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Spicy Fava Bean Fritters with Lemon Minted Yogurt
By pattie_d
These fritters make a delicious snack
- TOTAL TIME:40 min
- PREP: 20 minINACTIVE PREP: -- COOK: 20 min
- 2.2 pounds fresh fava beans, in their pods (about 2/3 pound shelled weight) or 1 pound defrosted fava beans, skinned
- 6 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 level teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 fresh red chile, seeded and finely sliced
- 1 lemon, zest and juiced
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 small piece potato, peeled, optional
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- A few handfuls mixed crunchy salad leaves, washed and spun dry
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Pickled chiles, to serve
Zucchini Gratin
By pattie_d
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
- 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere
Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
By pattie_d
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- TOPPING:
- 1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh raspberries and whipped cream, optional
Portobello and Zucchini Tacos
By pattie_d
Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 5 medium portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch sticks
- 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 12 (4 1/2-inch) corn tortillas
- 6 ounces (1 cup) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa
Pate a Choux
By pattie_d
Use this pate a choux recipe, adapted from "Entertaining," to make mouthwatering pastries such as profiteroles, cre...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Zucchini Baked Sticks
By pattie_d
Very good appetizer or just for a snack
- 1 large egg white
- 3 medium zucchini slicked into 3"x1/2" stick
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- cooking spray
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- Quick Marinara Sauce (1 cup)
- 1 tsp EVOO
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- salt & pepper to taste
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy of Amy Scherber
- Big Beautiful White Pan Loaf dough, 1 batch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups, (7.5 ounces) dark raisins,
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
Mexican Breakfast Casserole
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
- 6 poblano chile peppers, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds Mexican chorizo, or other hot sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 5 corn tortillas, quartered
- 10 large eggs
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions, green tops only
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack
- 1 1/2 cups grated medium cheddar
- Sour Cream, garnish
- Picante Sauce (store bought), garnish
Cannoli-Stuffed French Toast Nuggets
By pattie_d
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and sweetener, and mix ...
- 3 tablespoons fat-free ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 no-calorie sweetener packet
- 1 light hot dog bun (about 80 calories)
- 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons light whipped butter or light buttery spread
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
- Sugar-free pancake syrup, for topping, optional
Sponge Cake
By pattie_d
Because they can be made using matzoh cake meal instead of flour, sponge cakes have long been favorite Passover des...
- 2/3 cup matzo cake meal
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 9 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Juice and zest of 1/2 orange
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- Passover Powdered Sugar