Mojo (garlic Citrus Sauce)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 small head of garlic, peeled and separated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh bitter orange juice or 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch dried oregano, crushed
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 crush together garlic cloves and salt with a mortar and pestle, put into a medium bowl.
• 2 stir in bitter fresh orange juice, or lime juice, and fresh orange juice, olive oil, chopped fresh oregano, cumin, crushed dried oregano, and salt to taste.

Mojo Sauce

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour orange juice (leave out of refrigerator for a day or so)
• 8 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 2 fresh limes, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 toast the cumin in a small skillet.
• 2 add it to the other ingredients, shake well and serve.

Broccoli With Dijon Vinaigrette

Total Time: 24 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs fresh broccoli stems
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 steam the broccoli spears, covered, 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• 2 drain; place in serving bowl.
• 3 heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• 4 add green onions, tarragon, mustard and cloves and saute for 3 minutes.
• 5 remove fron heat and add the vinegar, dijon mustard, pepper and salt, stirring with a wire whisk until blended.
• 6 drizzle over broccoli, tossing gently to coat.

Salt-free Creole Seasoning

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons granulated onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/3 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 pinch dry mustard

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients well in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. this will keep for about a year, tightly sealed, in a cool place.

Mojo Marinade

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.

Mexican Lasagna

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 green onions, diced
• 0.5 (16 ounce) can olives, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package jalapeno jack cheese, shredded
• 6 flour tortillas
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 brown seasoned ground turkey and drain.
• 2 mix corn, rinsed bears, tomatoes and onions with turkey mixture.
• 3 layer 1/3 cup salsa in bottom of baking dish.
• 4 cover with a single layer of tortillas.
• 5 layer half of turkey mixture on top.
• 6 layer 1/3 of cheese on top.
• 7 cover with a single layer of tortillas.
• 8 layer remaining turkey mixture.
• 9 layer 1/3 of cheese.
• 10 cover with single layer of tortillas.
• 11 cover with remaining cheese and top with green onions and olives.
• 12 bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and gooey.

Mojito Marinade

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 mix together garlic, onions, and citrus juices in a bowl.
• 2 heat the olive oil in a large saucepan til just smoking. slide the contents of the bowl into the hot oil - be very careful because the liquid will splatter. simmer for 5 minutes to soften the garlic and onions.
• 3 season the marinade with the remaining ingredients.
• 4 pour everything into a blender or processor and pulse 3 times to combine.
• 5 pour into a plastic container, cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Cauliflower In Tomato Sauce (kounoupithi Yahini)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 100 ml olive oil
• 250 ml tomato juice
• 250 ml water
• 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
• parsley, finely chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil and fry the onions until they are golden brown, add the garlic and stir well.
• 2 combine the tomato juice with the water and add to the pan with the salt, pepper and parsley. stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
• 3 add the cauliflower flowerets cook until tender. remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon and serve hot.
• 4 serve sauce separately, thickened with cream if you like.

Papaya Chutney

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 kg unripe pawpaw or 1 kg papaya
• 100 g cashew nuts
• 50 g fresh gingerroot
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 fresh hot red chilies
• 225 g golden raisins
• 450 g brown sugar
• 480 ml cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 peel the papaya, scrape out and discard the seeds and cut the flesh into 2.5 cm cubes.
• 2 toast the cashew nuts on a baking tray in a 180 c/350 f oven until lightly browned.
• 3 let them cool slightly and coarsely chop.
• 4 peel and finely chop the root ginger and garlic cloves.
• 5 halve, seed and chop the chillies.
• 6 put all ingredients into a preserving pan.
• 7 simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 30 minutes, or until the chutney has reduced and thickened.
• 8 spoon the chutney into warmed sterilized jars, to within 3 mm of the tops.
• 9 seal the jars and label.
• 10 keep in a cool, dark place.
• 11 the chutney can be used immediately but it improves if stored for 2 weeks before using.

