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Carrot Ginger Beet Soup
By Bellacucinam
1. Under running water (this is very messy otherwise), peel the beets with a vegetable peeler
- 3 medium beets (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 6 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoons sour cream (optional)
Soy Lime Dipping Sauce
By Bellacucinam
Dissolve the sugar in water
- 2 " piece of ginger, thin slice matchsticks
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime
- sliced serrano chili
Pumpkin Muffins
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), divided
Peanut Butter Bars
By Bellacucinam
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter*
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
- 2 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter*
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lentils, Herbed with Spinach and Tomatoes
By Bellacucinam
Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil
- 1 cup French lentils
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons diced shallots
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lamb Tagine w/Apricot and Olive
By Bellacucinam
1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees
- 1 (3 1/2-to 4-pound) boneless lamb shoulder roast , trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium onions , halved and sliced pole to pole into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
- 4 (2-inch-long) strips zest from 1 lemon, trimmed of white pith
- 8 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 8 teaspoons), plus 2 medium garlic cloves, mashed to a fine paste
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 pound carrots (about 6 medium), peeled and sliced 1 inch thick
- 2 cups pitted Greek green olives , halved
- 1 cup dried apricots , chopped medium
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon grated zest from 1 lemon
Sweet Potato, Twice Baked Bobby
By Bellacucinam
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo, pureed
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, plus 2 tablespoons
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Spring Peas with Dates and Walnuts
By Bellacucinam
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 oi
Alfredo
By Bellacucinam
Over very low heat, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet while adding pressed garlic
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 2 To 3 cloves garlic pressed (optional)
Bean Burger
By Bellacucinam
1. Combine the beans, onion, oats, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg in a food processor and pulse until chunky b...
- 2 cups well-cooked white, black, or red beans or chickpeas or lentils, or one 14-ounce can, drained
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (preferably not instant)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder or spice mix of your choice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- Bean-cooking liquid, stock, or other liquid (wine, cream, milk, water, ketchup, etc.) if necessary
- Extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn, as needed