/pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Roll out pie to 1⁄8” thickness and with a four-inch (diameter) cup, glass, or cookie cutter, cut out 9 circles per piece of dough. Place one dough circle in each of the [...]

categories: butter, cheese, chives, dough, goat cheese, onions, parsley, pepper, pie, red onions, salt, tart

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons onions, red or yellow, sliced in rounds and separated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
2 tablespoons Madeira, port or sherry (optional)
Pinch of salt
Directions
In a large sauté pan heat the butter and the oil to a medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté until [...]

categories: caramelized, Madeira, onion, onions, panini, port, red onions, sandwich, sherry, thyme, yellow onions

Makes 4 mini loaves
INGREDIENTS
4 cups all purpose bread flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 cup buttermilk
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, sift and combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and caraway seeds. Add the buttermilk a little at a time and mix until soft dough [...]

categories: all purpose bread flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, bread, buttermilk, caraway seeds, dough, salt

Makes 12 bars
INGREDIENTS
For the crumb topping
½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup walnuts, chopped
1⁄3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon instant espresso
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, cut into pieces
For the cake
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
2⁄3 cup sugar
½ cup dried cherries, chopped
4 ounces melted butter, [...]

categories: all purpose flour, baking powder, butter, cake, cardamom, coffee, dessert, dried cherries, eggs, ground cardamom, instant espresso, melted butter, milk, orange zest, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, walnuts

Makes ½ cup dried fruit

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon cardamom pod, seeds removed
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Directions

Preheat oven to 225°F. Mix honey, cardamom seeds, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Drizzle on top of blueberries and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in oven for 2 ½ to 3 [...]

categories: blueberries, blueberry, cardamom, dried fruit, honey, nutmeg

Makes 20 sandwiches

Ingredients

2 large carrots
1 cup ginger Cream Cheese Ice Cream (recipe follows)

Directions

Take the top parts of the carrots and slice them in rounds thin but not paper thin, at least 1 inch wide. Arrange 10 slices of carrots on a lined baking sheet. Place a small spoon full of the ice cream [...]

categories: carrot, carrots, cream, cream cheese, ginger, ginger cream cheese, ginger cream cheese ice cream, ginger ice cream, heavy cream, ice cream, ice cream sandwich, nutmeg, orange, orange juice, orange zest, whole milk

Cool, healthy, and refreshing, these carrot latkes are incredibly fresh and zesty!

categories: all purpose flour, baking powder, carrots, chili, cilantro, eggs, ginger, green onions, Jewish, latkes, lemongrass, lime juice, lime zest, mint, plain yogurt, Thai chili, vegetable oil, yogurt

Makes 1 pitcher
Ingredients
1 cup honeydew melon, balled
1 cup cantaloupe, balled
½ cup galia melon, balled
½ cup basil, chopped
½ cup mint, chopped
¼ cup honey
Juice and zest of one lemon, lime and orange
2 bottles cava or an effervescent white wine
Directions
Muddle basil, mint, honey, zest and juice and combine with wine and melons. Let stand in the refrigerator for [...]

categories: alcohol, basil, cantaloupe, cava, cocktail, drink, galia melon, herb, herbal, herbs, honey, honeydew melon, lemon juice, lemon zest, melon, mint, sangria, wine

4-6 servings

Ingredients

For the Cavatelli

1 pound all-purpose flour, or Italian OO flour
1 pound whole-milk ricotta, drained/hung in cheesecloth overnight
4 ounces semolina
3 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
Water, just enough to make a firm dough
For the Sauce

10½ ounces baby arugula, long stem ends removed
8 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange, peeled [...]

categories: all purpose flour, baby arugula, black olives, calamari, cavatelli, cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, ground black pepper, herb, herbal, herbs, Italian flat leaf parsley, lemon zest, orange zest, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, pasta, pepperoncino, plum tomatoes, ricotta, salt, seafood, semolina, thyme, tomatoes, water, whole milk ricotta

Makes 20 pierogies
Ingredients
For the dough (should be made at least an hour in advance)
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup water
For the filling
3 russet potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
For the Bacon Fried Onions & Chive Sour Cream
Oil
3 slices [...]

categories: bacon, cheddar, chives, onions, pierogies, potato, sour cream

Serves 4
Ingredients
5 medium Yukon gold potatoes, boiled and chopped
½ cup caramelized onions
1-2 roasted jalapeños, stems removed (whole), chopped
2 teaspoons salt (more to taste)
3 teaspoons Tabasco
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
Herbs for garnish
Directions
In a well oiled hot cast iron skillet smash the potatoes with a potato masher, cooking and searing to get some brown color. After a [...]

