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Spring Peas With Dates and Walnuts
By Grandmax4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups shelled fresh English peas or thawed frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons walnut oil
BARBECUED SALMON WITH MANGO SAUCE
By Grandmax4
Directions: Mix the spices, brown sugar and salt and pepper in a bowl and rub into the salmon steaks
- 6 salmon fillets -- 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Mango Sauce
- 2 mangoes -- skinned and diced
- 1 lime -- juiced
- A good handful of fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 red chile pepper -- chopped *
Gazpacho Verde with Burrata Cheese
By Grandmax4
"This ice-cold, cucumber and herb-based gazpacho sets the stage for a scoop of creamy, gooey burrata cheese in this...
- 3 cups sliced English cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
CREAMY LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE
By Grandmax4
Preheat oven to 375. Combine squash, broth, milk, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-hig...
- 3 cups butternut squash -- cubed, peeled (about 1 [1-pound] squash)
- 1 1/4 cups fat free, lower sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese -- divided
- 1 pound uncooked cavatappi
- cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko -- (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
STRAWBERRY LEMON LIME SANGRIA RECIPE
By Grandmax4
Slice oranges and lemons (thinly) into pitcher
- 1 bottle red or white wine
- 1 whole sliced orange
- 1 whole sliced lemon
- 3/4 cup suger -- or more or less to taste
- 6 oz. soda water
- 3/4 oz Grand Marnier
- 6 fresh strawberries -- halved (6 to 8)
Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
By Grandmax4
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, lemon juice and eggs
- GLAZE:
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Empanadas
By Grandmax4
For the dough: Combine the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor
- Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling dough
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/3 to 2/3 cup cold water
- Filling:
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
- 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- Kosher salt
- Cumin-Scented Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice plus 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean-"Pecan Butter
By Grandmax4
For the butter: Combine pecans and brown sugar in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped
- Scant 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons light brown muscovado sugar
- 2 teaspoons bourbon, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- Pinch sea salt
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown muscovado sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large overly ripe (skins should be brown) bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD
By Grandmax4
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 green onions -- chopped
- 1 red bell pepper -- seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro --
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels -- thawed
- 2 cans black beans -- (15 ounce) drained
- salt and pepper to taste
FAJITA LASAGNA
By Grandmax4
Preheat oven to 350F. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet set over medium heat
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Onion -- peeled and sliced
- 1 Pound Diced, Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast
- 1 Each Red and Green Bell Pepper -- thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Each Salt, Pepper, Ground Cumin and Dried Oregano Leaves
- 1 Minced Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce -- (optional)
- 2 Cloves Garlic -- minced
- 2 1/2 Cups Pasta Sauce
- 1 1/2 Cups Salsa
- 12 Precooked Lasagna Noodles
- 2 Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend or Cheddar