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Ginger Apple Tart Tatin
Serves 8-10 Traditional Tart Tatin are made with apples and is essentially an upside down pie! Ingredients 1½ cups flour 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar ½ teaspoon cardamom, ground 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 stick cubed and ice cold the other room temperature 4-6 tablespoons ice cold water 5 medium tart apples (pink ladies,…
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Bay Leaf Créme Brulee
Makes 6 ramekins One of the most traditional of the French desserts a rich custard with a glass like burnt sugar topping! 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…
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Peruvian Pappas Rellenos with Peruvian Cilantro Sauce
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk ¼ cup flour 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Oil for frying 3 hard boiled eggs, quartered ½ pound ground beef, cooked (sautéed with ½ white onion, chopped fine,…
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Spicy Peruvian Cilantro Sauce
Makes 2-3 cups Ingredients 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ small white onion ¼ cup avocado oil ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup hot water (more as needed) Directions Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and…
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Chicken & 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…
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Herb Dumplings
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed very small ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine Directions In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients and stir well. Add butter and using…
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Green Chili Samosa Bites with Mint Chutney
Ingredients 1½ lbs red or yellow potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed Juice of 1 lemon 2-3 green chilies, minced 1 tablespoon cumin powder ½ tablespoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons canola oil Salt to taste ½ cup frozen peas, defrosted 1 package square wonton wrappers 1 egg, beaten Oil…
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Mint Chutney
Makes 1½ cups chutney Ingredients 2 cups fresh mint leaves ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves ¼ cup water ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice, with pulp 2 tablespoons grape seed oil or vegetable oil ½ tablespoon black mustard seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste Directions Mix together all ingredients…
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Red Cabbage Herbed Pot Stickers with Miso Citrus Dipping Sauce
Makes about 20 pot stickers Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped superfine ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped superfine 1 cup shredded red cabbage ¼ cup mung bean sprouts or sprouted mung beans 2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped superfine 3 tablespoons tamari 3 tablespoons…
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Miso Citrus Dipping Sauce
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup yuzo rice vinegar or plain rice vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon orange zest 3 tablespoons sesame oil ¼ tamari ¼ cup miso paste Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl…
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Cheddar Potato Pierogies with Bacon Fried Onions & Chive Sour Cream
Makes 20 pierogies Ingredients For the dough (should be made at least an hour in advance) 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 egg, beaten ¾ cup water For the filling 3 russet potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2…
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Bourboun Buttermilk Doughnut Bites
Makes about 20 doughnut bites Ingredients 2½ cups flour ¼ cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons *Buffalo Trace Bourboun 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon orange zest Directions Combine all the ingredients…
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Maple & Meyer Lemon Bourboun Sauce
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest 1 tablespoon corn starch ½ cup Meyer lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons *Buffalo Trace White Dog Bourboun 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs, beaten Pinch of salt *Hemispherical Meyer Lemon Bitters Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to…
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Honey Ricotta Bourboun Fritter with Dried Fig & Pear Bourboun Sauce
Makes about 25 fritters Ingredients 1 pound fresh ricotta, drained 3 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons *Buffalo Trace Bourboun Oil for frying Dried Fig & Pear Compote (recipe follows) Directions In a large bowl whisk together the ricotta, eggs, vanilla, sugar, baking powder,…
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Dried Fig & Pear Sauce
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup dried figs, chopped superfine 1 pear, peeled, cored and chopped superfine ½ cup turbinado sugar 1 cup water ¼ cup *Buffalo Trace Bourboun 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped superfine *Hemispherical Black Mission Fig Bitters Directions Place all ingredients in a small…
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Spiced Bourboun Apple Fritters with Bourboun Black Pepper Glaze
Makes about 20 fritters Ingredients 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 2 teaspoons cinnamon, freshly grated 1 teaspoon all spice ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup milk ¼ cup *Buffalo…
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Bourboun Black Pepper Glaze
Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar Pinch of salt ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamin, freshly grated ¼ teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons *Buffalo Trace Bourboun Directions Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over doughnuts!
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Lamb Kefta with Herbed Yogurt and Pomegranates
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound ground lamb 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine ¼ cup red onion, chopped super fine ½ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup Kashi Whole Grain Nuggets or Grape…
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Turkey Pesto Meatballs
Serves 6 Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 pound ground turkey 2 cups fresh basil, chopped fine ½ cup pine nuts, chopped 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 egg For the Sauce Olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (reserved…
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Mexican Herbed Chicken Albondigas Soup
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken Juice and zest of 2 limes ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Soup Ingredients Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion, chopped…
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Sicilian Style Herbed Meatballs
Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, ground 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) ½ cup fresh basil, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) ½ cup fresh marjoram, chopped fine (2…
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Baked Black Sesame Salmon Ball Appetizers
Makes 18-24 balls Ingredients 1½ pound boneless skinless salmon, cubed and frozen ½ inch ginger, peeled and chopped 5 green onions, sliced thin 1 teaspoon wasabi powder 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, ginger or yuzu flavored or plain 2 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoons sesame oil 1 egg white 4 tablespoons black sesame seeds Directions Pre-heat…
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Pad See Yew
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¼ cup tamari 1 teaspoon red chili paste 1 tablespoon miso paste ¼ cup chicken stock ½ pound baby bok choy, sliced thin, blanched 1 pound wide rice noodles Canola oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 Thai chilies, sliced…
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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.…
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Baked Spring Rolls
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…
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Hot & Sour Thai Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Koong)
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil ¼ cup lemon grass bulb, chopped & smashed 3 kfir lime leaves, crinkled (optional) 1 tablespoon galangal root, peeled and chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and chopped fine 1 tablespoon coriander root, chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon red…
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Fresh Lemon Grass Ginger Tea
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…
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Pumpkin Buttercream
Makes about 2 cups (enough for about 4 dozen macarons) Ingredients 2 large egg whites 2⁄3 Pinch salt 6½ ounces (13 tablespoons) unsalted butter, slightly cooler than room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (at room temperature) ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Large pinch…
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Pumpkin Macarons
*You will need some almond flour. If you can’t buy it, you can make your own, just make sure the almonds are really dry. Seperate the eggs at least 1 hour before using or preferably the day before. And if you want to ensure all the macarons are the same size makes a huge difference…
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Gianduja Buttercream
Makes about 1 cup buttercream Ingredients 125 grams (4½ ounces or 1 stick + 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, softened 70 grams (2½ ounces or 5 tablespoons) granulted sugar 3 egg yolks at room temperature 2 ounces gianduja Directions Melt the gianduja along with 2 tablespoons water in a double boiler. Set aside to cook to…
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Gianduja Macarons
Makes about 2 dozen Ingredients 215 grams (7½ ounces) confectioners’ sugar 100 grams (3½ ounces) egg whites (about 3 large) at room temperature 130 grams (4½ ounces) peeled, lightly toasted hazelnuts 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa 25 grams (2 tablespoons) castor or superfine granulated sugar Pinch salt Gianduja Buttercream (recipe follows) Directions Line cookie sheets…
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Lime Buttercream
Makes about 1 cup Ingredients 125 grams (4½ ounces or 1 stick + 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, softened 70 grams (2½ ounces or 5 tablespoons) granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water 3 egg yolk at room temperature 2 teaspoons key lime juice 1 teaspoon key lime rind Green food coloring (preferably paste) Directions Beat the butter…
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Key Lime Macarons
Makes about 2 dozen Ingredients 215 grams (7½ ounces) confectioners’ sugar 100 grams (3½ ounces) egg whites (about 3 large) at room temperature 140 grams (5 ounces) almond flour or sliced almonds 25 grams (2 tablespoons) castor or superfine granulated sugar Pinch salt Green food coloring (preferably paste) 2 teaspoons very finely grated key lime…
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Cinnamon Black Pepper Glaze
Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugarPinch of salt½ teaspoon cracked black pepper1 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly grated¼ teaspoon vanilla¼ cup milk Directions Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over doughnuts!
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Ginger & Spice Apple Fitters with Cinnamon Black Pepper Glaze
Makes about 20 small fritters Ingredients 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 2 teaspoons cinnamon, freshly grated 1 teaspoon all spice ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine 2 eggs, beaten ¾ cup milk 2 teaspoons…
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Lemon Curd
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon corn starch ½ cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs, beaten Pinch of salt Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a medium low heat, whisking slowly until mixture is thick. Allow to cool and refrigerate.
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Citrus Herb Buttermilk Doughnut Holes with Citrus Brown Sugar Coating
Makes 30 – 40 doughnut holes Ingredients 3 ¾ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoon lemon juice 3 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped fine…
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Ginger & Orange Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts
Makes 2 dozen doughnuts *Recipe adapted from Donna Hay Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup warm milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 ¼ cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, beaten Vegetable oil for frying For the glaze 2 cups powdered sugar…
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Beef and Sweet Potato Stir Fry
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…
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Shrimp & Quinoa with Vegetables
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 small carrots, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 3 teaspoons grated ginger 2 clove garlic, sliced 1 small red chile, minced (optional) 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 egg, beaten 6 ounces small shrimp, peeled and cleaned 3…
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Thai Style Spicy Vegetables
Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 to 3 Thai red chile peppers (more=spicy), minced 1 medium shallot, chopped 3 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot 3 tablespoons canola oil 1½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed Fresh cilantro, chopped Dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional) Directions In a…
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Broccoli with Ginger and Sesame
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…
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Vanilla Bread Pudding with Golden Raisins
Serves 8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 loaf Challah bread, hardened, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup (6 ounces) golden raisins, plumped in hot water, for 15 minutes 3 large eggs ¾ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1⁄8…
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Herb & Kale Home Fries
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cubed into ½ inch cubes (peels on) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cups purple kale, chopped 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Olive oil Salt/pepper 2 tablespoons butter Directions Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, enough to…
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Winter Greens & Ham Tortilla Española
Serves 10 Ingredients ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1¼ pounds red bliss potatoes, peeled and sliced 1⁄8 inch thick 6 ounces Serrano ham sliced and cut into 2 inch strips 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup winter greens of choice, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon…
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Leek & Fine Herbs Frittata
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh chives, tarragon, parsley and chervil, chopped fine 5 large eggs Salt/pepper Chili flakes, optional Olive oil 1 medium leek, sliced in half and chopped fine Directions Mix eggs together well in a bowl, add herbs, salt, pepper and chili flakes, if using. In a non stick skillet heat 1…
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Pear & Cranberry Bellini
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pears, peeled, seeded and chopped ½ cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons brown sugar Prosecco Directions In a small saucepan over medium heat, add pears and cranberries and cook until soft; 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then add to blender. Blend until smooth and strain through…
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Moroccan Spiced Dried Fruit & Nut Sundaes
Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ cup dried apricots, chopped ½ cup dried figs, chopped ½ cup dried dates, chopped ½ cup almonds 1 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly grated 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon traditional ros el hanout recipe 1 cup turbinado sugar ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons orange juice ½ stick butter ¼ tablespoon heavy cream…
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Roasted Spicy Moroccan Chicken with Figs & Carrots in Spicy Brown Butter Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients 6-8 pieces of chicken, drumsticks, wings, legs or breasts Salt 2 tablespoons ros al hanout, traditional or modern recipe, plus 1 tablespoon 6 medium carrots, cut in half 12-16 dried figs 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped large 1 tablespoon orange zest ½ tablespoon lemon zest Juice of 1…
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Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas & Apricots with Couscous
Serves 6 Ingredients Olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 yellow onions, chopped 1 cinnamon stick broken into a few pieces Salt 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon ross al hanout traditional or modern recipe 2 cups chickpeas, cooked 1 cup tomatoes, chopped…
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Ros El Hanout Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 tablespoons ros al hanout, modern or traditional recipe Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl mix together the cauliflower and oil. Sprinlke the salt and ros el hanout over it and mix well. Place in a glass…
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Ros El Hanout Frilled Meats & Fish
Ingredients Traditional or Modern Ros El Hanout Salt Lemon Juice Lamb, Beef, Chicken or Fish Directions Mix some salt and ros el hanout together about 8 to 1 ratio (o ros al hanout and salt 1) drizzle your meat with lemon juice and rub it with the ros al hanout. Grill to perfection!
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Ras El Hanout (Modern)
Makes approx 6 ounces Ingredients 1 teaspoon black peppercorns ½ tablespoon white peppercorns ½ tablespoon poppy seeds ½ tablespoon coriander seeds ½ tablespoon cumin seeds 2 whole cloves ½ teaspoon saffron 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 2 teaspoons cardamom, ground 1 teaspoon allspice ground 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1 tablespoon turmeric, ground ½ tablespoon mace,…
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Ras El Hanout (Traditional)
Makes approx 10 ounces Ingredients 1 nutmeg ball, crushed 1 cinnamon stick, crushed ½ tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon white peppercorns 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon rose bud petals, dried 1 teaspoon lavender buds, dried ½ teaspoon anise seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon allspice berries 6 green cardamom…
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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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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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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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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…