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Italian Zucchini Pasta Salad
By tjgaray
‘how to make’ series Remember, the blades aren’t actually labeled on the spiralizer itself – I’ve just n...
- 1.5 large zucchinis (or two medium)
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry
- 3 thick deli slices of provolone cheese, sliced into cubes
- 3/4 cup cubed salami
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup quartered black olives
- For the dressing
- 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
Four and Twenty Blackbirds Salted Caramel Apple Pie
By tjgaray
To make the pie crust: Prepare one 2-crust batch of your favorite all butter pie crust
- Pie Crust
- 1 recipe your favorite (2-crust) butter pie crust
- Salted Caramel
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) fresh unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (recommended: Maldon sea salt flakes)
- Apple Filling
- 4 to 6 lemons
- 5 to 6 medium to large apples*
- Cook's Note: A mixture of Crispin, Granny Smith, and Cortland is nice if you can.
- Apple Filling Seasoning
- 1/3 cup raw sugar (castor, unrefined, large granule sugar)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Assembly
- 1 egg beaten
- Raw sugar, for sprinkling on top
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (flake)
- Special equipment: Mandolin for slicing, and a pastry brush
Pie Dough
By tjgaray
Gather your ingredients: Fill a one cup liquid measuring cup with water, and drop in a few ice cubes; set it aside
- Makes enough dough for one double-, or two single-crust pies.
- 2 1/2 cups (315 grams) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) table salt
- 2 sticks (8 ounces, 225 grams tablespoons or 1 cup) unsalted butter, very cold
Pork Chops with Pear Chutney
By tjgaray
Directions 1. For chutney: In medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, gin...
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into coins
- 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Kosher salt
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 3 pears, peeled, cored, and cut in large dice
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 thin bone-in pork chops, each about 4 ounces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cinnamon-Pancetta Carbonara
By tjgaray
Saute the bacon and pancetta in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat until almost crisp, about 5 minutes
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 slices pancetta, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 6 large egg yolks
- 18 ounces fresh fettuccine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth
By tjgaray
*Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets **Steam or microwave 5 cups of washed baby spinach for 2 min...
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste*, or 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, plus more for seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) pieces halibut fillet, skin removed
- Steamed spinach**
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions, green part only, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, for serving
Banana Bread, grain & sugar free
By tjgaray
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Ingredients:
- Makes 1 loaf
- 4 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or grass-fed butter, melted
- 4 free-range eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup organic coconut flour (do not substitute another flour – it will not work)
- 1 heaping tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- optional add-ins: 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds, raisins, etc.
Two-Chip Chocolate Chippers Recipe
By tjgaray
In a large bowl, cream the butter, margarine and sugars until light and fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup stick margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups chopped Diamond of California® Pecans, optional
Basil-Avocado Baked Salmon
By tjgaray
1. Grease a baking sheet with coconut oil (you may optionally line with tin foil and then grease)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tsp capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 3-4 6-8oz salmon fillets
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil (for greasing the pan)
Curried Chickpeas
By tjgaray
In a saute pan, warm the oil over medium heat, and sweat the onion until just translucent
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Splash white wine
- 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, cold