Month: March 2011

  • Vanilla- “Butter” Cast-Iron Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    Makes 1 large cake Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped clean 1 cup sugar, separated 1 fresh pineapple, cored and sliced ¾ cups cornmeal ¾ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons coarse salt ¾ cup egg replacers (replacers must equal approximately 3 large…

  • Ginger Carrot Muffins with Ginger-Spice Butter

    Makes 12 muffins Ingredients For the ginger carrot muffins 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons fresh nutmeg, grated 2 teaspoons fresh cinnamon, grated ½ teaspoon (a pinch) ground cloves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup light brown sugar â…“ cup honey…

  • Blueberry Lemon Flax Muffins with Lemon-Flax Streusel Topping

    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 â…“ cup almond oil ½ cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice â…“ cup unrefined cane sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup blueberries,…

  • Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Makes 18-24 cookies Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup dried strawberries, chopped fine ¾ cup margarine ½ cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and freshly grated 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½…

  • Strawberry and Lemon Buttermilk Scones

    Makes 6 scones Ingredients ¾ cups strawberries, destemmed and chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 2 â…“ cups of flour â…“ teaspoon of baking soda ½ tablespoon of baking powder ¼ cup sugar ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1-inch cubes ¾ cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1…

  • Blueberry Muffins

    Makes about 12 muffins Ingredients For muffins 3 cups all purpose flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder â…” cup vegetable oil 2 egg â…” cup milk 2 cups blueberries For topping 1 cup sugar â…” cup all purpose flour ½ cup butter, cut in cubes 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions…

  • Tarragon Beet Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze

    Makes one bundt cake Ingredients For the cake Olive oil or non-stick spray 3 ½ cups whole-wheat flour 1 ½ cups light brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups almond milk â…” cups almond oil ¼ cup grated beets 3 tablespoons tarragon orange beet syrup (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon orange zest…

  • Spring Spelt Ratatouille With Roasted Tomato Sauce

    Serves 8 Ingredients Olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely 2 medium spring onions, chopped fine 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 medium carrot, chopped medium 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thinly 1 cup snap peas 1 cup asparagus spears ½ cup fresh fava beans (shelled, cooked and subskins removed) 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black…

  • Roasted Eggplant Caviar with Mint Soy Yogurt Drizzle

    Serves 8 Ingredients 1 large eggplant 2 medium tomatoes, chopped medium 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces soy yogurt ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Directions Preheat oven…

  • Carrot Ginger Soup with Cilantro Lime Pesto

    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…

  • Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza

    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 350ËšF. In…

  • Turkey Meatloaf and Whipped Celery Root “Potatoes”

    6 servings Ingredients 3 eggs 1 ½ lb ground lean turkey ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs ½ yellow onion, chopped 2 ribs of celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 teaspoon celery salt 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 celery root, peeled and chopped…

  • Not Your Mama’s Fried Chicken

    4 servings Ingredients 1 egg 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon water Salt & pepper ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour 8 chicken tenders ¼ cup Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons honey Juice of 1 lemon Cooking spray Directions Preheat oven at 375ËšF.…

  • Half-the-Pasta Lasagna

    Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 small Italian eggplant ½ package of lasagna noodles (whole wheat if available) 1 egg 1 cup skim ricotta 1 cup kalamata olives, chopped 2 cloves garlic ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves chopped Salt & pepper 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced…

  • Sweet Onion Broth

    Makes approximately 4 cups Ingredients Red onion skins and pieces Shallot skins and pieces Carrot pieces Parsnip pieces 4 ½ cups water 2 tablespoons salt ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon black pepper Directions Place all ingredients in a a large soup pan over. Bring to a boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain, cool…

  • Gold Beet Goat Cheese Ravioli or Tortellini with Spring Herb Broth

    Serves 6 Ingredients For the ravioli & tortellini 1 cup gold beets, steamed until soft and mashed 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine…

  • Spinach Ricotta Tortellini with Lemon Olive Oil, Black Pepper Tomatoes

    Spinach Ricotta Tortellini with Lemon Olive Oil, Black Pepper Tomatoes

    Serves 6 Ingredients For the tortellini 2 cups fresh spinach, steamed and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cup ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 Ger-Nis fresh pasta recipe For the lemon olive oil, black pepper tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons…

  • Spring Pea and Mint Ravioli with Garlic Mint Butter and Pecorino Lemon Zest Shavings

    Serves 6 Ingredients For the spring pea and mint ravioli Olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 1 cup fresh peas, steamed soft and mashed 2 teaspoons lemon zest ¼ cup grated pecorino 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 Ger-Nis fresh pasta recipe For the garlic mint butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine…

  • Ger-Nis Fresh Pasta Dough

    Makes approximately 1 pound of pasta Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt Directions To make dough in a processor Blend flour, eggs, and salt in a food processor until mixture just begins to form a ball (dough should be firm, but not sticky). Process…

  • Pa Amb Tomaquet

    Serves 10 Ingredients 1 loaf country bread, cut into ½ to ¾ inch slices (preferably from a round loaf) 2 cloves garlic 2 ripe tomatoes Extra-virgin olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cut bread on a baking sheet and lightly toast the, just until the crumb is somewhat abrasive. Cut the garlic crosswise…

  • Pinchos Morunos

    Serves 10 Ingredients 2 pounds pork butt or shoulder, fat trimmed 2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 teaspoons oregano (dried) Salt to taste Spanish extra-virgin olive oil Directions Cut pork into 1 ½-inch cubes. Put pork into a glass or ceramic bowl. Sprinkle paprika, garlic, oregano and salt over pork…

  • Gambas al Ajillo

    Serves 10 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 chili peppers, dried Pinch of cayenne or red pepper 20 pieces of medium-size shrimp, peeled and cleaned Bread, for serving Directions In a small sauté pan, over medium heat add olive oil. Cook garlic cloves, chili peppers, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp and…

  • Aioli

    Makes approximately 1 ½ cups Ingredients 1 egg 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon salt 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…

  • Patatas Bravas

    Serves 10 Ingredients For the potatoes 4 large Russet potatoes Salt, to taste For the salsa brava â…“ cup tomate frito, recipe follows ½ tablespoon white vinegar ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to taste 2 cups olive oil or canola oil Directions Parboil the potatoes with their skins…

  • Tortilla Espanola

    Serves 10 Ingredients ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ¼ pounds red bliss potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 large eggs Directions Preheat the broiler. Heat ¼ cup of the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet.…

  • Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad

    Serves 4 Ingredients For roasted tomatoes 8 plum tomatoes, cut in half and seeds removed 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin ½ teaspoon sugar (optional) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt Freshly ground pepper For salad 1 pound fresh mozzarella, ¼-inch thick slices Basil pesto, for drizzling Maldon salt Freshly…

  • Grilled Fresh Mozzarella Cheese with Basil Pesto

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 slices of country white bread Basil pesto, recipe follows 8 slices of homemade mozzarella, sliced in 3” rounds 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions To assemble sandwich, smear insides of bread slices with pesto. Arrange a layer of mozzarella slices over the top and then place another piece of bread on top…

  • Fresh Mozzarella

    Makes 1 pound of fresh mozzarella Ingredients 1 pound cheese curds 4 quarts (16 cups) water ¼ cup salt Directions In a large saucepot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut cheese curds in small pieces and add into hot water. Melt slowly until it softens and then pull large mass of…

  • Coconut Mango Sweet Tamales with Ginger Butter

    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) â…“ cup coconut milk For the tamale dough 2 cups masa harina 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 ½ cups coconut mango…

  • Spicy Black Bean Squash Cheese Tamales with Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

    Makes 20 tamales Ingredients For the black bean squash 2 cups cooked squash (winter squash or zucchini), cubed 1 cup black beans, dried and cooked or canned 1 red pepper, roasted, destemmed, peeled, deseeded, and chopped 1 jalapeno, roasted, destemmed, peeled, deseeded, and chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted ½ cup fresh…

  • Red Chili Pork Tamales with Mole Negra

    Makes 20 tamales Ingredients For the red chili pork 10 small red dried chilies 2 cups water 1 medium tomato, chopped medium 1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted 1 pound pork butt 1 teaspoon salt 1 fresh bay leaf 2 tablespoons…

  • Green Chili Chicken Tamales with Cilantro Sauce

    Makes 20 tamales Ingredients For the green chili chicken 1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium 1 medium tomato, chopped medium 1 fresh bay leaf 2 cups water 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime zest ½ pound (2-3) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 2 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, deseeded and chopped 1-2 jalapenos,…

  • Preserved Lemon-Mint Chili Chimichurri

    Chimichurri originally hails from Argentina and Uruguay. It is a green herb sauce generally used to flavor meats that incorporates vinegar, garlic, and other spices. There are many variations of Chimichurri throughout the world, from Central America to France and Italy. This version adds a bit more depth and brightness with the preserved lemons. An…

  • Shaved Jerusalem Artichoke Salad with Rocolla and Parmesan

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed, trimmed and thinly sliced (mandolin) ½ cup fresh parsley leaves (no stems) 2 cups fresh rocolla or arugula leaves ½ cup shaved parmesan ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon salt Cracked pepper Directions…

  • Herbal Maultaschen In Onion Broth

    Recipe courtesy of Renato Haechler, Switzerland Serves 6 Ingredients 1 recipe of Ger-Nis Pasta dough Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 small shallot, chopped fine 1 medium red onion, half of it sliced and the other half, chopped fine ½ pound ground chicken 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt…

  • German Currywurst

    German Fast Food with a healthy twist Serves 4 Ingredients Olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped fine ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped fine 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, ground 1 teaspoon fennel…

  • Steamed Mussels

    Serves 4 Ingredients ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced into half moons 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced into half moons 4 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped 1 cup white wine 2 pounds mussels, washed, beards removed Juice of 1 lemon 2 cups fresh parsley leaves,…

  • Chicken and Herb Dumpling Soup

    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…

  • Spicy Green Curry Coconut Soup

    Olive oil, for sautéing 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped fine 1 large red onion, chopped 3 limes, zest and juice 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thick, long slices about 1 inch wide and the length of the breast 2 large leeks, chopped 1…

  • Light Herbal Onion Stock

    Makes approximately 4 cups Ingredients A combination of all or any of the following: Green onion tops and bottoms White onion Shallots Leek tops and bottoms Garlic peels and pieces Chives Thyme leaves and stems Lemon thyme leaves and stems Savory Basil leaves and stems Lemon peels and pith Zucchini pieces Carrots pieces Celery Celery…

  • Citrus Asian Stock

    Makes approximately 4 cups Ingredients A combination of all or any of the following: Lime juice and peel Mint leaves and stems Basil leaves and stems Thai basil leaves and stems Cilantro leaves and stems Lemongrass bulb Ginger pieces and peels Green onion tops and bottoms White onion tops and pieces Red onions peels and…

  • Rich Vegetable Herb Stock

    Makes approximately 4 cups Ingredients A combination of all or any of the following: Yellow onion skins Yellow onion pieces Leeks, top and bottom Rosemary and rosemary stems Thyme leaves and stems Sage leaves and stems Celery Carrot pieces Bell peppers, all portions that are not used including the center with the seeds Parsnip Turnip…

  • Rosemary & Dried Cherry Shortbread

    Makes 6 dozen cookies Ingredients 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon coarse salt 3 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped fine 10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 large egg ½ cup dried cherries, chopped Fine sanding…

  • Roasted Red Pepper Cilantro Cumin Seed Hummus

    Roasted Red Pepper Cilantro Cumin Seed Hummus

    Serves 10 Makes 3 cups Ingredients 2 cups of chick peas, canned or soaked overnight and cooked (reserve ½ cup cooking liquid) 2 cloves garlic, chopped â…“ cup tahini 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil â…“ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled,…

  • Lemon Rosemary Soda

    Makes 1 large pitcher Ingredients For lemon rosemary syrup 2 sprigs rosemary 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon zest For soda 2 cups lemon juice 2 cups soda water Ice Directions For lemon rosemary syrup In a small saucepan over medium heat, place all 4 ingredients and warm through until sugar is…

  • Tangerine Basil Soda

    Makes 1 large pitcher Ingredients For tangerine basil syrup 1 cup basil leaves 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon tangerine zest For soda 2 cups tangerine juice 2 cups soda water Ice Directions For tangerine basil syrup In a small saucepan over medium heat, place all 4 ingredients and warm through until sugar…