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Fregola w/Cippolini Onions, Broccoli and White Beans
By Bellacucinam
For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Salad:
- 1 pound fregola or orzo pasta, or Israeli couscous
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups (about 10 ounces) cipollini onions, peeled and halved, or quartered if large
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Dressing:
- 2 large lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup (about 1 ounce) chopped fresh chives
Whole Wheat Apple Muffin
By Bellacucinam
Combine 1/2 cup all purpose flour and apple in a bowl, tossing gently to coat; set aside
- 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/2 c. peeled, chopped Golden Delicious apple
- 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. skim milk
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- Vegetable cooking spray
Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce
By Bellacucinam
In a small saucepan, whisk together ketchup, maple syrup and dark-brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and adobo sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark-brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 to 3 teaspoons adobo sauce (without c
- 1 1/2 cups
Brown Rice Veggie Burger
By Bellacucinam
1.In a food processor, pulse three-fourths of the rice with the cheese, chipotle and 1 teaspoon of salt until sligh...
- 1 packed cup cooked brown rice (8 1/2 ounces), warmed
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 chipotle in adobo
- Kosher salt
- 1 large poblano chile (about 5 ounces), seeded and finely chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup salted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Warmed pocket pitas, lettuce, tomato slices, sour cream and salsa, for serving
Thai Crab and Mango Salad
By Bellacucinam
Directions In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar with 1/4 cup of the sugar and half of the garlic and chiles
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Thai red chiles, minced
- 3 carrots, finely julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh tangerine juice
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek or other Asian hot sauce (optional)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 large green mangos (about 1 pound each), peeled and finely julienned
- 2 seedless cucumbers—peeled, seeded and finely julienned
- Two 6-ounce bunches watercress, thick stems discarded
- 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped mint
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab
- 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
Grilled Beef Rolls
By Bellacucinam
Mix marinade and add beef
- 1 lb beef chuck, sirloin or top round sliced thin
- Beef Marinade
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 10 rice paper rounds
- lettuce leaves
- 1/2 lb jicama sliced as matchsticks
- 1-2 scallions sliced thin
- 2 carrots sliced as matchsticks
- cilantro, basil and mint leaves
- Soy-Lime Dippin Sauce
Apple Cranberry Chutney
By Bellacucinam
Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F
- •2 lb Gala apples (about 4)
- •1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- •2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- •1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- •1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- •1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- •1/2 lb fresh or frozen cranberries (2 cups), thawed if frozen
Apple Cranberry Sauce
By Bellacucinam
In a large saucepan add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes until apples are almost falling apar...
- 6 pink lady apples, split in half
- 2 cups Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 -inch piece of ginger
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Summer Vegetable Stew
By Bellacucinam
In a large deep skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the on...
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups)
- 1 medium yellow squash, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from about 2 ears)
- 2 tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh orégano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, shredded
Stir-Fried Green Beans with Chlis
By Bellacucinam
Blanch and shock beans. In hot oil quick fry he shallots and chilis
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium shallots sliced in rings
- 1 thai chili sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin
- 2 tablespoons water