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Cauliflower Spread
By Loni
1. Cook cauliflower in a pot of lightly salted boiling water, covered, for 15 minutes
- 1 medium head cauliflower (2 lb), trimmed into florets
- 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- fresh oregano
Parmesan Polenta
By Loni
I usually top this polenta with some type of a ragout and it is very nice and savory
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
By Loni
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Smoked Trout Dip
By Loni
Delicious home made smoked trout dip
- 2 fillets of smoked trout (about 14 oz.)
- 3 heaping Tablespoons of mayo (more or less to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1/4 of a red onion, finely diced
- 1 Tablespoon capers, finely diced
- Dash of caper juice
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Restaurant Style Orange Chicken
By Loni
This flavorful and tangy orange chicken tastes just like what you would get at a good Chinese restaurant! Served b...
- Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (or less)
- 2 tablespoons water
- Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Garnish:
- Chopped green onion
- Red pepper flakes
Parmesan Spinach Cakes
By Loni
If you like spanikopita, try these simple but elegant-looking little spinach cakes
- 12 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, or low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Chickpea & Chicken Coconut Green Curry
By Loni
I have edited this curry dish from it's original form by adding bamboo shoots and altering the chili paste original...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package chicken tenders or breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1-1/2 tablespoons chili & garlic sauce
- 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced
Garlicky Kale and Bacon Pizza
By Loni
Preheat the oven to 500ºF
- 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- Cornmeal, for dusting baking sheet
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 cups curly kale leaves, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Mexican Chorizo Frittata
By Loni
This frittata can be made with regular or vegetarian Chorizo
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb vegetarian Chorizo
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 handfuls of grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 8 eggs
- 3 Tbsp 2% milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream, cilantro, chives, etc. to top with
Spring Artichoke & Asparagus Pasta "Salad"
By Loni
This light and healthy pasta salad is perfect for spring celebrations and outdoor dining
- 2 cans of marinated artichoke hearts (approximately 10-12 hearts per can)
- 1 small lemon (zest and 1/2 juiced)
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan (powder consistency)
- 1 handful fresh Basil leaves
- 1 lb Orecchiette pasta
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- Marinade from the artichoke hearts