Mexican Lasagna With Black Beans And Corn

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• cooking spray
• 5 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 large egg
• 16 ounces regular sour cream
• 2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese, divided use
• 1 bunch green onion (for 1/2 cup chopped)
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 400 f; spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with cooking oil spray; set aside.
• 2 stack the tortillas on a cutting board, and slice through them lengthwise into 3 strips each (the strips will not be uniform because of their circular shape; this is ok) set aside.
• 3 pour the corn and black beans into a colander, and rinse with warm tap water to begin defrosting the corn and rinse the beans; set aside to drain.
• 4 in a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes with their juice, the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and sugar; spoon about half of the sauce into the bottom of the dish; cover the sauce with 5 of the tortilla strips (it's fine if they overlap somewhat).
• 5 break the egg into a medium-size mixing bowl, and beat with a whisk or fork until foamy; add the sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese; stir to mix well; spoon half of the sour cream mixture evenly over the tortilla layer and spread it out with the back of a spoon; scatter half of the corn and black beans over the sour cream mixture.
• 6 place 5 more tortilla strips evenly over the corn and black bean layer; top with the remaining sour cream mixture, and the remaining black beans and corn; place the remaining tortilla strips over the dish; pour the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the tortillas, and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon to moisten all of the tortilla strips.
• 7 cover the dish with foil, and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
• 8 while the dish bakes, rinse and trim the green onions; slice the green onions thinly, using all of the whites and enough of the tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; set aside.
• 9 if using the black olives, drain them well, and set aside.
• 10 after baking lasagna, scatter the green onions and olives, if using, evenly over the dish; return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for 5 more minutes.
• 11 remove the dish from the oven, and scatter the remaining cup of mexican cheese evenly over the dish.
• 12 return the dish, uncovered, to the oven, and bake until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
• 13 remove the lasagna from the oven, and let it stand 10 minutes; slice into squares and serve.

Summer Tomatoes With Garlic & Basil

Total Time: 14 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 large ripe tomato, roughly chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 bunch basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat.
• 2 add garlic and cook to golden color.
• 3 add chopped tomato and turn heat to high.
• 4 saute 3 to 4 minutes.
• 5 season with salt and pepper and add chopped basil.
• 6 spoon onto toasted slices of baguette and serve.

Lime Butter

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large garlic clove, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 puree garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
• 2 with motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
• 3 note: can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered, stir before using.

Jasmine's Easy Salsa For Tacos

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 -5 large tomatoes (double is using roma)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 -4 serrano peppers (to taste)
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 tablespoon mexican oregano
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1/4 cup vinegar

Recipe

• 1 put tomatoes, garlic, serranos whole with stem, onion peeled, to boil in enough water to cover in a saucepan for about 20 minutes rolling boil with salt to taste, about 2 tablespoons.
• 2 all ingredients should be very soft but not mushy drain but reserve water used. let veggies cool in a bowl.
• 3 while this is boiling or veggies are cooling finely chop whole bunch of cilantro, stems removed.
• 4 put veggies into your blender, blend well, add the cilantro little by little. you may have to do the blending with half of the veggies at a time.
• 5 into blender also add oregano, black pepper and vinegar, you may have to add more salt (to taste).
• 6 once all is blended slowly add in some of the reserved water to thin it out as desired.
• 7 allow to cool completely then refrigerate promptly.
• 8 use a good container with an airtight lid and do not dip into this container if you want it to last, pour into a bowl so as to not contaminate batch.

Fried Turnip Patties

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups turnips, shredded
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 egg
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper
• butter
• oil

Recipe

• 1 shred turnips and cheese, chop onions and mince garlic.
• 2 combine all ingredients, excluding butter and oil.
• 3 press 1/3 to 1/2 cup turnip mixture into patties.
• 4 i used a plastic patty maker.
• 5 add butter and oil to frying pan.
• 6 heat over medium-high heat.
• 7 when pan is nice and hot, gently place patty into pan and allow the bottom to thoroughly brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• 8 flip and allow the other side to brown.
• 9 turning them was slightly difficult as the cheese is now molten.
• 10 remove from pan to paper towel.
• 11 cool slightly and serve.

Quick Vegetable Stock

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large carrots
• 1 large turnip
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 quarts water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 sprigs parsley
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves

Recipe

• 1 scrub and coarsley chop carrots, turnip, celery, peel and chop onions.
• 2 melt butter in 8-quart pan over medium heat.
• 3 add chopped vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables turn golden (about 15 minutes).
• 4 add water, salt, parsley, bay leaf, and thyme leaves.
• 5 cover and bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
• 7 strain and discard vegetables.
• 8 you can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste by adding 2 cloves, peeled garlic, several peppercorns, or your favorite herbs.
• 9 you can freeze extra stock for future use.

Salt Substitute

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 teaspoons dry mustard
• 3 teaspoons onion powder
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients.
• 2 enjoy!

Prime Rib Roast Marinade

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 small onion
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons rosemary (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons thyme (fresh)
• 4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon spicy dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until ingredients are minced and combined.
• 2 note: i usually rub this marinade over the roast the day before i cook it. that way it marinates all day and the night before cooking. enjoy!

Healthy Spinach Pie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
• 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup lowfat parmesan cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup low-fat swiss cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 cook spinach as directed and drain excess water.
• 2 in a bowl mix remaining ingredients, except shredded swiss.
• 3 add cooked spinach and mix well.
• 4 transfer to pie plate.
• 5 add shredded cheese on top.
• 6 bake at 350 degrees for 40 minute or until top is light brown and knife comes out clean.
• 7 serve warm and enjoy.

Mexican Huevos Rancheros

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained, cut up
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained, seeded, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 heat oven 350°f.
• 2 fry tortillas (one at a time) in the oil for about 20 seconds or until heated through but not crisp.
• 3 cut tortillas in half and set aside.
• 4 in the same skillet cook the onion & garlic until tender.
• 5 add tomatoes & green chilies.
• 6 bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 15 min to blend the flavors.
• 7 combine cornstarch, water& cumin (cilantro).
• 8 stir into the tomato mixture.
• 9 stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
• 10 pour into an 8-inch baking dish.
• 11 stand the tortilla halves around the inside edge of the dish.
• 12 make 4 wells in the tomato mixture and break an egg into each well.
• 13 bake until the eggs are set but not hard.
• 14 sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven for 1 minute or until the cheese has melted.

Mexican Lasagna

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes & chilies, drained
• 10 -12 flour or 10 -12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 2 cups shredded lettuce

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet, brown the turkey and minced garlic until cooked and no longer pink.
• 2 remove from heat and drain off fat.
• 3 add cumin, salt, chili powder and rotel tomatoes.
• 4 cover the bottom and sides of 13" x 9" casserole with the tortillas.
• 5 pour the turkey mixture over the tortillas, then layer with more tortillas.
• 6 combine cottage cheese, monterey jack cheese and egg.
• 7 pour this mixture over the tortillas.
• 8 bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• 9 remove from the oven.
• 10 arrange rows of fresh tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onions and olives diagonally over the top of the casserole.

Salt Substitute

Total Time: 8 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 teaspoons celery seeds
• 3 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon citric acid
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients into an electric coffee grinder or blender, mix until combined.
• 2 place in shaker.

Salt Substitute

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 6 tablespoons onion powder (not onion salt)
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning

Recipe

• 1 mix all seasonings together and put in your salt shaker.

Salt-free Blackened Seasoning

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a bowl until mixed. store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Prime Or Standing Rib Roast Done Right

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 lbs standing rib roast or 5 lbs prime rib roast
• 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, quartered
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 start with a room temperature roast and a preheated oven @ 500 degrees f. your oven rack should be set to the second from the bottom.
• 2 with the tip of your knife, poke enough holes in the roast to insert your sliced garlic cloves.
• 3 rub the spices all over the roast.
• 4 place your roast on a grate in your roasting pan, uncovered, and place in the 500 degree f. oven following the formula for doneness.
• 5 formula: 6 minutes per pound for medium; 5 minutes per pound for medium rare; 4 minutes per pound for rare.
• 6 after the alloted time you choose for doneness, turn the oven off and do not open the door. after 2 hours has passed, take the roast out and tent with foil for 10 to 20 minutes then slice.

Summer Tomato And Onion Platter

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1/8 cup vinegar
• 1/8 cup oil (i use olive oil)
• 1 dash garlic powder
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 on large platter, layer tomato and onion slices, overlapping slightly.
• 2 sprinkle sugar over all, followed by vinegar, and olive oil.
• 3 season to taste.
• 4 refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Make Ahead Cheese Enchilada Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 mix monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside.
• 2 combine tomato sauce, water, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes; pour into a 9-inch ungreased pie pan.
• 4 dip each tortilla into sauce to coat both sides.
• 5 spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture onto each tortilla.
• 6 roll tortilla around filling.
• 7 arrange the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a 13 x 7 inch baking dish.
• 8 pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
• 9 sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
• 10 bake uncovered at 350°f for about 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
• 11 garnish with sour cream and sliced black olives.
• 12 **note: after sprinkling with cheese, you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours then bake uncovered in 350°f oven for 35 minutes.

Healthy Spinach And Sausage Stuffed Manicotti

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (drained)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 hot italian turkey sausage (removed from casing and crumbled)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti (cooked)

Recipe

• 1 combine onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, oregano, red pepper in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat. when heated through reduce heat to low and cover. (simmer about 1 hour).
• 2 preheat oven to 350.
• 3 heat teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet and saute spinach until wilted. set aside to cool. when cool chop the spinach.
• 4 add sausage to skillet spinach was in and cook until browned. drain.
• 5 in a bowl, combine spinach, cheeses, sausage.
• 6 place a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 13 by 9 pan.
• 7 stuff noodles with cheese, spinach, and sausage and place in pan.
• 8 top with the rest of the sauce.
• 9 bake 350 for 30 to 45 minutes.

Master Class Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sage
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (32 ounce) bottle ketchup

Recipe

• 1 combine all dry ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan. blend in the vinegar, honey, worcestershire sauce, and the soy sauce. bring the mixture to a boil.
• 2 stir in the ketchup, being careful that the mixture doesn't pop and splatter. reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 if canning, pour sauce into warm sterilized jars and process in a water-bath canner for 5 minutes. otherwise, put into containers with tight-fitting lids and store in refrigerator.

My Sister's Spicy Cheese Ball

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon accent seasoning (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (or ground)

Recipe

• 1 let cream cheese come to room temperature.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a medium glass bowl.
• 3 mix well.
• 4 shape like a ball and roll in nuts.
• 5 refrigerate overnight for best flavour.
• 6 serve with your favourite crackers.

French's Classic Yellow Mustard (copycat)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons dry ground mustard
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon wondra flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• 2 whisk until smooth.
• 3 when mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• 4 remove pan from heat and cover until cool.
• 5 chill in a covered container.

Sicilian Olive Relish

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/2 lb stuffed green olive, lightly mashed (about 2 cups)
• 2 carrots, diagonally cut in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 pepperoncini peppers, minced
• 2 stalks celery, diagonally cut in 1/4 inch slices
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 blanch cauliflower in boiling water for one minute, cool in ice water, drain and pat dry. combine with remaining ingredients.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Total Time: 2160 hrs Cook Time: 2160 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -2 1/2 cups sliced cucumbers, about 1/4 inch thick
• 2 1/2 teaspoons pickling salt
• 2 sprigs fresh dill, about 6 inches long or 1 tablespoon dry dill seed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 prepare the pint jar, lid and screwband. wash them in hot soapy water, rinse well and drain. combine the sliced cucumbers and
• 2 1-1/2 tsps. of the pickling salt. toss well. cover with cold water and let stand for 2 to 3 hours. drain.
• 3 in a clean, hot, 1 pint jar, put the dill, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoons of pickling salt. add the cucumber slices leaving 1/2 inch head space. push slices down and firmly pack. combine water and vinegar and bring to a boil. pour hot vinegar solution over cucumbers.
• 4 use a plastic knife or spatula to release air bubbles. insert knife down the side of the jar and gently push cucumber slices toward the center so that the vinegar solution gets between the slices. pour on more hot vinegar solution if necessary. leave 1/2 inch headspace. wipe the rim. put the lid and screwband in place. refrigerate for six weeks before eating.

Lime Chutney

Total Time: 50 hrs Preparation Time: 48 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 10 ripe yellowed limes
• 2 tablespoons cooking salt
• 6 1/2 ounces raisins
• 5 ounces sultanas (if you can't get sultanas then just use raisins)
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 2 1/2 inches piece finely chopped gingerroot
• 1 1/4 cups malt vinegar
• 1 kg soft brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 cut 10 ripened yellowed limes into eight wedges each. place in large glass bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cooking salt and stir well, cover with plastic wrap or lid and leave for 48 hours in cool dark place, stirring occasionally.
• 2 drain, rinse well and mix with raisins and sultanas. process in batches in food processor until coarsely chopped.
• 3 heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in large heavy based pan, add cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, chilli powder, black pepper, garlic and ginger (don’t overcook ginger or it will become bitter.).
• 4 cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until very aromatic.
• 5 add the lime mixture, vinegar and soft brown sugar. bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
• 6 reduce the heat and simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. pour into warm, sterilized jars and seal.
• 7 refrigerate after opening. makes about 2½ cups (600ml).

Prawns With Garlic

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 15 ml sunflower oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 1/2 ml salt
• 5 ml crushed dried red chilies
• 5 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml mango chutney
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 15 -20 cooked king prawns, peeled
• fresh coriander leaves
• chopped spring onion, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a medium saucepan,and add the chopped garlic.
• 2 lower the heat.
• 3 add the chopped tomatoes along with the salt,crushed chillies,lemon juice,mango chutney and chopped fresh chilli.
• 4 finally add the prawns,turn up the heat and stir-fry quickly until they are heated through.
• 5 transfer to a serving dish,serve immediately with fresh coriander leaves and chopped spring onions.

Prawns With Cardamom And Fennel

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 12 prawns, large, shelled and deveined
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in skillet over med high heat. add garlic and cook for 10 seconds. add cumin, cardamom and fennel and cook 5 seconds.
• 2 add the prawns, salt and pepper and cook until prawns begin to turn pink. then add coconut. turn heat to medium and saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• 3 add the lemon juice then turn off the heat.

Prawns With Garlic In A Spiced Dhal Curry

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb prawns, cooked. peeled and deviened
• 2 cups , dhal
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 inch piece ginger, grated
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 4 curry leaves
• 4 dried red chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 place dhal in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer till the dhal is soft but not mushy. strain the dhal and set aside
• 2 .
• 3 in a saucepan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, when they have stopped spluttering add the cumin seeds and reduce the heat to medium.
• 4 add the onions and garlic, cook till just coloured.
• 5 add the spices, cook for 2 minutes and add the coconut milk, stir well to blend the spices together.
• 6 now add the dhal stir to incorporate into the liquid, cook for 2 mins add the prawns, as soon as the prawns are heated through serve.

