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Pumpkin-Coconut Custard with Sesame Brittle
By AnnieMro
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk with cream, pupkin and sugar
- brittle:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup whipping cream (35%)
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
Cabbage Roll Casserole
By AnnieMro
Preheat oven to 350F. Chop onions and place with garlic in bottom of large 4 litre casserole or 2 smaller dishes
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 head cabbage, about 7 cups sliced
- 4 large carrots, thinly carrots
- 2 large green peppers, seeded and chopped
- 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
- 2 X 28 oz cans diced tomatoes including juice
- 1/4 cup each brown sugar and white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp each thyme and salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4-6 unpeeled tomatoes, chopped
CHOW MEIN HONG KONG-STYLE
By AnnieMro
In Chinese lore, noodles symbolize longevity and chicken signifies health, making this version of Cantonese Chow Me...
- SEASONING SAUCE
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) water
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) minced garlic
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) XO sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) soy sauce
- 1 cup (250 mL) unsalted chicken stock
- NOODLES
- 1/2 lb (250 g) fresh chow mein egg noodles
- 4 tbsp (60 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, in 1/8 inch (3 mm) slices
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) carrots, cut in julienne
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) snow peas, tips and strings removed
- 4 dried black Chinese mushrooms, rehydrated and thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb (250 g) chicken thigh meat, cut in 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- GARNISH
- 1 green onion, cut in julienne
- 5 to 10 coriander sprigs, chopped
Pumpkin and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
By AnnieMro
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting paper overhang the pan's edg...
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. each nutmeg and salt
- 250 g pkg. cream cheese, at room temp.
- 2 tbsp. whipping cream(35%)
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Ratatouille Caliente
By AnnieMro
1) Heat olive oil at medium heat in a wok or large lidded pan
- 3 tablespoons olive or safflower oil
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 1 large yellow onion in small cubes
- 1 medium eggplant cubed
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and cubed
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
- 2 large Pablano peppers, seeded and cubed
- 3 large tomatoes cubed
- 2 medium squash cubed
- 1 medium zucchini cubed
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
Quinoa with black beans and tomatoes
By AnnieMro
Mix ingredients together
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 3 tbsp. lime juice
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. each salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
Smarter Fettucine Alfredo
By AnnieMro
Cook pasta. Drain. Combine broth and flour in medium saucepan
- 300 g of fettucine, uncooked
- 1 1/4 cup 25% less sodium chicken broth
- 4 tsp. flour
- 1/3 cup light cream cheese
- 3 tsp. Parmesan
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Beef Satay Skewers
By AnnieMro
Stir peppercorns in a small skillet over medium-high heat 2-4 minutes until fragrant and smoking; transfer to a lar...
- 1 tbsp. cracked/ground black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 5 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 3/4 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 lb hanger steak, trimmed and sliced across grain into 1/4 in. thick strips
- 20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for a min. of 30 minutes prior
Crispy Herb Potatoes
By AnnieMro
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl
- 3 Toppits crushed garlic cubes
- 3 Toppits chopped basil cubes
- 3 Toppits chopped parsley cubes
- 6 large potatoes - discard ends and cut into 1" thick round slices
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
Whole Wheat Couscous Pilaf
By AnnieMro
Stir spices together in a bowl
- 1/4 tsp. each: ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, salt and fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion diced, or 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups whole wheat couscous
- 3 tbsp. raisins
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts