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Tahini-Dressed Zucchini and Green Bean Salad
By lkalemba
Makes 4 servings (plus about 1/2 cup dressing) DIRECTIONS 4 large handfuls mixed salad greens 1
- Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 garlic clove
- Coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons light tahini
- Finely grated zest and freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon
- Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Zucchini and Green Bean Salad
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound), sliced into 1/8-inch coins
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 fresh red chile, seeded and finely chopped
- Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed
- 4 large handfuls mixed salad greens
- Mint leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish
Pan Seared Strip Steak
By lkalemba
Take the strip steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to use
- 2 8-ounce Strip Steaks
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
- 1/4 pound Bacon (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
- 1 8-ounce container of Button Mushrooms (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 1/2 Onion (sliced thinly)
- 2 Garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 12-ounce can of Beer
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Parsley (leaves picked)
Fresh Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
By lkalemba
Grilled corn on the cob mixed with ripe grape tomatoes tossed in a light fresh basil vinaigrette, you can serve it
- 6 ears of corn
- 1 pt grape tomato
- 8 basil leaves, julienned
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Seared Broccoli with Anchovy Vinaigrette
By lkalemba
1. Make the anchovy vinaigrette: In a blender, purée the anchovies, vinegar and garlic together on high speed unti...
- Anchovy Vinaigrette
- 4 oil-packed anchovies
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Broccoli
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large bunch of broccoli, trimmed into small florets
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup
By lkalemba
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering
- 2 2 to tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
- 2 2 2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 1/2 to teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to season
- 4 4 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 2 1 large head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into florets
- 4 1/2 4 1/2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1 1 cup coconut milk
- to black pepper, to season
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup roasted cashew halves, for garnish (optional, see Recipe Note)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley, for garnish (optional)
- red chile pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Yummy Yam & Pecan Casserole
By lkalemba
Makes 4 to 6 servigns Steam the yams until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes
- 5-6 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thick
- 3-4 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- pinch cayenne
- 1/2 cup pecan halves or walnuts
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, optional
CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
By lkalemba
Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 lb (16-ounces) cubed (1/2 inch size) Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounce shredded Kraft Mild Cheddar Cheese (about 2 cups), divided
- 8 ounce shredded Kraft Monterrey Jack Cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Farmer's Cabbage and Pasta
By lkalemba
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions and cabbage until very soft and light brown
- Optional:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium onions)
- 4 cups chunked cabbage (about 1/2 a medium head)
- 8 ounces bowtie noodles, prepared according to package directions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb kielbasa
Spaghetti with Basil Pistachio Pesto
By lkalemba
This is Lidia Bastianich's recipe
- 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup toasted unsalted pistachios
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
Mashed Potato Puffs
By lkalemba
Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease the cups of a regular muffin tin, or a mini-muffin tin
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyere, divided
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 1/4 cup diced ham (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper