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Healthy Junk Bark
Serves about 6-8 This simple low calorie snack is perfect for kids and adults. Creativity is the key in this recipe, mixing and matching flavors to create an amazing chocolate experience! Ingredients 16 ounces semi sweet of bittersweet dark chocolate, chopped or chips Dried fruit of choice: cranberries, cherries, apricots, blueberries, chopped Nuts of choice:…
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Ginger Zucchini Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes 1 dozen cupcakes Ingredients 1½ cup all purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon all spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 medium zucchinis, grated (peels left on) ¾ cup olive…
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Eggplant Dip
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…
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Bite Size Samosas with Apple Chutney
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…
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Spiced Mini Lamb Burgers with Lemon Aioli
Serves 4 Lemon Aioli Ingredients 1 raw extra-large egg yolk ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemon 1½ cups lemon zest 1 teaspoon chopped thyme Salt to taste Freshly ground pepper Directions In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the egg yolks, mustard and process until smooth. Add the lemon juice…
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Indian Style Tart
Serves 6-8 Tart Dough Ingredients 2½ cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water Directions In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter with two forks or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.…
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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 teaspoon garam masala Kosher salt to taste Lime wedges Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and dry by rolling them around in a kitchen towel. Combine the oil,…
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Roasted Mushroom and Greens Buckwheat Ramen
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 2 garlic clove, chopped superfine 1 cups shitake mushrooms, sliced 3 tablespoons miso paste 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (yuzo or plain) 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 tablespoons tamari 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon chili paste or sauce 3 cups vegetable stock…
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Miso Ramen with Tofu & Eggs
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 package firm tofu 3 tablespoons miso paste 2 tablespoons mirin 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon chili paste or sauce 3 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 1 garlic clove, chopped superfine 5 green onions, sliced thinly 8 ounces ramen noodles 3 hard boiled eggs,…
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Mini Classic Cheesecake with Strawberry Preserve Sauce
Makes 1 dozen Cheesecakes *Recipe from AllREcipes.com Ingredients 2 cups graham crackers, crushed 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2-8 ounce packages of cream cheese, softened ¾ cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Strawberry Preserve Sauce (recipe follows) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line one 12 cup mini muffin tins with paper liners. In…
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Cheddar Smashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Jalapeños
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,…
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Herby Meatloaf
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pounds extra lean ground beef 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped fine 2 green onions, chopped (including green parts) ½ cup fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 2 tablespoons lemon thyme or regular thyme 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons…
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Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Makes 8 Mini Pot Pies Ingredients 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 2 ribs of celery, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh thyme, chopped ¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped Salt/pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cups of chicken meat, precooked…
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Dried Cherry & Dried Blueberry Bubbly
Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water ¼ cup dried cherries, chopped ¼ cup dried blueberries, chopped Sparkling wine 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 times. Cool, blend and strain. Place 1-2…
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Apple-Cranberry Bubbly
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…
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Roasted Grape & Red Onion Kale Farro with Gorgonzola
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 medium red onion, chopped small 2 cups red grapes, halved 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly cracked 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons currant vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups purple and Tuscan kale, chopped small 2 cups farro, cooked…
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Orange Date Chmpagne Cocktail
Don’t worry I would never leave you without options for drinking your dates! This one is not the prettiest drink but is quite deliciously sweet and special! First make some date & honey puree, chopped dates boiled with some honey and pureed into a puree. Place about 1 ounce of date puree in a high…
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Moroccan Style Date Dishes
Probably my favorite way to cook with dates outside of chutney. Use Medjool dates in your Moroccan cooking. Chicken stewed with onions, apricots, dates, chickpeas and Moroccan spices, Roasted Moroccan vegetables with spicy date glaze, Orange and date couscous.
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Stuffed & Wrapped Dates
Try dates stuffed with cheese and herbs and also one of the great luxuries are bacon wrapped cheese stuffed dates! Play around with differed stuffing’s and wraps!
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Caramelized Onions & Date Flat Bread Pizza
Take some premade flat bread and brush it with olive oil. Place a bunch of caramelized red onions on top and Medjool dates (chopped fine). Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and a little fresh rosemary and salt and bake until golden brown and crispy!
