Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Tarragon Ginger Sweet Cream

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon ginger, grated ½ cup heavy cream 1-2 tablespoons sugar Directions In a blender or with a hand held food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.

  • Tarragon Biscuits

    Makes 15 biscuits Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons butter, cold & cut into cubes 1 ½ cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons orange zest 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, sliced into thin strips Directions Sift together…

  • Tarragon-Ginger-Peach Shortcake

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 medium fresh peaches, pitted and cut into wedges about ½ inch thick ½ cup turbinado sugar 2 tablespoons ginger ½ cup water 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine Tarragon Biscuits (recipe follows) Tarragon ginger Cream (recipe follows) Directions Place the peaches, turbinado sugar ginger and water in a medium saucepan and…

  • Garden Coleslaw

    Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons celery seeds 2 teaspoons dill weed 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup green cabbage, shredded 1 cup nappa cabbage, shredded 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 medium carrots, shredded 1 medium…

  • Lemony Pesto Verde

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine 1 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoons wholegrain mustard ½ cup extra virgin olive oil…

  • Herb Butter

    Makes 1 cup butter Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 1 shallot, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons of each of the following fresh herb leaves, chopped: Tarragon, parsley, basil, chives, lemon thyme 1 teaspoon maldon salt Directions In a small mixing bowl combine all…

  • Linguica Sausage, Chicken, Lobster & Steamer Clams in Herb Butter & Lemony Pesto

    Serves 9 Ingredients Olive oil 2 cloves, garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon red chili pepper, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 pound baby potatoes, whole 1 pound linguica sausage, sliced into 1 inch thick pieces. 3 ears of corn cobs, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 pound chicken breasts,…

  • Lemon Aioli

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 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, zest and juice and chopped garlic. Whirl until garlic is smooth. With the motor…

  • Garden Tomato Clam Fritters with Lemon Aioli

    Makes about 30 fritters Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 2 cups clams, chopped (canned) 1 egg ¼ cup milk ½ cup tomatoes, chopped fine 2 tablespoons tomato puree ¼ cup red onion, chopped fine Oil for…

  • Summer Berry Coolers

    Makes 1 drink Ingredients 1 ounce lemon juice 2 ounces berry syrup of choice (simple syrup with berries) Seltzer water Ice Berries for garnish Directions In a 10-12 ounce glass filled with ice pour 1 ounce of lemon juice and 2 ounces of berry syrup fill with seltzer and stir well. Garnish with a berry…

  • Sweet Chili Sauce

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ½ rice wine vinegar ¼ cup roasted red pepper puree 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon red chili paste 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons light brown sugar Salt Directions In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth.…

  • Parmesan Tomato Herb Straws

    Makes about 24 straws Ingredients 1 package puff pastry (one large sheet) Flour 1 egg beaten ½ cup sundried tomato, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon basil, chopped superfine ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated Maldon salt Directions On a floured surface roll out the puff pastry and brush with the beaten egg until the dough is moist.…

  • Preserved Lemon-Chili Chimichurri Meatballs

    Makes about 30 meatballs Ingredients 1 to 2 garlic cloves ¼- ½ cup preserved lemons 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 long red chili, deseeded and chopped, superfine â…“ cup champagne vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste 2 pounds ground turkey 1 egg, beaten Olive…

  • Roasted Heirloom Vegetable Ricotta Carrot Roulade with Black Olive Herbal Drizzle

    Makes 20-30 Roulades Ingredients 3 medium heirloom summer squashes, chopped large 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 2 medium red heirloom carrots, chopped large 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered 6 cremini mushrooms, halved Olive oil Salt & pepper 4 large heirloom carrots 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon…

  • Pickled Shrimp & Fennel

    Serves 9 Ingredients 4 lemons (juice of 4, zest of 2) 1 cup white wine vinegar (lemon champagne vinegar also is great) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic chopped fine 3 fresh bay leaves 1 large fennel…

  • Summer Corn Crab Puffs

    Makes 2 dozen puffs Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped fine ½ cup flour 1 ½ cup whole milk 1 cup lump crabmeat 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh…

  • Herbal Ouzo Lemonade

    Makes one pitcher of lemonade Ingredients ½ cup fresh tarragon leaves, 1 tablespoon reserved ½ cup fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon reserved ½ cup fresh thai basil leaves, 1 tablespoon reserved 1⁄3 cup water 1⁄3 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup simple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1½ cups ouzo Ice Directions…

  • Herbal Lemonade

    Makes 1 gallon Ingredients 1 cup herbal syrup (herbs of choice) 2 cups lemon juice 10 cups water 2 cups ice Herbs for garnish Directions Mix together the herbal syrup and the lemon juice and fill pitcher with ice and water, garnish with herb leaves!

  • Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons caramelized onions, chopped fine ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine Black pepper Directions Whisk together all ingredients until emulsified. Season with…

  • Garden Salad with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

    Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups mesclun mix 1 medium carrot, grated 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup pumpkin seeds Sweet Onion Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Directions In a large bowl toss together all the vegetables and dress to desired moisture content with the onion vinaigrette. Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons caramelized…

  • Ciabatta

    Makes 2 loaves Ingredients For sponge ½ teaspoon active dry yeast 2 tablespoons warm water (105°-115°F) 1⁄3 cup room-temperature water 1 cup bread flour For bread ½ teaspoon active dry yeast 2 tablespoons warm milk (105°-115°F) 2⁄3 cups room-temperature water 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups bread flour 1½ teaspoons salt Directions Make sponge In…

  • Lemon Preserves

    Makes 2 ½ cups Ingredients 3 lemons, de-seeded, and chopped whole, peels included 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional) Directions Place all ingredients (except basil) in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 45 minutes or until totally soft and…

  • Arugula, Tomato & Lemon Preserves on Ciabatta

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

  • Zucchini, Chili & Mint Panini with Parmesan

    Makes 4-6 Paninis Ingredients 2 zucchinis, cut into ribbons (using a mandolin) ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, deseeded and chopped superfine 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Salt 12-18 slices parmesan cheese Ciabatta…

  • Dark Whole Wheat

    Makes 2 regular sized loaves Ingredients 2 packages (1 1/2 tablespoons) active dry yeast Pinch of sugar 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 2 cups water 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 ounce bittersweet dark chocolate 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 3 cups medium rye flour 3…

  • Fig Compote

    Ingredients 1 pound fresh black figs, ripe & sweet, de-stemmed & chopped 1 cup simple syrup 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine (optional) Directions Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring…

  • Caramelized Onions

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

  • Fontina Prosciutto Panini with Caramelized Onions & Fig Compote on Dark Wheat

    Ingredients 2 sliced of Dark Whole Wheat bread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2 slices fontina cheese, sliced semi thick 2 slices prosciutto 2 tablespoons red caramelized onions (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon fig compote (recipe follows) Directions On the insides of the bread slices place on one side fontina cheese and on the other the…

  • Tarragon Peach Herbal Iced Tea

    Makes 1 pitcher Tarragon and mint have a history of being a truly refreshing duo in the dead of summer’s heat. The addition of summer sweet peaches only makes for a sweeter ad perhaps more sultry experience! Ingredients ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup sliced peaches 1 cup turbinado…

  • Trofie Al Pesto

    Serves 6 Trofie is a simple rolled flour and water pasta widely seen in the Lingurian cuisine. It’s like Linguaria’s version of Gnocchi. It’s a hand rolled pasta typically served with pesto and because of the extreme labor intensity is generally served in small portions. Trofie is not widely available outside of Italy and is…

  • Hand Pounded Pesto

    Pesto, simply translated means pounded. It is one of the Lingurian regions most prized ingredients and traditionally hand pounded. Today many use food processors or blenders but you can still find devoted traditionalists who hand pound it proving that the taste is still superior with this method due to the increase of released essential oils…

  • Pan Fried Zucchini Cakes with Feta and Dill topped with Cherry Tomato Salad and Greek Yogurt Dip

    Makes about 25 small cakes Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Ingredients 4 zucchini (about 1 ½ pounds) 5 or 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped fine 9 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine 1 cup all purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs, beaten 2 or…

  • Pistachio Tarragon Pesto Chicken Skewers

    Serves 8 Wine Pairing: Syrah Ingredients ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted natural pistachios 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 medium garlic clove, peeled ¼ cup olive oil 16 1-inch pieces red onion (1/3 inch thick) 16 1-inch squares red bell pepper 8 lemon slices, halved 1…

  • Honey Roasted Onion Tart with Thyme and Topped with Fresh Fig (or Plum)