categories: cheddar, cheese, jalapeños, onions, potaotes, smashed potatoes

Makes 3 cups of mustard
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Founders Brewing Company Cerise Cherry Ale (Grand Rapids, Michigan) or any cherry ale
1 cup malt vinegar
½ cup dried cherries, chopped superfine
½ cup whole brown mustard seeds
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon fresh horseradish, grated
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 [...]

categories: black pepper, caraway seeds, Cerise Cherry Ale, dip, dried cherries, dry mustard, honey, horseradish, malt vinegar, mustard, mustard seeds, salt

Serves 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium red onion, chopped small
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips, lightly dusted with whole wheat flour
1 bunch green onions, sliced
3 stalks of celery, chopped small
2 medium carrots, chopped small
1 medium turnip, cubed small
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cracked pepper
1⁄3 cup [...]

categories: chicken, Dumplings, herb, herbal, herbs, soup

Serves 1-2
INGREDIENTS
1-2 servings chicken breast, boneless, skinless
Salt
Pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Juice of ½ lemon
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
3 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1 cup chard, chopped
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and lemon zest. On a large heavy duty piece of aluminum foil, place all ingredients in the center. Fold [...]

categories: chard, chicken, chicken breast, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper, salt, thyme, white wine

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
For the Meatballs
1 pound ground chicken
2 cups fresh basil, chopped fine
½ cup pine nuts, chopped
8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 egg
For the Sauce
Olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (reserved from meatballs)
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper
PREPARATION
To assemble meatballs, use hands to [...]

categories: basil, chicken, cracked pepper, diced tomatoes, eggs, garlic, ground chicken, meatballs, olive oil, pesto, pine nuts, red chili flakes

Serve 6-8
INGREDIENTS
For the broth
2 medium onions, chopped large
A 1-inch section of galangal, peeled and chopped
A 2-inch section of ginger, peeled and chopped
3-5 pounds of chicken pieces, wings and other bones
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
3 star anise
1 cardamom pod, shell removed
3 cloves
10 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
¼ cup tamari
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup [...]

categories: basil, bean sprouts, bell peppers, cardamom, cardamom pods, carrots, chicken, chicken bones, chicken breasts, chicken wings, chili peppers, cilantro, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, fish sauce, galangal, ginger, herb, herbal, herbs, hoisin sauce, limes, mint, onions, pho, raw sugar, red basil, red onions, rice noodles, salt, scallions, Siracha hot sauce, star anise, tamari, Thai basil

Serves 6
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
Salt
Pepper
1 red pepper, sliced thin
1 yellow pepper, sliced thin
1 orange pepper, sliced thin
1 red onion, halved and sliced thin
1/2 cup freshly made pesto (recipe follows)
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a large baking sheet, place the pepper and onion sliced all [...]

categories: chicken, peppers, pesto

This is a sure fire south of the border specialty because it is spicy, zesty, and as fresh as can be. It’s also super easy yet decadent. You will need party size buns, too.

categories: chipotle peppers, chives, cilantro, green bell peppers, jalapeños, lean ground beef, lime juice, lime zest, onions, parsley, pepper, salt, sandwiches, sloppy joes, vegetable oil, white onions

Simple, tasty, and oven-baked, these fries pack a sweet & spicy punch in both flavor and color!

categories: chives, cumin, fries, Maldon salt, sweet potatoes

Makes one cake
INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
1 cup cocoa
1½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1½ teaspoons vanilla
1½ cups buttermilk
Basic Buttercream, for frosting
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Prepare 2 sheet pans with non-stick spray and parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, sift all dry ingredients together. [...]

categories: baking soda, buttercream, buttermilk, cake, chocolate, cocoa, dessert, eggs, flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, unsalted butter, vanilla

Makes 15 Ice Cream Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups dark brown sugar
1 vanilla bean split
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 habañero pepper, deseeded, pith removed, and cut in half
9 egg yolks
1 cup buttermilk, cold
Pinch of salt
30 medium dark chocolate cookies
DIRECTIONS
In a medium sauce pan, whisk together cream, sugar, vanilla, mint leaves, and habañero pepper. Bring to [...]

categories: buttermilk, dark brown sugar, dark chocolate cookies, dessert, egg yolks, habañero pepper, heavy cream, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, mint, salt, vanilla bean

INGREDIENTS
1 pound semisweet chocolate
4 cups heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour [...]

categories: chocolate, cream, dessert, frosting, ganache, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate

Serves 12
INGREDIENTS
For the cake
2 cups Guinness
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
1½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups all purpose flour
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1½ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
11⁄3 cups sour cream
For the icing
2 cups cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
¼ cup Irish Cream liqueur
4 cups powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS
For the cake
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter [...]

