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Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods
3 whole dried red chiles
1½-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
4 fresh or 6 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional)
2 red onions, finely chopped
3 fresh hot green chiles, slit the length of the chile
1½ teaspoons salt, or to [...]

categories: black pepper, black peppercorns, canola oil, cardamom pods, cayenne pepper, chickpeas, cloves, cumin, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dried mango powder, dried red chiles, garam masala, ginger, green chiles, ground black pepper, ground cumin, hot green chiles, lemon juice, onions, pomegranate seed powder, red chiles, red onions, salt, turmeric

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Ras El Hanout (traditional recipe follows)
½ cup turbinado sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

categories: brown sugar, moroccan, spices

INGREDIENTS
4 wheels of cucumber, 1 reserved for garnish
2 sprigs of dill
¾ oz honey syrup
¾ oz fresh lime juice
2½ oz gin
PREPARATION
In a mixing glass, muddle the cucumber and dill with honey syrup. Next, add lime juice and gin and shake vigorously. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled cocktaile glass. Garnish with a cucumber [...]

categories: 2nd ave, cocktail, cucumbers, dill, drink, gin, honey syrup, lime juice

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
2 medium acorn squash
4 tablespoons canola oil (more for frying)
3 tablespoons diced white onion
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
1 clove garlic, minced
2 peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into strips
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
10-inch flour totillas
1 cup shredded Montery Jack cheese
Tomatillo salsa, recipe follows
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking [...]

categories: acorn squash, canola oil, cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, montry jack cheese, onion, peppers, quesadilla, quesadillas, salsa, scallions, squash, tomatillo salsa, tomatillos, white onion

This Cava cocktail, straight out of the Valencia region of Spain, showcases the fresh sweet oranges of the region and makes a terrific addition to any Sunday brunch.

categories: alcohol, cava, drink, Grand Marnier, orange juice, Orange Liqueur, white sugar

Recipe adapted from the Food of Spain cookbook by Vikki Harris
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
For Meatballs:
8 oz ground pork
8 oz ground beef
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoon coriander seeds (freshly ground)
2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (freshly toasted and ground)
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 egg
¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons [...]

categories: albondigas, breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, chicken stock, cinnamon, coriander, coriander seeds, crushed tomatoes, cumin, cumin seeds, egg, garlic, ground beef, ground cinnamon, ground pork, meatballs, moorish meatballs, nutmeg, olive oil, onion, parsley, spanish, tomato paste, tomatoes, traditional, white wine, yellow onion

Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
½ cup raw pre-soaked almonds
2 tablespoons whey or soy protein powder
½ cup mixed blackberries, blueberries, raspberries
1 tablespoon flax seeds or oats (optional)
1 banana, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup 1% milk, soymilk or almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup low fat plain or vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 cup ice
Directions
Combine all items [...]

categories: almond milk, almonds, bananas, berries, blackberries, blueberries, drink, flax seeds, honey, ice, milk, oats, raspberries, sea salt, shake, smoothie, soy milk, soy protein powder, vanilla extract, vanilla yogurt, wheat germ, whey, yogurt

Makes 20 dumplings
INGREDIENTS
For the filling
2 pounds (about 5 medium) red potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1½ tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
24 curry leaves
3 to 6 dried chiles, coarsely crushed
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 small jalapeño (cored and seeded to make more mild), finely diced
Juice of ½ [...]

categories: asafetida, canola oil, cayenne pepper, chickpea flour, curry leaves, dried chiles, Dumplings, ginger, jalapeño, ketchup, kosher salt, lime juice, mustard seeds, potatoes, red potatoes, tomato chutney, turmeric

Makes 1½ cups
Ingredients
1 cup créme fraiche
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped superfine
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Directions
Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.

categories: apples, creme fraiche

Makes 2 cups of gravy
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium shallots, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 cup tart apples, chopped fine
1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped super fine
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped fine
½ tablespoon fresh sage, chopped fine
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 cinnamon stick
2 fresh bay leaves
1 cup apple [...]

categories: apple brandy, apple cider, apples, bay leaves, butter, canola oil, chicken broth, cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, garlic, ginger, gravy, heavy whipping cream, Lairds applejack, marjoram, nutmeg, sage, shallots, tart apples, thyme

This is an extrmely versatile cranberry sauce, pleasing the palettes of most everyone, while tasting delightful and fallish with a unique, subtle and spicy gingery twist! Also a delicous accompaniment to pork!

categories: allspice, apple, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cranberries, cranberry, ginger, ginger root, sauce, tart apples, walnuts

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 cups long white rice
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine all the ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling cover and reduce to a low temperature. Simmer covered for about 20 minutes and then remove from heat and leave covered [...]

categories: arroz, coco, coconut, coconut milk, long white rice, rice, sugar, white rice

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
½ cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped fine
2 Asian pears, medium size, sliced ¼ inch thick and cut in half (half moon shapes)
4 ounces sweet blue cheese or gorgonzola, crumbled
Maldon sea salt
DIRECTIONS
In a small sauce pan, heat honey and rosemary leaves on simmer for about 5 minutes until warm and honey has been infused [...]

categories: Asian pears, blue cheese, cheese, dessert, gorgonzola, gorgonzola cheese, honey, Maldon salt, pears, rosemary

Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped small
1 medium shallot, chopped small
1 cup mixed fresh wild mushrooms (morels, chanterelles, etc)
Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 cup asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup white wine
¼ cup vegetable stock
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon [...]

categories: asparagus, asparagus spears, black pepper, brown rice, butter, chanterelles, ground nutmeg, herb, herbal, herbs, lemon thyme, mint, morels, olive oil, onions, parsley, pilaf, salt, shallot, vegetable stock, white wine, wild mushrooms, yellow onions

Makes approximately 3 cups
Ingredients

10-12 whole wheat tortillas, cut into 3 inch triangles
12-15 corn tortillas, cut into 3 inch triangles
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
Juice of 1 lime
Salt
Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut tortillas and place in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl mix the cilantro, oil, [...]

categories: central america, chips, cilantro, corn tortillas, cumin, snack, tortilla chips, tortillas

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
½ teaspoon salt
4 ounces goat cheese
Cracked black pepper
Chopped herbs for garnish
Directions
Pre heat oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl mix together tomatoes, fresh herbs and salt. Place in a small shallow baking dish. [...]

categories: bread, cheese, goat cheese, herb, herbal, herbed, herbs, Kalamata olives, tomatoes

Makes 12 spring rolls
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1 cup Napa cabbage, sliced thin
¼ cup carrots, shredded
4 shitake mushrooms, chopped
¼ cup green onions, shredded
½ cup bean sprouts
3 tablespoons tamari
Spring Roll Wrappers 10 x 10
Sweet Chili Sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
In a large sauté pan or work, heat the sesame oil [...]

categories: appetizer, spring rolls, thai

Serves 6
This is an amazingly “winter fresh” tasting dish! Cut and peel the roots according to your own preference and mix and match vegetables according to your local farmers and tastes!
Ingredients
1 medium potato
1 rutabaga
1 turnip
1 orange beet
1 red beet
1 carrot
1 shallot
1 medium red onion
5 cloves garlic
Olive oil
Salt
Cracked black pepper
Balsamic & Rosemary Honey (recipe follows, should [...]

categories: balsamic vinegar, herb, herbal, herbed, herbs, honey, root vegetables, rosemary

Ingredients
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped fine
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped fine (optional)
Directions
Whisk together all ingredients and let stand for at least 30 minutes before using.

categories: balsamic vinegar, honey, rosemary

Makes 3-4 milkshakes
Basically a milkshake, although a much looser version, often served over more ice cubes to keep very cold and fresh. Batidos showcase the fruits often associated with Central America and their rich and sweet flavors that are the very essence of their desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, de-stemmed and chopped
1 banana, ripe and cut [...]

categories: bananas, dessert, drink, honey, ice, lime juice, milk, milkshake, salt, strawberries, sugar

Makes 6 ramekins
Ingredients
2 cups of whole milk
2 cups of heavy cream
12 fresh bay leaves
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out (seeds reserved)
3 large eggs
5 large egg yolks
¾ cup of sugar (plus more)
Pinch of salt
Bay leaf sugar (1 cup sugar and 4-6 bay leaves in a jar for 1 week-shaking each day)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. [...]

categories: bay leaves, Crème, dessert

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1½ pound sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed
1½ pound boneless beef sirloin or flank steak
6 scallions
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons peanut oil
3 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
Directions
Peel sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise and slice into 1⁄8-inch thick slices. Diagonally [...]

categories: beef, stir-fry, sweet potato

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 red beet, peeled and chopped
1 cup water
½ cup champagne vinegar (citrus)
2 teaspoons sea salt
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon citrus vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh grated horseradish
½ cup (total) chopped chives, tarragon, parsley
Salt/pepper
Directions
In a small saucepan combine the red beets and the water and cook the beets until the water [...]

categories: beets, champagne vinegar, chives, citrus vinegar, eggs, herb, herbal, herbs, horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, pepper, salt, sea salt, tarragon, water

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 red beet, peeled and chopped
1 cup water
½ cup champagne vinegar (citrus)
2 teaspoons sea salt
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon citrus vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh grated horseradish
½ cup (total) chopped chives, tarragon, parsley
Salt/pepper
Directions
In a small saucepan combine the red beets and the water and cook the beets until the water [...]

categories: beets, boiled eggs, champagne vinegar, chives, citrus vinegar, grainy mustard, herb, herbal, herbs, horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, pepper, salt, sea salt, tarragon, water

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 medium eggplants
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped fine
¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Serve with chunk of bread
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the eggplants in half and brush with olive oil and sprinkle [...]

categories: berenjena, bread, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, cumin, cumin seeds, eggplant, eggplants, garlic, lemon, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, parsley, red onion, stuffed, stuffed eggplant, tomatoes

Serves 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 cup whole-wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup turbinado sugar (white sugar is okay as well)
Raspberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Strawberries
Creme fresh
Sugar, coarse or regular
Powdered sugar
Directions
In a large bowl toss together whatever berries desired and sprinkle with sugar and let stand. Whisk together melted butter, milk, flour, salt and eggs until smooth and [...]

categories: berries, blackberries, blueberries, butter, creme fresh, crepes, eggs, milk, powdered sugar, raspberries, salt, strawberries, sugar, turbinado sugar, whole wheat flour

Makes 20 Samosas
Apple Chutney
Ingredients
6 tart apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
1¼ (inch) pieces fresh ginger root, peeled
1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Directions
In a saucepan, mix the apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, white pepper, [...]

categories: apples, chutney, dough, indian, samosas

Serves 6
Ingredients
3 cups fresh blackberries
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup crème fraiche
¼ cup honey
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
Maldon salt
Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
Arrange berries in 6 single serving bowls. In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, crème fraiche, honey, and mint until thick and creamy. Spoon over berries and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and [...]

categories: blackberries, blackberry, creme fraiche, heavy cream, honey, mint

About 6 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 heaping tablespoons shelled, skinless peanuts
2 tablespoons whole raw almonds
2 heaping tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds (green)
2 heaping tablespoons raw pecan pieces
1 ounce Ancho chili, cleaned, stemmed, seeded (reserve seeds)
1 ounce pasilla chili, cleaned, stemmed, seeded (reserve seeds)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons unhulled sesame seeds
1½” piece of canela (Mexican cinnamon)
1⁄8 teaspoon [...]

categories: almonds, Ancho chili, aniseed, bay leaves, blackberries, canela, chicken stock, cloves, coriander seed, corn tortilla, cumin, dried oregano, garlic, ground cloves, ground cumin, Mexican cinnamon, oregano, pasilla chili, peanuts, pecan pieces, pork, pork shoulder, pumpkin seeds, salt, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, water, white onions

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 cups blackberries
½ cup turbinado sugar
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon sugar in the raw
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup buckwheat flour
¾ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon golden flaxseeds
3 eggs
Basil Sweet Cream (recipe follows)
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl mix the sugar, basil and blackberries and let stand. Whisk together [...]

categories: all purpose flour, basil, blackberries, blackberry, blackberry juice, buckwheat flour, cream, creme fraiche, dessert, eggs, golden flaxseeds, herb, herbal, herbs, milk, sea salt, sugar in the raw, sugared blackberries, turbinado sugar, unsalted butter

Serves 6
Ingredients
1½ tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
¾ cup vegetable stock
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1½ pound broccoli florets
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger
Canola, or grapeseed oil for sautéing
Directions
Mix the vegetable stock, soy sauce, and dark sesame oil together in a small bowl and set aside.
Coat the bottom of [...]

categories: broccoli, ginger, sesame, stir-fry

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli florets, peppers), chopped small
¼ cup frozen peas, defrosted
¼ cup water
1 small green chili, chopped fine
3 scallions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
2 cups cooked short grain brown rice
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons [...]

categories: broccoli, broccoli florets, brown rice, canola oil, carrots, eggs, garlic, ginger, green chili, mirin, peanut oil, peas, peppers, rice wine, scallions, sesame oil, short grain brown rice, soy sauce

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 fresh sage leaves, chopped fine
½ cup hazelnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups butternut squash, prebaked to soften
½ cup parmesan cheese (more for topping)
12 premade pasta sheets
INGREDIENTS FOR SAGE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE WITH CHOPPED HAZELNUTS
½ cup butter
¼ cup sage leaves, [...]

categories: butter, butternut squash, cannelloni, cheese, cinnamon, garlic, hazelnuts, nutmeg, olive oil, onion, parmesan cheese, pasta, pasta sheets, sage, side dish, squash, yellow onion

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
For the crepes
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon sugar in the raw
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup buckwheat flour
¾ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon golden flaxseeds
3 eggs
DIRECTIONS
Whisk together all ingredients until a smooth batter is formed. Batter will be much thinner than pancake batter. Place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes or [...]

categories: all purpose flour, apple, apple cider, buckwheat, buckwheat flour, butter, caramelized, cinnamon, cream, creme fraiche, crepes, dessert, eggs, golden flaxseeds, herb, herbal, herbs, milk, nutmeg, rosemary, sea salt, sugar in the raw, syrup, unsalted butter

Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
½ cup raw hazelnuts
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 bananas, sliced in rounds about ½ inch thick
1 package puff pastry, thawed
4 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ cup tawny port
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine [...]

categories: bananas, bittersweet chocolate, butter, dark chocolate, dessert, hazelnuts, heavy cream, light brown sugar, nutmeg, puff pastry, sugar, tartlers, tawny port, unsalted butter, vanilla, white sugar

Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 cup turbinado sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
5 cardamom pods, crushed (whole pod)
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Take off heat and let stand for 15 minutes, strain.

categories: black pepper, cardamom, syrup

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
5 cups cold water
¼ cup raw basmati rice
4 cups half-and-half
¾ cups sugar
6 whole cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground (or 1⁄3 teaspoon ground cardamom)
½ teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
Combine the water and rice in a large bowl, and let the rice soak overnight. The next day, transfer ¼ cup of the rice water [...]

categories: basmati rice, cardamom, cardamom pods, cream, half and half, heavy cream, rice, saffron threads, sugar

Makes 24
Ingredients

5 cups yucca, boiled and mashed
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt, plus more
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and chopped fine
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped fine
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine
2 tablespoons tomato paste (or 1 plum tomato [...]

categories: aji chombo, beef, carimanola, carimanolas, cilantro, cumin, garlic, green bell pepper, ground beef, hot pepper, hot sauce, jalapeño, jalapeño pepper, lean ground beef, mustard, oregano, panamanian salsa chombo, parsley, salsa chombo, tomato, tomato paste, tomatoes, turmeric, white vinegar, yellow mustard, yellow onion, yucca

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
Zest of 1 lime
4 cups carrots, chopped (peeled or unpeeled)
4 cups vegetable broth or water
Juice of ½ a lime
Salt
Black pepper
Cilantro-Lime Pesto, to garnish (recipe follows)

Directions

In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium heat, add [...]

categories: carrot ginger soup, carrot soup, cilantro, cilantro lime pesto, cilantro pesto, ginger, lime, pesto, soup

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
4 cups carrots, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth or water
Juice of ½ a lime
Salt
Cilantro-Lime Cream, to garnish (recipe follows)
DIRECTIONS
In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium heat, add canola oil. Add the garlic and onions, and sauté for a few minutes or [...]

categories: canola oil, carrots, cilantro, cumin, garlic, herb, herbal, herbs, lime juice, lime zest, onions, salt, soup, sour cream, vegetable broth, yellow onions

Serves 8
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium leek, sliced thin
1 medium red onion, chopped small
2 small or 1 medium celery root (2-3 pounds total), peeled and cubed small
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped
Salt
Cracked black pepper
¼ cup apple cider
2 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
2 cups water
Apple Bit Créme Fraiche [...]

categories: apples, celery root, creme fraiche, porage, sage, shallots

Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
2 cups milk
1 cup water
1½ tablespoons loose Darjeeling or Earl Grey tea
A 1½-inch piece cinnamon stick, brown in half
9 green cardamom pods, crushed slightly in a mortar and pestle to open
7 whole cloves
A 1½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
6 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon sugar
DIRECTIONS
Combine the ingredients in a medium saucepan [...]

categories: black peppercorns, cardamom, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, Darjeeling tea, drink, earl grey tea, ginger, milk, peppercorns, sugar, tea

Makes about 14
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat flour plus 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, or 2 cups chapati flour
1 to 1¼ cups water
All-purpose flour, for rolling
Butter, for serving
DIRECTIONS
Mix the flour(s) in a large bowl. Add ½ cup of the water to the flour, and mix with your hand to combine. Add another ¼ cup water, and [...]

categories: all purpose flour, bread, butter, chapati flour, unbleached all purpose flour, whole wheat flour

Makes approximately 12
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
Additional flour for rolling
1 cup of water (approximately)
½ tablespoon of salt or to taste if you want more
2 tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil
Directions
Mix flour and salt well. Make a hole in flour and mix in a little water at a time while trying to form dough. Add little [...]

categories: bread, chapati, flat bread, flatbread, indian, indian bread, indian flat bread, indian food

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
2 pieces skinless boneless chicken thighs, sliced thin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small green chili, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
3 scallions, sliced thin (separate green and white parts)
¾ cup chicken broth
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
1½ [...]

categories: black pepper, canola oil, cashews, chicken broth, chicken thighs, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, green chili, peanut oil, red bell peppers, red peppers, salt, scallions, soy sauce, sugar

Serves 6 to 8
INGREDIENTS
10 cups water
2 cups basmati rice
1 recipe Braised Chicken in White Sauce with Garam Masala
DIRECTIONS
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the rice, and stir gently so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Return to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer vigorously, [...]

categories: basmati rice, chicken, cream, garam masala

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
2 chicken wings, skin on, bone in
Sea salt
Black pepper
½ cup flour (for dredging)
Olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped medium
2 medium carrots, chopped medium
2 ribs of celery, chopped fine
½ cup fresh oregano, chopped fine
½ cup fresh marjoram, chopped [...]

categories: basil, cacciatore, can peeled whole tomatoes, carrots, celery, chicken, chicken stock, chicken thighs, chicken wings, dry white wine, garlic, marjoram, oregano, parsley, red bell pepper, tomatoes

Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine
1-2 red hot chili peppers, sliced
Directions
Whisk together all the ingredients and let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

categories: asian, chili, sauce

Makes approximately 4 cups
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of canola oil
¼ teaspoon of mustard seeds
2 large cucumbers, seeded and diced
3 cups of plain yogurt (whole or reduce fat)
¼ cup of mint chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
Green chilies, optional
Directions
Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop in oil for approximately a [...]

categories: cucumber, cucumber salad, cumin, indian, indian cucumber salad, indian food, mint, mustard seeds, raita, salad, yogurt

Ingredients
8-10 medium heirloom tomatoes, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sea salt
4 tablespoons heavy cream
6 large basil leaves
Garden caviar (recipe follows)
Directions
Puree all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Push mixture through sieve to remove seeds [...]

categories: basil, bell pepper, carrot, carrots, caviar, chilled soup, garden caviar, red bell pepper, red pepper, soup, tomato, tomato soup, tomatoes, zucchini