Jan's Artichoke Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup artichoke heart, chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, pressed

Recipe

• 1 mix together and microwave on high power for 10 minutes.

Lime Chimichurri

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small red onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, quartered
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 place parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic and chipotle peppers in food processor; cover and pulse until minced.
• 2 add remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended.
• 3 refrigerate until serving.

Prawns With Chilli And Garlic

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 raw prawns, peeled
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 -6 small dried red chilies
• 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat a grill to moderate high.
• 2 place the prawns, bay leaves, chillies and garlic in one large or two medium sized oven proof serving dishes.
• 3 pour the olive oil over the prawns and add a little salt and pepper.
• 4 place the dish or dishes under the preheated grill.
• 5 cook the prawns until they are pink and cooked through 3-5 minutes.
• 6 remove them from under the grill and serve.

Refried Beans From Scratch

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups dried pinto beans
• 4 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening, plus
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced

Recipe

• 1 rinse beans under cold running water, picking out any debris or bad beans.
• 2 place beans, water, 1 t shortening and sliced onion to a 3 quart saucepan. bring to boil over high heat then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, or just until beans are tender, not soft.
• 3 stir in salt, cover and simmer over very low heat for 30-45 min until beans are very soft. do not drain.
• 4 heat remaining 1/3 c shortening in heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. add chopped onion and garlic. reduce heat to medium. cook and stir 4 min until onion is softened.
• 5 increase heat to high. add 1 cup undrained beans. cook and stir, mashing the beans with a a potato masher.
• 6 as beans begin to dry, add another 1 cup undrained beans. cook and stir mashing beans.
• 7 repeat until all the beans and cooking liquid have been added and the mixture is a coarse puree. adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. total smashing time is about 20 minute.

Sea Scallops With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• olive oil
• 8 sea scallops

Recipe

• 1 roast the peppers in a 400f oven until very dark; place in a paper bag for 15 minutes.
• 2 peel and remove seeds and ribs (don't do this under running water, you want all the flavor).
• 3 place in a blender or food processor and whirl until smooth.
• 4 place puree and next two ingredients in saucepan and cook for about five minutes.
• 5 stir the cream into mixture and cook to reduce (about five minutes).
• 6 season to taste and keep warm.
• 7 heat olive oil in a frying pan; add the scallops and cook on each side for about two minutes each.
• 8 transfer 2 scallops to each plate and garnish with pepper sauce.

Refried Beans

Total Time: 14 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb dried pinto bean
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup bacon grease or 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 soak beans in cold tap water for 6 to 8 hours. drain water and rinse thoroughly. inspect pintos and discard and unsuitable beans or debris. place beans in large heavy pot. place pot over heat and bring to boil. cover and reduce heat, simmering for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. beans are done when they become very tender.
• 2 stir or mash beans until approximately half are mashed and the remainder of the beans are left whole. if it appears that there will be too much water and beans will be too runny, pour off part of liquid and reserve for use later if needed.
• 3 heat grease or shortening in large heavy skillet over medium high heat. add onions and saute until transparent. add bean mixture and heat thoroughly.

Jamie Oliver's Vindaloo Paste

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 cloves
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 inches fresh gingerroot, ginger piece suggested size of your thumb- peeled and roughly chopped
• 4 dried red chilies
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2 fresh red chilies
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped roughly

Recipe

• 1 put a frying pan on a medium to high heat and add the black peppercorns, cloves, coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds to the dry pan. lightly toast them for a few minutes until golden brown and smelling delicious, then remove the pan from the heat.
• 2 add the toasted spices to a pestle and mortar and grind until fine, or put them into a food processor and whiz to a powder.
• 3 either way, when you’ve ground them whiz the toasted spices in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients until you have a smooth paste.

Summer Squash Saute - 5g Net Carbs

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 lbs summer squash (about 4 small) or 2 lbs zucchini (about 4 small)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 wash and cut squahs into half-moon slices, about 1/4-inch thick; set aside.
• 2 in large skillet, warm olive oil; add butter and stir to melt.
• 3 add onions, garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 min, or until softened and fragrant.
• 4 add squash and tabasco to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 8-10 min, or until squash is softened.
• 5 stir in parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Refrigerator Dill Spears

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 16 cucumbers
• 2 onions
• 1 garlic, bulb
• 10 sprigs dill
• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup pickling salt
• 1 quart vinegar
• 1 teaspoon alum

Recipe

• 1 cut cucumbers into spears and layer with onion, garlic, which has been seperated into cloves, and fresh dill to fill ice cream bucket.
• 2 bring to boil 2 quarts of water and 1/2 cup pickling salt.
• 3 cool this brine.
• 4 then add 1 quart of vinegar and 1 tsp alum.
• 5 pour over cucumbers. cover and refrigerate. they will keep for months in the refrigerator.

Salt Free Poultry Seasoning

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons sage
• 3 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients well, store in an airtight spice container.

Smoky Cream Cheese (as A Dip Or For Many Other Uses)

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces sour cream
• 6 -8 roasted garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2-1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• milk, if needed

Recipe

• 1 put all ingredients (except milk) in a food processor. use a whole lemon if you love its flavour, otherwise a half should be plenty. buzz for at least a minute.
• 2 if the end result is too thick for your liking/use, add milk – 1 tablespoon at a time – until you have the consistency you need.
• 3 serve as a dip for raw vegetables (or for any other use you can imagine).

Prawns In Cream Sauce (iceland)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 30 prawns (lrg size in their shells)
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper (seeded & chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (seeded & chopped)
• 5 ounces button mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon brandy
• 2 cups cream

Recipe

• 1 split prawns lengthwise w/a sharp knife, without completely separating the halves.
• 2 melt 3 tbsp of butter w/the crushed garlic, salt + pepper & brush the prawns w/it. chill for 30 min under refrigeration.
• 3 seed & chop the bell peppers & slice the mushrooms. melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter in a lrg non-stick frying pan, saute peppers & mushrooms for a few minutes & remove to a dish.
• 4 place prawns in the frying pan (cut side down) & fry for 2-3 min (in batches if necessary). drizzle the brandy over them & ignite it.
• 5 when the flame dies down, add the cream + veggies & simmer for 2 minutes. serve immediately.
• 6 to serve: serve 5 prawns per person w/an equal amt of veggies & sauce over toast points lightly brushed w/garlic-infused olive oil or garlic butter.

Festive Cranberry Cheese Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2 (12 ounce) packages crackers

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients.
• 2 spread room temperature cream cheese in 2 separate pie plates.
• 3 top cream cheese with cranberry mixture.
• 4 serve with crackers.

Salt Free Southwest Seasoning Mix

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ground pasilla chile powder
• 1/4 cup chili powder (mild, medium, hot, according to your tastes)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon spanish sweet smoked paprika
• 1 -2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup ground coriander
• 1/4 cup granulated garlic
• 4 tablespoons granulated onion
• 1/4 cup ground oregano (mexican is more pungent than mediterranean, so decrease the amount to taste if you use mexican)
• 1/2 cup ground cumin

Recipe

• 1 get yourself an airtight jar to store the approximately 2 cups of mix in, making sure it's clean and dry.
• 2 combine all ingredients.
• 3 store in that jar mentioned above. :).
• 4 note: if you make a double batch, you can freeze half of it for later use!
• 5 note #2: sometimes i like to take about 1/2 cup of the mix and add either dried grated lemon rind or dried grated lime rind to taste, for another nice mixture that's great for keeping in a shaker for simply sprinkling over foods at the table. a similar citrus mix is sold in latin markets that a lot of folks use on fresh melon!

Mexican Green Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb tomatillo, husked and washed
• 2 -3 fresh jalapenos, seeded
• 5 sprigs fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 6 -7 fresh mint leaves (optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 boil the tomatillos and jalapenos in salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes, then drain.
• 2 place in blender or food processor with cilantro, onion and garlic (mint, if desired) and blend until smooth.
• 3 heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. pour sauce in and stir for 5 minutes.
• 4 add broth and salt, return to a boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.

Refried Beans

Total Time: 8 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 6 cups water

Recipe

• 1 1. combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
• 2 2. cook on high for 8 hours or overnight.
• 3 3. remove the bigger onion chunks and drain the excess liquid. if desired, save excess liquid until the final product is desired consistency.
• 4 4. mash remaining beans with a potato masher and voila! you have homemade refried beans.

Quick Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients, simmer in a pot at least 30 minute
• 2 the longer you simmer the better it is. i usually simmer at least 1 hour.
• 3 cook's note: sauce can be made ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Basil Balsamic Vinegar Tomatoes

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2-1 cup balsamic vinegar, vinegar (berry flavors are best, this really makes it special)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt (rock salt is best)

Recipe

• 1 slice tomatoes into about 1/4 inch cubes.
• 2 finely chop fresh basil and place in bowl with tomatoes.
• 3 add pressed garlic, oil salt and specialty vinegar.
• 4 marinate about 1/2 hour in the refrigerator and then serve.

Summer Squash Saute

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 -2 yellow squash, sliced thick
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, cut in chunks
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 saute squash and onion in butter until lightly browned.
• 2 add tomato, parmesan cheese, and garlic salt.
• 3 cover and cook until tender about 5 mins.
• 4 (longer depending on how tender vegetables are desired) can always add more of anything- squash, tomato, cheese or butter depending on taste.

Sea Salt Seasoning

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in blender and blend until herbs are finely ground and well combined. store in tightly covered jar on pantry shelf for up to 6 months.

Summer Squash Omelet

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced summer squash
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons butter (or cooking oil or cooking spray)

Recipe

• 1 in small saucepan over medium heat, stir together all of the filling ingredients.
• 2 cover and cook just until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. uncover.
• 3 cook until liquid is evaporated.
• 4 cover to keep warm and set aside while preparing omelets.
• 5 in small bowl, beat together eggs, water, cheeses and seasonings until blended.
• 6 in 7 to 10-inch omelet pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 teaspoon of the butter until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water.
• 7 pour in 1/2 cup of the egg mixture. (the mixture should set immediately at edges.)
• 8 with a spatula, carefully push cooked portions at edges toward center so uncooked portions can reach the hot pan surface, tilting pan and moving cooked portions as necessary.
• 9 when top is setting and no visible liquid egg remains, fill with half of the reserved vegetable mixture.
• 10 with spatula, fold omelet in half, or roll.
• 11 invert onto plate with a quick flip of the wrist or slide from pan onto plate. keep warm.
• 12 repeat with remaining egg and vegetable mixtures for second omelet.
• 13 serve and enjoy!

Sea Salt, Cilantro And Lime Butter Topping For Grilled Salmon

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, lightly toasted and coarsely ground
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

Recipe

• 1 beat the softened butter in a small bowl to loosen it up. mix in the remaining ingredients, making sure they are evenly distributed. refrigerate the butter until firm, about one hour. keep chilled until ready to use.
• 2 place a dollop or two of the butter on salmon as soon as it comes of the grill.

Prawns Masala

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons dried tamarind, soaked 1 hour in 1/4 cup water, worked through a sieve, discarding the seeds
• 1 lb prawns, shelled (thawed if frozen)
• salt

Recipe

• 1 using a small spice grinder or small electric coffee grinder, grind mustard seeds and coriander seeds.
• 2 with a mortar and pestle, mix together the garlic, garam masala, ground mustard seeds and coriander seeds, ginger, cumin, and red pepper. pound it all into a paste.
• 3 heat the oil in a skillet. add bay leaves and onion. saute until the onion is translucent. add the ground paste and cook until the oil separates, about 15 minutes.
• 4 add the coconut milk to the sauteed onion, along with the tamarind paste. bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• 5 add the prawns and salt and simmer until done to taste, about 5 minutes.

Pantry Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.

Eggs Baked In Cheese Sauce

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch hot red pepper flakes or 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 -2 cup cheese, grated (i like sharp cheddar)
• garlic powder (optional)
• salt and pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat sprinkle in flour a little at a time stirring constantly as you go.
• 2 once all flour has been added you will have a pasty ball in your pan - do not be alarmed begin to add in the milk small amounts at a time stirring as you go, this can take a while, be patient you don't want to make glue.
• 3 all your milk is in and your sauce will now seem a bit thin, do not be alarmed. begin to slowly add your cheese, letting it melt inches then season to taste (this means you should taste it at this point.)
• 4 pour about 1/3 of the cheese sauce into the bottom of a baking dish, crack your eggs one by one into the cheese sauce, cover the eggs with the remaining cheese sauce.
• 5 bake in 350°f oven for 30-45 minutes.
• 6 serve each egg over an english muffin, sausage ham and/or bacon are great along side.

Ghoul-camole

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (use more or less according to taste)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce

Recipe

• 1 process all ingredients together until the mixture has a lumpy consistency.

Festive Corn And Broccoli

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 can mexicorn whole kernel corn
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a skillet.
• 2 combine all remaining ingredients in the skillet.
• 3 cook just until broccoli is crisp tender.

Smoky Killer Bbq Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup minced fresh onion
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon whiskey
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
• 2 saute the onion for 5 minutes until they start the brown.
• 3 add the remaining ingredients and bring mixture to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1 ¼ hours, uncovered, or until the sauce thickens.
• 4 remove from heat.

Refrigerator Dill Pickle Spears

Total Time: 5 hrs Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs pickling cucumbers (4-5 inches long)
• 2 quarts boiling water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dill seeds, divided
• 3 teaspoons dill weed, divided
• 3 teaspoons mustard seeds, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced and divided
• 4 1/2 cups distilled vinegar (5% acidity)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons pickling salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

• 1 wash cucumbers well with cold water. trim blossom ends, cut lengthwise into spears and place spears in a large bowl.pour boiling water over cucumbers and let stand at room temperature 3 hours; drain. rinse and drain again.
• 2 place 1/2 tablespoon dill seed, 1 teaspoons each dill weed and mustard seed, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic in each of 3 hot, sterilized quart canning jars. pack cucumber spears vertically into jars.
• 3 mix vinegar, pickling salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. ladle over cucumbers, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. cover jars with metal lids and allow to cool. screw on bands.shake jars to redistribute seasonings and blend flavors.
• 4 refrigerate pickles. these will be ready in about 7 days. store in refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Summer Squash Slaw

Total Time: 19 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 medium summer squash
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced thin
• 2 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut in thirds
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely snipped
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice squash as thin as possible (i use the food processor and smallest slicing blade.).
• 2 slice the red onion and red pepper into rings, same thickness as squash, separate onion into rings.
• 3 mix the squash, onion, red pepper and sugar snap peas together.
• 4 combine remaining ingredients, pour over vegetables and toss to blend.
• 5 cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Smoky Eggplant And Pepper Spread

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 1 -2 garlic clove
• 2 lemons
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 roast eggplant and red pepper on grill. when eggplant begins to collapse, remove from grill. cut in half, remove seeds and set aside in collender. when red pepper is slight charred and soft, remove from grill, cut in half and remove seed.
• 2 place eggplant and red pepper in blender. peel garlic, chop and place in blender. juice lemons and place in blender. add olive oil, salt and pepper and blend until pureed.
• 3 serve at room temperature or chilled.

Lime Cumin Marinade

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 limes, juice of
• 3 limes, zest of, grated
• 2 garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine all the ingrediets and marinate.

Layered Hummus Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces prepared hummus
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• garlic salt
• 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
• fresh ground pepper
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Recipe

• 1 combine hummus and cumin, spread on the bottom of a 9 inch pie dish.
• 2 top with a layer of tomatoes, seasoned with garlic salt.
• 3 add the cucumbers and sprinkle with pepper.
• 4 add a layer of feta topped with olives, then parsley.

Mexican Grilled Corn

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 ears corn
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 grill corn until golden brown.
• 2 while corn is cooling dice your peppers and onion.
• 3 once the corn has cooled down cut the kernels off the cobb and put in a large sauce pan.
• 4 add all ingredients except cream cheese.
• 5 after the vegetables have cooked about 5 min add cream cheese and cook until creamy.

My Parmesan Topping

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a small container with a lid.
• 2 put the lid on.
• 3 shake! a lot!

Summer Stew

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (no so coarsely, not so fine)
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled, cut into diced
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb ripe tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (or two cups cooked chickpeas)
• 3/4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a heavy stew pan. add the onion and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it begins to brown.
• 2 add the garlic, pepper, cumin, tumeric and pepper flakes. cook for one minute, stirring.
• 3 add the eggplant to the pot. sprinkle with salt and pepper. cook over low heat, constantly stirring, until the eggplant is covered in the spices.
• 4 add the tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
• 5 add the water, stir it into the mixture.
• 6 cover, simmer over low heat, stirring often, for about 20 minutes.
• 7 add the chickpeas and the green beans.
• 8 simmer for 10-20 minutes more until everything is tender and the stew is thick.
• 9 taste and adjust for seasoning.
• 10 serve hot, sprinkled with the cilantro.

Pineapple Almond Cheese Spread

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or more to taste)
• 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple (packed in juice, but drained)
• 1 cup toasted almond, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (or your choice of color)
• 1/4 cup green onion, minced (or chives)
• seasoning, of your choice garlic powder, etc
• celery ribs or assorted cracker

Recipe

• 1 beat together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and soy sauce until smooth. stir in pineapple, almonds, bell pepper and green onion or chives.
• 2 use to stuff celery stalks or heap in a bowl surrounded by assorted crackers, with a knife for spreading. serve at room temperature.

My Pesto

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups basil, fresh and tightly packed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 6 sprigs parsley
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (can make without)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 whirl in food processor well.

Prawns With Gorgonzola Cheese

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 10 large prawns, shelled, deveined and butterflied
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
• fresh parsley, minced, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 saute prawns quickly in the butter and garlic until they turn opaque. do not overcook.
• 2 add the lemon juice and gorgonzola and stir until creamy.
• 3 garnish with the parsley and serve immedietly.

Salmon With Coriander Rub And Lime Cream

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup coriander seed
• 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
• 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 3/4 teaspoons finely grated lime peel, divided
• 6 ounces skinless salmon fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
• 9 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 toast coriander and cumin seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darker in color and very fragrant, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. transfer seeds to medium bowl; cool. using spice mill or mortar with pestle, grind seeds to medium consistency (not powder). pour seeds into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. add 6 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and 2 teaspoons lime peel. whisk to blend. add salmon to oil-spice mixture in dish. turn to coat. cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours, turning salmon occasionally.
• 2 position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 450°f brush heavy rimmed baking sheet with oil to coat. working with 1 fillet at a time, brush off enough excess spices to leave thin coating. arrange fillets on prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. sprinkle with salt and pepper. roast fillets until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, whisk sour cream, lime juice, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon lime peel in medium bowl to blend. season lime cream to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 arrange fillets on platter. sprinkle each generously with chopped cilantro. serve with lime cream.