RECIPE for Carla
Hall October 21,
2012
"Country
Greens"
8
servings
(Estimate 1 pound of greens per person)
1 quart chicken
stock
2 pounds
smoked turkey wings
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic,
thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons
sugar
8 pounds
collard greens
Salt
and Pepper to taste
Garnish: red pepper sauce, seasoned vinegar
1. Pour stock
into a large pot and add turkey wings, red pepper, garlic, vinegar and sugar. Bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 30
minutes.
2.
Prepare greens: fold the leaves in half with one hand, and tear
the rib out of the greens with the other
hand. Stack the leaves and roll them
lengthwise. Cut the stack in half lengthwise, and cut across in
?? thick ribbons. Wash greens well and
drain.
3. Add
greens to the seasoned stock and let cook for 20 - 30 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper to
taste. Serve hot with red pepper sauce and
vinegar, if desired.
Note: The
liquid from the greens (commonly known as pot liquor) may be saved and used in
soups.
RECIPE for Stephanie
Royal October 14,
2012
CUZZINS CHILI
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef or 2lbs chuck roast cut into
cubes
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can Pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can Black
Beans
Salt to taste
Sliced green onion
Cilantro
Radishes
Jalepeno peppers
DIRECTIONS:
Cook beef, in skillet until browned and season
with salt. Add green pepper, onion, cumin
and chili powder. Pour off
fat.
Add tomato sauce and beans and heat through.
Top with green onions, cheese and tomato. Serve alone or over rice,
or macaroni. Can also be served with tortilla chips or on a hot
dog!
Amy
Riolo
Author/Educator/Consultant
Amyriolo.com www.diningwithdiplomats.blogspot.com September 30, 2012
*Recipe from The
Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook.
Calabrian Sesame Cookies/ Biscotti di Regina
These cookies are a family favorite. Since
antiquity, sesame seeds were seen as symbols of fertility. For this
reason, in the Southern Italian province of Calabria they are served
on Christmas Day (to celebrate the birth of Jesus) and at weddings.
These simple to make cookies can be made a month ahead of time and
frozen.
Makes about 30 cookies
Serves: 15
Serving Size: 2 cookies
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus
extra for work surface
1/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup canola oil, placed in freezer for 20
minutes before using
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sesame seeds, untoasted
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Line 2 cookie
sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and
salt in a large bowl.
3. Stir in canola oil and mix well to
combine.
4. Combine milk and vanilla in a small bowl and
stir into mixture.
5. Mix ingredients well to form a dough and
turn out onto a lightly floured work surface.
6. Pour sesame seeds onto a plate.
7. Break off 1-inch pieces of dough and roll
them to create finger shapes.
8. Roll in sesame seeds to coat.
9. Place on baking sheets and flatten top of
cookies slightly with a finger.
10. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until very
light golden.
Healthy Living Tradition: Sweets (especially those relatively low in
sugar like this one) can be part of a healthy diabetic lifestyle. If
you are planning on eating dessert after a meal, make sure to
substitute it for other carbohydrates during the meal and fill up on
green leafy vegetables, high fiber foods, and protein
instead.
Chef Luigi
Diotaiuti Al
Tiramisu 2014 P Street Northwest Washington, DC
20036 (202) 467-4466 September 30,
2012
www.altiramisu.com
www.chefluigi.com
Yogurt Pannacotta with Strawberry
Coulis
Ingredients (Serves
6)
1 Cup milk
3 Oz sugar
2 gelatin
sheets
8 Oz plain
yogurt
11 Oz strawberries, hulled and washed
Method
For the pannacotta:
Bring the milk and sugar to the
boil. Remove from the heat, add gelatin and stir to dissolve. Allow
to cool. Add yogurt and combine very well. Pour into six containers.
Allow to set in the fridge, preferably overnight.
For the coulis:
Blend the strawberries and pass
through a fine strainer. Add some water to thin the puree. Adjust
the sweetness if necessary.
Pour coulis around the unmolded
pannacottas. Garnish with strawberries.
Adapt the coulis to any seasonal
fruit.
Apple sauce, Rhubarb preserve, etc.
Crunchy Cauliflower Broccoli
Slaw Recipe by Maro
Nalabandian September 16,
2012
This healthy and delicious recipe
is great to eat with your meals as your vegetable/salad or, this may
also satisfy your urge in between meals.
Vegetable ingredients:
4 cups diced Cauliflower, small
pieces 4 cups diced Broccoli, small
pieces 1 cup diced Celery, small pieces 3 large Carrots, grated 1/2 a small Onion, finely diced 3/4 cup Dark Raisins 3/4 cup dried Cranberries 3/4 cup Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds,
roasted
Vinaigrette:
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard 1 clove Garlic, smashed, finely minced 1 Tbsp. white wine Vinegar or herb Vinegar 2 tsp. Agave Sweetener Juice of 1/2 a Lemon 1
tsp. Coarse Salt, as needed 1/2 tsp. Black
Pepper, as needed 1/4 tsp. dried Oregano or
1 sprig fresh Oregano leaves, minced 1/4
tsp. dried Thyme or 2 sprigs fresh Thyme leaves, minced 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4
cup Canola Oil 1/4 cup bottled Water, as
needed
In a Large
serving bowl, add the above vegetable ingredients and set aside. In
a two cup measuring cup, add all the vinaigrette ingredients except
the oils and the water. Wisk the ingredients while very slowly
pouring in the oils until combined. Add the water as needed to
taste, while whisking till all is combined. Pour the Vinaigrette, as
much as needed over the vegetable slaw then toss it around.
Refrigerate and serve when
ready.
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Recipe from Chef de Cuisine John
Melfi Blueduck
Tavern September 9,
2012
Chef John Melfi's
"Watermelon
Gazpacho"
Ingredients
1 ea
Watermelon, pureed
2 ea English
Cucumbers
3 ea
Tomatoes, medium-sized, diced
2 oz
Champagne Vinegar
1 stalk
Celery, diced
1 clove
Garlic, chopped
1/2 Red
Onion, medium-sized, diced
Salt, Pepper,
Tabasco to
taste
Method
Combine all
the ingredients. Allow to marinate overnight. Blend in food
processor and pass through chinoise. Finish with the tabasco, salt
and pepper.
Recipe from Tony
Avirgan Sunnyside Gourmet August 12,
2012
Chef Ton Avirgan's "Watermelon
Gazpacho"
Put in food
processor:
2/3 quantity seedless watermelon, cut in
pieces 1/3 quantity cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut
in pieces Dash of olive oil Dash of red wine
vinegar (this is critical, but don't add too much) (Taste
it) A
few cloves of garlic Dash of sugar (or other sweetener like
Agave) Pinch of cayenne if you'd like Salt Process until
smooth. Chill well and serve cold. You may add basil, dill before
serving.
Recipe from Chad
Wisner Riderwood
Restaurant July 29,
2012
Tapenade
6 servings
1 cup Pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 Cup Artichoke Hearts 1/3 cup Fresh Basil 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Capers 1 Teaspoon Orange Zest 18 slices of French Bread 4oz Crumbled Goat Cheese
Directions:
Chop the olives and artichokes and put in a
small bowl. Wash and zest the orange and add to the bowl with the
oil, and capers. Roll basil leaves and cut into thin strips and add
to the bowl. Toss all the ingredients together and let flavors
develop for at least 30 minutes. This part can be done up to 3 days
ahead of time. Slice the French bread into 1/2 inch slices, brush
with olive oil and bake in the oven at 350 for 7-8 minutes. Let the
bread slightly cool then spread the goat cheese on each piece of
toast. Top with the tapenade and serve.
Caponata
6 servings 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 1/2 pound Eggplant 1 medium onion 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice 3 Tablespoon red vinegar 2 Tablespoons Capers 1/3 Cup Fresh Basil
Toasted Walnuts
Directions:
Wash, peel and cut eggplant into 1/2" pieces.
Dice onion into 1/4" pieces. Heat saut pan on medium high heat, add
oil and then onions. Saute onions for 2-3 minutes then add the
eggplant and the rest of the ingredients except the basil and nuts.
Allow the mix to cook down approximately 15 minutes then taste and
add salt and pepper accordingly. Take mixture off the stove and
allow to cool, roll fresh basil leaves and cut into thin ribbons.
Place all ingredients into the food processer and pulse two times to
incorporate and break down the items. Caponata mix is finished and
you can add to French bread, a pasta, chicken, the accompaniment has
multiple uses.
If you do not have a food process that is OK,
just cut all the ingredients a little smaller and allow to cook 10
more minutes and the items will break down on their own.
Pico De
Gallo
Makes 3 cups
1 1/2 Roma Tomatoes 3/4 Cup Red Onion 1/2 Cup Cilantro 3 Tablespoon Lime Juice 3 Tablespoon Jalapeno 1 Garlic Clove Minced
Directions:
Peel
and Mince one garlic clove and add to a medium size mixing bowl.
Wash and cut Roma tomatoes, and red onion into small dices then add
to bowl with garlic. Wash and cut jalapenos in half and take out the
veins and seeds( if like spicy leave the veins in) and mince then
add to the bowl. Wash, dry and mince fresh cilantro and add the
liquids as well to the bowl. Toss all ingredients in the bowl add
salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe from Mark
Salter July 22,
2012
Barbecue
Spiced grilled pork tenderloin with Wye mills soft polenta water
melon salad and wild blackberry-balsamic Vinaigrette.
Serves 4
Ingredients
Pork
11/2lb pork tenderloin
Barbecue spice
41/2 Table spoons light brown sugar
21/2 table spoons Chili powder
2 tea spoons Allspice
41/2 tablespoons kosher Salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 table spoons onion powder
Method of Preparation
1 Mix the spice ingredients together.
3 Cut the pork into 2cm thick slices and Season
with the barbecue rub, drizzle with olive oil.
4 Grill the small steaks on both sides until
cooked 145f
approximately 3-5 minutes.
Soft polenta
2 table spoons olive oil
onions chopped into small dice
1 clove chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup stone ground polenta.
1
pint water
2 table spoons parmesan cheese.
2 table spoons unsalted butter.
Salt and pepper to taste
Method of Preparation
1 Cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil
without color.
2 Add the water. Whisk in the corn meal and
cook gently for 5-10 minutes until thickens and the corn meal is
cooked.
3 Add the chopped Italian parsley, butter and
the parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Watermelon
Salad
4 table spoons crumbled feta
piece seedless water melon
cup toasted Georgia
pecans
lemon (juice only)
1 table spoon olive oil
1x 4oz bag cleaned arugula
Kosher salt and pepper taste
Method of Preparation
1 Cut the watermelon into 2cm thick slices then
brush with olive oil and mark on the grill.
2 Cut into 2cm thick dice and mix with chopped
toasted pecans, crumbled feta and arugula.
3 Dress the salad with a pinch of black pepper,
squeeze of lemon juice and olive oil.
Vinaigrette
2 each lemons (juice only)
1 tea spoon Dijon
mustard
1 table spoon honey
6 table spoons olive oil
cup wild blackberries
Method of Preparation
1 Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey and
lemon juice. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the wild blackberries and
season with salt and pepper.
Set Up
Place the grilled pork onto the plate. Top with
the watermelon salad. Spoon on the soft polenta and drizzle around
the vinaigrette.
Serve.
Recipe from Carla Hall July 15, 2012
Zucchini and Feta Salad Serves 4
2 small zucchini, very thinly sliced into
rounds 1 lemon, zest and juice 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, taste
Mix all ingredients 15
minutes before serving. Serve with salmon, grilled poultry or meats,
or on sliced tomatoes.
Recipes from Doron
Petersan
Sticky
Fingers Bakery July 8,
2012
Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar Cupcake with Coconut Custard Filling, Spiced Rum
Frosting and Cracked Brown Sugar Brittle
Recipe courtesy
Sticky Fingers Bakery, Cupcake Wars,
2011
Yield
12
1 1/2
cups unbleached flour
1/4
teaspoon baking soda
1/4
teaspoon salt
9
ounces brown sugar
4
ounces non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth
Balance)
1 1/2
tablespoons egg replacer, (recommended: Ener-G)
1/4
cup plus 2 tablespoon water
3
teaspoons vanilla
1/2
cup soy milk
1/2
teaspoon vinegar
Coconut Custard, recipe follows
Spiced
Rum Frosting, recipe follows
Brown
Sugar Brittle, recipe follows
Special equipment: an electric kitchen
scale
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
F.
Line a
standard cupcake pan with 12 standard cupcake liners. Sift the
flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium-size bowl. Set the bowl
aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream the brown sugar
and the margarine with the whisk attachment, about 5 minutes. Scrape
down the sides and bottom of the bowl. In a small bowl or cup,
combine the water, egg replacer and vanilla and stir to dissolve the
egg replacer. Add the egg replacer to the sugar and mix until
combined. In a small bowl, combine the soymilk and vinegar and set
aside. Turn the mixer speed to low and slowly add the dry
ingredients and the soymilk, alternating between the 2, ending with
the soymilk.
Fill
the 12 cupcake liners 3/4-full with batter and bake for 19 minutes,
or until a toothpick inserted into each cupcake comes out clean.
Cool the cupcakes completely.
Coconut
Custard:
2 cups full fat coconut milk, canned
4
ounces sugar
1/4
cup cornstarch
In a
medium heavy-bottomed sauce pot, stir together 1 3/4 cups of the
coconut milk and sugar. Heat on medium-high until the mixture
begins to bubble around the edges. In a small bowl, mix the remaining
coconut milk and cornstarch into a slurry. Slowly add
the cornstarch mixture to the hot sugar mixture while whisking. Cook
for 2 more minutes while stirring. Remove from heat and let cool
completely. Put the cooled Coconut Custard into a piping bag and cut
1/4-inch off the tip.
Yield:
2 cups
Spiced Rum
frosting:
8
ounces non hydrogenated vegetable shortening (recommended: Earth
Balance)
8
ounces non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth
Balance)
1
pound 8 ounces 10x powdered sugar
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon allspice
1/4
teaspoon ground cloves
1/4
cup dark rum
In the
bowl of a stand mixer, whip shortening and margarine until
completely combined. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure
that all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. On low speed, slowly add
sugar a little at a time. Add the spices and mix. Scrape the bottom
of the bowl. Add rum and mix to combine. Scrape the bottom of the
bowl and mix on medium-high speed until all ingredients are combined
and frosting is fluffy, about 2 minutes. Put the frosting into a
pastry bag and cut 1/2 inch off the tip.
Yield:
2 quarts
Brown Sugar
Brittle:
1 cup
brown sugar
1/2
cup corn syrup
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
cup water
1
teaspoon non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth
Balance)
1
teaspoon baking soda
Line a
cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium heavy
bottom sauce pan, boil the sugar, corn syrup, salt and water,
stirring until the sugar dissolves. Place a candy thermometer into
the pan and cook on medium heat until the mixture reaches 300 F.
Remove from heat and stir in the margarine and baking soda. Pour the
mixture into the prepared cookie sheet and quickly spread the hot
mixture thinly on the sheet. Let the candy cool completely and break
it into small pieces with your fingers.
To assemble:
With a
plastic drinking straw or a small paring knife, make holes in the
center of each cupcake. Squeeze the Coconut Custard in the center of
each cupcake until filled but not overflowing, about 1 tablespoon
per cupcake. Pipe a dollop of Spiced Rum Frosting onto each cupcake
and garnish with a few pieces of the Brown Sugar Brittle.
Prep
Time: 60 minutes
Cook
Time: 60 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ease
of Preparation: Intermediate
Recipes from Chef Linda Anselmi July 1, 2012
Tulkoff Horseradish and Garlic Dip
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 to 3/4 cup Asiago cheese
1/4 cup Tulkoff Horseradish
1/4 cup cream
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
1/2 tsp white vinegar
2 tsp Tulkoff Chopped Natural Garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all of the ingredients and whisk until
evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning. The Asiago cheese can be adjusted according to
taste.
Tulkoff Tuna Salad - Serves 3
6 ounces tuna in water drained
well
1 tablespoon green onion chopped fine/ green
and white
2 teaspoons red onion -- chopped
fine
1 teaspoon dill relish
3 tablespoons celery -- chopped
fine
4 tablespoons Tulkoff Crab Cake Base
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 jalapeno -- chopped fine
(optional)
Mix all ingredients together and chill to blend
flavors.
Recipes from "Salt & Pepper" June 24, 2012
Click on the following
links to get the recipes Salt & Pepper prepared at the Market Sunday, June 24th.
Grilled
Gazpacho Summer
Ratatouille
Sawa Sawa
Salad
Sweet Italian
Sausage & Peppers
Recipe from Susan Delbert Exec. Chef, National Press Club June 17, 2012
Crispy Soft Shell Crabs on Summer
Salad
There is nothing quite like the link
between crabs and summer for those who live in the mid-Atlantic
region. Whether it is sitting dockside with
hammers, pitchers of beer and mounds of Old Bay seasoned hard
shells, or anticipating soft shells during their brief sweet season
after the full moon in May, people have a visceral love of this
local delicacy.
Below is a great summer
combination. Soft-shells can be lightly saut?ed,
grilled, broiled, tempura?d or crispy fried. There is almost no way to do them
incorrectly, unless one tries to steam or bake them. Quick cooking is the rule that
preserves their unique taste and texture. Below is less a recipe than a road-map
for one way to fix them. Alternatives abound. Use my ideas or mix them up your
way. Have fun with this; make it your own.
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft shell crabs (jumbos or whales; 1 per
person)
Seasoning: your choice: garlic, Old Bay, minced jalapenos,
garlic or onion powder, cumin, lime juice, and/or Salt and Pepper
Flour Eggs Milk Pancko Japanese Bread Crumbs Vegetable Oil
1. To clean each crab, first remove
eyes: with a horizontal stroke, cut just
behind and across; scissors work best. Turn crab over and lift tail and remove
by pulling up?like lifting a beer can tab. Remove lungs/gills by lifting side of
top shell and removing lungs with fingers; no need to cut them. Dry crab with paper towels and prepare
for seasoning.
2. Season crabs with favorite
flavors: garlic, Old Bay, lime juice, jalapenos,
salt and pepper, or any of the above. Let rest a few minutes. I favor Old Bay, salt and pepper.
3. Prepare vegetable oil in shallow pan to
a depth of about 2-3 inches: 350 degrees (or until a touch of flour
sizzles when tested).
4. Prepare three step breading
station: one shallow plate/pan of seasoned
flour?to all purpose flour, add Old Bay, cumin, garlic powder, onion
powder or just salt and pepper; second shallow bowl of egg and milk
mix?about 3 eggs to ? cup milk; third plate/pan of Pancko (Japanese)
bread-crumbs [these give a great crunch] (may substitute cornmeal,
crumbled potato chips, or use flour).
5. Use one hand for wet, one for dry: dip crabs in flour, shake off excess,
and plunge into egg mix; with second hand transfer egg-y crab to
final coating step. Transfer coated crabs to rack or pan to
hold until all are coated. Wash hands.
6. When oil is hot, slip crab into oil and
fry until crispy; this is quick, maybe 2 minutes, flip. You will notice the frying bubbles will
change ever so slightly around the perimeter when the desired crisp
state is reached. The color will also change to
golden. Be careful when putting crabs in hot
oil as the natural water content of the crabs will cause sputtering
and splattering.
7. Remove to paper towel lined rack. Hold in warm oven (if available). Serve
on prepared salad below. One eats the whole
crab.
Salad for Summer Crab Feast
Baby spinach
Mixed baby greens
Mango or pineapple, cubed (or sub fresh
berries)
Red onion, diced, or scallions, cut on bias
Candied walnuts or pecans (toss nuts in fry pan
with bit of sugar, cool)
Cherry tomatoes, Sweet 100?s-halved, or diced
heirloom tomatoes
Carrots, julienned on mandolin
Vinaigrette: Vinegar or Lime/Lemon/Orange
Juice
Olive Oil
Touch of Dijon Mustard
Salt/Pepper
Honey, Sugar or Agave
Favorite cheese: Fresh mozzarella, goat cheese or
feta
1. Prep the salad ingredients that take
the longest time before frying crabs: julienne the carrots, candy the
walnuts/pecans, dice the pineapple or mango, dice the red onion or
cut the scallions. Hold separately
2. Wash and spin greens or baby spinach. Dry in tea towel or paper towels if no
salad spinner.
3. Make the Vinaigrette: whisk vinegar/juice with salt, pepper
and mustard in bowl. Add sweetener. To add oil, whisk while slowly
streaming olive oil into acid mixture. Proportion of vinegar to oil
should be about one part vinegar/juice to 2-3 parts oil. You can also just eye-ball this and
stop when mixture looks creamy. If mix fails to emulsify (blend), try
adding a few drops of cold water and whisk some more. Vinaigrette can also be made in a blender.
4. Toss greens with onions, carrots and
tomatoes. Drizzle vinaigrette. Toss. Portion on individual plates: Top with mango/pineapple dice?or
berries, nuts and cheese.
5. Fry crabs now.
6. Lay hot crabs on salad. Serve. Ignore the groans of pleasure; accept
the accolades.
Recipe from
Calliopi Toufidou June 10,
2012
Vegetable dish -
Skordostoubi
(Eggplants with garlic and tomato
sauce)
3-4 big eggplants (sliced 1/8??
thick)
4 cups olive oil for frying (you may avoid
frying by
baking the sliced eggplants, sprinkled with a
little olive oil)
4-5 fresh tomatoes (peeled, seeded and
crushed)
8-10 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Feta cheese for garnish
In a small pot, saut? garlic in oil, add
tomatoes and water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until sauce is
thick. In a separate pan fry thinly sliced eggplants (or bake them
about 20 minutes) and strain them for an hour. In a big skillet
place one layer of sliced eggplants and one layer of the sauce
repeatedly, ending with the sauce, add salt and pepper. Let it cook
on stove until tender, add a little water if needed, add vinegar and
remove it from heat. Sprinkle with crumbed feta cheese and
serve.
Serve with fresh bread and Greek
wine.
Good luck
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Recipe from Chef Andrew Fleishauer June 3, 2012
Strawberry
Shortcake
Yields: 10 servings
Ingredients for Shortcake
Biscuit
4
cups
Flour
2
Tbsp.
Baking powder
1
tsp.
Salt
2 2/3
Tbsp.
Granulated sugar
1/2
lb
Unsalted butter
1/2
quart
Heavy cream
Other
Ingredients
Strawberries
Whipped Cream
Directions for Biscuits
Mix
all dry ingredients together. Cut butter into small pieces and work
into the dry ingredients until incorporated and the size of small
peas. Add cream until mixture becomes a dough. Roll out to 1 1/2
inches think and cut out with a biscuit cutter. Place on parchment
lines sheet pan and brush with heavy cream. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
**Note: Do not overwork dough either when
making initially or when rolling it out.
To
Serve:
Cut biscuit in half. Place large spoonful of
whipped cream on bottom half. Place large handful of local cut
strawberries on top of cream. Cover with top half of biscuit. Garish
with small amount of whipped cream and two or three strawberries on
top of biscuit. Finish with powdered sugar.
Recipe from Leigh
Lambert May 27,
2012
Man-Catcher Brownies
Makes twenty-four 2 1/4 -by-2-inch brownies
This recipe is a result of Leigh Lambert's many
experiments to create the perfect brownie: thick, moist and
chocolaty. These are for purists who like nothing but brownie in
their brownie, but chocolate chips or toasted chopped walnuts could
be added.
12 ounces (3 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups cocoa powder, sifted (natural or Dutch
process)
6 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a
9-by-13-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray
with nonstick cooking oil spray.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the cocoa powder, stirring
to combine. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together, then
add the sugars and vanilla extract, stirring to combine. Add the
cooled butter-chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour and salt
until just combined; do not overmix. Spread the batter evenly in the
pan, making sure the corners are filled. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes
or until a crust forms on the surface and a toothpick inserted into
the center comes out mostly clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack;
cool completely before cutting the brownies.
Per brownie: 310 calories, 4 g protein, 46 g
carbohydrates, 14 g fat, 83 mg cholesterol, 8 g saturated fat, 108
mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber
Recipe from Debbie Amster May 20, 2012
Pasta
with Greens and Feta
Ingredients:
3 T. olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
fine
? tsp. hot pepper flakes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large escarole or 2 large
bunches of fresh spinach, cleaned and torn into pieces
? lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
Nutmeg
Grated parmesan cheese
1 lb. of brown rice penne or
conventional tubular pasta
Directions:
Boil water with a pinch of salt
in a large pot for pasta. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic,
hot pepper flakes and onions to the skillet and saut? on a medium
flame until soft and golden. Add greens to skillet and cover. Stir greens a
few times until they are soft and wilted. Meanwhile,
put pasta in salted, boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve
one cup of pasta water and then drain pasta and add to the greens. Turn
flame down on skillet to low and add feta cheese. Cook for an
additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is warm. Add pasta
water as needed. Season with fresh pepper and a bit of
nutmeg.
Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese and serve.
Recipes from Tianna Feaster October 23, 2011
Butternut Squash w/
Orzo
Yields
4
Ingredients
3 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive
oil
I medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups diced peeled butternut squash (1/2
dice)
4 cups of vegetable/chicken
broth
1 cup orzo pasta (Whole Wheat is
optional)
? cup freshly grated parmesan cheese/parmigiano
reggiano
2 tablespoon chopped fresh
sage
Salt and cracked black pepper to
taste
Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
Directions:
In a skillet pan, melt butter with olive oil
over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or
until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add squash and
stir. While stirring your squash add ? cup vegetable broth and
simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed and squash is
tender. While broth is simmering, bring the remaining broth to a
boil.
Add orzo and cook for about 8 minutes, until al
dente. Drain any excess liquid. Combine squash mixture with orzo and
heat together for a few minutes, until the squash is tender. Pour
into bowl and toss with sage and cheese. Add salt, pepper and
freshly grated nutmeg. Serve, eat and enjoy!
Recipes from Joe Yonan October 16, 2011
Sweet Potato Soup Base From "Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in
Cooking for One" by Joe
Yonan
Makes about 4
cups
2 (10- to 12-ounce) sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1 small leek, white and pale greens, thinly
sliced 2 sprigs thyme Kosher or sea salt Pinch of curry powder 2
cups light chicken or vegetable stock, warmed
Preheat the oven to
425?F.
Use a fork
or sharp knife to prick the sweet potatoes in several places. Place
on a piece of aluminum foil and bake until the sweet potatoes are
tender and can be easily squeezed, 60 to 75 minutes. (Alternatively,
to speed up the process, microwave the pricked sweet potatoes on
High for 1 minute, then carefully transfer to the oven on a piece of
foil. Bake until the potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.)
Pour the oil into a
3-quart saucepan over medium heat. When it starts to shimmer, add
the carrots, celery, leek, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Stir to
combine well, then decrease the heat to low, cover the pot, and
allow the vegetables to sweat in their own juices until very soft,
10 to 15 minutes. (Take care not to allow the vegetables to
burn.)
Scrape into
the saucepan the soft flesh from the roasted sweet potatoes, add the
curry powder, and stir to combine, mashing the sweet potato flesh
with a spoon. The mixture will be chunky. Stir in the stock and
combine well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then decrease the heat so
the mixture gently simmers, and cook, covered but with the lid
slightly ajar, for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Allow
the mixture to cool slightly, then remove and discard the thyme.
Use a handheld
immersion blender to puree the soup base, which will be very thick.
(Alternatively, you can puree it in a blender or food processor. If
using a blender, be sure to remove the center cap on the lid and
cover with a dish towel to let steam escape, and work in small
batches to avoid splattering the soup.) Taste and add salt if
needed.
Let the
soup base cool to room temperature. Divide it into 4 portions and
use immediately, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in small
containers or heavy-duty freezer-safe resealable plastic bags,
pressing as much air out of the bag as possible before sealing. It
will keep frozen for several months
Reprinted with
permission from Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for
One by Joe Yonan copyright ? 2011. Published by Ten Speed Press, a
division of Random House, Inc.
Sweet Potato and Orange Soup with Smoky
Pecans From "Serve
Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for One" by Joe
Yonan
Makes 1 serving
1 cup Sweet Potato Soup Base, defrosted if
frozen 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange
juice 1/4 cup water or vegetable stock, plus
more as needed Kosher or sea salt 2 tablespoons pecan halves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
or ground chipotle chile 2 tablespoons creme
fraiche or sour cream, whisked until smooth Finely grated zest of 1 orange
Pour the soup base
into a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the orange juice
and water, adding more water if you want a thinner consistency. Cook
until the soup is bubbling hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and add salt
if needed. Decrease the heat to low, cover, and keep it hot.
Heat a small skillet
over medium-high heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring
occasionally, until they are fragrant and start to darken, 2 to 3
minutes. Pour in the oil, stir in the pimenton, and cook for another
30 seconds to dissolve the spice. Use a heatproof spatula to scrape
the spiced oil and pecans into a small bowl.
Pour the soup into a
serving bowl, dollop the cr?me fra?che in the middle, and top with
the pecans and spiced oil. Sprinkle the orange zest on top, and
eat.
Reprinted with
permission from Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for
One by Joe Yonan copyright ? 2011. Published by Ten Speed Press, a
division of Random House, Inc.
Recipe from Victor Cirrincione, CEC Riderwood Executive Chef October 9,
2011
Jambalaya
Vegetable
Chef Amy Riolo September 25, 2011
Red Lentil
Dip
Serves 4
Serving Size ?
cup
Lentils are a powerful source of protein which
is needed to build muscle and burn fat. This is a quick and
flavorful way of serving lentils since red lentils do not need as
long to cook as other varieties do. Red and orange colored foods are
known to promote heart health and boost immunity. This recipe
was adapted from Arabian Delights and
The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook by Amy
Riolo.
Ingredients:
1 cup dried red lentils, sorted and
rinsed
2 cups reduced sodium vegetable or chicken
broth
1 tablespoon tomato
paste
5 garlic cloves,
chopped
1 teaspoon
salt
Freshly ground
pepper
1 tablespoon dried ground
coriander
4 pieces pita bread,
quartered
1 tablespoon olive
oil
1 teaspoon za'taar (Middle Eastern wild thyme,
sumac, coriander, sea salt) spice
mix
? cup plain yogurt for
garnish
1 tablespoon cilantro, for
garnish
Directions:
1. Combine lentils, broth, tomato paste, garlic
cloves, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste in a medium
saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir, reduce heat to low,
and cover.
2. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or
until lentils are tender and all liquid is
absorbed
3. Mash mixture and stir in coriander. Taste
and adjust seasonings if necessary. Place red lentil puree in a
small bowl. Garnish with yogurt and top with
cilantro.
4. Brush pita with olive oil and sprinkle with
Za'taar. Toast pita pieces under broiler until golden (1 to 2
minutes per side). Arrange pita pieces on a plate and serve
warm.
CHOPTANK CRAB CAKES
Tony Breeze Executive Chef Hyatt
Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina Cambridge, Maryland
September 18,
2011
RECIPE FOR 4
PERSONS
12 ounces fresh crab
meat
1 cup mayonnaise
? cup Dijon
mustard
Old Bay Seasoning to
taste
1 cup panko
breadcrumbs
? bunch Italian
parsley
Clarified butter for pan
frying
RECIPE FOR SPICY
AIOLI
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sweet Thai chili
sauce
Mix mayonnaise, mustard
and Old Bay seasoning in a bowl. Chop the parsley and add to the
mayonnaise. Add the breadcrumbs. Carefully fold in the crab meat so
as not to break up the lumps.
Form into 2 ? 3 ounce
crab cakes. Heat butter in a non stick pan. Place crab cakes in pan
and pan fry slowly on each side until hot on the inside and lightly
golden color on the outside.
Mix the sweet Thai chili
sauce with the mayonnaise. Serve with the hot crab
cake
Recipe from Missy Carr Go Fish Delivers! September 11, 2011
Kamikazi Salmon Burgers
1 pound skinless boneless salmon fillet, cut
into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (1/2 bunch, stems
removed)
2 tablespoons Hoisin
sauce
1 egg
1 cup panko bread
crumbs
1/4 cup chopped green
onions
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger (size of
thumb)
2 garlic cloves,
minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Place first 4 ingredients in processor. Pulse
until coarsely ground. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Mix in next
5 ingredients. Form into four burgers or 8 sliders.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium
heat. Saut? patties until fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes
per side.
Wasabi
Mayo
1 cup mayo
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp soy
1 TBSP (to taste) wasabi
paste
Combine all ingredients to taste. Serve with
salmon.
Carolina Catfish
Soup
1 lb skinless
Catfish, cut into chunks*
1 cup olive
oil
1 yellow onion,
diced
1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes,
diced
2 large or 6 baby carrots,
diced
3 stalks celcry,
chopped
1 bulb fennel (reserve
sprigs)
2 Qts Fish Stock (or
veggie)
1 bay leaf
Juice of 1
lemon
Juice of 1 lmie
Juice of 1
orange
Salt and pepper to
taste
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium
heat. Add onion, potatoes, carrots, celery and fennel. Cook,
stirring occasionally until aromatic (5 mins). Add stock, bay leaf
and bring to a boil. Simmer 20-30 mins. Add citrus juices. Season
with salt and pepper. Add fish last. Cook 5-8 minutes, unitl fish is
white and firm. Serve garnished with fenel sprigs.
*Alternative Fish: Grouper, rockfish. Shrimp,
snapper, scallops, tilapia.
Marie Spano August 21, 2011
Grilled Italian Pizza
Ingredients
olive oil for brushing
goat cheese
1 package pre-cooked pizza crusts, make your
own crust or buy ?just add water? variety
crust
Vidalia onion, chopped or sliced and grilled or
saut?ed
Garlic, minced,
saut?ed
Tomatoes, sliced, saut?ed
lightly
Preheat grill for 10 ? 15 minutes. Make dough
according to package directions and gently stretch it into a pie
crust. Next, place the stretched pie onto the grill and brown it for
3 ? 5 minutes. Carefully turn the crust over (with thongs and a
flipper) and let it start to brown on the second side. Turn the heat
down to low, brush olive oil on top of the crust and sprinkle goat
cheese evenly over the crust, Vidalia onion, garlic and tomatoes.
Close the grill lid and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 5
minutes.
Paula Shoyer, Paula's
Parisian Pastries August 14,
2011
Dairy Free
Cr?pes
3 tablepoons
dairy-free margarine
1 cup
all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon
salt
3 tablespoons
sugar
3 large
eggs
2 tablespoons
canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups
plain soy milk
3/4 cup
non-dairy whipping cream
1 tablespoon
margarine, melted, for frying cr?pes
Heat the
three tablespoons of margarine in a heatproof bowl in the microwave
for 30 seconds, or until melted. In a large bowl, whisk together the
flour, salt, sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, soy milk, whipping cream and
melted margarine. Use a sieve to strain the mixture into another
bowl, pressing through as much batter as you can and discard the
gloppy stuff remaining in the strainer. Cover the bowl and place in
the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours or
overnight.
When you?re
ready to make the cr?pes, have out a plate to hold the cooked cr?pes
and a silicone or other spatula to flip the crepes. Heat a 9-10 inch
cr?pe pan or frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush some of the
melted margarine around the pan. When the pan is hot, use an oven
mitt to lift the pan off the stove and with your other hand scoop up
a little less than a ? cup of the batter and pour it into the pan
just below the 1:00 o?clock spot and then turn the pan clockwise 3
times to spread the batter so it evenly covers the bottom of the
pan, but does not go up the sides. Sometimes you may need to add a
little more batter to cover the bottom or fill in holes. Return to
the heat. Cook for 1 -2 minutes, or until the edges of the cr?pe
turn brown. Use a spatula to lift up the cr?pe and turn it over.
Cook on the other side for 30 seconds more and then flip onto the
plate. Place pieces of waxed paper between the cr?pes. If the cr?pes
are browning too quickly, turn down the heat. Let cool. If making in
advance, cover the stack of cr?pes with plastic wrap and store in
the refrigerator for up to three
days.
Fill with
nutella, melted chocolate, sliced fruit, caramel
sauce.
Fruit Soup
with Triple Sorbet Garnish
Serves 6 to 8
(will depend on melon size)
1 large ripe
honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut in
chunks
1 teaspoon
honey
3 ripe
unpeeled peaches, pitted
6 ounces
fresh raspberries
1/2 pint each
of coconut, mango, and raspberry or mixed berry or other fruit
sorbet.
Place the
honeydew into the bowl of a blender or food processor fitted with a
metal blade. Process until completely pur?ed. Pour into
a large container or bowl. Add the honey and stir.
Place the
peaches into the bowl of the blender or food processor and process
until completely pur?ed.
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the peach pur?e
into the container with the pur?ed melon. Mix
well and refrigerate until well-chilled before
serving.
To serve,
ladle the soup into shallow soup bowls. Carefully scatter the
raspberries among the bowls so that you can still see them and they
do not sink. Take a melon baller and scoop one ball each of the
three sorbet flavors and carefully place into the bowls. Depending
on the size of your bowls, you can add more than three sorbet balls
to the bowl. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3
days.
Roger
Codding August 7, 2011
Curried Chicken over Yellow
Rice
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite size
pieces
1 lb plain, nonfat
yogurt
3 cloves garlic,
chopped
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp curry powder
4 tbsp olive oil,
divided
Mixed vegetables according to
preference
8 oz yellow rice
2 cups water
Combine yogurt and all spices in medium bowl.
Add chicken. Marinate overnight or at least 8 hours. Saut? chicken
in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through (10 ?
20 minutes). Add mixed vegetables and continue to saut? for five
minutes or until tender. Add rice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and water.
Bring to boil for one minute, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer
for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Recipe from Jessika and
Veronika Olsen Double Take Diets, an online gluten free
cooking show Chef Demo on July 10,
2011
Berry
Scones
1 1/2
cups gluten free flour mix 1/2 cup quinoa
flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3
cup earth balance butter (soy free), plus more for brushing. Can
also use coconut oil. 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 hot water 1 cup
fresh berries
Of
course all ingredients can be found Roots Market!
Recipe from Allison Sosna Chef Demo on July 3,
2011
Strawberry, Feta, and
Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Serves 4
5 ounces balsamic
vinegar 1 cup crumbled feta 5 ounces extra-virgin olive oil 1 pint ripe strawberries, stemmed &
quartered 16 ounces arugula, fresh 1/4 cup red onion shaved pinch kosher salt For
the vinaigrette and oil, whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified For the
salad, combine the strawberries, onions, feta and spinach in a large bowl and season with
salt Toss gently with the dressing just
before serving.
Recipes from Chef
Tee Chef Demo on June 19,
2011
Chef Tee's Penne Pasta and Potato
Salad Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients 1 lb. small Red Bliss potatoes 1 lb. small White Bliss potatoes 2 cups penne pasta (follow directions on box to
cook) 2 cups baby arugula 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsps. elephant garlic, diced 1 cup olive oil Salt
and pepper to taste
Directions 1. Slice potatoes (with skins) into 1/4 inch
slices. 2. Place potatoes in large pot of
water; water level should be an inch above potatoes. 3. Bring to a boil; boil approximately 30
minutes; prick w/knife or fork to check for doneness. 4. Drain; put in large skillet over medium-hi
heat; add rest of ingredients. 5. Cook
briefly until arugula starts to wilt;
serve.
Chef Tee's
Pancakes Served w/Blueberry Jam and Whipped Topping Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients Brian's Pancakes or store-bought pancake mix 2 cups blueberries 1
cup blueberry jam Pinch of salt Whipped topping
Directions 1. Make pancakes using Brian's or box recipe;
set aside. 2. In large bowl, carefully
combine blueberries, jam, salt. 3. Top
pancakes with blueberry jam mixture, whipped topping. 4. Enjoy!
Chef Tee's
Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad Serves (2 to 4)
Ingredients 1 large tomato, sliced 1 cup grape tomato halves 2 cups grilled corn kernels (see recipe
below) 1 medium garlic clove, diced 2 Tbsps. red vinegar 1
cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Favorite bread, toasted Garnishes - chopped parsley and oregano
Directions 1. In
medium bowl, toss all ingredients except bread and garnishes. 2. Garnish with parsley and oregano. 3. Serve w/favorite toasted bread.
Grilled Corn Kernels Makes about 2 cup
Ingredients 4 ears of corn with husks Olive oil
Directions 1. Place corn on hot grill; cook for 5 to 7
minutes or until kernels are tender, not mushy. While grilling, turn
corn every few minutes, so it cooks evenly on all sides. 2. When done, remove from grill; let sit for a
few minutes to cool. 3. Remove husks. 4. Hold cob straight up over flat surface
(plate, tray or cutting board), then cut down cob with sharp knife
to remove the whole kernels.
Chef Tee's
Cherry and Baby Greens Salad Serves (4 to 6)
Ingredients 4 cups baby greens 1
cup cherries, cut in half, seeds removed 1
small red onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsps.
blueberry spice jam (can substitute favorite blueberry jam) 2 Tbsps. red wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil Salt to
taste Garnish - blue or goat cheese
Directions 1. In
large bowl, carefully combine cherries, onions, jam, vinegar, olive
oil, salt. 2. Add greens; toss until greens
are coated. 3. Garnish with cheese;
enjoy!
Recipes
from Debbie Amster Chef Demo on June 5,
2011
Yogurt Sauce
with Herbs
1 cup plain yogurt 1
cup basil, cilantro, dill or other herb finely chopped 1 tsp. sugar 2 Tbs.
fresh squeezed limejuice 1/8 tsp. cayenne
pepper 1 tsp. salt
Mix all ingredients
and let stand 15 minutes, or refrigerate until ready to
use.
Hummus
1 can chickpeas (15 oz.) drained (reserve
liquid) 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons tahini 1-2 cloves garlic 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil pinch of cayenne Fresh
ground pepper and sea salt to taste
Drain chick peas, reserving liquid. Put chick
peas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and tahini into a blender or food
processor. While blending add olive oil and a few tablespoons of
garbanzo liquid until mixture is smooth and consistency of heavy
batter. Season with salt, cayenne and pepper to taste. Garnish with
za?atar (below) or chopped parsley, crushed chickpeas, or toasted
pine nuts. Serve with raw vegetables.
Za'atar
1 cup sesame seeds 2-3
teaspoons coarse sea salt 2 Tbs. dried
thyme 2 Tbs. dried marjoram and/or
oregano 1 Tbs. sumac
Toast sesame seeds in
a small, heavy bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Stir until they
just begin to toast. Transfer to a bowl and let them cool. Add
remaining ingredients and mix.
Gomasio (sesame
salt)
1 cup unhulled sesame seeds 1-1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Toast sesame seeds and
salt in a small, heavy bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Stir
until sesame seeds are toasted and give off a nutty aroma (be sure
not to overdo them). Grind in a suribachi or clean coffee grinder,
small food processor or bullet until 80% of seeds are ground. Serve
with rice, vegetables, etc.
Sage Lemon
Butter
1 stick butter, softened 2 Tbs. sage, minced ?
tsp. lemon zest, finely minced or grated Pinch of coarse sea salt
Mix the sage, lemon
zest and salt into the softened butter.
Recipes from
Salt &
Pepper Chef Demo on December 5,
2010
Brian's
Chocolate Pie (Serves 6 to 8)
Ingredients 2 large
chocolate bars 8 ounce container of whipped
topping, thawed 1 cup slivered almonds 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
Directions 1. Break
chocolate into squares; place all but 2 squares in large microwave
safe bowl; set extra squares aside. 2. Melt
chocolate in microwave for about a minute; mix then melt another
30-45 seconds. 3. Let chocolate sit a few
minutes to cool a bit; while cooling, stir in half almonds. 4. Fold in whipped topping; initially add a
little at a time, then gradually add larger amounts, so chocolate
doesn?t solidify. 5. Once half whipped
topping is in, add rest of almonds. 6. Pour
mixture into pie crust 7. Cut leftover
chocolate into small pieces; garnish top of pie with pieces. 8. Refrigerate for 1-2
hrs.
Chef Tee's
Butternut Squash Soup Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 medium onion, sliced 1 cup cooking sherry 3
cups chicken stock 1 cup heavy whipping
cream Salt and pepper to taste
Directions 1. Add
squash, onions, sherry, stock to large pot; bring to boil over high
heat. 2. Lower medium-low heat; simmer until
ingredients are fork tender. 3. Pour
ingredients into blender; add cream; puree until smooth. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish with little olive oil. 6. Enjoy!
Chef Tee's
Chestnut Puree Serves 2 to
4
Ingredients 1 cup
roasted chestnuts, shells removed 2 Tbsps.
honey 1 cup chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Pumpernickel bread, sliced
Directions 1. Puree
all ingredients except bread in blender. 2.
Spread on bread slices and enjoy!
Recipes from
Alba
Carbonaro Johnson Chef Demo on September 26,
2010
Green
Beans, Fresh Shallot/ Mint Dressing & Toasted
Almonds 12 oz. Fresh French beans,
trimmed 3 garlic clove, finely minced 4 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped 4 tbsp olive oil 2
small shallot, finely minced zest and juice
of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Almond slices, toasted
Directions: 1. Boil
the beans in plenty of salted water and cook until tender. Drain and
rinse with ice cold water immediately so that the beans will retain
there green color. 2. In a small bowl, add
the oil, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper. Finely chop the garlic,
mint, shallots and add to the dressing in the bowl. You can use a
mortar and pestle or pulse in food processor a few times. 3. Toast the almond slices in a small pan
without oil until aromatic about 1-2 minutes. 4. Add the beans to the bowl and fold gently
making sure the beans are fully incorporated with the dressing. Top
with the warm almond slices. Eat hot or cold. Serve 4-6 persons.
Crostini with Ricotta & pesto 1 French baguette, cut into ? inch slices Extra virgin olive oil, drizzle on top of each
slice Salt and pepper to taste 3 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 2 cups of ricotta cheese Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup
of pesto (homemade or prepared) Parmesan
cheese shavings or (grated cheese)
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Lay the baguette
slices evenly on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and
pepper. Bake for a few minutes until just lightly golden. Remove
from oven and rub garlic on each slice. 2.
In a bowl mix the ricotta cheese with zest of lemon. Spread about a
tablespoon of ricotta mixture on top of each slice. Then add ?
tablespoon of pesto. Next, top with a shaving of parmesan cheese.
It?s a simple and elegant appetizer! Serves 6-10 persons
Home-made fresh
Pesto 2 cups basil leaves 2-3 cloves garlic 1
tbsp. raw pine nuts or almonds ? cup grated
Parmesan cheese ? cup extra virgin olive
oil Salt & pepper to taste
Directions: Place all ingredients, except the oil, in a
food processor and pulse a few times until everything is well
blended. Next, add the oil, salt and pepper and pulse a few more
times. Taste for seasoning. Makes about a cup. Great on pasta, fish,
crostini, salads and more!
Recipes from Sheilah Kaufman and
Amy Riolo Chef Demo on September
19, 2010
WALNUT AND RED
PEPPER PASTE Gaziantep
SE Anatolia
1 cup shelled walnuts
4 to 5 slices stale (2 day old)
white bread, dry roasted in a teflon skillet over medium heat for 3
to 5 minutes, crusts removed, processed to breadcrumbs
4 ripe red bell peppers (ribs,
seeds, removed), chopped OR 4 fire roasted canned red peppers,
chopped
3 to 4 cloves of garlic, finely
chopped
Sea salt
4 teaspoons of pomegranate syrup
OR 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice + 2
teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons of brown sugar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil
Dry roast the nuts: Heat a
skillet, add walnuts, and dry roast over medium heat for 6 to 7
minutes, shaking the pan so the nuts do not burn. Remove from heat
and let cool.
Place the walnuts in a food
processor and process to breadcrumb consistency. Add breadcrumbs and
process or pulse a few times.
Add the red bell peppers, garlic,
salt to taste, pomegranate syrup, brown sugar, and olive oil. Blend
well until a rough (not smooth) paste is formed. Transfer paste to a
bowl, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
Serves 4 to 6 Makes 1 1/ 2 to 1 3/
4 cups
Recipes from
REAL Food Chef
Monica Corrado Chef Demo on August 8,
2010
Cultured/Live/Fermented
Salsa!
makes 1 quart
4 medium tomatoes or equivalent,
(or mangoes or peaches or nectarines?) peeled, seeded and
diced
2 small onions, finely
chopped
1 small hot chile pepper, finely
chopped
1 medium mild pepper,
chopped
6-8 cloves garlic, peeled and
finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (or
another herb such as basil, Thai basil, oregano)
1 T sea salt
4 T whey*, or an additional
Tablespoon of sea salt
1 cup pure water, as needed to
cover tomatoes
To
peel and seed tomatoes, remove the core and ?score? with an ?X? on
the bottom. With a slotted spoon, drop tomatoes in a pot of boiling
water for 5-10 seconds. Remove and peel. Cut tomatoes in half, and
squeeze out seeds. Mix all ingredients and add to jar. Stir with a
spoon. Be sure the liquid covers the
ingredient you are lacto-fermenting, and leave one inch space from
the top. Seal tightly. Leave out on counter for 2 days and then
place in cold storage. Will keep for about 2 weeks after opened.
*How to Make Whey from
Yogurt
1 quart good quality plain organic
whole
yogurt
1 strainer, preferably
cone-shaped
cheese cloth or tea
towel
2 cup liquid
measure or bowl to fit strainer
Place strainer in liquid measure. Line the
strainer with 2 layers of cheese cloth or a tea towel. Spoon yogurt
into strainer. Whey will drip into the liquid measure and yogurt
cheese will remain in the strainer. Leave on the counter to strain
for 12-36 hours. The longer you drip, the firmer the cheese. One
quart of yogurt will yield 2 cups of whey and 1 cup of yogurt
cheese. Store whey and the cheese in a glass jar in the
refrigerator. Whey will last up to 6 months under refrigeration. Use
yogurt cheese as you would cream cheese. ENJOY!
bonus recipe--not
demonstrated; just tasted!!
Cultured/Live/Fermented Peach
Chutney
makes 1 quart
4-5 medium peaches (or nectarines or
mangoes)
1 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp fennel seed
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
(optional)
1/2 cup raisins (or more if
desired)
1/8 cup organic sugar,
un-refined
grated rind of 2
lemons
juice of 2 lemons
1 T sea salt
4T
whey, or an additional Tablespoon of sea
salt
Follow instructions for Live Salsa, above.
(Substitute "peaches" for tomatoes!) ENJOY!
Recipes from Susan
Belsinger's Chef Demo on August 1,
2010
Summer Fruit Salad with Infused Lemon Herb
Syrup
This is a light and refreshing dessert; the use
of the vanilla bean makes these fruits seem exotic. Lemon balm,
verbena, and lemon grass, even some orange mint, are all good in
this recipe. Other fruits such as any melon, mango or papayas,
berries or cherries, plums or apricots, or bananas can also be
used.
Serves 8 to
10
1 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1/2
vanilla bean 1 large handful of fresh lemon
herb leaves, bruised Few strips of lime
zest 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime
juice 6 peaches or nectarines, peeled if
desired, and sliced 1 small, ripe
cantaloupe, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 large honeydew or small watermelon, seeded,
and cut into bite-sized pieces
Make the flavored fruit syrup by combining the
water, sugar, vanilla, herbs, and zest. Bring the contents of the
pan to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from
heat and let cool.
When cooled to room temperature, strain the
syrup and stir in the lime juice. At this point the syrup can be
stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Toss fruit in a large
bowl. Pour the syrup over the fruit. Toss the mixture well. Cover
the fruit and chill it for at least 1/2 hour before serving. Serve
at cool room temperature.
Summer
Greek Salad
Having just recently spent a few weeks in July
on the isle of Syros, I found out what a true Greek salad is and
savored many of them, all a variation on this theme, in the height
of the season. The tomatoes there, I might say, were the best that I
have ever eaten?sweet and tart and red and bursting with juice. In
restaurants and the market, I only ever saw English cucumbers, so
they were served with the skins and had no big seeds. If you are
using a waxed cucumber, it must be peeled. It was caper season, and
let me tell you, fresh cured capers are something that we don?t see
here! Ours are small and briny, so I generally rinse them before
using. This salad is placed on the table family style and generally
serves 2 to 4 people; it is easily doubled or tripled.
Serves 2
1 cucumber, washed and
sliced medium-thin 1 large or 2 medium
tomatoes, cored and sliced Salt and freshly
ground pepper 1 piece, about 4-ounces feta
cheese, sliced in half lengthwise very thin A few slices of thinly sliced onion,
optional Handful of Kalamata olives About 2 teaspoons capers, optional Extra-virgin olive oil About 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons fresh chopped
oregano leaves or dill or about 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves,
crumbled
Arrange
the cucumbers on a plate and lay the tomato slices over them. Season
lightly with salt and pepper. Lay the feta slices on the tomatoes
and scatter the onions over the cheese. Scatter the olives and
capers over the salad. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon olive oil, or a
little more overall and scatter the oregano or dill on the top of
the salad as garnish. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine or
a cold beer. Yassou!
Tzatziki
This is a national dip of Greece?it is on every
table and goes with just about any dish? and there are probably as
many variations as there are cooks. It always contains drained
yogurt, cucumber and garlic; some used red wine vinegar, while
others use lemon juice; dill is popular, however occasionally mint
is added instead; olive oil is added in some recipes.
Makes about 3 cups
2 cups drained
yogurt 1 large cucumber, peeled and grated
or chopped fine 3 large cloves garlic,
pressed or minced 2 tablespoons chopped
fresh dill, optional About 1 tablespoon
lemon juice or red wine vinegar Salt and
freshly ground pepper
Drain the yogurt in a colander or large sieve
lined with cheesecloth for at least a few hours or overnight. Drain
the grated or chopped cucumber for 30 minutes or so; press on the
cukes to release the juices.
In a bowl combine the yogurt, cucumbers,
garlic, dill, and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Combine well and taste for seasoning. Refrigerate for about an hour
before serving; will hold in the fridge for about 48 hours.
Recipes from Nadereh
Naderi's Chef Demo on July 25, 2010. These recipes and many more can be found in
Nadereh's cookbook Simply Persian Cuisine. More information is
available at: www.simplypersiancuisine.com
Eggplant
Borani
Eggplant Borani is simply
delicious! This tasty vegetarian appetizer can be served with your
favorite bread (Barbari, Lavash, pita, Baguettes). Rice & Dill
or Addas Polo recipe makes a great complement to this lovely
dish. (Makes 6?8
servings)
Ingredients:
1 cup olive
oil
1 large onion,
sliced
3 garlic cloves,
sliced
6-8 eggplants cut into 1 inch
pieces (light purple, long eggplant)
1-2 teaspoons
salt
1 teaspoon black
pepper
1 teaspoon
turmeric
2 large
tomatoes
Preparation:
Saute onion
and garlic in olive oil in a large sauce pan, until golden brown. Add eggplant pieces to onion and garlic
mixture, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and turmeric and saute for few
minutes. Cover the pan, and cook on medium
to low heat for 30 minutes; there is no need to add water because
eggplant cooks with its own juice. Stir a
few times to allow eggplant to cook evenly. Slice tomatoes and place them on top of the
eggplants, cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the
juice is reduced to a minimum, and the eggplant and tomatoes are
tender; then serve and enjoy!
AddasPolo
(Makes 6?8 servings) Ingredients:
1 large
onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 cup olive oil 1
teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron 2 cups lentils 1
teaspoon salt 2 cups water 2 cups basmati rice 4
cups water 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground saffron 1-2 tablespoons butter
Preparation:
In a medium non-stick
pot, saut? onion and garlic in ? cup of oil, until golden. Sprinkle with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper,
saffron, and set it aside. In a medium sauce
pan, combine lentils, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water, and cook for
5-10 minutes. Reduce liquid to a minimum. In
a large non-stick pot, combine rice, 4 cups water, 2 teaspoons
salt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and bring to
a boil; cook for 30 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the
water. When the rice absorbs all the water,
add cooked lentils and ? of the fried onion and garlic to the rice,
and gently mix together. Sprinkle with
saffron, top with butter, cover the pot, and cook for another 30-40
minutes. Increase the cooking time a few
minutes longer, for crispy, delicious golden tahdig. Transfer Addas polo to a serving dish, top with
the rest of the fried onion and garlic. Place tahdig around the
rice, and enjoy!
Recipes from Dory Gean
Cunningham (Chef Demo on 7/18)
Frumenty
14 oz. Bulgur Wheat 4
cups Chicken Broth 2 egg yolks Pinch of saffron Salt
to taste
Boil broth
with saffron, add the wheat and simmer covered until wheat is
softened. (about 15 minutes) Remove from
heat and let stand for another 15 minutes. Bring back to the boil for about 3 minutes then
add eggs.
Historic
References: Pleyn Delit (14th Century) Cury
on Englysch (15th century) An Account of
Several Work-Houses for Employing and Maintaining the Poor:
(1725) The Forme of Cury (1780) The Domestic Encyclopedia; (1804)
Cucumber Soup
3 large cucumbers or 4 medium peeled, seeded
and chopped up 4 cups chicken or vegetable
broth 1 cup cream 1
T dill chopped Salt and white pepper to
taste
In a Pot, put
cucumbers and vegetable broth, and allow to cook for about 15
minutes. Once cooked through , mash
thoroughly. Add cream, dill, and salt and pepper to taste.
Historic References:
The French Cook (1653) A New and Easy Method
of Cookery: (1755) The British Housewife
(Volume IV; 1756) The Lady?s Monthly Museum
(1802)
Demonstration Donation: Cucumbers from Avian
Mead Dill from Farmhouse Flowers and
Plants
Veal Rolls
A thin slice of veal Fresh sausage Egg
yolks Flour
Take a thin slice of veal, pound it flat. Take
a small amount of sausage place in the middle and roll, tying it up.
(If so desire, roll it in the egg yolks then dredge in flour.) Place
upon the grill and roast for ? hour.
Historic References: The French Cook (1653) The British Housewife (Volume IV; 1756) The First American Cookbook (1796)
A Ragout of Green Beans
2 ? pounds of fresh
Green beans 1 T granulated sugar 4 T Butter 2 T flour ? cup thinly sliced onions 1 t salt ? t pepper ? t nutmeg 2 egg yolks
lightly beaten ? cup heavy cream
Clean, snap ends and
break in half the green beans. Put bean in pot, add sugar and barely
cover with water. Cover and bring to boil. Allow to cook until the
beans are tender (10-15 minutes). Drain beans and set aside in
colander.
In a
saucepan melt butter, cook sliced onions until soft but not brown.
Add flour, cook and stir but briefly. Add green beans, salt, pepper
and nutmeg. Mix together the cream and egg yolks, then stir into
green beans. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently,
until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour onto a dish and
serve immediately.
Historic References: William Verrall?s Cookery
Book (1759) The Lady?s Assistant for
Regulating and Supplying the Table: (1777) The Virginia Housewife (1824) The Good Housekeeper (1841)
Demonstration
Donation: Green Beans from Pleitez Produce Onions from Penn Farm
Recipes from Salt & Pepper (Chef Demo on
7/11)
Brian's
Gazpacho Serves (2 to
4)
Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks 1 cucumber, peeled, cut into chunks 1 medium onion, cut into chunks to 1 jalapeo, seeded and diced (use more if
want really spicy) Juice from half lemon Salt to taste Garnishes
- lemon zest, chopped basil, grilled corn kernels (see recipe
below) Directions 1.
Add all ingredients except garnishes to food processor or
blender. 2. Pulse to chunky stew like
consistency. 3. Spoon mixture into bowls. 4. Top w/little lemon zest, basil, grilled corn
kernels; serve.
Grilled Corn Kernels Serves (about 1 cup)
Ingredients 2 ears of corn, husks removed Olive oil Directions 1. Coat corn w/olive oil. 2. Place corn on hot grill; cook for 5 to 7
minutes or until kernels are tender, not mushy and a bit charred.
While grilling, turn corn every few minutes, so it cooks evenly on
all sides. 3. When done, remove from grill;
let sit for few minutes to cool. 4. Hold cob
straight up over flat surface (plate, tray or cutting board), then
cut down cob with sharp knife to remove the whole
kernels.
Brian's
Salsa with Grilled Corn Serves (2 to
4)
Ingredients 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup grilled corn kernels (see recipe
below) 1 medium onion, chopped to 1 jalape?o, seeded and diced (use more if
want really spicy) 1 roasted red bell
pepper, chopped (achieve this by grilling whole red bell pepper
until charred; wrap pepper in plastic wrap for few minutes; unwrap;
peel off skin, chop) Salt to taste 2 Tbsps. parsley, chopped 2 Tbsps. basil, chopped Directions 1. In medium
bowl, toss ingredients together. 2. Serve
w/favorite bread or tortilla
Grilled Corn
Kernels Serves (about 1
cup)
Ingredients 2 ears of corn, husks removed Olive oil Directions 1. Coat corn w/olive oil. 2. Place corn on hot grill; cook for 5 to 7
minutes or until kernels are tender, not mushy and a bit charred.
While grilling, turn corn every few minutes, so it cooks evenly on
all sides. 3. When done, remove from grill;
let sit for a few minutes to cool. 4. Hold
cob straight up over flat surface (plate, tray or cutting board),
then cut down cob with sharp knife to remove the whole
kernels.
Chef Tee's
Sawa Sawa Melon Salad Serves (4 to
6)
Ingredients Handful of African Sawa Sawa greens Handful of African water leaf greens 1 cup watermelon chunks 2 peaches, sliced 2
plums, sliced 1 purple bell pepper,
sliced 1 medium tomato, cut into chunks 2 Tbsps. (or to taste) apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsps. (or to taste) garlic olive oil Salt to taste
Directions 1. In large bowl, combine ingredients. 2. Let sit at room temperature for about 15 to
30 minutes, so ingredients macerate (marinate in their own liquids
flavors) to produce more flavor. 3.
Serve.
Chef Tee's
Minted Eggplant Compote Served on a Baguette Serves (2 to 4)
Ingredients 1 medium tomato, core removed 2 to 4 medium eggplants (use your favorite
varieties) Garlic olive oil 1 Tbsp. (or to taste) vanilla honey 2 Tbsps. (or to taste) apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsps. parsley, chopped 2 Tbsps. basil, chopped 1 baguette, cut into ?-inch
slices
Directions
1. Heat
medium pot of water over medium-high heat; when starts to boil; add
tomato. 2. Boil for few minutes until peel
starts to blister (technique is called blanching). 3. Remove tomato from water immediately, plunge
it into ice cold water to stop cooking process (technique is called
shocking). 4. Let tomato sit for few minutes
to cool. 5. Use sharp knife to peel skin off
tomato, cut in half, discard pulp. 6. Chop
tomato, add to medium bowl. 7. Add rest of
ingredients except baguette to bowl; stir to combine. 8. Spoon about a teaspoon of mixture on each
baguette slice; serve.
Recipes from Lauren Von der Pool (Chef Demo on
6/27)
Grilled Corn with Zesty Olive Oil
Sauce
Serves 6 to
8
Ingredients
8 ears of corn
2 Tbsps. Mistral Olive
Oil
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
2 Tbsps. basil,
chopped
1 Tbsp. cinnamon honey
2 Tbsps. Sauvignon Blanc
vinegar
1 Tbsp. basil olive
oil
1 cup white onion chunks (grill w/corn until
golden brown and tender, then chop chunks into small
pieces)
Pink Himalayan sea salt to
taste
Garnish - lemon thyme honey and basil olive
oil
Directions
Preheat grill.
Shuck corn; place corn on hot grill; cook about
5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, kernels are tender but not
mushy; transfer to platter.
In small bowl, add rest of ingredients except
garnishes; pour mixture on top of corn; drizzle little lemon thyme
honey and basil olive oil on top. Serve.
Grilled Eggplant and
Zucchini Vegetable Medley
Serves 4 to
6
Ingredients
2 Asian eggplants, cut in
half
2 baby squash, cut in
half
2 baby zucchini, cut in
half
2 purple bell peppers, cut into
chunks
1 medium white onion, cut into
chunks
Pink Himalayan sea salt to
taste
1 cup Sauvignon Blanc
vinegar
1
to 2 cup Meyer lemon olive oil
2
Tbsps. lemon thyme honey
Directions
Preheat grill.
In large bowl, add ingredients; toss
together.
Put vegetables on hot grill; cook 2 to 3
minutes on each side or until golden brown, tender but not mushy.
Serve.
Grilled
Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Serves 4 to
6
Ingredients
1 baguette
Pink Himalayan sea salt to
taste
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into
halves
2 Tbsps. basil olive oil (plus extra for
garnish)
2
Tbsps. blood orange olive oil
2 Tbsps. lemon basil,
chopped
Directions
Heat grill.
Cut baguette into 1 to 2-inch slices; drizzle
little basil olive oil on both sides of slices; season both sides
w/little salt.
Put baguette slices on hot grill; cook 2 to 3
minutes on each side or until golden brown and
toasty.
In small bowl, add cherry tomatoes, 2 Tbsps.
basil olive oil, 2 Tbsps. blood orange olive oil, lemon basil, salt
to taste; toss ingredients together.
Spoon about 2 Tbsps. of cherry tomato mixture
on top of toasted bread.
Drizzle little more basil olive oil on top;
serve.
Grilled Heirloom Tomato
Bruschetta
Serves 4 to
6
Ingredients
4 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced into 1 to
1-inch slices
Pink Himalayan sea salt to
taste
1 cup radicchio, thinly
sliced
1 cup white onion chunks (grill w/tomatoes
until golden brown and tender, then chop chunks into small
pieces)
2 Tbsps. Sauvignon Blanc
vinegar
2
Tbsps. blood orange olive oil
Garnishes - basil olive oil and lemon
thyme honey
Directions
Heat grill.
Put tomato slices on hot grill; cook 2 to 3
minutes on each side or until golden brown, tender but not
mushy.
In small bowl, add rest of ingredients except
garnishes; toss ingredients together.
Spoon about 2 Tbsps. of radicchio mixture on
top of grilled tomato slices.
Season to taste w/salt; drizzle little basil
olive oil and lemon thyme honey on top;
serve.
Apricot, Blueberry and
Cherry Salad
Serves 2 to
4
Ingredients
1 cup blueberries
1 cup cherries, pitted and
halved
2 apricots, pitted and
sliced
2 Tbsps. lemon thyme
honey
Directions
In medium bowl, toss ingredients
together. Serve.
Recipes from
Chef Tee (Chef Demo on 6/20)
Beau's Grilled Romaine Lettuce w/Ciabatta Bread
(The
Croutons)
4
servings
Ingredients
2 heads of Romaine Lettuce Olive oil 1/2 cup of
fresh grated Parmesan Cheese Salt and Black
crack pepper
Directions
Rinse and dry the head of Romaine lettuce.
Slice the Romaine in two length wise and pull away the few leaves
that will seperate when you slice the lettuce. Drizzle liberally
with olive oil and put a little coarse salt, fresh cracked black
pepper. Grate about a half cup of Parmesan cheese. Then grill the
lettuce. Look for the lettuce to blacken a bit. The lettuce should
have a nice char look to it without having the lettuce wilt to much
under the heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Eat and
Enjoy!
Cook Notes: If you are going to be grilling chicken breast,
you can always slice up the chicken breast and serve it over your
grilled Romaine lettuce.
Grilled Ciabatta Bread (The
Croutons)
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon of Kosher Salt and Cracked Black
Pepper 1/2 loaf Ciabatta bread Olive oil
Directions
Cut Ciabatta bread in 8 slices. Cut bread on a
bias. Drizzle bread with olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Grill bread
slices over medium coals 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn bread
slices, and grill an additional 2 minutes or until golden
brown.
Chef Tee's
Ratatouille (Serves 4 to 6)
Ingredients
2 Tbsps. golden
raisins
2 Tbsps. red currants
1 to 2 Tbsps. Chef Tee?s curry (see recipe
below)
1 medium onion,
chopped
2 Tbsps. olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper,
chopped
3 cloves garlic (smash cloves w/flat, dull part
of knife; dice; infuse w/1 tsp. salt)
2 medium eggplants,
chopped
2 baby yellow squash,
chopped
1 large tomato,
chopped
Pepper to taste
Optional garnishes?sliced mint and grapefruit
flavored olive oil
Directions
In large skillet, heat olive oil over
medium-high heat.
Add all ingredients except garnishes; cook
until tender but not mushy.
Garnish with mint; drizzle little grapefruit
flavored olive oil on top.
Serve with jasmine or your favorite flavored
rice.
Chef Tee's
Curry
Ingredients
1 tsp. whole fennel
seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. saffron
1 tsp. olive oil
Directions
In small pan, heat spices over medium-high heat
until they are toasty and fragrant.
Transfer heated mixture to small food
processor; add olive oil; combine. (You can also use mortar and
pestle to combine ingredients by hand).
Add to your dish.
Chef Tee's Grilled Okra, Corn and
Tomatoes (Serves 4 to
6)
Ingredients
1
pint okra
4
Tbsps. olive oil
Salt and pepper to
taste
1
medium red onion, sliced
2
cups uncooked corn kernels
1
large tomato, chopped
1
Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Optional garnishes - sliced mint and grapefruit
flavored olive oil
Directions
In medium bowl, add okra, salt, 2 Tbsps. olive
oil; toss.
Place okra on hot grill; cook until golden
brown; when done, chop.
While okra cooks; heat large skillet over
medium-high heat; add onions, corn; cook until lightly
browned.
Salt and pepper to
taste.
Add 2 Tbsps. olive oil, tomato, grilled okra;
cook until all vegetables are tender, not
mushy.
Toss in balsamic vinegar; garnish with mint and
grapefruit flavored olive oil.
Recipes from Carla Hall
(Chef Demo on 6/6)
Swiss Chard Salad with quick-pickled cukes and radishes
1 bunch swiss chard, fine chiffonade 3 kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 pound assorted radishes, thinly sliced 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Pickling liquid:
1 1/2 cups water 7
cloves garlic 3 tablespoon canning or
pickling salt 1? cups granulated sugar 1? cups white distilled vinegar (5% acidity) 1 teaspoon whole juniper berries 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
Shallot Ginger
Vinaigrette
1 small shallot, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic 2
teaspoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon Dijon
mustard 1 cup rice wine or champagne
vinegar 1 cup olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup pinenuts,
toasted
1. Prepare
pickles: Combine
ingredients for pickling liquid in a medium-size pot. Bring to a
boil and pour over cukes, radishes and fennel in a mason jar, just
to cover. Allow to sit for at least 20
minutes.
2.
Prepare shallot vinaigrette: In a bowl,
blender or food processor, add shallots, garlic, ginger, Dijon and
vinegar. Process until smooth. Slowly pour in oil while blender is
running to create an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper.
3.
Toss swiss chard in vinaigrette and allow greens to wilt and soften.
Drain the desired amount of pickles and toss with cilantro.
4.
Arrange the tossed swiss chard on a plate and top with pickled
veggies and toasted pinenuts.
Enjoy.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Salsa
1 pint strawberries, diced 2 ribs rhubarb, diced 1
sprig rosemary 2 tablespoons chives,
snipped 1/4 cup red onions or 1 small
shallot, finely diced 1 clove garlic,
minced 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil pinch of sugar S&P
to taste
Combine all ingredients, with rosemary twig and
allow to macerate at least 30 minutes. Remove rosemary twig. Season
to taste.
HINT: Serve with pork, trout, game birds or
duck.
Seared Cod in
Spring Pea Broth with Minted Pea Pesto Serves 4
4 - 5 oz cod fillets 1
tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups spring pea broth, recipe follows 1 cup minted pea pesto, recipe
follows
1. Season each fish fillet with salt and
pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet on medium high heat, then
add canola oil. Carefully place fillets in skillet, then add butter
pieces. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, then place skillet in 350
degree oven to finish cooking, about 5
minutes.
2. Pour 1 cup of hot pea broth in shallow
bowl. Place seared fish in bowl, then topped with 2 tablespoons
minted pea pesto. Garnish with seasoned peas, mint and lemon wedges
on top.
