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Tomato-Kale Soup
By ruthg
Add a 15 oz can of cannellini beans for even more protein and fiber
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cans low-sodium diced tomatoes in juice
- (28 oz each)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 cups chopped kale (1 bunch)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Grilled Portobella Tacos with Salsa Verde
By ruthg
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat 2
- Marinade:
- 1/3 c Canola oil
- 3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tsp. Black pepper
- Tacos:
- 6 each Portobello mushroom caps, trimmed, gills removed
- 6 each Tortilla, 6-inch soft corn
- 2 each Avocados, sliced
- 2 c Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 3 c Cabbage, shredded, blanched in salt water
- To taste Low-fat sour cream
- Salsa Verde:
- 4 ea Tomatillos, sliced and grilled
- 2 ea Tomato, globe roughly chopped
- 1 ea Poblano, roughly chopped
- 1 bu Cilantro, stems removed
- 1 ea Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 ea Garlic, cloves
- 3 tsp. Cane sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp. Canola oil
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
Lemon Bar Cheesecake
By ruthg
As found in Southern Living This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. ice-cold water
- 4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 CUPS QUICK & EASY LEMON CURD, DIVIDED
- 6 lemons
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- CANDIED LEMON SLICES (optional)
- 2 small lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
Figs with Bleu Cheese and Honey
By ruthg
If the fig can’t stand up on its own, trim a tiny tiny bit off the bottom so it has a stable base
- 5 small or medium figs (Mission figs are the black ones)
- 1/4 c bleu cheese
- 2 tbsp honey (I think a lavender or white truffle honey could make this really special)
Sausage & Wild Rice Dressing
By ruthg
COOK: 1 pkg. dry long-grain and wild rice (6 oz
- COOK:
- 1 pkg. dry long-grain and wild rice (6 oz.)1 pkg.
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil1 Tbsp.
- 8 oz. link Italian sausage8 oz.
- MELT:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.)1 stick
- 2 cups sliced onion2 cups
- 2 cups sliced celery2 cups
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic1 Tbsp.
- TOSS:
- 6 cups baguette cubes, staled6 cups
- 1 ⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley1⁄2 cup
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage2 Tbsp.
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth1 cup
- 1 tsp. each kosher salt and red pepper flakes, or to taste1 tsp.
Michael Symon's Chicken Scaloppine with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
By ruthg
In a medium skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil and heat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 pounds chicken breasts (pounded to 1/4-inch thickness)
- 1 pounds crimini mushroom (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
Sea Bass Ceviche
By ruthg
Cut the sea bass into small bite sized cubes (about 1/2 inch each) and transfer to a medium sized bowl
- 8 ounces fresh sea bass, Chilean or Mexican sea bass are both great options
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Zest and juice of 3 limes, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 3/4 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
Bacon Burgers with Bacon Onion Balsamic Jam
By ruthg
Onions are sautéed in bacon grease, cooked down until soft, then simmered in balsamic vinegar to make bacon onion ...
- BACON BALSAMIC JAM:
- 4 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch wide pieces
- 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 cup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup water
- BURGERS:
- 2 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, finely diced
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- Sliced sharp Cheddar cheese, optional
Crepe Cake Recipe
By ruthg
A crepe is delicate, and it’s best known for the roll it plays in being an elegant canvas for a number of delicio...
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 teaspoons honey
- pinch salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 /3 cup raspberry preserves
- 12 (6-inch wide) crepes
- powdered sugar for dusting
- fresh raspberries for decoration (optional)
- CREPES
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Skillet Chicken with Apricots and Capers
By ruthg
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, cut in half (3 pounds)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 1/2 cup sliced dried apricots
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro, for serving