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Onion Bialys
By Alqualonde
Bialys are traditional Jewish onion and poppy seed buns, which originated in Bialystock, Poland
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) granulated sugar
- 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) warm water
- 2 tsp (10 mL) active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
- 2-2/3 cups (650 mL) bread flour
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped white onions, (mild)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) poppy seeds
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
Spicy Masala Albondigas
By Alqualonde
Using spices from Indian cuisine seemed like a good match to the savory, saucy meatballs served in tapas bars — m...
- For The Meatballs:
- 1 Thick Slice Hearty White Bread, crust removed
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 1 Large Egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Finely Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Cilantro
- 1 tsp Finely Grated Ginger
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Spanish Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- For The Sauce:
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Finely Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine
- 1 (28 Oz) Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup Chopped Cilantro Leaves, garnish
Golden Ticket Burgers - Beef
By Alqualonde
Celebrity chefs Todd English, Candice Kumai and Aaron Sanchez all created a healthy version of an American classic:...
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (about 3 oz.) cremini mushrooms, stemmed and finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 whole wheat slider rolls
- 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
Red Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash Cranberries and Pecans
By Alqualonde
I find red quinoa is a tad crunchier than the usual quinoa I cook, so I add a bit more water to make it softer
- 1 cup quinoa, (I used Ancient Harvest Red Quinoa)
- 1 smallish butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved or chopped as you prefer
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced fine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablepsoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 sprinkle cumin, ginger or curry, to taste
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
Quinoa-Chia Energy Bars
By Alqualonde
One issue I take with energy bars it that they’re often too sweet – not every snack needs to be an over the top...
- 3/4 cup Medjool dates, pits removed (about 7-8)
- 2/3 cup white grape juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chia seeds, divided
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, shells removed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup dried figs (White Turkish variety is the best), chopped coarsely
Walnut Kale Pesto
By Alqualonde
A nutrient-packed alternative to basil pesto, this kale pesto is delicious tossed with freshly cooked pasta
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
- 1 pinch each salt and pepper
White Pizza
By Alqualonde
Pizza Dough 1 . Stir flour and yeast in a stand mixer with dough attachment
- Pizza Dough
- 31/2 Cups Flour (King Arthur’s bread flour or oo pizza flour)
- 1 package yeast
- 2 tbs honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup warm bottled water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
No-Bake Macaroni & Cheese
By Alqualonde
Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but your family will b...
- 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups)
- 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Easy Chicken and Balsamic Peppers
By Alqualonde
This a great make-ahead dish
- 4 large ripe bell peppers, red, green, orange, yellow; cored and sliced thin
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced thin
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, organic
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, gluten-free
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 6 fresh cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoons basil, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 4 split breasts chicken, fresh, organic free-range, rinsed and patted dry
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
Short Rib Stew with Paprika Sour Cream
By Alqualonde
Are your toes frozen? Perhaps your fingers feel more like ice than flesh and bone
- 3 pound (1.5 kg) short ribs, halved
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups (24 fl oz/750 ml) dry red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 41 ⁄2 cups (36 fl oz/1.1 l) beef broth
- 15 ounces cannellini or other white beans, soaked and drained
- 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 ⁄4 cup (1⁄3 oz/10 g) chopped flat-leaf parsley
- For the paprika sour cream
- 2 ⁄3 cup (51⁄2 oz/170 g) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika