ginger and lime salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced

Recipe

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


• set oven rack about 6 to 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler; if broiler setting has low setting, set broiler to that. line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• place salmon, skin side down, on the prepared baking sheet; rub salmon with olive oil. season with seafood seasoning and black pepper. arrange ginger slices atop salmon and sprinkle with garlic. place lime slices over ginger-garlic layer.
• broil salmon until hot and beginning to turn opaque, about 10 minutes; watch carefully. if broiler has a high setting, turn broiler to that setting and continue broiling until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Tzatziki I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and quartered
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

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


• place quartered cucumbers in a small colander and sprinkle evenly with salt. allow to drain 30 minutes. pat dry with paper towels and chop coarsely in food processor. drain cucumber in colander for an additional 30 minutes.
• place cucumber back in food processor with garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, and vinegar. blend well. adjust vinegar and salt to taste. pour in olive oil and blend until ingredients are well combined. refrigerate until ready to serve.

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.

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.

Creamy Yogurt Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup plain non-fat yogurt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor, blend garbanzo beans until smooth. mix in garlic, salt, lemon juice and yogurt. blend to desired consistency.

Ratatouille

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• salt to taste
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). coat bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. mix in parsley and eggplant. cook and stir until eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. season with salt to taste.
• spread eggplant mixture evenly across bottom of prepared casserole dish. sprinkle with a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese. spread zucchini in an even layer over top. lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. continue layering in this fashion, with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Ritz "everything" Bites With Lox And Schmear

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 12 dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 40 ritz everything crackers
• 20 thin slices cucumber, cut in half
• 5 ounces lox or smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces

Recipe

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


• to make schmear, combine cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, capers, red onion, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl; stir well to combine.
• cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer) so flavors can meld.
• to prepare, spread 1-1/2 tsp. schmear on ritz everything cracker and top with cucumber half and piece of smoked salmon.

goat cheese arugula pizza - no red sauce!

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 unbaked pizza crust
• 6 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
• 3 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package seasoned goat cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh arugula
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

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


• preheat oven according to pizza package instructions.
• dab pesto the center of the pizza base, and spread toward the outer edges. cut the goat cheese into thin coins, and spread or crumble across the pizza. arrange tomato slices over goat cheese. sprinkle with garlic. brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil.
• place pizza directly on preheated oven rack. bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust edges are golden.
• after taking pizza out of the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes so that the cheese has time to set. after a couple of minutes, cover the pizza with a few handfuls of arugula. cut, serve, and enjoy!

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.

Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 zucchini
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then slice each half into 3 slices lengthwise, making 6 slices per zucchini.
• mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl, and spread the mixture on both sides of each zucchini slice. sprinkle one side of each slice with parmesan cheese, and place the slices, cheese sides up, crosswise on the preheated grill to keep them from falling through.
• grill the zucchini until the cheese has melted and the slices are cooked through and show grill marks, about 8 minutes.

smokin' jack bbq sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 8 cups ketchup
• 6 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1/2 cup apple vinegar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup whiskey (such as jack daniel's®)
• 2 tablespoons liquid hickory smoke flavoring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• combine the ketchup, chipotle peppers in their sauce, apple vinegar, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, whiskey, and liquid smoke flavoring in a large pot, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. cook the sauce for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 more minutes, stirring often. use immediately or refrigerate.

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.

grilled zucchini pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 large zucchini
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce

Recipe

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


• slice the zucchini into thick rounds. combine the melted butter and crushed garlic in a small bowl. set aside.
• when the coals on your barbeque are almost burned down, lay your zucchini slices on the grill. let cook for three minutes then turn over and brush the butter/garlic mixture on each slice. cook for three more minutes and turn over again and brush the other side with the garlic and butter.
• cover the slices with pizza sauce and cheese and let cook until the cheese begins to melt.

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.

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.

spinach quiche with kid appeal

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced and quartered
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 8 eggs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring the pie crust to room temperature.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook until onion becomes transparent, about 5 minutes. combine the spinach with the onion, cover the skillet; turn off the heat, and set aside.
• unroll the crust and press to fit into a 9 inch pie plate. trim the edges.
• beat the eggs in a large bowl until light colored and frothy. add the garlic, thyme, basil, cheeses, and spinach mixture, and stir until well blended. season to taste with salt and pepper. pour the spinach mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and an inserted tooth pick comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

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.

tahini spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• place the spinach and water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 4 to 6 minutes until tender.
• meanwhile, whisk together the tahini, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and red vinegar. season to taste with salt and pepper. drain the cooked spinach, and top with the tahini sauce to serve.

Amazing Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

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


• whisk teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, paprika, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
• heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. add brussels sprouts to garlic; sprinkle with pepper. arrange brussels sprouts cut-side down and brush about 1/3 the teriyaki mixture over sprouts. cook and stir brussels sprouts, brushing with teriyaki sauce 2 more times, until brussels sprouts are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

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.

shahi paneer (royal cheese)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound paneer, cubed
• hot water to cover
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 4 teaspoons cooking oil
• 2 red onions, minced
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place the paneer cubes in a deep bowl. pour enough hot water over the paneer to cover; sprinkle the turmeric into the water. set aside to allow the hot water to soften the paneer. drain.
• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. fry the onions in the oil until they begin to change color. add the ginger and garlic and fry together another 5 minutes. sprinkle the garam masala into the mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. pour the tomatoes into the mixture; season with salt and stir. continue cooking until the oil begins to separate, another 5 to 7 minutes. stir the sugar into the mixture and remove from heat. set aside to cool.
• blend the tomato mixture in a blender until you have a smooth sauce; return the sauce to the pot and heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. stir the cream into the sauce. gently fold the paneer into the sauce to coat. garnish with cilantro to serve.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chakchouka (shakshouka)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/3 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste
• 4 eggs

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables have softened and the onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• combine the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chile pepper into a bowl and mix briefly. pour the tomato mixture into the skillet, and stir to combine.
• simmer, uncovered, until the tomato juices have cooked off, about 10 minutes. make four indentations in the tomato mixture for the eggs. crack the eggs into the indentations. cover the skillet and let the eggs cook until they're firm but not dry, about 5 minutes.

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.

Tangy Tuna Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup refried black beans
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup canned sweet corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons hot buffalo wing sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon butter, divided (optional)
• 4 (9 inch) tortillas whole-wheat tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese blend, divided

Recipe

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


• mix tuna, black beans, and sour cream together in a large bowl. stir corn, buffalo wing sauce, garlic salt, and cumin into tuna mixture.
• melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; heat 1 tortilla in melted butter for 1 minute and flip. spread half the tuna mixture over heated tortilla. sprinkle with half the mexican cheese; cover with another tortilla. place a lid on the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
• flip the quesadilla, cover, and cook until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. repeat with remaining butter, tortillas, and filling. slice quesadilla into eighths and serve a half quesadilla to each guest.

spinach quiche with kid appeal

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced and quartered
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 8 eggs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring the pie crust to room temperature.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook until onion becomes transparent, about 5 minutes. combine the spinach with the onion, cover the skillet; turn off the heat, and set aside.
• unroll the crust and press to fit into a 9 inch pie plate. trim the edges.
• beat the eggs in a large bowl until light colored and frothy. add the garlic, thyme, basil, cheeses, and spinach mixture, and stir until well blended. season to taste with salt and pepper. pour the spinach mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and an inserted tooth pick comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

slow cooker thanksgiving turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 (5 1/2 pound) bone-in turkey breast, skin removed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can turkey gravy
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried sage

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. drain and crumble.
• spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. place turkey in the slow cooker. season with garlic pepper. in a bowl, mix the bacon, gravy, flour, worcestershire sauce, and sage. pour over turkey in the slow cooker.
• cover slow cooker, and cook turkey 8 hours on low.

grilled scallops

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and salt. place scallops in a large bowl, and toss with butter mixture. let stand for about 2 minutes.
• thread scallops skewers, or use a wire grill basket. cook on preheated grill for about 4 minutes per side.
• return butter mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, and keep warm while scallops cook. toss with grilled scallops and serve.