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Makes 12-15 medium pretzels
INGREDIENTS
1 New York style pretzel dough recipe
Coarse sugar
12 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts and/or seeds (hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds or any combination of)
Maldon Salt
DIRECTIONS
Follow the recipe for the pretzels with one exception, before baking sprinkle with coarse sugar instead of pretzel [...]

categories: bittersweet chocolate, dark chocolate, flax seeds, hazelnuts, Maldon salt, nuts, pecans, pretzels, pumpkin seeds, sugar, vanilla, walnuts

Makes 2 loaves
Ingredients
For sponge
½ teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (105°-115°F)
1⁄3 cup room-temperature water
1 cup bread flour
For bread
½ teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm milk (105°-115°F)
2⁄3 cups room-temperature water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups bread flour
1½ teaspoons salt
Directions
Make sponge
In a small bowl stir together yeast and warm water and let stand 5 minutes, or until [...]

categories: bread, ciabatta bread, ciabatta loaf, panini, panini bread, paninis, sandwich bread

Makes 2 tablespoons
Ingredients
2 tablespoons créme fraiche
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch of lime zest
½ tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
Salt
Directions
Place all ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk. Set aside.

categories: cilantro, creme fraishe, dressing, herb, herbal, herbs, lime juice, lime zest, salt

from Culinary Herb Center Class- Summer Gazpacho

categories: cilantro, mango, tomato

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
3 medium mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced small
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
3 large cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped fine
1 red onion, chopped fine
3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and chopped fine
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
Juice of 5 limes
Zest of 2 limes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon [...]

categories: cilantro, cucumbers, cumin, garlic, gazpacho, jalapeño pepper, lime, mango, red bell peppers, red onion, rice wine vinegar

INGREDIENTS
1 bunch fresh cilantro (approx. 1½ cups)
3-4 cloves fresh garlic
Zest of 2 limes
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped and deseeded (optional)
Juice of 4 limes
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cup walnut oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin
Salt
PREPARATION
In a blender, or with a handheld food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, jalapeño pepper and oil with [...]

categories: cilantro, cumin, garlic, jalapeño pepper, lemon, limes, olive oil, pesto, walnut oil

Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
1 ripe plum, deseeded and chopped
1 bottle sparkling rose
Directions
Combine the rosemary leaves, sugar, water, cinnamon stick and plums in a medium saucepan, stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and [...]

categories: alcohol, cinnamon, drink, plum, rose, rosemary, spritzers

Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
2 ounces apple pie syrup (recipe follows)
Prosecco
Directions
Place about 2 ounces of the apple pie syrup in a champagne flute (less for less sweet) and fill with Prosecco, garnish with a bit of grated fresh cinnamon, stir and enjoy!
Apple Pie Syrup
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider
1 cup sugar
Juice of ½ lemon
2 cinnamon sticks
Directions
Place all [...]

categories: alcohol, apples, cinnamon, drink, prosecco

Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugarPinch of salt½ teaspoon cracked black pepper1 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly grated¼ teaspoon vanilla¼ cup milk
Directions
Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.  Drizzle over doughnuts!

categories: black pepper, cinnamon, glaze

Ingredients
4 cups all purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk, scalded and skimmed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
Filling:
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
21/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, softened
Icing:
8 tablespoons butter, softened (1 stick)
11/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup cream [...]

categories: buns, cinnamon, dessert

Makes 2 loaves
INGREDIENTS
1½ cups milk
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°F)
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
PREPARATION
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until [...]

categories: active dry yeast, all purpose flour, bread, butter, cinnamon, dry yeast, eggs, ground cinnamon, milk, raisin, raisins, white sugar

Makes 30 – 40 doughnut holes
Ingredients

3 ¾  cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoon lemon juice
3 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 [...]

categories: buttermilk, citrus, doughnut, herb

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped small
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped small
2 celery, chopped small
2 tablespoons thyme
1 (15 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
4 cups vegetable (onion based) broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup brown Italian lentils
2 fresh bay leaves
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a heavy bottomed Dutch oven, over [...]

categories: bay leaves, brown Italian lentils, carrots, celery, cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lentils, onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, soup, spanish onion, thyme, vegetable broth

Here is a traditional potato latke recipe with just a hint of modernization and garlic chive sour cream sauce for serving.

categories: all purpose flour, chive, chives, eggs, garlic, Jewish, latkes, onions, potatoes, red onions, sour cream, vegetable oil

Makes 1½ cups

Ingredients

1 cup coconut, freshly grated
Zest of one lime
Juice of one lime
2 curry leaves
1 thai chili
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

In a small sauce pan add all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stirring constantly until thick and creamy. Cool. Serve over Lime Granita.

Mango-Lime Granita

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 large ripe mangoes, chopped
Zest of one lime
Juice of [...]

categories: brown sugar, coconut, curry leaves, light brown sugar, lime juice, lime zest, mangoes, thai, Thai chili, water

Makes 20 tamales
Ingredients
For the coconut mango mixture
1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded coconut
¼ cup sugar in the raw
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (seeds added to mixture)
⅓ cup coconut milk
For the tamale dough
2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 ½ cups coconut mango mixture
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
For the ginger butter
1 [...]

categories: coconut, coconut sweet mango tamales, ginger, ginger butter, mango, sweet tamales, Tamales

Serves 6
Ingredients
12-16 ounces flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles) (pre-soaked and cooked until soft)
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 tablespoon yuzo rice vinegar
½ cup tamari
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
¼ cup turbinado sugar
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 shallot, chopped fine
1 bunch green onions, sliced fine
1 cup bean sprouts
½ cup zucchini, matchsticked in two inch [...]

categories: asian, asian noodles, asian salad, flat rice noodles, noodle salad, noodles, pad thai, rice noodles, thai food, thai noodle salad, thai noodles

Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons bacon fat, lard, or butter
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2½ cups fine cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Melt fat in large cast-iron skillet; cool slightly. Beat eggs until light. Add buttermilk and cooled fat, leaving a little fat in the skillet. Keep skillet warm. Separately, mix together cornmeal, [...]

categories: bacon fat, baking powder, baking soda, bread, butter, buttermilk, cornbread, cornmeal, eggs, lard, salt, southern food

Ingredients

1½ cups flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons ice water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt. Cut in butter with two forks or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolks and ice water (don’t [...]

categories: egg yolks, flour, ice water, pie crust, unsalted butter, yellow cornmeal

Makes one drink
INGREDIENTS
1 lime wedge
4-5 cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon sugar
2 ounces gin
Tonic water
PREPARATION
Lightly crush the lime wedge, sugar and cranberries in a 10 to 12-ounce glass with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. Next, add gin. Fill the glass with ice and top off with tonic water. Stir and serve.

categories: alcohol, cranberries, drink, gin, lime wedge, sugar, tonic, tonic water

Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pint 0% Greek Yogurt
4 key limes zest
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1 vanilla bean pod
½ cup flaked almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon golden flax seeds, ground
½ cup of your favorite seasonal fruit (cherries, berries or mango work great)
¼ cup dried coconut
½ cup of granola
10 ginger snap cookies
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, mix together with egg beater [...]

categories: agave nectar, almonds, berries, cherries, dessert, dried coconut, fruit, ginger snap cookies, golden flax seeds, granola, Greek yogurt, lime zest, mango, trifle, vanilla bean pod

Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
6-8 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped fine
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup half & half
DIRECTIONS
In a large soup pan over medium-high heat, add butter and oil. [...]

categories: apples, black pepper, butter, chicken broth, half and half, herb, herbal, herbs, olive oil, onions, parsnips, salt, shallots, soup, thyme, vegetable broth, yellow onions

Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
2 cups traditional rolled oats
2 tablespoons ground golden flax seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup raisins
¼ cup walnuts
½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
½ cup peanut or almond butter
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons thyme
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat [...]

categories: almond butter, black sesame seeds, cinnamon, cooking spray, dessert, dried cherries, dried cranberries, golden flax seeds, granola, herb, herbal, herbs, honey, lemon zest, nutmeg, olive oil, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, raisins, rolled oats, salt, sunflower seeds, tarragon, thyme, walnuts