This spicy south-of-the-border glaze or BBQ sauce will turn your Thanksgiving into a spicy zest affair. The sauce can also be used to fl avor mashed potatoes and is excellent outside of Thanksgiving on beef, chicken, fi sh and vegetables!

categories: abodo sauce, chipotle, chipotle peppers, chives, cilantro, glaze, herb, jalape, jalapeño, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, white onion

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chive blossoms
Directions
In a blender or food processor, place egg and chopped garlic. Whirl until garlic is smooth. With the motor running, add the oil in a slow stream, until the sauce is thick and emulsified. Add the [...]

categories: aioli, chive blossoms, dipping sauce, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, sauce, sherry vinegar

Makes 12 ramekins
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk
1/2 cup almond milk
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon, freshly grated
2 teaspoons nutemg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups day old bread, cubed about 11/2 inch thick
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Powder sugar
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Grease 12 ramekins. In a large [...]

categories: bread, chocolate, dessert, pudding, pumpkin

Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1½ cups sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
12 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate
3 cups milk (infused with fresh mint, recipe follows)
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
Salt
Directions
In a heavy bottom saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Add chocolate, and melt down, whisking well. In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, and add vanilla. Gradually whisk into chocolate mixture. Bring to [...]

categories: chocolate, mint, pudding, vanilla

This spicy sauce is perfect for a south-of-the-border themed Thanksgiving. Try it with a chipotle glazed turkey, corn bread jalapeño stuffi ng, corn mashed potatoes, and green chili gravy.

categories: brown sugar, cilantro, cranberries, cranberry, cumin, jalape, jalapeño, sauce, tequila

Makes 20 Bites
INGREDIENTS
Lime marmalade, recipe below
10 each prosciutto slices, sliced thin and cut in half
½ cup cilantro leaves
1 ripe honeydew melon, skin removed, sliced in 2 to 3” long slices
PREPARATION
To assemble, spread ½ teaspoon lime marmalade over the prosciutto and place a few cilantro leaves on top, followed by a slice of melon and then [...]

categories: appetizer, bites, cilantro, herbs, honeydew, lime, marmalade, melon, prosciutto

Makes approximately ½ cup
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 large egg yolk
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse sea salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon canola oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place garlic, lemon juice and zest, lime zest, egg yolk and Dijon in a blender and puree. Season with salt. Slowly stream [...]

categories: black pepper, canola oil, coarse sea salt, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, lime zest

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine
2 teaspoons ginger, chopped superfine
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup yuzo rice vinegar (plain rice vinegar okay)
Juice of one lime
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
3 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ tamari
¼ cup miso paste
Directions
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until emulsified and well mixed.

categories: dipping sauce, ginger, miso dipping sauce, orange, pot stickers, sesame oil, vegan

Makes 4-6 drinks
Ingredients
2 Thai tea bags
2 tablespoons orange zest
½ cup orange juice
½ cup thai basil leaves
½ cup turbinado sugar
4 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
Ice
Directions
In a large sauce pan place the tea bags, orange zest, juice, thai basil leaves, sugar and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for [...]

categories: beverage, citrus iced tea, coconut milk, drink, drinks, iced tea, orange, tea, thai, thai basil iced tea, vegan

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 heads of romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1½ teaspoons anchovy paste or 4 whole anchovies
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt
1⁄3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
DIRECTIONS
In a large serving bowl, place chopped romaine lettuce.
Meanwhile, to make [...]

categories: anchovies, anchovy paste, capers, Dijon mustard, egg, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, ground pepper, lemon juice, lettuce, parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, salad, salt, Worcestershire sauce

Serves 2-3 people
Ingredients
2 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh Serrano chili, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 large avocado
A squeeze of lime
Directions
Mash the onion, chili, salt, and half the cilantro to a paste consistency. Score the flesh of the avocado halves in a crosshatch pattern with a knife then scoop into a [...]

categories: avocado, chili, cilantro, guacamole, herb, herbal, herbs, kosher salt, lime, onions, Serrano chili, white onions

Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1 cup of sweet/ glutinous or “sticky” rice
2 cups of coconut milk
¾ cup of white sugar
1 tablespoons lime zest
2 teaspoons rice flour
1 ripe mango, sliced into thin “sashimi” like pieces
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Wash rice three times in cold water, draining after each wash. Then completely soak washed rice in water overnight or for 10 hours. [...]

categories: appetizer, asian, asian food, coconut, dessert, japanese, mango, mock sushi, sashimi, sushi, thai, thai food, vegetariain

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
For green paste
1 fresh hot green chile, stemmed and cut in half
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into large chunks
12 fresh or 16 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional)
¼ cup fresh cilantro sprigs (with tender stems only)
2 tablespoons water
For the main dish
1 cup milk
1 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons canola oil
1½ [...]

categories: all purpose flour, asafetida, black mustard seeds, canola oil, chiles, cilantro, corn, corn kernels, cumin, cumin seeds, curry, curry leaves, dried red chiles, ginger, half and half, herb, herbed, herbs, hot green chiles, milk, red chiles, salt, turmeric

