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FLAX COOKIES
By jarren
In bowl, beat together butter and sugars until light; beat in egg and vanilla
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
- 2/3 cup flaxseeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Raspberry or strawberry jam
DOUBLE-CRUST PIE DOUGH
By jarren
While it is cold, cut the butter into small pieces and then leave it out of the fridge for 30 minutes
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 1/3 cups flour
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg, directly from the fridge
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
By jarren
Heat a heavy pan over medium-hgih heat and add the canola and sesame oils
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil, optional
- 1/2 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 small squirt Sriracha (chili paste), or to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds, optional
CHEESE BALL
By jarren
Mix first 4 ingredients together and shape into a ball
- 2 , 8 oz packages of cream cheese
- 1 , 8 oz package of Cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
NICOISE SALAD WITH SALMON
By jarren
Dijon Vinaigrette: In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the vinegar, onion, mustard,...
- Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 1/3 1 cup plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 1/3 1 cup plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 1/3 1 cup plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 2 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 2 2 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 2 2 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 2 2 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 2 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 2 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 ts freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 ts freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 ts freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 1 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 1 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 6 6 6 oz green beans, trimmed
- 6 6 6 oz green beans, trimmed
- 6 6 6 oz green beans, trimmed
- Herb Crusted Salmon:
- Herb Crusted Salmon:
- Herb Crusted Salmon:
- 3 3 3 green onions, including light green parts, minced
- 3 3 3 green onions, including light green parts, minced
- 3 3 3 green onions, including light green parts, minced
- 3 3 3 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3 3 3 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3 3 3 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3 3 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 3 3 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 3 3 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 2 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 2 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 2 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 2 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 2 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 2 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 4 oz Six 4 oz salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed
- 4 4 oz Six 4 oz salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed
- 4 4 oz Six 4 oz salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed
- 1 1 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 1 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 1 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 6 6 tsp Dijon mustard
- 6 6 6 tsp Dijon mustard
- 6 6 6 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salad:
- Salad:
- Salad:
- 1 1 1 lb mixed baby greens
- 1 1 1 lb mixed baby greens
- 1 1 1 lb mixed baby greens
- 12 12 12 oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 12 12 12 oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 12 12 12 oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- 3 3 3 tbsp nonpareil capers, rinsed and drained
- 3 3 3 tbsp nonpareil capers, rinsed and drained
- 3 3 3 tbsp nonpareil capers, rinsed and drained
- Kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 1/2 3 1/2 to cups Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, cooled to room temperature
- 3 1/2 3 1/2 to cups Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, cooled to room temperature
- 3 1/2 3 1/2 to cups Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, cooled to room temperature
- 18 to 24 18 to 24 24 thinly sliced red onion rings
- 18 to 24 18 to 24 24 thinly sliced red onion rings
- 18 to 24 18 to 24 24 thinly sliced red onion rings
- 6 6 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 6 6 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 6 6 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
BROCCOLI SALAD
By jarren
To make dressing, combine yogurt and Miracle Whip, vinegar, mustard and honey
- Dressing:
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) plain 1% milk-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) Miracle Whip Light or other fat-reduced mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons {30 mL) wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) honey
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins
- Salad:
- 2 bunches broccoli, cut in florets (reserve stalks for soup)
- 1 red onion, slivered or chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) sunflower seeds
- 1/4 pound (125 g) bacon, cooked and crumbled
BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH BLUE CHEESE
By jarren
TO PREPARE: In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger and sugar
- Sauce:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup red or dry white wine
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 5-pound leg of lamb, butterflied (ask the butcher to butterfly the lamb)
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 cube)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
PEPPER QUESADILLAS WITH MANGO SALSA
By jarren
- Mango Salsa:
- 6 oz. (170g) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 4 x 6 (4 x 15 cm) flour tortillas
- 1 red pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 oz. (85 g) chèvre (goat cheese) or feta cheese
- 1 mango
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced English cucumber
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
PORK SATAY
By jarren
Combine everything but the pork in a medium bowl
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon curry powder and/or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
CHEERIO PEANUT BUTTER BARS
By jarren
Spray 13 x 9" pan with cooking spray
- 5 cups Peanut Butter Cheerios
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips