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Spring-Summer Ziti
By jjadin
Preheat the oven to 400*F
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large shallots, thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 4 sprigs tarragon, leaves removed, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced (10 leaves)
- 1 lb ziti pasta, rigate (with lines)
- 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Fake Chicken Cashew Chili
By jjadin
Successfully adapted from a meaty recipe, carnivores love this
- For chili purée
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1/4 cup cashews, raw or roasted
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 pounds Quorn naked chicken cutlets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped coarse
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander sprigs (wash and dry before chopping)
- a 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 cup cashews, raw or roasted
- 1/2 ounce fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Fish Tacos with Quick Slaw, Avocado Sauce, and Green Rice
By jjadin
Preheat broiler, grill or large, nonstick skillet – whichever you prefer
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus additional for drizzling
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 3 cups vegetable stock, divided
- 4 firm white fish filets, such as Mahi Mahi (about 8 ounces each)
- Zest and juice of 3 limes, divided
- 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound baby spinach
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 12 6 to 8-inch flour tortillas
Potato Flowers with Salmon, Asparagus, and Quail Eggs
By jjadin
Haven't made yet
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into paper thin slices
- sea salt
- 24 asparagus spears
- 8 quail eggs
- 7 oz gravalax slices
- freshly ground black pepper
Fried Halloumi, Tomato, and Arugula Sandwiches
By jjadin
Put the halloumi in a nonmetallic dish
- 1 lb halloumi cheese, thickly sliced
- 1 tbsp finely shredded preserved lemon, or finely shredded lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp roughly chopped capers, rinsed and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- 8 thick slices sourdough bread
- 4 tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 handful arugula
- 1/4 cup butter
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Mint
By jjadin
Whisk eggs in large bowl until well blended
- 10 large eggs
- 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
- 1/4 cup coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh peppermint or other fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, chopped
- Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette
By jjadin
Process in blender
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed
- 1 shallot
- 1 small clove garlic
- salt and pepper
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup EVOO
LA Ballpark Burritos
By jjadin
Cook hot dogs, charring gently
- 4 veggie hot dogs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tbs white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and very thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Celery salt
- Black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 4 large spears of pickles, your preference
Pumpkin Flan with Pumpkin Seed Praline
By jjadin
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat a 2-quart souffl&é dish or round ceramic casserole in middle of oven
- Praline:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 (5-oz) cans evaporated milk (1 1/3 cups)
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 15-oz can solid-pack pumpkin (1 3/4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons premium golden agave tequila such as Herradura Reposado, or bourbon
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds, toasted
Rhubarb with Vanilla and Cardamom Rice
By jjadin
Haven't made yet
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
- 4 cardamom pods, bruised
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (optional)
- 3 2/3 cups rhubarb, cut into short lengths
- 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick