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Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Pyramids
By Amanda26
In heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate, stirring occasionally
- Topping:
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
Spinach and Rapini Curry with Paneer
By Amanda26
In shallow Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium heat; cook garlic and cumin seeds, stirring, until seeds ...
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 bottle (680 mL) tomato puree
- 1 lb (454 g) Paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 16 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 bunch rapini, (leaves only)chopped
Cottage Pie
By Amanda26
Filling Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to large saucepan over medium high heat
- Filling
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup diced onion, about 1/2 medium
- 1 cup diced celery, about 1 stalk
- 2 cups diced carrot, about 2 medium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 heaping tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Potatoes
- 5 medium cooking potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/3 cup butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup 35% whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Assembly
- 1 9-inch square casserole dish
- Extra grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
By Amanda26
Cook sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat until the mixture is completely clear
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsp canned pumpkin
Herb-scented Turkey Breast
By Amanda26
Stuffing Preheat oven to 375 F
- 4 lb (2 kg) boneless turkey breast with skin-on
- Stuffing
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup raw baby spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 tsp dried
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Garlic Butter
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 cups chicken stock
Chocolate Cupcakes with Double-Chocolate Icing
By Amanda26
In heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with coffee, whisking until smooth
- Double-Chocolate Icing:
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup strong coffee or water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1-3/4 cups icing sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 oz (57 g) milk chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 oz (28 g) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp milk, (approx)
Fall off the Bone Roasted Chicken Thighs
By Amanda26
Place chicken in single layer in 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- 12 chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup each: Dijon mustard, low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp dried fines herbes (or mix of parsley flakes, chives, tarragon, chervil leaves)
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- Kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper
- 2 About 2 cups chicken stock
Balsamic Chickpea, Brown Rice & Broccoli Salad
By Amanda26
Preheat the grill to medium-high
- 1 red pepper
- 2 cups cooked long-grain converted brown rice
- 2 cups blanched small broccoli florets
- 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2/3 cup Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or sunflower seeds
Roasted Veggie Fries
By Amanda26
Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut all vegetables into matchstick-shaped pieces about 1/2 inch diameter
- 1 small celeriac or rutabaga, peeled
- 1 lb each sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips, unpeeled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp each paprika and dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Apple & Almond Oatmeal Bars
By Amanda26
Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray
- 4 cups peeled, cored and diced apples (1/4 inch piences)
- 4 tbsp + 1.5 tsp honey, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup white whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup natural unsalted almond butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 1/4 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 18 raw unsalted almonds for garnish