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Nut and Seed Crusted Fish with Browned Butter
By Amanda26
Chop almonds, hazelnuts and sunflower seeds into small pieces
- 10 almonds
- 10 hazelnuts
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds (or ground)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 lbs skinless, boneless thick fish fillets (ie. salmon or halibut)
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
Jewel Topped Cheesecake
By Amanda26
Line side of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper; set aside
- Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup each cocoa powder and granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp dark rum
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup citron peel
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 pkg (each 8oz/250g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups sour cream
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- Topping:
- 3 cups dried fruit and nuts
- 3 tbsp apple jelly
- 1 tbsp dark rum
Pasta with Rapini, Gorgonzola and Walnuts
By Amanda26
In skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-low heat; cook onion and half each of the salt and pepper, stirring oc...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 bunch rapini, (12 oz/375 g)
- 12 oz (375 g) gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup toasted walnut pieces
Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
By Amanda26
Cornmeal Pastry: In bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, thyme, sugar and salt ; using pastry blender or 2 knives, c...
- Roasted Grape Tomatoes:
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup 10% cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cornmeal Pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp ice water, (approx)
Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze
By Amanda26
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small zucchini, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste with coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey (90 percent lean)
- 1 cup panko
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Sparkly Ginger Cookies
By Amanda26
In large bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and syrup
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 eggs
- 1/4 cup light cane syrup, (such as Lyle
- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar or other raw sugar
Chocolate Cappucino Cheesecake
By Amanda26
Line side of 9-inch (2.5 L) springform pan with parchment paper; set aside
- Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 3 pkg (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- Topping:
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
Cauliflower Couscous with Lemon and Pine Nuts
By Amanda26
Cut up cauliflower removing all leaves and stems
- 1.5 lb cauliflower
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup diced pitted black olives
- 1 tbsp chopped preserved lemon (rinsed) or grated lemon rind
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Asian Fish en Papillote
By Amanda26
Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper
- 4 sole fillets or tilapia fillets
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 tsp julienned gingerroot
- 4 tsp vegetable oil
- 4 tsp black bean sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 red hot pepper or green hot pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
Beef Stroganoff
By Amanda26
To make demi-glaze, bring to boil beef stock and red wine, then simmer until reduced to 3 cups In a large pot he...
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 lb. beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp clarified butter
- 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cups demi-glaze*
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- Demi-glaze
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1/4 cup red wine