Makes 24 Ingredients: 2 tsp. canola oil 1 small yellow onion, peeled & chopped 3 green onions/scallions, chopped 1 large egg 1 c. cottage cheese 5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Freshly ground black pepper to … Read More →
Category Archives: Gourmet Vegetarian
Roasted Corn and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 4 large ears of corn 3 cups of chopped baby arugula 3 to 4 strips of bacon, cooked crisp, chopped 3 chopped green onions 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 tablespoons … Read More →
Pasta e Fagioli
INGREDIENTS 6 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth 4 clove of crushed garlic 1 onion chopped 2 15oz cans of cannellini beans 2 150z cans of crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoons dried oregano 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup of red wine 1 … Read More →
Asian Inspired Appetizer Party
Summer is such a busy time with so many celebrations. Whether someone in your family is graduating from high school or college, or a friend is getting married, or you just want to get people together to celebrate the season, an appetizer party is fun … Read More →
Fried Apple Fritters with Apple-Honey Dipping Sauce
INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, peeled, … Read More →
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Fried Sage and Brown Butter
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings Ingredients: 2 1-pound red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), rinsed, patted dry, pierced all over with fork 1 12-ounce container fresh ricotta cheese, drained in sieve 2 hours 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) 2 tablespoons (packed) … Read More →
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Melon Liquor Dressing
Cut or section the following fruit and toss in decorative bowl. Pineapple Mandarins or Clementines Grapes Cantaloupe Kiwi fruit Strawberry Dressing: 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup Melon Liquor Mix the honey and Melon Liquor together until honey dissolves. Pour over fresh fruit toss and … Read More →
Butternut Apple Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (1 small) 1 1/2 pounds Jonathan or Granny Smith apples (3 large) 3 cups water 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Pinch of ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 cup heavy whipping cream … Read More →
Thai Summer Rolls
Ingredients 2 ounces rice noodles or vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut in half 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 leaves lettuce, … Read More →
Avocado Soup with Shrimp and Salsa
Usually served chilled, this Latin American soup is also delicious at room temperature. The zesty tomato salsa provides a lively contrast to the rich and creamy flavor of the avocado. Fresh cooked crab meat can be substituted for the shrimp, if you like. For Vegetarian … Read More →
Homemade Corn Tortillas
2 cups masa harina (flour for corn tortillas) 1 1/3 cups warm water ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix the masa, water and salt together with your hands until combined. Knead the dough very well until moist and smooth, but not sticky, about … Read More →
Button Mushroom and Parsley Salad
Ingredients 1 pound large button mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2-ounce piece Parmesan Serving suggestion: assorted French cheeses and Poilane … Read More →