Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium head garlic - peeled and sliced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil; add garlic, and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently. stir in green beans, and season with salt and pepper. cook until beans are tender, about 10 minutes. remove from heat, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

spinach quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. season with salt and pepper. spoon mixture into pie crust.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. season with salt and pepper. pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. sprinkle top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

Easy Collard Greens

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (1 pound) package washed and chopped collard greens
• 4 bacon slices, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• water to cover

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• combine collard greens, bacon, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a stock pot. pour enough water over the greens mixture to cover completely. bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the greens are tender, about 2 hours.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

kathy's sauteed kale

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 12 cups chopped kale
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable bouillon base (such as better than bouillon® vegetable base), or more to taste
• 1 splash soy sauce, or more to taste
• 1 pinch ground black pepper, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. add kale to garlic, working in batches if needed; cook and stir until beginning to wilt, about 5 minutes.
• stir water and vegetable base together in a small bowl until dissolved; pour over kale. cook mixture until liquid is reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. mix soy sauce and black pepper into kale.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

spanakopita (greek spinach pie)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. stir in spinach mixture. lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. the sheets will overlap the pan. spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. cut into squares and serve while hot.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in white . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

caramelized frog legs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 pound frog legs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• stir together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. toss frog legs in marinade to coat evenly, then set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
• drain the frog legs well, reserving marinade. season with salt and pepper, and toss with cornstarch to coat.
• heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the legs until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. while the legs are cooking, bring the marinade to a simmer in a small saucepan, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• to serve, pour sauce over the frog legs and sprinkle with sliced green onion.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

poached salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup dry white
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• heat and water over medium high heat in a large non-stick skillet for 5 minutes.
• slide salmon pieces into poaching liquid and dot with butter. sprinkle with dried parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to medium and poach until salmon flesh is firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Aaron's Amazing Simple Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound dried red kidney beans, rinsed
• 2 quarts water
• 1 moroccan-style preserved lemon, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small red chile pepper, halved lengthwise
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon anise seed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 10 mins


• place kidney beans into a large container and cover with about 1 quart water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. drain.
• combine beans, 1 quart water, preserved lemon, sugar, black pepper, red chile pepper, bay leaf, garlic powder, and anise seed in a stockpot; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover stockpot, and simmer for 1 hour.
• remove lemon, bay leaf, and red chile pepper from bean mixture. mash about 10% of the beans against the sides of the stockpot using the back of a spoon. cover stockpot and simmer for 45 minutes more.
• remove cover from stockpot and simmer beans until beans are thickened and water is evaporated, about 15 minutes more.

Garlic And Artichoke Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 unbaked pizza crust
• 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 medium tomato, cut in half and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). prepare pizza crust according to recipe or package instructions. place on a pizza pan.
• pour the liquid from the artichokes into a small skillet, and bring to a boil over medium heat. cook for 1 minute, or until the liquid is almost gone. add garlic, and cook, stirring, for less than a minute. add artichoke hearts, stir to coat with garlic flavor, then remove from heat, and set aside.
• spread spaghetti sauce over the prepared pizza crust. sprinkle with cheese, then place the artichoke hearts and garlic over the cheese. arrange tomato slices evenly over the top.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is puffed and golden, and cheese is melted.

Chinese Peppered Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chinese yardlong beans
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 small red chile pepper, seeded and chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 13 mins


• in a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. stir in the cilantro.
• heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. stir-fry for 45 seconds. pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Southern Turnip Greens With Sausage

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package italian sausage
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch turnip greens, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

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


• cook sausage in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, rotating every 3 minutes, until nearly cooked through, about 10 minutes. drain most of the juice, leaving a layer of juices in the skillet.
• stir butter and olive oil into sausage; add turnip greens and garlic. cook greens mixture over high heat, stirring every 5 minutes, until wilted and sausage is cooked through, about 15 minutes. season greens mixture with salt and pepper and continue cooking over medium-low heat for 10 minutes more.

Creamy Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• beat the cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add cheddar cheese and continue beating until light and fluffy. beat in mayonnaise and garlic powder; stir in pimento. cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

prime rib roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 cup
• 1 (8 pound) prime rib roast
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• mix together the ginger, marmalade, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, hot sauce, and mustard. stir in the . prick holes all over the roast with a 2 pronged fork. pour marinade over roast. cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, basting at least twice.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place roast on a rack in a roasting pan. pour about 1 cup of marinade into the roasting pan, and discard remaining marinade. pour olive oil over roast, and season with freshly ground black pepper. insert a roasting thermometer into the middle of the roast, making sure that the thermometer does not touch any bone. cover roasting pan with aluminum foil, and seal edges tightly around pan.
• cook roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. after the first hour, remove the aluminum foil. baste, reduce heat to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c), and continue roasting for 1 more hour. the thermometer reading should be at least 140 degrees f (60 degrees c) for medium-rare, and 170 degrees f (76 degrees c) for well done. remove roasting pan from oven, place aluminum foil over roast, and let rest for about 30 minutes before slicing.

green beans with cherry tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups cherry tomato halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place beans and water in a large saucepan. cover, and bring to a boil. set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. drain off water, and set aside.
• melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

spinach quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. season with salt and pepper. spoon mixture into pie crust.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. season with salt and pepper. pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. sprinkle top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Deep-fried Calamari Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 12 ounces frozen calamari rings, thawed and drained
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce, or to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• stir flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• press calamari rings into the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess flour.
• working in batches, fry calamari rings in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. transfer cooked calamari to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt. serve calamari with cocktail and lemon wedges.

White Bean Spread With Garlic & Rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 1 (16 ounce) can white beans, undrained

Recipe

• place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. add beans and their liquid to the pan. as beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in white . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Danny's Macaroni And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook until almost done, about 8 minutes; drain.
• mix cooked macaroni with tomatoes and shredded cheese. pour into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.

spanakopita (greek spinach pie)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. stir in spinach mixture. lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. the sheets will overlap the pan. spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. cut into squares and serve while hot.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Cauliflower 'n Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 head cauliflower, trimmed
• 4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste (optional)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• bring a pot of water to a boil; cook cauliflower until slightly tender, 10 to 15 minutes. remove cauliflower from water and place in a colander to drain for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place cauliflower in a baking dish.
• mix milk, flour, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. gradually sprinkle 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese into milk mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture turns into a thick sauce, about 5 minutes. pour sauce over cauliflower and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is tender, about 1 hour. let stand for 10 minutes.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Artichoke Joe's

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 16 ounces frozen artichoke hearts (such as trader joe's®), thawed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat butter and olive oil together in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper and stir. mix artichoke hearts into seasoned butter mixture; cover skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Left-over Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups prepared turkey gravy
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (14 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
• 3 cups cooked turkey, cubed
• salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)
• 1 pastry for a 10-inch double crust pie

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 56 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 26 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in the onions, mushrooms, and garlic; cook until tender, but not browned, about 5 minutes. stir in the flour, sage, and thyme until blended. pour in the gravy, water, and milk, stirring to blend. bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 1 to 2 minutes. stir in the turkey and vegetables, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• line a 10 inch pie plate with the bottom crust. pour in the turkey mixture. cover with the top crust. seal and crimp the edges. pierce top crust in a few places with a fork. cover the edges of the pie with strips of aluminum foil.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove foil strips, and bake until crust is golden, about 20 minutes more. remove from oven, and rest 10 minutes before serving.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

chorizo and lentil stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3/4 pound bulk chorizo sausage
• 5 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. stir in garlic, and cook until it turns golden brown, about 45 seconds. add the chorizo sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. stir in celery, and cook until the celery softens, about 4 minutes more.
• pour off any excess grease from the sausage, then add the lentils and water. season with turmeric, curry powder, and cumin. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

spinach quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. season with salt and pepper. spoon mixture into pie crust.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. season with salt and pepper. pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. sprinkle top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

szechuan peppercorn salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind the peppercorns, chopped garlic, lime zest, and salt until the peppercorns are finely ground. rub salmon fillets with olive oil, then place the prepared pan, skin side down. rub spice mixture top of salmon fillets.
• broil until the salmon is flaky and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. drizzle with soy sauce and serve.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

dad's day strata

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained
• 8 slices deli honey ham, shredded
• 1/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 9-inch square casserole dish.
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
• mix steamed broccoli, bread cubes, diced tomatoes, ham, and pepper jack cheese together in a large bowl.
• beat eggs, cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl; stir into broccoli mixture. pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set in the middle, about 35 minutes. allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before cutting.

sauteed patty pan squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion (such as vidalia®), thinly sliced
• 4 patty pan squash, sliced to 1/2-inch-thick pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
• 1 dash lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh spinach (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, 1 to 2 minutes. saute onion in the olive oil-butter until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. add squash and garlic; season with lemon pepper. saute mixture until squash is easily pierced with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes.
• mix spinach, parsley, and basil into squash mixture; saute until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. squeeze lemon juice over mixture and sprinkle in parmesan cheese; stir well. season mixture with salt and black pepper.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in white . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

spanakopita (greek spinach pie)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. stir in spinach mixture. lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. the sheets will overlap the pan. spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. cut into squares and serve while hot.

Creamy Refried Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 link chorizo sausage
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
• 1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, liquid reserved

Recipe

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


• pulse chorizo, onion, and garlic together in a food processor until well-chopped.
• place bacon in a pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until bacon starts to render fat, 3 to 5 minutes. add ground chorizo mixture to bacon; cook and stir until onion softens and is translucent, about 5 minutes. drain excess fat from pot and season mixture with cumin, salt, and black pepper.
• stir beans and reserved liquid into pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and flavors combine, 10 to 20 minutes.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
• sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Marinated Chickpeas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• sea salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• place chickpeas in a bowl. add olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and sea salt and mix well. marinate chickpeas in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

marinated barbequed vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips
• 3 zucchinis, sliced
• 6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• place eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchinis and fresh mushrooms in a medium bowl.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil and garlic. pour the mixture over the vegetables, cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• place vegetables directly on the grill or on skewers. cook on the prepared grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the marinade, or to desired doneness.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Steamed Mussels With Curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup curry powder
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• fill a large pot with 1 inch of water. stir in the curry powder and garlic, and bring to a boil. add the mussels, and steam over high heat until they are all open, 5 to 10 minutes. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in white . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

D's Famous Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. blend on low to desired consistency.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

spinach quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. season with salt and pepper. spoon mixture into pie crust.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. season with salt and pepper. pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. sprinkle top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

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


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.