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Medjool Compote (Sweet)
Makes 2½ cups Ingredients 2 cups Medjool dates, chopped fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped fine 1 tablespoon orange zest ¼ cup fresh orange juice ¼ cup hot water 2 tablespoons honey 1 cinnamon stock 2 star anise Directions Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir and place tempeature…
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Medjool Chutney (Savory)
Makes 2½ cups Ingredients Olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine 1-2 red chilies, chopped fine 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted and chopped fine ¼ cup golden raisins ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon…
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Israeli Chopped Salad
Serves 4 The secret to success of this recipe is small/tiny uniform pieces. They catch the flavors better and ensure the exceptional fresh taste with the prefect ratio of flavors! Ingredients 4 small Israeli cucumbers or 2 euro cucumbers, peeled and chopped fine (tiny cubes) 2 medium sized roma tomatoes, chopped fine (tiny cubes) ½…
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Israeli Hummus
Makes 3 cups Ingredients 2 cups of chick peas, soaked overnight and cooked (reserve ½ cup cooking liquid) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1⁄3 cup tahini 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine 1…
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Parsnip & Apple Thyme Mash
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 6 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped large 2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped large ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup whole milk 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated Directions Place the parsnips and apples in a pot of water…
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Herbed Parsnip Oven Fries
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 5 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced into thin strips (French fries) 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine Maldon or flake salt Directions Pre heat oven to 425°F. Place the parsnips in a large mixing bowl…
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Roasted Cauliflower Farro Salad with Feta, Kale and Parsley Lemon Vinaigrette
Serves 6 Ingredients  2 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets  1 red pepper, chopped Olive oilSalt/pepper 1 cup Tuscan kale or purple kale, sliced thin 1 small red onion, chopped small 2 cups cooked farro ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped small ¼ cup almonds, toasted and chopped 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white…
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Mozzarella Pizzas with Selection of Toppings
Ingredients Pizza Dough Pizza Sauce Toppings Fresh Mozzarella, sliced thin Directions Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Roll out the pizza dough into 3 round pies. Place the dough on baking sheet lines with parchment paper. Spoon a bit of sauce on each pie and add the desired toppings. Place a few slices of the mozzarella over…
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Calamata Olive & Marinated Mozzarella Pearl Pizza
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…
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Fresh Tomato or Pizza Sauce
Makes 3-4 cups tomato sauce and 2 cups pizza sauce. Ingredients 6 medium tomatoes chopped 1/4 cup chopped garlic 1/4 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup red wine 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons black pepper 1 cup chopped fresh oregano 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup…
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Basic Pizza Dough
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…
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Mini Mozzarella Pearls Marinating in Herbs & Chili
Makes 1 pound of marinated mini mozzarella balls Ingredients 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2-1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 pound fresh mini mozzarella balls 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves,…
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Fall Fruit Farro Tart
Makes 1 tart, serves 6 to 8 people Ingredients 1 cup farro, cooked 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pie dish 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 4 medium plums, chopped 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups ricotta cheese 2 eggs Pinch of salt Freshly grated nutmeg Plums & Rosemary for decorating the top Honey creme…
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Roasted Beets Goat Cheese & Farro Salad
Serves 6 Ingredients 3 medium roasted beets, chopped large 1 cup farro, cooked 1 cup baby arugula or wild arugula leaves 1 medium roasted red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup…
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Luccan Farro Soup
Serves 6-8 Ingredients Olive oil 1/2 cup pancetta, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 3 stalks celery, sliced thin 1 small leek, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, chopped fine 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 cup farro, cooked 11/2 cups white beans, cooked 2 cups hearty vegetable stock 3 teaspoons salt …
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Wild Mushroom Farro Cakes
Makes about 10 farro cakes Ingredients 2 cups cooked farro 6 tablespoons butter 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, chopped fine 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine 2 cups wild mushrooms, roasted with salt, pepper and olive…
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Holiday Cocktails!
The holidays are a time for celebrating and getting all snazzed up while we mix and mingle with family & friends. As with everything in the Ger-Nis kitchen, we want creativity to soar while keeping our work minimal and flavor maximized. Here are some of our favorite cocktail recipes, some are indeed a bit weird…
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Plum Pot Stickers with Ginger Butter
Ingredients 4 plums, deseeded and chopped fine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1/2 cup Japanese plum wine 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 12 dumpling wrappers, round 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped fine 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon,…
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Ginger, Chicken & Shitake Sticky Buns
Dough-Chinese Steamed Buns Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup warm water 11/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Directions 1. Mix together yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and…
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Chili Dipping Sauce
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…
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Steamed Pork & Shrimp (Open) Dumplings
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds ground pork 1/4 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped fine 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine 1/4 cup scallions, sliced thin 2 tablespoons Chinese chives 1 tablespoon Chinese mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 12 dumpling skins (round)…
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Pan Fried Chinese Mustard Dumplings with Miso Ginger Glaze
Makes about 20 dumplings Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine 1/2 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine 1/4 cup scallions, sliced thin 1 cup shredded baby bok choy or Chinese greens (blanched) 2 teaspoons hot Chinese mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon…
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Poached Eggs and Orange Miso over Baby Bok Choy
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (lime flavored) 1 tablespoon tamari 2 tablespoons miso 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped fine 1 medium shallot, chopped 1 pound baby bok choy, ends sliced off, leaves loosened 2…
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Ginger Pumpkin Pancakes, Nutmeg Star Anise Butter & Ginger Maple Syrup
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons freshly grated fresh ginger 1 large egg 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup canned or fresh pumpkin 1/4 cup yogurt 2 tablespoons butter,…
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Ginger Apple Cinnamon Bins with Nutmeg Plum Glaze
Makes 2 dozen rolls Ingredients For the dough: 5 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup water, hot 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs, beaten Butter Ginger-Apple Filling (recipe follows) Nutmeg Plum Icing (recipe follows) Directions In…
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Cinnamon & Rosemary Plum Rose Spritzers
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…
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Orange, Cranberry & Pecan Muffins
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans  (optional) 1 tablespoon…
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Blueberry Cheese Danish Pastries
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…
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Cinnamon Buns
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’…
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Pumkin Coffee Cake
Ingredients Topping: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoon cold butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped pecans Cake: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup canned or cooked pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour…
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Simple Scones with Dried Fruit
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 21/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 oz cold butter or margarine 2/3 cup whole milk 1 egg separated 3/4 cup dried fruit 2 teaspoons sugar for sprinkling Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and…
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Lemon & Oregano Chicken Greek Salads
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 large chicken breast, sliced thin Salt Cracked black pepper 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces 1/2 cup calamata olives 1/2 cup feta, crumbled 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of 2…
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Ginger-Chicken Foil Packs with Baby Bok Choy
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 chicken breasts cut into thin strips Salt & Pepper 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup tamari 3-4 baby bok choy heads, leaves 4 shitake mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped Direction Pre-heat oven to 350°F degrees. In…
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Chicken, Peppers and Pesto Sauce
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…
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Curried Apple Chicken & Parsnip Stew
Serves 6 Ingredients Olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped medium 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 boneless and skinless chicken thighs 2 large apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped small 3 fresh curry leaves 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 cup red lentils 2…
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Chocolate & Pumpkin Bread Pudding
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…
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Cranberry Bulgur Stuffed Acorn Squashes with Cranberry Port Sauce
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…
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Mint
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pounds brussel sprouts, cleaned, trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 tart apples, cored and chopped into bite size chunks (peel on) 1 medium red onion, chopped medium 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into small pieces 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon almond oil (optional) Directions Pre-heat oven to…
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Garlicky Herbed Mashed Potatoes
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…
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Whole Wheat Cranberry Sage Rolls with Pumpkin Butter
Makes about 24 rolls Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon dark molasses or honey 21/2 cups unbleached white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup fresh sage, chopped fine 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped fine 2 tablespoons olive oil Pumpkin butter (recipe…
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Fall Fruit Farro Tart
Makes 1 tart, serves 6 to 8 people Ingredients  1 cup farro, cooked 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pie dish 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 4 medium plums, chopped 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups ricotta cheese 2 eggs pinch of salt Freshly grated nutmeg Plums & Rosemary for decorating the top Honey…
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Herbal Pie Pockets
Makes 12-15 pies  Ingredients Basic Pie Crust Dough Recipe (follows)4 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored and chopped fine2 tablespoons fresh herbs of choice, thyme. lemon thyme, basil, roseamry1 pinch of ground cardamom½ cup light brown sugar or sugar in the raw1 teaspoon lemon juice1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon flaked sea salt1 teaspoon turbinado sugar or sugar…
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Winter Herbal Citrus Soda
Makes 1 Large Pitcher Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup fresh basil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves zest of 1 lime zest of 1 lemon 1 cup turbinado sugar or white sugar 1 cup water 2 cups citrus juice: tangerines, lemons, limes, oranges Directions Combine the herbs, zest, sugar and water in a…