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Pork Ribs with Brine Recipe
By pattie_d
preparation Time: 5-12 hours, plus 20 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours
- For the Brine:
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 8 cups water
- 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
- For the Rib Sauce:
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated on a rasp
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup beer at room temperature
Butternut Bisque Recipe
By pattie_d
Directions In a large bowl, toss the squash, carrots, apple, shallots and oil
- 3-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- Sour cream and additional chives, optional
Tandoori Tofu
By pattie_d
A tandoori-inspired spice rub and smokiness from the grill flavor these tofu “steaks
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 14-ounce packages extra-firm or firm water-packed tofu, drained
- 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 6 tablespoons sliced scallions or chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Quinoa Salad with Beets and Fennel Vinaigrette
By pattie_d
Cook beets in large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes
- 6 beets, trimmed
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 3 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly slice
- 2 cups chopped fresh arugula
Body Ecology Fermented Juice Tonic Recipe
By pattie_d
Cut all your veggies into thumb-size pieces
- Choose a variety of hearty winter vegetables such as:
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Squash
Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Golden Delicious Apples and Roasted Prosciutto
By pattie_d
For the topping: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 12 slices prosciutto
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
- 4 Golden Delicious apples
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups ricotta
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- Butter, for cooking
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional
- 1 cup maple syrup, warmed on stove-top
Vanilla Gelato Bites with Chocolate and Hazelnuts
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 pint vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 (12-ounce) bag chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts (about 5 ounces)
Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
Olive Straws
By pattie_d
This recipe for olive straws is courtesy of Michel Roux and is featured in "Pastry
- All-purpose flour, for work surface
- 13 ounces Rough Puff Pastry
- 15 large green pimento stuffed olives, about 1 1/4 inches long
- 1 medium egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
By pattie_d
Place half the artichokes in a food processor; add cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, an...
- Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes
- We lightened this classic dip without sacrificing flavor.
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- Raw vegetables, such as bell-pepper wedges, carrot slices, and cauliflower florets, for dipping