Ingredients 1 head iceberg lettuce (cut into quarters or wedges) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced pomegranate seeds (optional) 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese + little extra for topping 1 cup Plain Yogurt 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce Preparation: In a medium size bowl, combine blue cheese chunks, plain yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk well. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Let dressing to set in refrigerator for an hour or more. Place iceberg lettuce in a platter. Spoon Blu…
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Continue ReadingNutritious, delicious, and very satisfying lunch or dinner on the go! Ingredients For the Salmon: 1 -2 pounds Atlantic Salmon fillet 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tablespoons Olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup honey 3 cups of broccoli florets 3 cups sliced sweet potatoes, round Yogurt-Tahini Marinade: 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt 1/4 Tahini 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon cumin 4 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Preparation Preheat oven to 400 grades Fahrenheit. line a large baking sheet with foil paper. Set…
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Continue ReadingPlease yourself with this delicious Caramel Flan, tangy from the Sour Cream with a super creamy cheesy delightful ending in your palate to enjoy after any meal! Ingredients 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces sour cream, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar zest of an orange 3/4 cup of water Preparation For the Caramel: Cook sugar and water over medium-low heat in a heavy saucepan for about 10 to 12 minutes or until…
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Continue ReadingIngredients Atlantic Salmon Fresh Farmed, no skin on, boneless (6-8 pieces) Honey-Ginger Marinade 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 4 Tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seed oil 1/4 cup soya sauce 1/2 jalapeno, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar Salt to taste 2 Tablespoon olive oil Vegetables 4 Bok choy, cut in half Baby Red and yellow bell peppers, cut into 2-inch slices 4 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, quartered 3 green onions, sliced Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 grades Fahrenheit. Use…
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Continue ReadingIngredients: Pork Shoulder: 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder, bone-in 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup fresh lemon or lime juice 2 Tablespoon apple cyder vinegar 3 cups of beef stock 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon all-spiced, ground 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon oregano, ground 1 Tablespoon pomegranate molasses Vegetable Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, cinnamon, allspice, oregano and cumin. Using a deep baking dish or Dutch oven and add vegetable oil. Brown pork shoulder on each…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for the Monkey Pull-Apart Bread 2 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon whole milk, warm 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 3 eggs 3 cups All-purpose flour 1/3 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons melted butter Preparation for the dough Use a stand-mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Add to the bowl warm water, and yeast. Incorporate heated milk with melted butter. Combine in low speed and add flour gradually, add sugar, and salt. Mix all ingredients. Incorporate eggs one by one, and vanilla. Beat in low until dough pulls away from sides…
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Continue ReadingA crowd pleaser! Perfect, fun and delicious dish for sharing. Baked and served. Ingredients for Homemade Black Beans 2 cups black beans pre-washed 5 cups of chicken broth 1 red pepper, small diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika, ground 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground 2 teaspoon granulated sugar Preparation Place black beans in a large pot filled with 5 cups of chicken or vegetable broth and let them boil at medium high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours till beans are tender and creamy. In a…
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Continue ReadingThis is one of the best Sponge Cakes I have ever taste. Guess who made it to surprise me. My amazing and lovely son. Ingredients 1 cup Cake flour, sifted 8 large eggs (separated) 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 cup powder sugar 1 1/2 Tablespoon corn starch, sifted 3/4 cup coconut oil 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 325 grades Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch round Bundt pan with baking spray. Place Bundt pan inside a deep baking tray. Set aside. In a small saucepan place coconut oil…
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Continue ReadingIngredients: 4 large, unpeeled eggplant, sliced 1/3 inch thick 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 24 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 cup mozzarella, shredded 1 medium onion, diced 1 teaspoon oregano, dried 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 teaspoon, salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned cut, some in whole for top 1 teaspoon butter, to grease pan Topping: 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs of a French baguette 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated Place all ingredients in food processor. Pulse couple times to…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for the Easy Pesto Gnocchi 1 16 ounces package gnocchi or (made them from scratch, see my site for the recipe) 3 Tablespoon Homemade Pesto (see recipe on my site) or store-bought pesto 1 cup heavy cream 1 Tablespoon cream cheese 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 10 fresh basil leaves Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Rinse and set aside. Use a deep large pan and add gnocchi. At medium heat , pour heavy cream and let it simmer for two to three minutes until thick and creamy. Add pesto, cream cheese and stir until well incorporated. Remove…