Ingredients 12 small russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), pierced with a fork Coarse salt 2 heads broccoli (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), trimmed and cut into florets 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside....
Roasted chestnuts got even easier thanks to our air fryer chestnuts. Such a simple option and no boiling required. If you love chestnuts at Christmas and you are looking for a simple way to enjoy this holiday favourite, then you will love air fried chestnuts. Make chestnuts this way just once, and there will be no going back. Roasted Chestnuts When I want to get into the Christmas holiday spirit there are just two foods that I think of more than most....
Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi. Introducing you to frozen shrimp scampi in the air fryer. Delicious shrimp scampi cooked from frozen, loaded with garlic, butter, fresh parsley, lemon and white wine. Let this be your new favourite air fryer seafood dish. Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi Time for a big fat shrimp confession for you all!!! I live in Portugal and living on the Mediterranean means that we don’t have a big following of American food traditions....
Ingredients 2 heads broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds total), florets halved, stalks trimmed, peeled, and sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add broccoli; cover, and steam until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove basket, pour off water, and return broccoli to pan....
These Chocolate Mint Bars have a brownie-like bottom with green mint-flavored frosting and topped with Andes mints. A chocolate and mint lover’s dream come true! Do you remember when Hershey’s chocolate syrup was sold in a tin can? I do. I went to the grocery store in search for them but was out of luck. I believe they only put the syrup in squeezable bottles now. Someone correct me if I’m wrong please....
Ingredients 2 cups Brown Rice - cooked 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 onion, chopped 5 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Ginger - fresh, minced 1 pound Kale, chopped small 1 cup Vegetable Broth 1 can Coconut Milk 1 Lime, Juiced 1/3 cup Pepitas 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds Sweet Potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons Yellow Thai Curry Paste (or use powder) 1/3 cup Pepitas Preparation Cook rice according to package instructions...
Ingredients 5 tablespoons good-quality olive oil 8 cups corn kernels (10 to 12 ears) 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup small diced red onion 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, white and green parts (2 scallions) 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 cup julienned basil leaves Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is hot, add corn, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, until just cooked and no longer starchy....
Ingredients Quick Basic Pizza Dough, divided in half Olive oil, for brushing Pizza Sauce Fontina cheese Sliced fresh tomatoes Fresh basil leaves Fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves Julienned scallions Julienned pea pods Fresh corn, kernels, blanched Fresh mint leaves Cooked and crumbled sausage Preparation For best results, use a charcoal grill. Create two sections on the grill’s very hot back section and a cooler preparation section in the front by putting extra charcoal in the back and less in the front....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), plus wedges for serving 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (from one 1-inch piece) 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, chopped 2 small garlic cloves 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 20 large shrimp (about 11 ounces) Preparation Blend lime juice, curry powder, cumin, sugar, ginger, scallions, garlic, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a blender or a food processor....
Ingredients 1 head garlic 1 red onion, peeled and thickly sliced Olive oil 1 medium eggplant or 2 baby eggplants, purple or white 2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise 2 yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise 1 yellow pepper, seeded and quartered 1 red pepper, seeded and quartered 1 loaf of crusty bread 1 tomato 1 bunch arugula Preparation Brush garlic and onion slices with oil and place near the edge of a medium-hot grill to cook slowly....
Ingredients 1 sweet potato 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil 1 handful bare Toasted Coconut Chips 1 scoop Greek yogurt 1/2 sliced avocado 1 tablespoon green onions Preparation Heat oven to 400° F. Use a fork to poke several holes in each sweet potato. Rub with 2 Tbsp oil; season with salt. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Split sweet potatoes open; mash lightly with a fork....
Ingredients 1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, hulled 4 nectarines (1 to 1 1/2 pounds total), halved, pitted, and cut into chunks 1/2 cup sugar Preparation In a blender, puree strawberries, nectarines, and sugar until smooth. Pressing with a spoon or rubber spatula, pass mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass measuring cup (discard solids). Pour mixture into eight 3-ounce pop molds. Insert sticks, then freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 1 week....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 1 can refried beans 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 jar black olives, drained 1 jar picante sauce 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated Preparation In a 9 x 13 inch pan, layer ingredients in order given. Top with grated cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Related Video
Ingredients 1 pound small shrimp 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 6 sprigs fresh thyme 3 Scotch Bonnet chiles, 2 whole, 1 seeded and sliced into rings Preparation Stir together all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover; cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve with an empty bowl for shells. Related Video
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 pounds fresh (or thawed frozen) rhubarb 9 ounces fresh (or thawed frozen) raspberries Preparation In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/2 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 pounds fresh (or thawed frozen) rhubarb, sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces, to a simmer. Cook until the rhubarb is tender and starting to fall apart, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in 9 ounces fresh (or thawed frozen) raspberries....
Ingredients 8 figs 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary 6 ounces goat cheese 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375o. Wash and dry figs, cut into quarters and put in ovenproof dish Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pepper, bake for 10-15 minutes until they are bubbling and a bit brown. Serve on toasted bread or foccacia with goat cheese, walnuts and arugula Related Video
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and leaves damp Olive-oil cooking spray Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to paper towels; reserve. Discard oil. Spray pan with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon each whole coriander, cumin, dill, and yellow-mustard seeds 2 tablespoons whole fennel seeds 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 1 whole four-pound side of salmon, skin on, small bones and excess fat removed Olive oil Spicy Cucumber Salsa Preparation Combine all seeds in a skillet over medium heat; toast, shaking pan, until aromatic, 4 to 6 minutes. Grind seeds coarsely in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle....
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds ripe white peaches, peeled Juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tablespoons) 1/2 to 1 cup sugar 2 sprigs fresh lavender, peppermint, or bush basil (optional) 1 tablespoon vodka 1 cup heavy cream Preparation Coarsely chop peaches, and place them in a large bowl. Crush with your hands or a potato masher until only very small pieces remain. Stir in lemon juice, sugar, and herbs if desired....
Ingredients 1 cup frozen shelled edamame 10 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound whole-wheat shell-shaped pasta (such as chiocciole) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/3 cup dry white wine Finely grated zest of lemon, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon total) 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 cups baby arugula (about 1 ounce) 6 ounces yellow grape tomatoes (or other baby tomatoes), halved (about 1 cup)...
