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YONANAS****Cherry Chocolate (w/Banana)
By Unblond1
30/05/15-VVG. Brought to Andria's for her to try
- 2 2 frozen ripe bananas
- 3 3 ⁄4 cup frozen cherries (105 grams)
- 1 oz 1 oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces (I used Lindt sea salt the first time)
CARROTS****Spice-Crusted Carrots with Harissa Yogurt
By Unblond1
23/05/15-I thought this was very good
- 1 pound small carrots with tops, scrubbed, tops trimmed to 1/2”
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon English mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander or fennel
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus more
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
YOGURT*****Cilantro Garlic Yogurt Sauce
By Unblond1
VV Good for both - served with greek yogurt marinated chicken kebabs
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. EVOO
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro (or mint or chives)
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. minced or grated garlic
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
GARLIC - D'Italiano Garlic Toast
By Unblond1
Nutrition Facts - per piece Calories 140
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400.
- Place desired # of slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 6 - 10 minutes, turning once halfway through.
SMOOTHIE - Chocolate Avocado Protein Smoothie
By Unblond1
2 Servings Calories 216
- 10 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop of SLIMFAST chocolate
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 12 grams / 2 tablespoons PB2 original or chocolate
PROTINIS****Tandoori Chicken
By Unblond1
Nutrition Facts 1 Serving Amount Per Serving Calories 90
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ARBORIO****Rice Cooker - risi e bisi
By Unblond1
24/12/11 - Dan likes very much and it's close enough to a risotto to keep me happy too
- TO FINISH:
- 1 tsp. EVOO
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. minced shallot or onion
- 3 tbsp. minced celery
- 3 tbsp. minced leeks
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- 4 slices prosciutto or serrano or grandpa ham, sliced (Optional)
- 1 tbsp. white wine
- 1/3 cup arborio rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus additional as needed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- 4 tbsp. parmigiano reggiano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and/or basil
- grated zest of 1/2 lemon
RISOTTO****Baked Risotto with Asparagus, Spinach, and Parmesan
By Unblond1
Preheat oven to 400°. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat
- 2 servings
- 1 tbsp. EVOO
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce pancetta, finely diced (Optional)
- 1/4 cup Arborio
- 1 ounce baby spinach (or spinach/arugula mix)
- 2 tbsp. white wine
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- Malden salt, to taste
- pinch of grated nutmeg
- 1/2 - 3/4 ounce grated parmigiano reggiano or asiago or mixture
- 8 spears asparagus, cut in 1" pieces
RISOTTO****Brown Butter Risotto with Asparagus or Caramelized Raddichio
By Unblond1
* *Heat* a bit of olive oil in a small frying pan and *frizzle* sage until crispy and set aside
- 3 servings
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. EVOO
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice
- 2 tbsp. Cognac
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 ounces grated cheese - sartori merlot or parmigiano reggiano or pecorino romano or combination
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 8 - 10 spears asparagus - cut into 1" lengths and steamed or lightly sauteed or broiled
- 1 tsp. truffle oil
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives - optional (I've never had them on hand)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
STIR FRY****Shredded Pork in Fish Sauce - 5 Points
By Unblond1
Very good but not spicy enough
- 12 12 12 oz. pork tenderloin
- 3 3 3 -4 dried chinese mushrooms, soaked (it calls for soaked Wooden Ears)
- 2 3 2 3 2 - 3 stalks celery
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 red pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 yellow pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1 1 slice ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 1 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili bean sauce (Toban Dian)
- 1 1 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons peanut oil