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Spinach Soup - Pureed
By ngteller
Indian recipe
- 8-10 oz bunch of fresh spinach - trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp coarsely chopped mint
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 quarter sized slices peeled fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (any)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, whisked smooth
Spicy Green Bean and Tofu Stir-Fry with Ground Bison
By ngteller
In a medium bowl, mix the ground bison with the garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of the c...
- 1/2 pound ground bison
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound green beans
- One 12-ounce block silken firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth, preferably organic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese chile-garlic sauce
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Meat Pies - Natchitoches-Style
By ngteller
In a large skillet, melt the butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 pound chicken livers, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 empanada wrappers, thawed (see Note)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Ranch dressing mixed with chopped cilantro, for serving
Seared Tuna Steaks with Citrusy Soy Sauce
By ngteller
Pair with a citrusty Sauvignon Blanc Great with Crispy Rice-Cakes and Asian Cucumber Salad
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- One 3-inch strip of lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Four 4-ounce tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Chicken and Shrimp w/Almond and Chocolate Sauce
By ngteller
Season chicken with salt and dredge in flour
- For Picada:
- 1 large chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- Salt
- Flour
- 1/4 Olive Oil
- 20 Jumbo Shrimp, peeled
- 2 Medium Onions - Chopped
- 3 Tomatos, grated
- Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Cognac or Brandy
- 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
- 1.5 tsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed to paste
- 1/2 cup flat-leave parsley
- 1 oz bittersweet chocolate, grated
- 1/4 cup oloroso or amontillado sherry
Sausage Gravy
By ngteller
Brown sausage in a large pan
- 1 lb of sausage
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1.75-2 cups milk
- Salt/Pepper
Sausage and Black Bean Soup
By ngteller
Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 6 ounces turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 cup diced green, sweet red, or yellow pepper
- 1 1/2 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Chocolate Wafers with Ginger, Fennel and Sea Salt
By ngteller
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 to 75 percent cacao), chopped
- 16 wafer-thin crispbreads, such as Finn Crisp (1 1/2-by-3 inches)
- 2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
- Maldon sea salt
Crisp Sushi-Rice Cakes
By ngteller
DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, mirin, vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Candied Walnuts
By ngteller
Dissolve sugar in water, then bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes
- 250g or 9oz sugar
- 100ml or 3.5oz water
- 450g or 1lb shelled walnut halves
- oil for deep frying