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CURRY-COCONUT MUSSELS BABALU'S
By jarren
Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, u...
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon lightly crumbled saffron threads
- 1 bay leaf (not California)
- 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek (chile paste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), well scrubbed
- Accompaniment: lime wedges
JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD
By jarren
In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended; spread into an ungreased 9" pie plate
- 2 , 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces
- Corn chips
WHOLE WHEAT CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS
By jarren
Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl and stir to comb...
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- vegetable oil spray
SHREDDED ROMAINE & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING
By jarren
Most requested recipe at Oleana Restaurant
- Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Champagne vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup + 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Salad:
- 1 large head romaine
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 3/4 cup light toasted walnut halves (2-3 tbsp reserved for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Scant 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
GREEK CHEESE BALL
By jarren
Beat together first 5 ingredients (cheese through pepper)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz (114 g) feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter; softened
- 1 tsp (5 mL) basil crumbled
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped ripe olives
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Sliced olives '
- Sliced green onion
RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE
By jarren
Mix shortbread crumbs and butter and place in 9" springform pan
- 3/4 package shortbread cookies, crumbled
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 lb cream cheese
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 litre of raspberry juice
- Fresh raspberries
- Grated chocolate
ORANGE & ALMOND CHOCOLATE
By jarren
Diane Dippel
- 1 lb of good quality chocolate (dark or light)
- 7 oz whole blanched almonds
- 3-4 thick skinned oranges
- 2 - 8 " round cake pans
CHICKEN BROCCOLI DIVAN
By jarren
Arrange broccoli and chicken in 9-inch pie plate or 2-quart shallow baking dish
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
- 1 ( 10.75 ounce) can Campbell's Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup or Campbell's Condensed 98% Fat Free Broccoli Cheese Soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
WILDWOOD MUSSELS
By jarren
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil to a medium heat and add onion, leeks, tomato, sun-dried tomato, garlic and chip...
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp leeks julienned
- 2 tbsp fresh tomato diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp sun-dried tomato
- 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
- Chipotle pepper, chopped, to taste
- 12 oz fresh mussels
- 1 1/2 oz white wine
- 2 oz chicken stock
- 1 1/2 oz tomato sauce
- 2 oz whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 oz Asiago cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
PIZZA BAGUETTE BROILS
By jarren
Combine all ingredients. Spread on top of baguettes or French loaf cut in half
- 1 cup grated Cheddar or Mozarella (or combined)
- 1/3 cup salad oil
- 1 , 7 1/2 oz can tomato sauce
- Small jar of chopped pimento
- Small can of chopped black or green olives
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
- Garlic powder
- Oregano