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Herbed Rack of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes
By miss5elements
Engaging Dinners! Healthy Tip: Make this meal more nutritious with a dark green salad & a low-fat dressing
- 2 lg cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 t finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 t finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 t finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/8 c EVOO, divided
- 3 med size red potatoes
- 1 rack of lamb (~ 1lb.)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 lg carrots, sliced 1/2" thick
- 2 T white wine
Herb and Gruyere Omelet
By miss5elements
Learn the omelet-basics with these classic fillings, then experiment with sauteed veggies, different cheeses, & mea...
- 2 lg eggs
- Sea salt & ground black pepper
- 1/2 T unsalted butter
- 2 T grated Gruyere cheese
- 2 T chopped fresh herbs, such as: parsley, basil, tarragon, & chives
Grilled Apricots
By miss5elements
1. Prepare grill or heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat on a stove
- 8 ripe apricots (about 2lbs) halved & pitted
- 1 T EVOO
- 1/8 t salt
- 1/8 t freshly ground pepper
- 2 pts good-quality vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 c honey (optional)
- 1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Salad with Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Prosciutto
By miss5elements
This creamy, tangy cheese originated in France, where it is known as chévre
- 1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
- 4 2-ounce buttons fresh goat cheese (or 1 8-ounce log, cut into 4 rounds), chilled
- 6 to 8 cups salad greens
- 2 ripe peaches , each cut into 8 wedges
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- Balsamic vinegar , for drizzling
- Extra-virgin olive oil , for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Classic Tarte Tatin
By miss5elements
Created by Rori Trovato Oprah
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for rolling dough
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , very cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons nonfat milk , very cold
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 7 to 8 Granny Smith apples , peeled, cored and quartered
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 sprigs lavender
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
Citrus-and-Spice-Pickled Watermelon Rind
By miss5elements
Recipe adapted from Vegan Soul Kitchen, by Bryant Terry Oprah
- Rind from a medium-size (10- to 12-pound) watermelon
- 3 1/4 cups cane sugar divided
- 3/4 cup sea salt
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. whole cloves , divided
- 2 large oranges , thinly sliced
- 4 lemons , thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
Flourless Chocolate Ganache Cake
By miss5elements
This flourless chocolate cake highlights complex flavors
- Flourless Cake
- 1 12oz package semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 c unsalted butter (1.5 sticks), cut into pieces (plus some for pan)
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 c sugar,divided
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 t vanilla extract
- Chocolate Ganache Glaze
- 1 c heavy cream
- 2 T [agave syrup]
- 8 oz high-quality semisweet chocolate baking chips
- 1/4 c roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/2 t sea salt flakes
Sylvia’s Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey
By miss5elements
directions 1 In a 4-quart saucepan, bring the water and smoked turkey to a boil over high heat
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 pound smoked turkey wings or neck
- 1 1/2 pound collard greens
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Whipped Salt Cod with Caviar on Steamed Potatoes
By miss5elements
Recipe created by Lydia Shire Oprah
- 1 box (1 pound) salt cod
- 1 baking potato
- 4 large red-skinned potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 cups milk
- 4 sprigs parsley
- 2 sprigs celery leaf
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. whole peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic , peeled
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- Squeeze of lemon (optional)
- Unsalted butter , for serving (optional)
- 1 tin (4 ounces) Italian osetra or California estate caviar
- 2 Tbsp. chopped chives or 1 small red onion , finely chopped, for garnish
Crispy [Scallops] with Ginger and Garlic
By miss5elements
Created by Rori Trovato Oprah
- 1 piece (1/2 inch) fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 pounds large [scallops], peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Wondra or all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces