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KALE & BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
By jarren
Remove ribs from kale and chop
- Salad:
- 1 bunch leafy green kale
- 8-10 large Brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped purple onion
- 1/3 cup whole roasted salted almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grainy mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
BOUILLABAISSE
By jarren
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 can (398 ml) chopped tomatoes, drained
- 4 cups water
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp saffron
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 lb mixture of shrimp, mussels and scallops
PUMPKIN PIE (MOM'S)
By jarren
Combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt with pumpkin and milk
- 1 9" baked pie shell
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup cooked pumpkin
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 3 eggs
- Some milk
BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH TAPENADE
By jarren
Lamb: Trim fat from lamb
- Lamb:
- Butterflied leg of lamb (about 3 lb/1.5 kg) 1
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 25 ml
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp/5 ml.dried) 15 ml
- 1 tsp pepper 5 ml
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Olive Pepper Tapenade:
- 2 Sweet red peppers
- 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives 50 ml
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 15 ml
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard 5 ml
- 1/2 tsp pepper 2 ml
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt
ORANGE PORK WITH SNOW PEAS & CASHEWS
By jarren
In a small bowl, stir together orange juice marmalade, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil (or more as needed)
- 1 pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh snow peas, trimmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashew pieces
- Hot cooked jasmine rice
GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH BACON-VINEGAR DRESSING & DILL
By jarren
Steam potatoes until tip of knife easily pierces center of slices, about 10 minutes
- 2 1/4 pounds medium-size red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
- 6 bacon slices, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
PEA & MINT CROSTINI
By jarren
Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, if using, and place the baguette slices on top in ...
- 10 oz pkg frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp coarse salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper,m plus extra for seasoning
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2" thick slices
- Additional extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
GREEN BEAN BUNDLES WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM
By jarren
A creamy Gorgonzola or a lighter-tasting blue cheese, such as Bellablu or extra-creamy Danish blue cheese is good f...
- 8 ounces (250 g) green beans
- 12 ounces (375 g) prosciutto cotto or other cooked ham
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) whipping cream or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) pepper
BBQ PEACH CHICKEN
By jarren
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients
- 1/2 cup peach preserves, large pieces snipped
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp horseradish
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 chicken breast halves
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GINGER, RED PEPPER & ORANGE
By jarren
Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil
- 1 3/4 lb (850g) Brussels Sprouts, trimmed
- 2 tbsp (25mL) butter
- 1/2 large red bell pepper,cut into small cubes
- 2 tsp (10mL) finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup (125mL) orange juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste