November 2nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Basil, Bruschetta, Fresh, Kalamata, Mozzarella, Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 4slicescrusty bread
- 1garlic clove, halved
- 2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1/2smallgarlic clove, minced
- 2plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4cupkalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 6basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2lbfresh mozzarella cheese, cut in medium dice
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Brown the bread slices in a toaster oven or under the broiler, taking care not to let the bread burn.
- Rub a cut surface on the halved garlic clove over each slice.
- Meanwhile, place a small sauté pan with the olive oil and minced garlic over high heat for about 30 seconds, or just until the garlic begins to turn golden brown.
- Place the chopped tomato in the hot oil, cook for 1 minute, turn off the heat, and add the olives, basil, and diced mozzarella.
- Stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Top each slice with a portion of the pan mixture.
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November 2nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Dressing, Lemon, Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
- 4teaspoonslemon juice
- 1/2teaspoonanchovy paste
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonblack pepper
- 5tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 1/4lbsmushrooms, cut into 1/8 inch slices
- 3tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped
DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, anchovy paste, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the oil.
- Add the mushrooms and parsley and toss before serving.
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November 2nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Individualion, Kugels, Noodle
INGREDIENTS
- 6ounceswhole wheat spaghetti
- 3tablespoonsolive oil
- 2largeonions, chopped
- 1cuplow-fat sour cream
- 1cuplow fat cottage cheese
- 3largeeggs
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1/4teaspoonblack pepper
- 1/4cupbreadcrumbs
DIRECTIONS
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F Grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin.
- Cook noodles in a pot of boiling salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer onions to a large bowl and stir in noodles, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper, then stir into noodle mixture until combined well.
- Divide mixture among muffin cups and sprinkle breadcrumbs over each cup. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Loosen edges of kugels with a thin knife and cool kugels in pan 5 minutes before serving.
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November 2nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Hot, Kings, Sauce
INGREDIENTS
- 1tablespoonred chili peppers, seeds removed
- 1tablespoondried cayenne peppers, red and green with seeds
- 1tablespoonred bell peppers
- 1tablespoonnon-iodized salt
- 2cupswhite vinegar
DIRECTIONS
- All peppers are dried and ground as fine as you can get them.
- Place all the peppers in a dry skillet and roast them over low heat until they are very fragrant.
- Add the vinegar and bring to a boil.
- Add salt.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour into a wire strainer using a soon to press the pulp of the peppers through.
- When all the sauce is through the strainer pour into glass jar place in refrigerator for 24 hours and enjoy.
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November 2nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Chicken, Fat, Grilled, Low, Necessarily, Salad, Winter
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2headiceberg lettuce, bite-size pieces
- 1headromaine lettuce, bite-size pieces
- 3-4slices thick-slicedbacon, crumbled
- 8-12radishes, thinly sliced(or use fresh carrots)
- 2tablespoonscider vinegar
- 1dashsea salt
- 1/2loafFrench bread, sliced & cubed(toasted)
- 1/4cupbutter, melted
- garlic salt
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 4chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1tablespoonbutter
- 1largeonion, sliced in rings
- 1/2cupmayonnaise
- 1/4cupbarbecue sauce
- 1/4cuppine nuts, toasted
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare and toss lettuces in large serving bowl; set aside.
- Fry bacon; set aside to cool; then crumble.
- Slice radishes very thin, marinate with vinegar and sea salt; stir and set aside.
- While bacon is frying, slice and cube bread, then toast until golden brown; drizzle with melted butter; sprinkle with garlic salt; set aside.
- When bacon is done, pour off grease, add olive oil and saute’ chicken breast cubes; stirring frequently.When browned, remove from pan and set aside to cool.
- Add butter to pan, when melted add onion rings and brown until ALMOST crispy.
- While onions are working, mix mayo and barbecue sauce in a small bowl.Pour over chicken cubes, mixing well.
- Add bacon, radishes, bread cubes, chicken, oinions and pine nuts to lettuce in large bowl; toss well.
- Serve with home-made berry compote and fudgy brownies!
- Option #1: Try carrots or do half-n-half radishes & carrots for lovely color.
- Option #2: Use a different “sauce” to marinate the radishes (soy, red wine or balsamic vinegars, etc.).
- Option #3: Let each diner add each ingredient at the table.
- Option #4: Include spinach or fresh Swiss chard with the greens.
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