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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables
By garciamoss
Here's a healthy twist on shrimp scampi
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 large red bell peppers, diced
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Sea Salt Chocolate Fudge
By garciamoss
Line a 9-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil
- 2 cups (12 oz bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with New Potatoes
By garciamoss
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 1” cold water; season with salt
- 1 1/2 pound small new or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
- Kosher salt
- 2 racks of lamb (about 2 lb. total)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
- 6 cups watercress leaves with tender stems
- 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
Mirin-Poached Salmon with Spring Salad
By garciamoss
Poaching fish with a little flavorful liquid may be the easiest way to cook fish! This quick poached-fish recipe st...
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons mirin (see Tips)
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger matchsticks (see Tips)
- 1-1 1/4 pounds salmon, tuna, mahi-mahi or cod, skinned if desired, cut into 4 portions (see Tips)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup radish matchsticks
- 1 cup thinly sliced snap peas
- 1 cup pea sprouts
Homemade Chorizo Tortas
By garciamoss
A torta is the Mexican version of a panini—a pressed sandwich made with crusty bread that can have an endless arr...
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 8 ounces ground pork or turkey
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder or regular chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 16- to 18-inch-long baguette, preferably whole-wheat
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (see Note) or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Treacle Tart
By garciamoss
Place flour, 6 tbsp. butter, and 1⁄4 tsp
- 1 1⁄2 cups cups flour
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup Lyle's golden syrup or molasses
- 6 tbsp. bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Whipped cream, for serving
Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Butter
By garciamoss
Mix butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh (or frozen, thawed) cranberries
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar
Genius Flour Tortillas
By garciamoss
In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cups warm water
Watercress, Cucumber and Feta Sandwiches (Persian Piadine)
By garciamoss
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pieces of whole-wheat lavash or other flatbread
- 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint, plus 8 mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
- 1 heaping cup watercress leaves
- 4 to 5 basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
- 2 dill sprigs, torn or roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon snipped chives
- 2 scallions, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 walnut halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 lemon
Grilled Mexican Lime Chicken
By garciamoss
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Infused Oil (cooled) or olive oil*
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- If you aren't as intolerant to garlic, you could just add a whole smashed clove to the marinade and discard before grilling (instead of the garlic oil).