    Serves about 48 Wine Pairing: Tournant Rosé Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed 3 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces ¼ cup honey ¼ cup dry white wine 2 large sweet yellow onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds ¾ cup crème fraîche ½ teaspoon fine sea…

  • Baked Camembert with Thyme and Garlic Toasts and Maple Glazed Grapes

    Serves 9-12 Wine Pairing: Rose D’Anjou Ingredients 1 whole small Camembert cheese 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin 2 sprigs fresh thyme Olive oil Salt and black pepper, freshly ground For garlic toasts 1 baguette 1 garlic clove Extra virgin olive oil For grapes 1 large bunch of red seedless grapes, washed and stemmed 6 sprigs…

  • Black Cherry Ice Cream

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

  • Almond, Black Cherry Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich

    Almond, Black Cherry Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich

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

  • Creamy Lime-Sickle Trifle

    Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 pint 0% Greek Yogurt 4 key limes zest 1 teaspoon agave nectar 1 vanilla bean pod ½ cup flaked almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon golden flax seeds, ground ½ cup of your favorite seasonal fruit (cherries, berries or mango work great) ¼ cup dried coconut ½ cup of granola 10 ginger…

  • Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites

    Makes 8 servings Ingredients 4 bananas 8 wooden skewers Parchment paper 80% dark organic chocolate bar Organic White chocolate bar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch cayane pepper ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt ¼ cup walnuts, chopped Zest of 1 lime Zest of 1 orange ¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger Directions Cut…

  • Silver-Dollar Walnut Cakes with Berry Compote and Lemon Ricotta

    Serves 4 Ingredients For the Pancake Mix 1½ cups buckwheat flour 1½ tablespoons agave nectar ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1¼ cups almond milk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup chopped…

  • Crispy Flax Granola

    Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 cups traditional rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground golden flax seeds 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup raisins ¼ cup walnuts ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries ½ cup peanut or almond butter 3 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon nutmeg…

  • Hand Rolled Vegan Truffles

    Makes 12 truffles Ingredients ½ pound pitted & chopped dates 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon of your favorite Liquor ½ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup cacao nibs ¼ cup finely shredded coconut Directions In a food processor add dates, water, liquor, and salt. Mix on high till it forms a ruff…

  • Local New York Blackberry Jam

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup sugar 3 fresh bay leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ cup red wine or water Directions Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small sauce pan, continue to boil a few minutes, around 3-4 and then reduce heat to a…

  • Local New Jersey Strawberry Jam

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ cup rose wine or water Directions Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small sauce pan, continue to boil a few minutes, around 3-4 and then reduce heat to a simmer…

  • Strawberry Thyme Ginger & Lemon Tea

    Makes 1 french press (about 6 cups) Ingredients ¼ cup dried strawberries (substitute 2 fresh strawberries, sliced) ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves 1 slice dried ginger or 1 slice fresh ginger ½ lemon sliced 2 tablespoons honey Hot, just boiling water Directions In the Fresh press or another tea pot, place dried or fresh strawberries,…

  • Lo-Cal Milkshake

    Serves 6 Ingredients ½ cup fresh strawberries, de-stemmed and chopped (optional flavor choice) 2 tablespoons chocolate powder (optional flavor choice) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups low fat milk 1 cup ice ¼ cup honey 1 pinch of salt Directions Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

  • Natural Cola

    Makes many colas Ingredients 3-4 cloves 1 cup molasses 2 cinnamon sticks ½ cup sugar ½ cup water Seltzer water Directions In a sauce pan combine cloves and molasses and simmer for about eight minutes, take off heat and cool, discard cloves. At the same time combine the cinnamon sticks, water and sugar and bring…

  • Sweet Potato Oven Fries

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ½ tablespoon cumin ½ tablespoon Maldon salt Directions Preheat oven to 400°F Partially bake the sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool and peel. Cut potatoes into thin wedges or to desired size. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the…

  • Herbed Tomato Salsa

    Makes 1 cup of salsa Ingredients Olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, chopped fine 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper, cracked Directions In a medium sauté pan, heat…

  • Tapenade Aioli

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoon capers, drained 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ¾ cup mayonnaise Directions In a mixing bowl mix together all ingredients until smooth. Serve atop a herby beef burger!

  • Lean Grassfed Beef Burger

    Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (grass fed) 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon ground mustard powder 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt/pepper Directions Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and…

  • Zesty, Free Range Chicken Burger

    Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound chicken breasts (free Range) cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lime Juice of 2 limes ¼ cup red onion, chopped fine ¼ cup red peppers, chopped fine ¼ cup cilantro, chopped fine 1 jalapeño, deseeded and chopped fine 1 tablespoon cumin powder Directions Grind all ingredients in…

  • Waffle Cones

    Makes about 12 cones Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cup powdered sugar 1½ cup flour 1 tablespoon corn starch ½ teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions In a medium bowl whisk together the cream and vanilla until the heavy cream begins to get thick, it will…

  • Raspberry Buttermilk Gelato

    Makes 3 cups Ingredients 1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¾ turbinado or raw unprocessed sugar 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup raspberries, pureed Directions In a medium sauce pan combine the sugar and corn starch on medium heat and whisk in the buttermilk and the cream, whisking continuously…

  • Watermelon Lime & Mint Granita

    Makes 3 cups Ingredients ½ cup sugar ½ cup water ½ cup fresh mint leaves Juice and zest of 2 limes 2 cups watermelon Directions In a blender place all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a low metal dish with sides and freeze. After the first hour, using a fork, scrape puree…

  • Blueberry & Lemon Thyme Sorbet

    Makes about 5 cups Ingredients 2 cups water 2 cups sugar ½ cups fresh lemon thyme leaves 2 cups fresh blueberries Zest and juice of 1 lemon ½ cup heavy cream Directions Make simple syrup in a medium saucepan by combining the sugar and water and lemon thyme. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves,…

  • Tarragon Peach Ice Cream

    Makes about 3 cups Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 4 egg yolks, beaten 3 large ripe peaches pitted and peeled and pureed or mashed (¼ cup reserved for nectar) 1 cup tarragon peach nectar (recipe follows) 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped Directions In a heavy saucepan on medium heat, heat the cream…

  • Almond Butter, Banana & Honey Panini

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

  • Fennel Orange Granola Bars

    Makes 10 servings Ingredients Large egg 1 large egg white ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups toasted oats ½ cup quinoa ½ cup kasha 1 cup chopped dried fruit (any of the following: cherries, apricots, dates, raisins, figs)…

  • Tomato Basil Frittata Cups

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 eggs ¼ cup of your preference of milk (dairy, soy, rice, or almond… unsweetened and plain) ½ pint of grape tomatoes, halved 1 handful of basil, chopped 1 clove of garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped ¼ cup parmesan Salt & pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil Cooking spray Directions Preheat…

  • Wholegrain Savory Garden Scones

    Makes about 10 scones These amazingly delicious scones are perfect for those who want a quick and savory breakfast option. Easy on the go and healthy! Eat with a dollop of herbal butter or tomato preserves. Ingredients 1½ cups whole wheat flour ½ cup buckwheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½…

  • Vanilla Spiced Ice Coffee with Agave

    Makes 4 Ingredients 4 cups leftover coffee 2 cups of ice 1 teaspoon agave syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ½ cup almond milk Directions In a small ramekin mix agave, vanilla & spices until they are all combined. In a martini shaker place a few cubes of ice,…

  • Lemon-Chive Aioli

    Ingredients 1 clove garlic 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or substitute half-vegetable/canola oil and half-olive oil) 1 teaspoon or slightly more fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) Pinch of salt Directions Finely mince and pulverize the garlic clove by smashing against a cutting board with the side of…

  • Sundried Tomato, Basil and Broccoli Dumplings with Lemon-Chive Aioli

    (makes about 15) Ingredients ¼ cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, patted dry and finely chopped ¼ or more packed fresh basil leaves, rolled up and finely sliced into chiffonades 1 ½ cups broccoli crowns, finely chopped ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs (unseasoned) Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients aside from the dumpling wrappers. Follow…

  • Zucchini, Leek and Feta Dumplings with Balsamic Vinegar

    (makes about 15) Ingredients 15 round dumpling wrappers About 1 ½ cups zucchini, summer squash, or a mixture of both, shredded with a box grater 1 cup finely chopped leeks, white and lighter green parts ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, tarragon or thyme, finely chopped Pinch of salt Black pepper to…

  • Typical Chinese Vegetarian Dumplings

    (makes about 15) Ingredients 15 round dumpling wrappers 2 cups shredded napa cabbage, squeezed or pressed to release water (see below) ½ cup shredded carrots 1 cup firm seasoned tofu, minced 2-3 scallions, both green and white parts, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil…

  • Tomato Macaroons with Lemon Olive Oil Savory Buttercream

    Makes 1 dozen macaroons For the outer shells… 1 cup powdered sugar ½ cup almonds, finely ground (grind in spice grinder or use almond flour) 3 egg whites (stored at room temperature for 6 hours prior) Pinch of salt ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons tomato powder (recipe follows) 1 tablespoon dried basil For the lemon…

  • Blueberry Macaroons with Lemon Buttercream

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

  • White Chocolate Lavender Peach Macaroons

    Makes 1 dozen macaroons Ingredients For the outer shells… 1 cup powdered sugar ¼ cup almonds, finely ground (grind in spice grinder or use almond flour) 3 egg whites (stored at room temperature for 6 hours prior) Pinch of salt ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons white cocoa powder 2 tablespoons crushed dried lavender flowers For…

  • Strawberry Basil Cream Macaroons with Sugar Fried Basil Leaves

    Makes 1 dozen macaroons Ingredients For the outer shells… ¾ cup powdered sugar ¾ cup almonds, finely ground (grind in spice grinder or use almond flour) 3 egg whites (stored at room temperature for 6 hours prior) Pinch of salt ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons condensed strawberry puree For the basil cream 1 cup basil…

  • Sweet Corn and Crab Cappellacci with Soppresatta, Red Peppers, Zucchini & Basil

    Sweet Corn and Crab Cappellacci with Soppresatta, Red Peppers, Zucchini & Basil

    4-6 Servings Ingredients For the filling 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ medium white or yellow onion, thinly sliced (about ¾ cup) 3 ears sweet yellow corn, kernels removed from their cobs 1 cup jumbo lump crab meat, pickled over very well for shells ¾ cup mascarpone Zest of 1 lemon, freshly grated Pinch…

  • Cavatelli with Seared Squid, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Arugula and Black Olives

    Cavatelli with Seared Squid, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Arugula and Black Olives

    4-6 servings Ingredients For the Cavatelli 1 pound all-purpose flour, or Italian OO flour 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, drained/hung in cheesecloth overnight 4 ounces semolina 3 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated Water, just enough to make a firm dough For the Sauce 10½ ounces baby arugula, long stem ends removed 8 ripe plum tomatoes,…

  • Goat Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 small shallot, chopped fine 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 pinch chili flakes ½-1 cup goat cheese 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine ½ tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine ½ tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 jar piquillo peppers Olive oil & garlic Sherry vinegar garnish Salt Directions In a medium bowl,…

  • Manchengo Cheese & Ham Croquettes

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small medium yellow onion ½ cup flour ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 eggs ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup Serrano ham, chopped 1 cup manchengo cheese, grated 1 cup bread crumbs Oil for frying Directions In a medium sauce pan,…

  • Fresh Herbed Almonds

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cups whole blanched almonds 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon maldon salt Directions In a medium skillet heat oil on medium high heat. Add chili flakes and…

  • Cava melon Sangria

    Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients 1 cup honeydew melon, balled 1 cup cantaloupe, balled ½ cup galia melon, balled ½ cup basil, chopped ½ cup mint, chopped ¼ cup honey Juice and zest of one lemon, lime and orange 2 bottles cava or an effervescent white wine Directions Muddle basil, mint, honey, zest and juice and…

  • Rose Berry Sangria

    Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients ½ cup raspberries ½ cup blackberries ½ cup blueberries ½ cup chopped strawberries 2 bottles of rose wine 1 bottle sparkling water 1 cup citrus herbal simple syrup Directions To make the herbal citrus simple syrup place a handful of herbs of choice, 1 lemon sliced, 1 orange sliced, ½ cup…

  • Red Basil White Stone Fruit Sangria

    Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1 cup red basil peach syrup (recipe follows) 2 bottles white wine, sauvignon blanc or chenin blanc or white table wine 1 cup Cointreau 1 peach, sliced 1 apricot, sliced 1 plum, sliced 1 nectarine, sliced ¼ cup raspberries 2 cups soda water Directions Combine the red basil peach syrup, wine, and…

  • Red Basil Peach Syrup

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ½ cup red basil leaves ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 ripe peach, chopped Directions Combine the basil, sugar, water and peaches in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about five minutes. Take off heat, cool and blend until smooth.

  • Fresh Ginger Whole-Wheat Nutmeg Butter Cookies

    Makes 6-9 cookies Ingredients ¼ cup butter, soft ¼ cup turbinado sugar or raw unprocessed sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk ¾ cup whole-wheat flour Pinch of salt Directions Pre-heat oven to 375°F. In a small mixing bowl…

  • Spring Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Lime Créme Fraiche

    Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1 tablespoons canola or olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped fine Zest of 1-2 limes (reserve half of the cream fraiche) 3 medium carrots, chopped, peels on 1 cup water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Black pepper Cilantro-Lime Créme Fraiche, to garnish (recipe follows) Directions In a heavy bottomed soup pot…

  • Cilantro Lime Créme Fraiche

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

  • Solo Fish Dinner of Mackeral, Fennel Olive & Herbs with Lemony Spring Potatoes

    Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1 small whole mackerel, cleaned and deboned if possible Salt/pepper 1 small fennel bulb, sliced thin ¼ cup calamata olives, pitted and sliced 1 lemon (half sliced and the other juiced) Baby spring potatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved…

  • Spring Mix Salad with Herbed Onion Dressing

    Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped fine 2 green onions, sliced thin 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped fine 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Pinch or two of salt Pinch or two of black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (optional)…

  • Herbed Portabella Quiche

    Makes 1 mini quiche Ingredients 1 large potabella mushroom stem removed 2 eggs, beaten 3 cherry tomatoes, sliced 2 green onions, sliced thin 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine ½ tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped fine Salt/pepper 2 tablespoons half and half 2 tablespoons gruyere cheese, grated 1 tablespoon parmesan…

  • Massaman Beef Curry

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound beef, sliced or cubed (about 1 inch-chunk or sirloin is best) 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 can 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce of tamari 1 tablespoon canola oil or peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped small 1 small shallot, chopped…

  • Mussels with IPA & Thai Red Curry & Lime

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime 1 small red onion, chopped fine 3 tomatoes, chopped medium Juice of 2 limes 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste ½ cup IPA beer ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon maldon…

  • Thai Green Coconut Curry & Vegetables

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper cut into 2 inch thin strips 1 medium carrot cut into 2 inch thick strips 1 medium sweet potato, cubed in small cubes 1 thai green…

  • Massaman Thai Curry Paste / Gaeng Massaman

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 5 small fresh red chilies 5-6 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped fine 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons galangal root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons lemongrass bulb, cleaned and trimmed and chopped fine 2 tablespoons lime zest 2…

  • Thai Red Curry Paste / Gaeng Phet

    Makes 1 cup curry paste Ingredients 5-10 small fresh red chilies (10=HOT) 5-6 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped fine 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons galangal root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons lemongrass bulb, cleaned and trimmed and chopped fine 2 tablespoons…

  • Thai Green Curry Paste / Gaeng Keow Wan

    Makes 1 cup curry paste Ingredients 5-10 small fresh green chilies (10=HOT) 5-6 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped fine 3 teaspoons coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons galangal root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons lemongrass bulb, cleaned and trimmed and chopped fine 2 tablespoons…

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    Makes 1-12 inch pizza Ingredients 1 Ger-Nis Pizza Dough Recipe 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt ¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped fine 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup fresh Swiss chard, chopped 1 cup fresh dandelion greens, chopped 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1…

  • Wild Mushroom & Tallegio Pizza

    Makes 1-12 inch pizza Ingredients 1 Ger-Nis Pizza Dough Recipe 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon truffle oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 cups wild mushrooms, chopped ½ pound Tallegio cheese, sliced 2 cups rocolla leaves (wild arugula) Maldon salt Directions Preheat oven to 500°F. Roll our pizza dough into 12 inch circle and…

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    Makes 4-6 calzones Ingredients 1 Ger-Nis Calzone Dough Recipe 2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, deseeded and chopped Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 fresh red chili pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cups…

  • Basic Marinara

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

  • Calzone Dough

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  • Basic Pizza Dough

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

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    Serves 10 to 12 Ingredients 9 tablespoons unsalted butter 1½ cups packed light brown sugar ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 firm-ripe bananas, peeled and cut crosswise into ¾-inch thick slices ¼ cup banana liqueur ½ cup dark rum 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…

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