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CAULIFLOWER - Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
By Unblond1
Preheat oven to 400°F. In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, ginger, and turmeric
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/3 head cauliflower, cut into extra small florets, about the size of marbles
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
CORN****Grilled Corn on the Cob
By Unblond1
We both love this every time - especially the Italian version
- ITALIAN VERSION:
- 5 ears corn, shucked and cleaned
- 1 tbsp. evoo
- 2 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp. evoo
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 - 3 tbsp. finely minced mint
- pinch of cayenne pepper or chipotle chili powder (easy does it)
- pinch of sea salt
- YOGURT SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/2 lime, juiced and zested, plus wedges for serving
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 pinch chili power or cayenne
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
BEAN-Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Feta and tahini
By Unblond1
*Put* the lentils, garlic, sage, and olive oil in the rice cooker, along with 1 cup water or broth, set the cooker ...
- 1/2 cup dried green lentils (Puy or Casteluccio), picked and rinsed over
- 1 large garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
- 1 fresh sage sprigs
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- For the dressing and salad
- 1 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 large garlic clove
- Maldon Salt
- 1 tablespoon well-stirred tahini paste
- 2 - 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 2 - 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rinsed and drained chickpeas
- 1 section preserved lemon, pith and flesh discarded, rind finely diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- handful of small, delicate cilantro or flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- 1/4 cup feta
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE****Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
By Unblond1
12/03/16 - VVG. I've had it on a salad of mixed baby greens topped with some leftover shards of my Greek Oregano Ma...
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tbsp each finely chopped fresh parsley, basil, mint and dill
- 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
SPREAD - Bourbon Bacon Jam
By Unblond1
Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until it turns a little crispy with as little visible fat as possib...
- 12 ounces of bacon, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of Vidalia onion, red onions, shallots or a combination, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon mellow chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda Brown
AVOCADO****Avocado Wrap with Spinach/Arugula Blend and Hummus
By Unblond1
12/05/15-This is good, in the absence of anything more interesting, but it's pretty boring
- 1 large whole wheat wrap
- 1/2 small package hummus from Costco
- 1/2 cup spinach/arugula blend
- 1 ounce avocado (about 1/4 medium to small/1/5 large) sliced if firm, smashed if softer
- Aleppo pepper to taste
- salt and ground pepper to taste
KIT****Chop Chop Chipotle & Cheddar Salade Kit
By Unblond1
25/07/16 - This is good for both
- Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, cabbage and kale, white cheddar cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
SALMON****Chili Salmon
By Unblond1
We both liked this and Dan even complimented it
- 1 Salmon Filet, skinless preferred, skin-on works too, from Costco
- Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons EVOO
FIDDLEHEADS****Roasted Fiddleheads
By Unblond1
* Toss fiddleheads with lemon zest, salt, pepper and oil
- 6 ounces fiddleheads (or equal parts fiddleheads and asparagus)
- 1 tbsp. EVOO
- grated lemon rind to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
SEAFOOD****Linguine with Clam Sauce
By Unblond1
Great for both. Clam sauce on my portion only, just toss Dan's noodles with Becel and top with half the panko topp
- PANKO TOPPING:
- 3 oz/85 grams Catelli Smart linguine
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 oz. pancetta, regular or spicy, diced
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- reserved clam juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, or as needed
- 1 can Cloverleaf Clams, drained, juice retained and strained
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 4 tablespoons panko
- 1 clove of garlic, minced or finely chopped
- grated zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan