Ingredients ice cubes,or as needed 1 ½ozlight rum ½ozdry vermouth ½ozorange curacao liqueur,or Grand Marnier 1dashgrenadine syrup 1twistorange peel Preparation Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in rum, vermouth, and curacao liqueur. Add a dash of grenadine, cover, and shake cocktail and ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass then garnish with orange peel. Serve and enjoy. Related Video
Ingredients 1boxyellow cake mix ½cupbutter,softened ½tspvanilla 8ozcream cheese,softened 1egg powdered sugar Preparation Beat butter, vanilla, egg and cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in cake mix. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll into balls and dip in a bowl of powdered sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, and sift powdered sugar on top if desired. Related Video
Ingredients 4ozcream cheese,softened ⅓cupbutter,softened 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar 1tspvanilla extract 2¼cupscoconut flakes 2tbspcinnamon Preparation Using a mixer cream together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Add your confectioners’ sugar slowly to the bowl and continue to beat with your mixer, once all the sugar is added you will have thick dough. Using a wooden spoon or your hands add in the coconut and mix well. Take a small about of the dough in your hand and roll it into a ball....
Ingredients 3ripe avocados,peeled and pitted 2large garlic cloves,peeled and minced 1jalapeño,stem and seeds removed, finely chopped 1Roma tomato,cored and finely chopped or 3 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes ½cupred onion,finely chopped 1tbspfresh lemon or lime juice ¼cupfresh basil leaves,finely chopped ½tspcoarse sea salt 1pinchcoarse black pepper Preparation Mash together all ingredients together with a fork until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately; or cover the bowl with plastic wrap so that the plastic is touching the entire top layer of the guacamole and refrigerate....
Ingredients 2large zucchini 28oztomatoes with juice,(1 can), chopped 2tbsptomato paste ¾cupwater ¼tspground cinnamon ½cuponion,chopped 1lbground lamb ¾cupbasmati rice 2tbspolive oil,plus 1 tbsp for cooking ½cupwater 2tbspdried mint 2tspsalt Preparation Cut each zucchini in half and use a thin, sharp knife to hollow out each section, removing the seeds and leaving around ½-inch shell. Combine the tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, water, and cinnamon in a large, oven-safe Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook for about 20 minutes until thick...
Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour ⅓cupyellow cornmeal ¾cupsugar 3½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupbuttermilk 2eggs,large 1tbsplemon peel,finely grated ¾tspvanilla extract ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), melted, cooled ½pintblackberries,washed and gently dried 1½cupspacked powdered sugar,sifted 2tbspfresh lemon juice,or more, to taste 1lemon,zested 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch high sides; coat with cornmeal. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend....
Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour,(190 grams), spoon and leveled 1tspbaking soda ½tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt 3cupsold fashioned rolled oats,(240 grams) 1cupunsalted butter,(230 grams), softened to room temperature 1cuplight or dark brown sugar,(200 grams), packed ¼cupgranulated sugar,(50 grams) 2large eggs,room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1tspmolasses ½cupsemi sweet chocolate chips,(90 grams) ½cupbutterscotch morsels,(90 grams) ½cupcoconut,(40 grams), sweetened shredded ½cuppecans,(64 grams), chopped Preparation Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and oats together. Set aside....
Ingredients 4 Golden Delicious apples, McIntosh, or Gala apples (each about 3 in. diameter) ¼ cup golden raisins 2 tbsp Lucerne Sweet Cream Butter, or margarine ½ tsp nutmeg, ground ⅓ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 tbsp rum, or apple juice whipped cream , or vanilla yogurt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Core apples using an apple corer. Arrange apples slightly apart in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them without crowding....
Ingredients 2cupssushi rice 4cupswater 2tbsprice vinegar 2tbspsugar 1tbspoil 2cupsshiitake mushrooms 2tbspsoy sauce 2tbspdark soy sauce 2tbspbrown sugar 1cupgreen onion 1tbspblack sesame seed,optional 1avocado,optional nori seaweed wrap oil sprayer Preparation Wash and rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch. Cook in a medium pot at high until the water reaches a boil, then turn to low heat, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. While there is still some water in the pot, add the vinegar and sugar....
Ingredients 4 cups water, for parboiling 24 oz sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into french fries 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh sage, minced ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp cracked pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Preparation Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add sweet potatoes, let parboil for about 5 minutes. Drain sweet potato and place in a baking tray....
Ingredients 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, (chilled) cut into ½-inch cubes 4 tbsp ice water 3 cups pecans, about 10 oz, divided 6 eggs, large 2 cups sugar 2 cups dark corn syrup ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt lightly sweetened whipped cream Preparation To make crust, blend flour and salt in processor 10 seconds. Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal....
Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1cupyellow onion,(1 small), chopped 1tbspgarlic,(3 cloves), minced 1¼lbslean ground beef salt and freshly ground black pepper 14.5ozdiced tomatoes,(1 can) ½cuptomato sauce ¼cupchicken broth ½tsppaprika ½tspthyme ½tspmarjoram 1tbspbrown sugar 1tbspred wine vinegar 5cupshead cabbage,(½ medium head), chopped 2tbspfresh parsley,minced 1¼cupsbrown rice,or white rice, cooked according to package instructions Preparation Heat olive oil in a deep 12-inch non-stick skillet or a pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion and saute for 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute for 10 seconds longer....
Ingredients 2cupsbrown short-grain rice,rinsed well 1dried nori sheet,8×8-inch 3tbsprice vinegar 1½tsptamari,reduced-sodium, or soy sauce 1tbspsugar,or agave nectar ½tspsalt ⅓cupSir Kensington’s mayonnaise 2tbspsriracha,or chili-garlic sauce, to taste 2cupsfrozen edamame,preferably organic 2large carrots,sliced into ribbons 1avocado,sliced into long strips 1small cucumber sesame seeds,preferably black pickled ginger Preparation Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once the water is boiling, pour in the rinsed rice, then give it a stir. Boil the rice for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat and drain the rice....
Ingredients 1lbextra firm tofu,(1 block) ¼cupsoy sauce ½tspsesame oil 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Remove the tofu from the package. Press the tofu to remove the moisture. If there is no tofu press, simply just put the tofu in the center of a dishtowel and gently press to remove the moisture. Or put it in between two dishtowels and lay a heavy bottomed skillet on top of the tofu for 30 minutes. In a medium sized bowl, add the sliced tofu, soy sauce and sesame oil and gently toss to coat....
Ingredients 1lbground beef ½cupwhite ricecooked 1tspgarlicminced 1pcegg ¼cupcilantro leaveschopped 1tspground cumin ¾tspkosher salt ¼tsppepper 2tspolive oil ½cuponiondiced 1tspgarlicminced 3carrotspeeled, quartered, and sliced 1½cupsRusset potatoespeeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6cupsbeef broth 15ozdiced tomatoes 8oztomato sauce ½tspground cumin ½tspdried oregano 1largezucchiniquartered and sliced ¼cupcilantro leaveschopped Salt and pepperto taste Preparation Place the beef, rice, garlic, egg, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll the meat mixture into 3/4-inch sized meatballs....
Ingredients ¼cupolive oil ¼cupcanola oil 3½tbsplemon juice,fresh 1garlic cloves,minced 1tbspdijon mustard 1tsphoney ¼tspsalt,plus more to taste as desired ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper,plus more to taste as desired 1large romaine lettuce head 12ozbacon,cooked, crumbled 2medium avocados,diced 6ozfeta cheese,crumbled 12ozcherry tomatoes,or grape tomatoes, each sliced into 3 segments ½cupalmonds,slivered, toasted 2chicken breasts,grilled and sliced into strips, optional Preparation Add the oils, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to a blender and pulse until well emulsified....
Ingredients 1cupbuttermilk ⅓cupolive oil,or melted coconut oil ⅓cuphoney 1large egg 1lemon zest 1½cupswheat bran 1cupwhite whole wheat flour,or regular whole wheat flour 1½tspbaking powder,aluminum-free 1½tspbaking soda ¼tspfine-grain sea salt 6ozblueberries,fresh or frozen 2tspturbinado sugar Preparation Heat the oven to 325 degrees F and coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, honey, egg, and zest. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....
Ingredients 3partsgin 1partdry vermouth ¼partmaraschino liqueur Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video
Ingredients ⅔cupsugar 2large eggs,plus 5 yolks 14ozsweetened condensed milk,(1 can) 12ozevaporated milk,(1 can) ½cupwhole milk,half-and-half or 2% milk may be substituted, do not use skim milk 2tspvanilla extract 1tbspBourbon ½tspsalt Preparation Adjust a rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Stir together the sugar and ¼ cup of water in a small heavy saucepan until the sugar is completely moistened. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and cook, without stirring, until the mixture begins to turn golden....
Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking soda ½cupbrown sugar,packed 1tspground cinnamon ½cupbutter 1¼cupsbeer,room temperature ½cupwalnuts,chopped Preparation Cream together the butter or margarine and the brown sugar. Cut in flour, baking soda and spice. Blend in beer slowly to form a soft dough. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls and top with a walnut piece. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at a 350 degree F oven until lightly brown. Cool 1 minute on a cookie sheet and move to wire rack....