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.

doodhi chana

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 calabash gourd, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup split bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 4 dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

Recipe

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


• combine the calabash, chana dal, turmeric, and water in a pressure cooker. seal the pressure cooker and cook at high pressure for about 20 minutes. reduce heat to low and simmer another 3 minutes. remove from heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
• heat the oil in a large saucepan. fry the red chile peppers and cumin seeds until the seeds begin to splutter; add the ginger and garlic to the mixture and cook together 1 minute more. stir the calabash mixture, ground red pepper, sugar, and salt into the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook another 5 minutes before serving.

Deep-fried Turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups butter
• 1/4 cup onion juice
• 1/4 cup garlic juice
• 1/4 cup louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 7 fluid ounces
• 3 gallons peanut oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the onion juice, garlic juice, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, cayenne pepper and . mix until well blended.
• use a marinade injecting syringe or turkey baster with an injector tip to inject the marinade all over the turkey including the legs, back, wings, thighs and breasts. place in a large plastic bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. do not use a kitchen trash bag. if your turkey is large, you can use an oven bag.
• when it's time to fry, measure the amount of oil needed by lowering the turkey into the fryer and filling with enough oil to cover it. remove the turkey and set aside.
• heat the oil to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). when the oil has come to temperature, lower the turkey into the hot oil slowly using the hanging device that comes with turkey deep-fryers. the turkey should be completely submerged in the oil. cook for 36 minutes, or 3 minutes per pound of turkey. the turkey is done when the temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees c). turn off the flame and slowly remove from the oil, making sure all of the oil drains out of the cavity. allow to rest on a serving platter for about 20 minutes before carving.

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.

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.

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.

Greek Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the onions and garlic in the skillet until tender.
• mix the green beans, tomatoes, sugar, and salt into the skillet. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.

easy pizza sauce i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Recipe

• mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. mix well. add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, basil, and rosemary. mix well and let stand several hours to let flavors blend. no cooking necessary, just spread on dough.

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.

Cameroonian Fried Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• garlic powder to taste

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a wok, or large frying pan over medium-high heat. add the mushrooms and onion, and saute until they are about halfway done. dump in the spinach, and liberally sprinkle with garlic powder. fry until the spinach has wilted, about 5 to 7 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.

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.

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.

Simple Garlic Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 5 mins


• in a medium glass bowl, mix together tomatoes, oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. cover, and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to 'mix and mingle'.

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.

savory pumpkin hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seed kernels, or more to taste
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

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


• pulse lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt together in a food processor or blender until smooth. add garbanzo beans and olive oil and pulse until smooth. add pumpkin, cumin, and cayenne pepper; process until well blended. transfer hummus to a container with a lid and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• fold pumpkin seeds into hummus; garnish with paprika.

low carb blackberry bbq sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups blackberries
• 1/2 cup reduced-sugar ketchup
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar replacement (such as splenda® brown sugar blend)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• pour blackberries into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
• stir ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar replacement, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the blackberries; cook at a simmer until blackberries are completely tender, about 20 minutes.
• pour sauce into a blender no more than half full. put lid on blender and hold in place with a towel. pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. puree in batches until smooth.

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.

lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• sauce:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• cheese filling:
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• vegetable filling:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in chopped onions and bay leaf; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 2 teaspoons basil; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
• mix in undrained crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. stir in cinnamon and set pan aside.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add lasagna noodles and bring water to boil again. cook until noodles are al dente. drain well.
• mix together ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons basil, and 1 clove minced garlic.
• saute sliced onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes. add spinach and zucchini to the skillet. cover, and cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and set aside.
• spread 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in the prepared baking dish. place a layer of noodles on top of the tomato sauce; spread all of the ricotta mixture the noodles. place another layer of noodles on top of the ricotta mixture.
• pour about 2 cups tomato sauce the noodles; arrange all of the sauteed vegetables on top of the sauce. top vegetables with noodles and spread the remaining tomato sauce over the final layer of noodles. top with mozzarella cheese slices and 1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
• bake the lasagna in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool 10 minutes before serving.

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.

Ultra Easy Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 quart milk
• garlic salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the cream cheese in a bowl. using a fork, mash the cheese while gradually pouring in the milk to make a smooth mixture. stir in garlic salt to taste.

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.

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.

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.

white pizza with porcinis

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 1/2 pounds bread flour
• 1 ounce salt
• 1/2 ounce honey
• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 ounces rehydrated porcini mushrooms
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/8 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

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


• combine the flour, salt, honey and warm water in an electric mixer with a dough hook. mix on low for 2 minutes. add the yeast and let mix for another 6 minutes on medium speed. add the oil and let mix for another 2 minutes. the dough should be fairly tough. portion into 6-ounce balls. the rounder the balls, the rounder the pizza in the end. place the balls in a warm place covered with a moist towel, and let double in size.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c) and place a pizza stone in the oven to preheat with the oven. be sure to put the pizza stone in when the oven is cold to help it preheat.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. then add the mushrooms and saute for about 2 more minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• on a lightly floured surface, pat or roll out the pizza dough to about a 1/4 inch thickness. place on a wooden plank dusted with cornmeal and brush the crust lightly with olive oil. sprinkle the fontina and parmesan cheeses over the crust, followed by the sauteed mushrooms. carefully transfer the pizza to the pizza stone.
• bake at 450 degrees f (230 degrees c) for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. garnish with the parsley.

Country Fried Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1 cup oil for frying

Recipe

• combine egg and milk together in a small bowl, mix well.
• in a second bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic salt. dip squash slices first in the egg mixture, then dredge the squash in the dry mixture.
• heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. fry squash until golden brown.

ground turkey noodle bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups wide egg noodles
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook egg noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in turkey and onion. cook and stir until turkey mixture is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain. stir in tomato sauce and italian seasoning; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• combine milk, cream cheese, parsley, and garlic in a small saucepan. cook and stir over medium heat until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• toss noodles with cream cheese mixture; transfer to prepared baking dish. top with turkey mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 15 to 30 minutes.

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.

Ratatouille

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• salt to taste
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). coat bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. mix in parsley and eggplant. cook and stir until eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. season with salt to taste.
• spread eggplant mixture evenly across bottom of prepared casserole dish. sprinkle with a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese. spread zucchini in an even layer over top. lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. continue layering in this fashion, with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

spinach quiche with kid appeal

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced and quartered
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 8 eggs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring the pie crust to room temperature.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook until onion becomes transparent, about 5 minutes. combine the spinach with the onion, cover the skillet; turn off the heat, and set aside.
• unroll the crust and press to fit into a 9 inch pie plate. trim the edges.
• beat the eggs in a large bowl until light colored and frothy. add the garlic, thyme, basil, cheeses, and spinach mixture, and stir until well blended. season to taste with salt and pepper. pour the spinach mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, and an inserted tooth pick comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

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.

Cameroonian Fried Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• garlic powder to taste

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a wok, or large frying pan over medium-high heat. add the mushrooms and onion, and saute until they are about halfway done. dump in the spinach, and liberally sprinkle with garlic powder. fry until the spinach has wilted, about 5 to 7 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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 pizza sauce i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Recipe

• mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. mix well. add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, basil, and rosemary. mix well and let stand several hours to let flavors blend. no cooking necessary, just spread on dough.

Creamy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cups sliced brussels sprouts
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). generously grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter.
• spread the sliced brussels sprouts out into the prepared baking dish in an even layer. in a bowl, whisk together the cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined; pour the cream mixture over the brussels sprouts. sprinkle the top with nutmeg.
• cover the dish with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil, and bake uncovered until the top has browned, 15 more minutes.

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.

easy asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup sliced purple onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• lemon pepper to taste
• 10 spears fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons white
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon crushed whole wheat crackers

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. mix in onion and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. cook and stir until tender. place asparagus in the skillet, and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally to coat with seasonings. sprinkle into the skillet, and scrape up any browned bits.
• transfer asparagus to a shallow dish. drizzle with remaining mixture in skillet, and dust evenly with parmesan cheese and crushed whole wheat crackers.