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Low Fat Tahini Dressing
By Realtychick
Combine lemon juice, garlic and water into a blender and puree for 15 - 30 seconds Add all remaining ingredients a...
- Juice of one large lemon
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup raw tahini
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 and 1/2 tsp tamari soy sauce
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp hempseed oil or olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw sesame seeds
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
By Realtychick
Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Original Umami Burger
By Realtychick
In bowl, combine all ingredients together
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (for more daring, savory depth, use 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground Black Pepper
- Hamburger buns
- condiments of your choice
Pork Shoulder Roast with Citrus Mojo and Green Sauce
By Realtychick
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- One 5-pound, bone-in Boston butt (pork shoulder, butt end)
- Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce (recipe follows)
Julia Child's French Onion Soup
By Realtychick
Heat a heavy saucepan over moderate heat with the butter and oil
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds thinly sliced onions
- 2 large bulbs fennel, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 8 cups homemade beef stock, or good quality store bought stock
- 1/4 cup Cognac, or other good brandy
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 8 (1/2-inch) thick slices of French bread, toasted
- 3/4 pound coarsely grated Gruyere
Bacon & Cheese Crackers
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F
- 1 sleeve country club-style crackers
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan or crumbled blue cheese
- 1 pound thinly sliced bacon
Trinidadian Chicken Stew
By Realtychick
In a heavy bottomed 4-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, halved
- 4 small skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 habanero, finely chopped
- 4 whole peeled canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups water
Chai-Spiced Cheesecake with Ginger Crust
By Realtychick
Crust: Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides with nonstick spray
- Crust:
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
- filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese (Italian cream cheese)
- 5 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Topping:
- 1 1/3 cups sour cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Grilled Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella
By Realtychick
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
- 3 cups 1 1/2-inch-cubed whole-wheat bread
- One 10-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed (about 2 cups)
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 3 large red tomatoes, cut into wedges (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup pitted black olives, halved
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (about 1 bunch)
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Sweet Potato Pie with Crunchy Cranberry Topping
By Realtychick
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Filling:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, for 1 1/2 cups puree
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Pinch salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small chunks
- 2 tablespoons ice water, plus more if needed
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 (8-ounce) package frozen cranberries
- 1 (2.3-ounce) package amaretto cookies (about 12), such as Amaretti di Saronno