Unblond1's profile page
Recipes
KALETTES*****Oven Roasted Kalettes
By Unblond1
14/12/15 - Great, for both
- 1 package Mann's Kalettes™, 6 oz./170 grams, dried
- 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced or very thinly sliced (they only cook for 10 minutes)
- pinch of hot pepper flakes
- Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
OYSTERS****Grilled Oysters with Fennel Butter
By Unblond1
24/12/14 - This was good, but I tried it as a substitute for the usual Oysters Rockefeller but it didn't measure up
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, ground, or 1/4 teaspoon fennel pollen
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 tablespoon shallots, minced
- 1/4 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh fennel
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fennel greens, if available, or chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or less - oysters are salty
- 12 medium oysters
CHICKEN****Mason Jar Waldorf Salad
By Unblond1
Dressing turned out too wet and probably too much of it
- DRESSING:
- 6 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 2%
- 2 tablespoons light mayo
- zest and juice of one large orange (2 - 3 tablespoons, judge by consistency)
- 2 teaspoons hazlenut oil
- 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- n.b. add optional pinch of curry powder for curried Waldorf Chicken Salad
- SALAD:
- 1 medium red apple, diced
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 ounces poached chicken
- 1/2 cup (10 - 12) red or green grapes, halved OR
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 3 cups baby lettuce blend or spinach arugula blend
- handful of chopped fresh dill, basil and/or parsley
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
APPLES - Greco-Norman Baked Apples
By Unblond1
Laura Calder
- 1/2 tablespoon Calvados or Cognac
- 1 Tbsp raisins
- 1 Granny Smith apple (or other baking variety)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Sprinkling of cinnamon
- 2 heaping Tbsp fresh goat cheese (30 grams)
- 1 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 1 Tbsp honey, warmed to runny consistency if necessary
BREAST****Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce (ActiFry)
By Unblond1
Very good for both 01/02/17 - In ActiFry, ditto, although it does make a bit of a mess of the blade
- SALAD:
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced, or 1/2 tsp. dried
- 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced, optional and not really necessary
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 - 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oil-cured olives, pitted and halved
- 30 grams feta cheese, diced
- juice of 1/4 lemon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- TO SERVE:
- 3 small flour tortillas, (90 - 100 calories each) halved and heated in a 200 degree oven or equal quantity of pita bread or Naan bread, warmed
- Tzatziki sauce, for me
GNOCCHI****Baked Gnocchi with Greens
By Unblond1
04/12/14 - This was good and I'd make it again and it's certainly a good way to use up leftover roasted greens, but...
- 4 ounces gnocchi (This was a bit much, try 3 1/2 next time)
- 1 cup or so of chopped broccoli rabe or kale (Great place to use up the roasted leftovers of either)
- pinch of hot pepper flakes (careful if using already cooked greens)
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan or pecorino + more for serving
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil - can't really identify this in the final product, just oil the dish
- 1 grated garlic clove (if there isn't already garlic in the greens)
- salt and pepper to taste
NUTS****Chili-Spiced Nuts
By Unblond1
In a large bowl, mix pecans, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, and oil
- 22 servings
- 5 1/4 ounces pecan halves
- 3 3/4 ounces pine nuts or almonds (the pine nuts are hard to pick up when eating)
- 3 1/2 ounces pumpkin seeds or extra cashews or raw peanuts (the pumpkin seeds are also hard to pick up)
- 2 ounces unsalted cashews
- 3 tbsp. EVOO
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp. chili powder of choice (more or less depending on the heat)
- 1 pinch cayenne (more or less depending on the heat)
- 1/2 tsp. Malden salt
GROUND - Pan-Fried Meatloaf in Pepper Rings
By Unblond1
Cut the tops and bottoms off the bell peppers, reserving for another use
- 2 bell peppers - red, yellow, orange or mixed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces ground turkey or beef or mixture
- 1 slice (50 grams) bread of choice (something soft), cut into small cubes
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, divided
- 1 egg
- pinch of dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- couple of shakes of chipotle Tabasco (for Mexican Style)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 60 grams Tex Mex blend (for Mexican Style)
- 60 grams four-cheese blend (for Italian Style)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
GUINEA*****Laura Calder's Stuffed Guinea Hen
By Unblond1
13/12/10 - This was simply amazing! I brined the bird first for about 48 hours, in Favourite Poultry Brine, while ...
- 6 - 8 servings
- 1 guinea hen, about 3 - 4 pounds, boned (breast and leg meat retained)
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup panko
- 2 chopped dried figs, soaked in boiling water for half an hour or so to reconstitute
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 6 slices Prosciutto, or bacon (I used bacon)
GROUND*****Mediterranean Ricotta Turkey Burgers
By Unblond1
These are EXCELLENT! Moist and tender - but that depends on the ricotta - don't leave it out - and NOT overcooking ...
- 16 oz. ground chicken or turkey
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallots, scallions or chives
- 1 clove grated garlic
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- freshly grated zest of one lemon
- 4 tbsp. light ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup panko
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- 60 grams Kraft four cheese italiano light
- 4 ounces (113 grams) smoked turkey or chicken, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano or 1 tsp. fresh
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. each finely chopped fresh parsley and dill