Serves 6
Ingredients
½ cup cranberries
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
1 few fresh thyme sprigs
1 cinnamon stick
Sparkling water or sparkling wine
Cranberries and thyme leaves for garnish
Directions
Combine the cranberries, sugar, water, fresh thyme and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan and heat to high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolved and bring the mixture to a boil. Once the [...]

categories: cocktail, cranberries, drink, herb, herbal, herbed, herbs, sparkler, thyme

Serves 6
Ingredients
3 acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed
Olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped fine
3 cups bulgar, cooked
1/2 cup vegetable stock, more as needed
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Place the squash cut-side up [...]

categories: acorn squashes, bulgur, crnaberries, port wine

Serves 6-8
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium shallot, chopped
2 cups asparagus stems
1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme leaves
4 cups vegetable broth (preferably onion-herb or neutral based)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup heavy cream
Salt
Black pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add butter. Cook the onions and shallots for a few minutes [...]

categories: asparagus, black pepper, butter, heavy cream, herb, herbal, herbs, lemon juice, lemon thyme, lemon zest, onions, salt, shallot, soup, vegetable broth, yellow onions

Serves 10 to 12
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground peppercorns
1 medium red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large or 2 small heads cauliflowers, cut into florets (about 3½ pounds)
1 small red potato, peeled and chopped
1 pound [...]

categories: canola oil, cauliflower, cream, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, ground peppercorns, herb, herbed, herbs, kosher salt, milk, onions, potatoes, red onions, red potatoes, rosemary, soup, spinach, thyme, unsalted butter

Makes approximately 1 cup
Ingredients
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons mustard (Dijon or regular)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons grated red onion
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped fine
½ red onion, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, [...]

categories: buttermilk, cobb salad, dressing, herbal ranch dressing, herbal salad dressing, mayonnaise, ranch, ranch dressing, salad dressing

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
Canola oil
1-pound okra, stemmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1½ teaspoons chaat masala
DIRECTIONS
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Add a third of the okra, [...]

categories: appetizer, canola oil, chaat masala, cilantro, kosher salt, lemon juice, okra, red onion, salad, tomatoes

Ingredients
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons oil of choice (walnut, sesame, almond or pistachio)
1 cup shallots, sliced in thin rounds
2 teaspoons fresh herbs of choice, chopped fine
Maldon salt
Directions
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and oil of choice to a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shallots and stir until they are completely coated with [...]

categories: onions, shallots

Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
2¼ cups plain yogurt
1 large cucumber, peeled and shredded
1 fresh hot green chile, seeded and finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground toasted cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth and lightened. Add the shredded cucumber, green chile, toasted cumin, and cayenne, and stir. Chill well, and [...]

categories: cayenne pepper, cucumbers, cumin, ground cumin, hot green chile, raita, salt, yogurt

Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup canola oil
4 whole cloves
¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
6 green cardamom pods
1-inch piece cinnamon stick
3 whole dried red chiles
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 garlic cloves, mashed in a mortar and pestle with 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin [...]

categories: bay leaves, black eyed peas, black peppercorns, canola oil, cardamom pods, cayenne pepper, cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin, cumin seeds, curry, dried red chiles, garam masala, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, onions, peas, red chiles, red onions, salt, tomatoes, turmeric, yogurt

Makes 2 cups of gravy
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium shallots, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup dried cherries, chopped fine
1 cup tawny port
½ cup pomegranate juice
1 cup chicken broth
¼ heavy whipping cream (optional)
PREPARATION
In a medium sauté pan, heat butter and oil over medium high heat. Sauté shallots and cook, 5 minutes. Next, add [...]

categories: butter, canola oil, chicken broth, dark cherry, dried cherries, gravy, heavy whipping cream, pomegranate juice, port, port gravy, shallots, tawny port, thyme

Serves 4 as side dish and 2 as main course
INGREDIENTS
2 Delicata squash, cut in half, seeds removed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place squash in a casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil and coat cut-side of [...]

categories: delicata, delicata squash, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs, olive oil, rosemary, side dish, squash, thyme

Makes 3 cups ice cream and ¾ cups of each sauce
INGREDIENTS
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup dulce de leche
5 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup almonds, toasted and chopped
½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
DIRECTIONS
In a medium sauce pan bring the milk, yolks, and the cream to a boil and remove from heat. [...]

categories: almonds, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, dark chocolate, dark semisweet chocolate, dessert, dulce de leche, heavy cream, honey, ice cream, jalapeño, salt, semisweet chocolate, strawberries, vanilla extract, whole milk

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup buckwheat flour
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup quinoa, toasted
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¼ cup pecans, chopped
¼ cup almonds, chopped
3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 egg, beaten
3 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into [...]

categories: almonds, flour, orange, pumpkin seeds, rhubarb, thyme, vanilla

Serves 6
Ingredients
1-2 globe eggplants (totalling 2 lbs), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 red onions, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 garlic clobes, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
Juice of one lemon – about 2½ tablespoons
2-3 tablespoons roasted tahini (sesame paste)
¼ cup chopped parsley (set aside some for garnish)
¼ cup of walnuts, [...]

categories: dip, eggplants, indian

Serves 6
This quick and easy dish has its origins in Naples and originated as a means to use up leftover sauce at breakfast time. The eggs are essentially cooked in the tomato sauce, hence the purgatory! Many cultures all over the world utilize this Italian idea, this recipe has more of the Middle Eastern influences [...]

categories: black pepper, bread, cheese, chilies, cilantro, cumin, feta cheese, garlic, green chilies, green onions, herb, herbal, herbs, mint, olive oil, onions, paprika, parsley, pita, red chilies, salt, smoky paprika, tomatoes, yellow onions

Makes 15-20 empanadas
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons sugar
12 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into pieces
2 egg yolks
¾ cup water (ice cold)
Guava Jam (recipe follows)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly with crumbles about the size [...]

categories: all purpose flour, butter, dessert, egg yolks, eggs, Guava, Guava jam, guavas, lime juice, powdered sugar, salt, sugar, water

In Spain, canned and jarred octopus is a luxury. To use it in empanadas is a delicious way to enjoy the delicacies of the Valencian waters, even from afar. Empanada dough is slightly sweet and thick in texture and does a brilliant job of absorbing the sauces form the inside without becoming soaked.

categories: all purpose flour, butter, egg yolks, empanades, garlic, octopus, oil, paprika, parsley, pie, pie pocket, plum tomatoes, pulpo, Roma tomatoes, Spanish smoked paprika, sugar, tomatoes

Recipe adapted from the Food of Spain cookbook by Vikki Harris
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
½ cup almonds
½ cup hazlenuts
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (Spanish)
6 cloves garlic
3 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into quarters
2 roasted red peppers, deseeded and destemmed
4 tablespoo ns sherry vinegar (Spanish)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
Salt
4 cups baby [...]

categories: almonds, anchovies, anchovy, appetizer, baby lettuce, black olives, cracked black pepper, ensalada, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, hazlenuts, lemon, lettuce, olive oil, olives, onion, parsley, peppers, red onion, red peppers, salad, sherry vinegar, spanish, spanish tuna, tomatoes, tuna, white bread

Serves 6-8
Often seen in small Nicaraguan restaurants soaking in big batches at room temperature, it is similar to a sauerkraut with a Latin Style and a citrusy tone.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded green cabbage (about ½ medium head)
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
Juice of 3 limes
1 tablespoon salt
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl toss cabbage and tomato with lime [...]

categories: cabbage, lime juice, salad, salt, tomato

Serves 4-6
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
½ tablespoon lemon zest
2 pounds heirloom beans, pre soaked and par boiled
1 cup white wine
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
½ cup fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons lemon [...]

categories: beans, herbs, peppers

Serves 6-8
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
¼ cup water
4 eggs, beaten
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup of whole milk
1 fresh vanilla bean, cut open and scraped out
½ cup sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 6-8 ramekins.
In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and water and bring to a moderately high heat until all sugar dissolves. Continuing to [...]

categories: dessert, eggs, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean, water, whole milk

Makes approximately 1½ cups
INGREDIENTS
4 avocados, ripe and soft, but not mushy
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
¼ cup tomatoes, chopped fine
¼ cup white onions, chopped fine
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped fine
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Salt
Juice of 3 limes
DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl mash avocados one by one with a large fork until chunky, but relatively smooth.
Add [...]

categories: avocados, cilantro, cumin powder, dip, guacamole, herb, herbal, herbs, jalapeño, lime juice, onions, salt, sauce, tomatoes, white onions

Serves 6
Ingredients
¼ cup each basil, parsley, mint, tarragon, marjoram, chopped
Plus an additional 1 tablespoon of each for the sprinkle
Olive oil
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups fresh summer shelling beans, shelled and cooked until tender
1 small fennel bulb sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus 1 tablespoon reserved for garnish)
2 [...]

categories: basil, bean, beans, crushed red pepper, dried red pepper, fennel, fennel bulb, fresh pasta, garlic, Italian, lemon, lemon juice, marjoram, mint, olive oil, pappardelle, parsley, pasta, Pecorino, Pecorino cheese, shelling beans, tarragon, tomato, tomatoes, tuscan, tuscany, white wine

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon fresh lemon grass bulb, sliced thin
1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced super thin
2 tablespoons lemon grass (grass)
1 green tea bag
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Directions
In a large French press, place all ingredients and cover with hot (just before boiling) water. Allow to steep for about 8 minutes. Drink warm or cool and serve over [...]

categories: drink, ginger, lemon grass, tea

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
½ cup strawberries
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 star anise
Directions
In a medium saucepan combine the strawberries, sugar, water and the star anise and bring to a boil and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until thick and strawberries cooked down. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes and take of heat and let [...]

categories: anise, dessert, spring roll dipping sauce, star anise, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry sauce, summer roll dipping sauce, thai

Makes approximately 1½ cups
INGREDIENTS
3 tomatoes, chopped fine
¼ cup white onion, chopped very fine
¼ cup red bell peppers, chopped very fine
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped fine
½ teaspoon cumin
Juice of 2 limes
Salt
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well combined. Add salt to taste.

categories: cilantro, cumin, herb, herbal, herbs, jalapeño, lime juice, onions, red bell peppers, red peppers, salsa, salt, sauce, tomatoes, white onions

Makes 1 pitcher
Ingredients
3 ripe mangoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
Zest of 2 limes
1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of 15 limes
1½ cups Cointreau Triple Sec
2 cups tequila blanco
Coarse salt
Limes for garnish and taste
Directions
Puree the mangoes, lime zest, cilantro leaves and lime juice in a blender or with a hand held food processor until very smooth. Refrigerate [...]

categories: alcohol, cilantro, coarse salt, cocktail, Cointreau Triple Sec, drink, herb, herbal, herbs, lime juice, lime zest, limes, mangoes, margaritas, tequila Blanco

Serves 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons lard or canola oil
1 medium white onion, chopped fine
2 cups cooked black beans, drained but cooking liquid reserved
2 cups long grain rice, cooked
Salt
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine (optional)
Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil to medium, add onions and sauté until edges start to brown or about 5 minutes. Add the beans [...]

categories: beans, black beans, canola oil, cilantro, herb, herbal, herbs, long grain rice, onions, rice, salt, white onions

Makes about ¾ cup
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon dried miniature rosebuds (optional)
A 1-inch piece cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
2 bay leaves
¼ cup cumin seeds
1⁄3 cup coriander seeds
1 tablespoon green cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoon whole cloves
1 dried red chile
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1⁄8 teaspoon ground mace
DIRECTIONS
If the roses have stems, break them off and discard. Heat [...]

categories: bay leaves, black peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander seeds, dried red chile, green cardamom pods, mace, nutmeg, rosebuds

Serves 12
Ingredients
2 pounds dry beans or 3 pounds fresh (cranberry, navy, yellow, eye, heirlooms in general are best)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Olive oil
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup molasses
1 cup dark amber beer
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup spicy yellow mustard
1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
½ cup [...]

categories: baked beans, Barbeque, bbq, BBQ sides, beer, chives, dark amber beer, dark beer, garlic, green onion, green onions, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, olive oil, parsley, red onion, red onions, scallions, spicy, spicy mustard, spicy yellow mustard, thyme, tomato, tomatoes, yellow onion, yellow onions

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped superfine
½ medium green zucchini, chopped superfine
1 tablespoon yellow onion, chopped superfine
2 tablespoons red peppers, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon fresh red chili, chopped superfine (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped superfine
1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped superfine
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped superfine
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon [...]

categories: bell peppers, carrot, carrots, caviar, garden caviar, red bell peppers, red pepper, zucchini

Serves 6
Ingredients
4 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and chopped medium
Salt
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon  nutritional yeast (optional)
1 cup almond or soy milk
Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water with the potatoes in it to a boil and cook until tender. [...]

categories: garlic, herbs, mashed potatoes, potatoes, puree

Serves 6
Ingredients
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
1 cups turkey breast, cooked and cubed small
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped small
1 cup blue cheese crumbles
1 avocados, ripe but firm, cubed small
1 red peppers, chopped small
1 medium red onion, chopped small
1 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups ice berg lettuce, chopped small
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped small
Salt [...]

categories: avocado, blue cheese, boiled egg, boiled eggs, buttermilk, cobb salad, creamy herbal ranch dressing, dill, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, red pepper, romaine lettuce, salad, turkey, turkey bacon, turkey breast

Serves 12
Ingredients
6 cups cooked potatoes, cubed (all colors blue, red, and white)
2 cups radishes, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup red onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup lovage, chopped
1 cup crème fraiche
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh horseradish, [...]

categories: Barbeque, bbq, BBQ side, bell peppers, carrots, celery, celery seeds, champagne vinegar, creme fraiche, dill, egg, eggs, garden potato salad, hard boiled eggs, horseradish, lemon, lovage, mustard seeds, paprika, parsley, peppers, potato, potato salad, radish, radishes, red onion, red onions

Makes one drink

Ingredients

2½ ounces Pisco
½ ounce herbal simple syrup
Juice of 2-3 limes
1 egg white
Bitters

Directions

In a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. Strain into a 6 ounce glass and drop a few drops of bitters on the top of the frothed egg whites.

categories: alcohol, bitters, cocktail, drink, egg whites, Herbal Simple Syrup, lime juice, pisco, sour

Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
½ cup tamari
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons yuzu rice vinegar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon Ger-Nis siracha
1 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
Directions
In a small mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth and well incorporated. Place in a squeeze bottle for easy use. Store in the refrigerator [...]

categories: black pepper, creamy peanut butter, dark sesame oil, garlic, hoisin sauce, honey, peanut butter, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Siracha hot sauce, tamari, yuzu rice vinegar

Serves 12
Ingredients
For the dressing
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped
½ teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon orange zest
1 pinch allspice, ground
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated
½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoons lime [...]

categories: allspice, Barbeque, bbq, BBQ side, bell pepper, bell peppers, black pepper, brown sugar, cabbage, carrot, carrots, chili, chili pepper, chilies, cilantro, cinnamon, cole slaw, garlic, ginger, habañero pepper, habanero, hot peppers, jalapeño, jerk cole slaw, lime, lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise, nutmeg, onions, orange, orange juice, orange zest, pepper, peppers, red cabbage, red onion, red onions, slaw, thyme