English Pea
Broth
1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1? cups English Peas, reserve ? cup for
garnish Salt and white pepper to taste 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped ? cup fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest
In medium pot, melt butter and sweat onions
until translucent. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Season with
salt and pepper.
Add the peas and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook
for 5 minutes or until peas are tender. Season with a little more
salt and pepper.
Puree mixture in blender until smooth. Add the
cream and mint. Puree, then strain.
Garnish with reserved cooked peas tossed in
lemon oil and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning, if
necessary.
Minted Pea
Pesto
2 cups frozen peas 1 cup fresh parsley 1
cup fresh mint 3 cloves garlic 1 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 cup fresh Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt to taste
1. Quickly blanch the peas in generously salted
water until thawed. Drain and immediately immerse the peas in
ice-cold water to retain the bright green color. Drain again, and
transfer the peas to the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a
metal blade.
2. Add the parsley, mint, garlic, pine nuts, and
Parmigiano. Pulse 7 or 8 times until a chunky paste forms. Pulse
again while drizzling in the olive oil. When the mixture reaches the
desired consistency, stop and season to taste with salt. Store pesto
in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Recipes from Alba Johnson (Chef Demo on
5/23)
Fresh Spinach, Garlic & Pine
Nuts
1
tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic
cloves, minced 20-25 pine nuts or slivered
almonds 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1
cup golden raisins 1 lb. fresh spinach
leaves, rinsed and dried Salt and pepper to
taste
Directions:
1.
Heat
the olive oil in a large saut? pan at medium heat. Add the minced
garlic. Cook and stir for 45-60 seconds until the garlic is just
golden and fragrant. Add the pine nuts, red pepper flakes, nutmeg
and golden raisins and saut? for 45-60 seconds.
2.
Next,
add the fresh spinach in the hot pan. Quickly saut? for 3-4 minutes,
gently folding the leaves up and over. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat. The spinach will continue to cook even after you
have removed it from the stove. Serves warn. Serves
4-6.
Warm Carrot Salad of
Maghreb
1
lb. carrots, rinsed and peeled 3 tbsp. extra
virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves,
minced 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander ? tsp. cayenne pepper ?
tsp. red pepper flakes 2 tbsp. red wine
vinegar 5-6 sprigs fresh cilantro or Italian
parsley, minced Salt and pepper to
taste
Directions:
1.
In a
medium size saucepan, cook the carrots whole in boiling salted water
until just tender, about 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the
carrots. Do not overcook. Strain the carrots well and cool them.
When they have cooled, cut each carrot into ? - " thick rounds or
2"sticks. Reserve.
2.
In
a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Saut? at
medium heat for a minute. Next, add the cumin, coriander, cayenne,
red pepper flakes and the vinegar. Cook about a minute until you can
smell the wonderful fragrance of the oil and spices. Add the tender
carrot slices to the skillet and simmer about 2 minutes in this
dressing until the liquid is almost absorbed, stirring often. Taste
a carrot slice to check for seasoning. Season the carrots with salt
and pepper if needed. Remove the carrots from the heat and add the
fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. Gently toss. Serve warm or at
room temperature. Serves 4-6.
Recipes from Roger
Codding
Creamy Chicken and
Vegetable Curry with Saffron Rice
Ingredients:
3 LBs chicken
breast-cubed
1 cup low-fat plain
yogurt
2 teaspoons garlic
powder
2 teaspoons lemon
pepper
1 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 LB mix of fresh or frozen Asian vegetables
(bok choy, carrots, snow peas, broccoli, bamboo
shoots)
1 cup saffron rice (Mahatna makes a terrific
yellow saffron rice)
To
Prepare:
Cube chicken breast
Combine with yogurt, spices, olive oil, salt.
Marinate for at least one hour, up to
overnight.
Sautee chicken (in marinade) until ? of the way
done
Add chopped veggies, stir to combine. Cook for
5 minutes, until softened.
Add uncooked rice (if too much of the marinade
has cooked off, you may need to add up to a half cup of water to
make sure the entire mix of chicken, rice, and veggies is coated by
the creamy curry sauce)
Cook for approx. 20 minutes,
stirring constantly, until rice is cooked through.
Recipes from Chef Mitchell
Southwestern Grilled Chicken W/ Roasted Corn
& Black Bean Relish
Ingredients:
2 chicken breast
1Tsp garlic minced
1tsp chili powder
1tsp cumin
1tsp paprika
2 Tsp fresh cilantro
1 cup corn
1 cup black beans
(rinsed)
1 cup fresh diced
tomatoes
1Tsp diced red onions
2Tsp fresh lemon juice
3Tsp olive oil
Salt
and Pepper To Taste
Marinade
Combine all spices. Combine ? Tsp
garlic, 1 Tsp cilantro, 1Tsp lemon juice and 1Tsp olive oil. Rub
marinade on chicken. Sprinkle with ? of the spice mixture and
reserve remaining spices for relish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Marinate for at least ? hour 24 hours WOW!!!!!!! Grill, Sautee or
Bake. Whichever style of cooking method you prefer. Cook until
internal temperature 165 degrees.
Relish
Roast
corn with ? tsp of olive oil salt and pepper 350 degrees preheated
oven 10-12 minutes or until some kernels are slightly golden brown.
Combine remaining ingredients: spice mixture, 1 Tsp cilantro, 1/2
Tsp garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced red onions, 1 Tsp
lemon juice, and 2 Tsp olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Recipes from Amy Cooper
Light Pumpkin Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 package light cream cheese
(1/3 less fat) room temperature
- 3/4
cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2
cup of packed Splenda brown sugar blend
- 1
tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1
tablespoon sugar free maple syrup
Combine cream cheese, pumpkin,
and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
Add spice and syrup and mix on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
Serve with fresh apple slices and reduced fat graham
crackers.
Yummy Pumpkin Fudge
Ingredients:
- 3
cups sugar
- 1 1/2
sticks margarine- room temperature
- 2/3
cup evaporated milk
- 1/2
cup pumpkin puree
- 1
tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1
package of butterscotch chips
- 1 jar
of marshmallow fluff
- 1
teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2
cups of chopped pecans
- 1 cup
marshmallows
In a heavy saucepan, combine
sugar, margarine, milk, pumpkin and spice. Bring mixture to a boil
stirring constantly for approximately 10-12 minutes until mixture is
thick and has reduced. Remove from the heat and stir in butterscotch
chips until dissolved. Stir in marshmallow fluff until incorporated.
Stir in 1 cup of pecans and vanilla. Pour mixture into a greased
cookie sheet and spread evenly. Top with marshmallows and remaining
pecans. Let set at room temperature for one hour. Chill in the
refrigerator until completely set, about 1-2 hours. Cut and
enjoy.
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recipes from Amy
October 11th , 2009
Gnocchi di Patate ? Potato Dumplings with Veal
Ragu and with Gorgonzola Sauce
Recipe from Antonio Lombardi of al Sospiro
Restaurant
Serving for 4 people
2.5lb potato
10oz all purpose flour
1 egg
pinch of salt
boil the potatoes whole until cooked through -
about 45mins
peel then let cool
smash the potatoes, add flour and the whole
egg
knit well until uniform
make long strips about 1/2in
diameter
cut up in 1in bits
curl with back of a fork
bring to boil a pan with 1gal of
water
add salt to taste
drop in dumplings, cook until they
float
drain and pour in a bowl
Veal
Ragu Sauce
saute minced veal
add fresh diced or canned peeled
tomatoes
add salt and black pepper to
taste
let simmer for 15 mins
add sauce to the bowl with
dumplings
add fresh grated Parmesan
cheese
mix to coat dumplings with
sauce
serve single portions in a medium size pasta
bowl
Gorgonzola
Sauce
mix water and some cooking cream in a medium
size sauce pan
add Gorgonzola cheese and let it melt over low
heat
add sauce to the bowl with
dumplings
add fresh grated Parmesan
cheese
mix to coat dumplings with
sauce
serve single portions in a medium
size pasta bowl
September 27th , 2009
Roasted Butternut Squash Chili with Crisp
Polenta Rounds
Recipe from Carla Hall
Makes 2 quarts or 8 to 10
servings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, finely diced
- 6 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on
microplane
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- ? cup roasted tomatoes
- 1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 pounds butternut squash, diced into ??
cubes
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, or 1
teaspoon dried
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Heat large pot on medium-low heat. Add oil,
then onions. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and
continue to cook until onions are translucent and sweet. Stir in
cumin, paprika and salt
- Add roasted tomatoes, chick peas and
vegetable broth. Check seasonings. Simmer for 20 ? 25
minutes
- Preparing the squash: In a large bowl, toss
butternut squash in olive oil and salt & pepper. Pan roast
squash in small batches until seared nicely and golden brown. Set
aside. (Squash should be slightly crunchy.)
- Add brown sugar and fresh oregano. Adjust
seasoning (salt or more brown sugar, if necessary.) Add squash 10
-15 minutes before serving. Serve with crispy
polenta
September 27th , 2009
Crisp Polenta Rounds
Recipe from Carla Hall
? sheet pan or about 30 - 2?
rounds
- 6 cups water
- Table salt, to taste
- 1 ? cups medium-grind cornmeal, preferably
stone-ground
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into large
chunks
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, plus more
for garnishing
- Ground black pepper
- Bring the water to a rolling boil in a
heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Reduce the
heat to the lowest possible setting, add 1? teaspoons salt, and
pour cornmeal into the water in a very slow stream from a
measuring cup, while whisking in a circular motion to prevent
lumps
- Cover and cook about 30 minutes, stirring
vigorously with a wooden spoon once every 5 minutes and making
sure to scrape clean the bottom and corners of the pot. Cook until
the polenta has lost its raw cornmeal taste and becomes soft and
smooth
- Stir in butter, cheddar, salt and pepper to
taste. Spread hot polenta in buttered or oiled sheet pan. Place
wax paper or parchment paper on top and smooth with hands.
Chill
- When totally cooled, punch polenta out into
rounds or cut into squares. Heat oil in pan and fry polenta rounds
and/or squares until lightly brown. Drain on paper towels. Server
with chili
September 13th , 2009
Shakshuka
Recipe
from Debbie Amster
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped, or one
28-ounce can tomatoes
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 green, red or yellow peppers,
chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ? teaspoon hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 12 large eggs
- In a large frying pan saut? the onions with a
pinch of sea salt in oil 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and peppers and
saut? an additional 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and spices and cook
for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Beat eggs and pour over tomato mixture and
stir occasionally until set.
Adjust
seasonings to your taste. Eggs may also be poached in the
sauce.
September 13th , 2009
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