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Asparagus Soup with Poached Eggs
By ROBandSEAN
Capture the essence of spring with this beautiful soup, which combines pureed asparagus with baby spinach, topped w...
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large leek, white and light green portions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. Hungarian paprika, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed, spears cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbs. chicken or vegetable stock concentrate
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 6 poached eggs
- Fresh tarragon leaves, flat-leaf parsley leaves and chopped chives for garnish
Raspberry, Cucumber, and Mint Smash
By ROBandSEAN
This refreshing drink has all the makings of a signature party cocktail
- 1 cup raspberries, divided
- 1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves, plus 4 or 5 mint sprigs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 ounces lemon juice
- 8 ounces gin
- 1 bottle (12 to 14 oz.) cold seltz
Cauliflower-Goat Cheese Gratin
By ROBandSEAN
Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- 6 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Mushroom, Beef, and Bacon Stew
By ROBandSEAN
You can use just about any mushroom you like for this stew (or a mix of varieties), as long as you add the more del
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-in.-wide pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 pounds assorted mushrooms, such as king trumpet, shiitake, and pioppini*, tough stems trimmed and larger mushrooms thickly sliced
- 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-in. pieces
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bottles (12 oz. each) brown, amber, or bock-style ale, such as Boont Amber Ale
- 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 8 shallots
- 5 medium carrots
- 1/2 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes or fingerlings, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Paleo GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE
By ROBandSEAN
1) In a bowl mix together coconut flour, cocoa powder, gelatin, salt & baking soda
- BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour (like this)
- 3/4 cup cacao powder (like this)
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (easier to digest than granulated sugar)
- 1/4 cup cocoa butter (melted) (like this)
- 2 tsp vanilla (like this)
- 2 tb gelatin collagen hydrolysate (like this)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (like this)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter (room temp- soft)
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter (like this)
- 1 tsp vanilla (like this)
- 1/2 cup honey
Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta
By ROBandSEAN
Chocolate Panna Cotta: A decadent, creamy chocolate pudding is made with simple ingredients and allergy friendly
- 2 cups coconut milk divided
- 2 teaspoons Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chopped
Chicken-Artichoke Calzones
By ROBandSEAN
I know that a calzone with lots of cheese isn't the healthiest option available, but darn, it's so good, warm, and ...
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup thinly frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup ) shredded Asiago cheese
- 1 pkg (5.3 oz) Garlic and Fine herbs Boursin Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast (about 5 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 lb pizza crust dough
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 Tbsp flour
Sizzling Steak with Roasted Vegetables
By ROBandSEAN
A hot skillet allows you to control the degree of doneness more precisely, and the intense heat helps seal in flavo...
- Marinade:
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick)
- Roasted vegetables:
- 1 cup (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper
- 1 cup (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 12 small red potatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 shallots, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Remaining ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Baja-Style Grilled Rock Lobster Tails
By ROBandSEAN
A simple citrus sauce perfectly complements the lobster tails in this easy yet elegant entrée
- Lobster:
- 6 (8-ounce) rock or spiny lobster tails
- 12 green onions
- Cooking spray
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of hot sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Remaining ingredients:
- 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- Lime wedges (optional)
Pumpkin Brûlée Tart
By ROBandSEAN
It's pumpkin pie meets crème brûlée and worthy of your next dinner party
- Half-recipe Easiest Pie Dough
- 2 cups pumpkin purée, homemade or canned
- 2 large eggs $
- 3 large egg yolks $
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for caramelizing top
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon