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Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw
By exdircomp
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage,fennel, apples, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro
- 6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1/2 cup matchstick-cut red apple
- 1/2 cup matchstick-cut green apple
- 1 small fennel sliced thinly
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Warm French Lentils
By exdircomp
Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium sauté pan, add the leek and carrots, and cook over medium heat for...
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 carrots, scrubbed and 1/2-inch-diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup French green Le Puy lentils
- 1 whole onion, peeled and stuck with 6 whole cloves
- 1 white turnip, cut in half
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth you can substitute water
Kale Soup
By exdircomp
Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups onion, chopped fine
- 2 inches ginger, chopped fine
- 2 cups leeks, chopped
- 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, cut into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1/2 tsp grey or pink sea salt
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup parsley, freshly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, freshly chopped
- 1 tbsp of each oregano, thyme, and rosemary, chopped*
- 2 bay leaf, whole
- 4 cups kale, washed and torn
- 1 cup snow peas or green beans, chopped
- 4 skinless chicken breasts, chopped into cubes
- 5 garlic cloves, sliced and divided
- *If these herbs are unavailable fresh then use 1 tsp of each dried. Look for fresh herbs whenever possible get the flavour and essential oils.
Granola Agave
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced dried sweetened mango
- 1/4 cup dates,
- 1/4 cup apricots
- 1/4 coconut
- 1/4 figs
- dark chocolate chips (chopped up & added after it cools
Chili
By exdircomp
In large stock pot over high heat, add butter and bacon grease
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease, or canola oil
- 2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
- 1 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
- 2 yellow onions, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 to 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 head garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 pound boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 pounds ground beef, coarse grind
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons hot paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 can v8 juice
- 12 ounces lager beer
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans pinto beans, with juice
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans kidney beans, with juice
- Saltine crackers, for garnish
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
Peanut Butter Balls
By exdircomp
In a large saucepan, stir the sugar and the syrups together over medium heat
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 white corn syrup
- 2 cups crunchy peanut butter
- 4 cups rice cereal
Zucchini Bread
By exdircomp
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven
- Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup shredded raw zucchini (1-2 zucchini)
- 1/2 cup peeled and grated raw apple, (about 1 large apple)
- 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) safflower, corn, or canola oil
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- Cream Cheese Frosting: (optional)
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) (110 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' (powdered or icing) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Toasted coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Tartar Sauce
By exdircomp
Directions In the food processor combine the egg yolks and malt vinegar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup malt vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups peanut or vegetable oil
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 3/4 cup finely chopped cornichons
- 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
Pork Scallopine Latin Style
By exdircomp
To make the marinade: Combine all of the ingredients in blender and puree until smooth
- MARINADE:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 scallions, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pork:
- 2 (1-pound) boneless center-cut pork loins, butterflied by the butcher
- Plain breadcrumbs, as needed
- Corn oil, as needed
- Hot Sauce:
- 10 jalapenos, stemmed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped scallions
- 1 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
S'mores Bars
By exdircomp
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
- One 7.5-ounce container marshmallow creme
- Nonstick spray, for greasing