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.

Lentil Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
• 2 cups water
• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. pour water over lentils. add tomatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic to lentil mixture. cover dish with aluminum foil.
• bake in the preheated oven until lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. remove aluminum foil and sprinkle cheddar cheese over casserole; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

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.

slammin' salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup peanut oil
• 8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 18 mins


• stir balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce with salt, brown sugar, ground ginger, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes until the salt has dissolved. stir in garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and peanut oil until well combined.
• pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl. add salmon to marinade and gently toss to coat. place into refrigerator and marinate 2 to 24 hours.
• prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• drain excess marinade from salmon fillets. grill until firm and opaque, about 4 minutes per side.

sean's falafel and cucumber sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for sauce:
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• for falafel:
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• oil for frying
• 2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. in a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. stir into mashed chickpeas.
• in a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
• heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

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.

calabacitas con elote (zucchini with corn)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

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


• place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sauteed Garlic Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. if you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.

Tzatziki Sauce I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1.5
• 8 ounces plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves pressed garlic

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. blend thoroughly and serve.

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.

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.

Grilled Radishes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 20 ounces radishes, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cube ice
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat the grill for high heat.
• place the radishes, garlic, butter, and ice cube on a double layer of aluminum foil large enough to wrap contents. season with salt and pepper. tightly seal foil around contents.
• place foil packet on the grill, and cook 20 minutes, or until radishes are tender.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

asian avocado

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• stir together garlic, ginger, and soy sauce; set aside for five minutes to allow the flavors to blend. cut the avocado in half, and discard the pit; divide the sauce between the avocado halves. eat with a spoon!

sean's falafel and cucumber sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for sauce:
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• for falafel:
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• oil for frying
• 2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. in a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. stir into mashed chickpeas.
• in a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
• heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

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.

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.

Easy Pizza Sauce Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ground oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. stir in oregano, garlic and paprika.

crispy turnip 'fries'

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds turnips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil and lightly grease.
• peel the turnips, and cut into french fry-sized sticks, about 1/3 by 4 inches. place into a large bowl, and toss with the vegetable oil to coat. place the parmesan cheese, garlic salt, paprika, onion powder in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to mix. place the oiled turnips into the bag, and shake until evenly coated with the spices. spread out the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until the outside is crispy, and the inside is tender, about 20 minutes. serve immediately.

calabacitas con elote (zucchini with corn)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

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


• place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

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.

Yellow Squash And Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow squash, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 zucchini, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. add squash and zucchini, cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. transfer squash mixture to a bowl.
• place skillet back over medium-high heat, place tofu pieces in the skillet, and top with brown sugar and soy sauce. cook and stir until each side of tofu is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• return squash mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. stir in sriracha sauce and season with salt and black pepper.

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.

stir-fried kale and broccoli florets

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 chile pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in thin strips
• juice of 2 limes
• salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. stir in garlic and chile pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute. add kale, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. stir in sun-dried tomatoes. pour in lime juice, and season with salt to taste. toss well.

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.

sean's falafel and cucumber sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for sauce:
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• for falafel:
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• oil for frying
• 2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. in a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. stir into mashed chickpeas.
• in a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
• heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

Southern Turnip Supreme

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cube vegetable bouillon
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups peeled, cubed turnips
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Recipe

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


• place the vegetable bouillon cube into a saucepan with the water, and bring to a boil over high heat. cook until the bouillon cube dissolves, about 1 minute. stir in the turnips, onion, and garlic, return to a boil, and cook the mixture until the turnips are tender, about 10 minutes. reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until most of the liquid has been evaporated, 10 to 15 more minutes.
• lightly stir in the sour cream to coat the turnips. sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.

toasted garlic bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (1 pound) loaf italian bread
• 5 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat the broiler.
• cut the bread into slices 1 to 2 inches thick.
• in a small bowl, mix butter, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. spread the mixture evenly on the bread slices.
• on a medium baking sheet, arrange the slices evenly and broil 5 minutes, or until slightly brown. check frequently so they do not burn.
• remove from broiler. top with cheese and return to broiler 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is slightly brown and melted. serve at once.

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.

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.

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.

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.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

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.

bacon feta beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 slices bacon - cooked, crumbled and divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

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


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp. drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use. crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, and set aside.
• cook frozen beans in a covered, microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed, but not fully cooked. drain liquid, pat dry, and set aside.
• reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. stir in bacon and garlic until garlic is lightly golden. add green beans and feta cheese, and season with onion powder and black pepper. cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. serve hot.

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.

bruschetta al pomodoro

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 8 seeded, chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
• 5 leaves chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 dash crushed red pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french or italian-style bread

Recipe

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


• preheat the broiler.
• in a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, red pepper, salt, pepper and olive oil. use more olive oil, if necessary, to coat the entire mixture. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• slice the bread. on a baking sheet, arrange the slices in a single layer. brown both sides of the bread slightly in the oven. remove the slices from the oven. spread the tomato mixture on the slices. broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture is hot but not cooked.

deep fried mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water
• 1 pound button mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour and garlic salt. mix in egg and water until smooth.
• heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. test to see if oil is hot by frying a drop of batter. if it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
• dip mushrooms into the batter and then place in the hot oil. fry a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

calabacitas con elote (zucchini with corn)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

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


• place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

Quick Sardine Curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon thai red curry paste, or more to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon coconut cream, or more to taste
• 1 (3.75 ounce) can sardines in oil, drained

Recipe

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


• heat the canola oil in a skillet. stir the red curry paste into the hot oil; cook and stir for a few seconds before adding the garlic and shallot. cook and stir the garlic and shallot until fragrant. add the sardines; toss around in the pan to brown the skin a little bit and cover it well with the paste mixture. gently stir the coconut cream into the mixture and continue to toss to coat the sardines. allow mixture to come to a boil until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

grandma's homemade pizza ala 'da boys'

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages fast-rising dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c), divided
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 5 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese (optional)
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree (such as contadina® tomato puree)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 3 italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste (optional)
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter, divided
• 1 cup shredded pizza cheese blend, or as needed
• 24 slices pepperoni sausage, or as needed
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or as needed
• 3 dashes louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 cup of warm water. let the mixture stand until the yeast begins to bubble and form a layer of creamy foam on top, about 15 minutes. stir in 2 more cups of warm water, olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, garlic powder, and about 2 cups of flour. mix together to form a loose batter, and begin beating in flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is slightly sticky but not wet, about 3 more cups.
• turn the dough out a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. form the dough into a ball, place into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until double, about 30 minutes.
• melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the oregano. let the oregano fry in the butter for a few seconds, then whisk in the ricotta cheese until the mixture makes a smooth paste. whisk in the tomato puree, onion powder, 1 pinch garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sugar until the sauce is smooth. bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally, cover, and remove from heat.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). coat 3 12-inch pizza pans with about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil apiece.
• place the sausage into a skillet over medium heat and sprinkle with 1 pinch dried oregano and 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. brown the sausage, breaking it into small chunks as it cooks, until the sausage is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. set the sausage aside.
• place the dough on a floured surface, punch down the dough, and cut it into 3 equal pieces. roll a dough piece out to the size of a prepared pizza pan, and place the dough on the pan. stretch the edges of the dough a little beyond the pan, and fold the excess dough over to make a thicker edge. press the folded dough together to seal. repeat for the other 2 crusts.
• bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, then remove from oven and brush each crust with about 1/2 teaspoon melted butter (see notes for details).
• using a large spoon, spread a layer of sauce over each crust. sprinkle with pizza cheese blend, dot pieces of browned sausage evenly over the cheese, spread pepperoni slices over the pizzas, and sprinkle each pizza with about 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper. shake 1 or more dashes of hot sauce over each pizza. return the pizzas to the oven, and bake until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 more 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.

sean's falafel and cucumber sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for sauce:
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• for falafel:
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• oil for frying
• 2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. in a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. stir into mashed chickpeas.
• in a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
• heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Macaroni And White Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole baby clams
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams
• 1 1/4 cups white clam sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
• 4 cups hot water

Recipe

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


• combine in a large saucepan: whole baby clams, minced clams, clam sauce, butter and garlic. bring to boil. add macaroni and hot water and return to boil. cook until macaroni is al dente.

lisa's lasagne

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 sliced zucchini
• 8 chopped tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 spinach lasagna noodles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• heat the oil in a large saucepan. add the onions and saute for 3 minutes. add the peppers and saute for 2 minutes. add the zucchini and saute 3 minutes before adding the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. cover the saucepan and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes (the longer the better as long as the sauce is not sticky.)
• preheat the oven to 200 degrees f (95 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• while the sauce cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. add the flour into the butter, stir vigorously for 2 minutes. gradually add the milk, stirring until the sauce thickens. stir in the cheese, reserving as much as you will want to sprinkle on top of the lasagna. stir the cheese into the flour and butter mixture until it has melted completely. season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• soak the lasagna noodles in water for 30 seconds.
• cover the bottom of the prepared dish with some of the tomato sauce, followed by a layer of the lasagna sheet, and the cheese sauce. continue layering these ingredients ending with a layer of cheese sauce. sprinkle the final layer of cheese sauce with nutmeg, salt, pepper, and the reserved cheese.
• bake the lasagna 40 to 50 minutes, until the top of the lasagna is golden brown.

Green Beans For A Special Occasion

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and pine nuts, and saute until lightly browned.
• place the green beans in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. season with salt and pepper. cook 5 minutes, or until tender. drain, and toss with the garlic and pine nuts to serve.

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.

Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sprig fresh dill, chopped
• 5 slices lemon
• 5 sprigs fresh dill weed
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). spray two large pieces of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• place salmon fillet on top of one piece of foil. sprinkle salmon with salt, pepper, garlic and chopped dill. arrange lemon slices on top of fillet and place a sprig of dill on top of each lemon slice. sprinkle fillet with chopped scallions.
• cover salmon with second piece of foil and pinch together foil to tightly seal. place on a baking sheet or in a large baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.

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.

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.

indian chickpeas in tea

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®), drained
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/4 cups brewed black tea
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

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


• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• stir tomatoes with green chile peppers into the onion mixture; cook until the tomatoes darken in color, about 8 minutes; add ginger and cook until ginger is fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
• stir chickpeas, black tea, lemon juice, salt, cumin, garam masala, and coriander into the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, loosely cover the skillet, and cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tea has nearly evaporated completely, 15 to 20 minutes. garnish with parsley.

Seeds

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
• combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
• bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

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.

sauteed cherry tomatoes with garlic and basil

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
• salt and pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Recipe

• heat 1 tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 tb. olive oil, then serve.

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic until tender. stir in the turkey, and cook until evenly brown. drain, and mix in tomatoes and pumpkin. season with chili powder, pepper, and salt. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. serve topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

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.

Tortilla Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir zucchini, onion, and bell pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and stir in green chiles, eggs, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper; set aside. mix sour cream and flour in a bowl.
• layer half the corn tortillas in a 9x13-inch baking dish. spread half the zucchini mixture and half the sour cream mixture on top; sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese. repeat the layers.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

sean's falafel and cucumber sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for sauce:
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• for falafel:
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• oil for frying
• 2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. chill for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. in a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. stir into mashed chickpeas.
• in a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.
• heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

green beans with herb dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix green onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white sugar, mustard, basil, oregano, marjoram and pepper.
• place green beans in a steaming basket. steam in a medium saucepan over boiling water 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
• place green beans in a medium serving dish. pour dressing mixture over the beans.

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.