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Steamed Broccoli and Spicy Sauce

July 28, 2009 by  
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steamed_broccolie_spicy_sauce Steamed broccoli and Spicy sauce – This simple, saucy, so good for you broccoli, vegetable recipe, comes with its own spicy sauce, made from healthy chick peas. Slightly spiced with “one of a kind” cumin, and steamed stove top in under 10 minutes, this creamy sensation is as quick and easy as they come!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Broccoli, Chick Peas
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Steamed Broccoli and Spicy Sauce

1/2 c Cooked chick peas
1/4 c Plain nonfat yogurt
2 garlic cloves, peeled, blanched in boiling water for 2 min.
2 tb Water
1 ts Olive oil
1 ts Lemon juice
1/4 ts Ground cumin
1/4 ts Ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 ts Salt, or to taste
1 bn Broccoli

Directions to make Steamed Broccoli and Spicy Sauce

Step 1:In a food processor or blender, whirl the chick peas, yogurt, garlic, water, oil, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper, and salt for 1 minute or until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2:Cut the florets off the broccoli and peel and slice the stems 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the broccoli in a steamer or colander and set over boiling water in a large saucepan. Cover and steam for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a warm serving dish.
Step 3:Spoon the sauce over the broccoli and toss to coat. Serv

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Saucy Scalloped Potatoes

July 16, 2009 by  
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saucy_scalloped_potatoes Saucy scalloped potatoes – A superbly simple scalloped potato reccipe, that absolutely anyone can make. Hearty potatoes, enhanced perfectly with the flavors of onion and carrot are first boiled, completely mingling the flavors together, and to ensure tenderness. Then we oven baked them with a magnificent creamy cheese sauce.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Scalloped Potatoes

2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt, optional
2 pounds potatoes, 5 cups, pared and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced onion
5 medium carrots, 2 cups, pared, diagonally sliced

CHEESE SAUCE:
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne 1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions to make Saucy Scalloped Potatoes

Step 1:In large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add potatoes, onion and carrots; cook, covered, for about 5 minutes or until partially tender. Drain
Step 2:Make cheese sauce by melting butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in milk and blend well. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring until thick and smooth. Add 1 cup cheese; stir until melted.
Step 3:Layer half of vegetables in greased 2 1/2 quart casserole; top with half of cheese sauce. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, covered with foil, at 375 for 30 minutes. Foil may be removed for last 10 minutes to brown top.

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Best Homemade Salsa

July 15, 2009 by  
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best_homemade_salsa Best Homemade salsa – This hearty, homemade, chunky salsa is overflowing with fresh vegetable flavor! Sweet, red, roma tomatoes and exotic, Mexican chipotle peppers, mingle together to create an authentic spicy salsa, that is exceptionally simple and quick.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Main Ingredient: Tomato, Chipotle Peppers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Best Homemade Salsa

30 ea Dried chipotle chiles OR 3 c chipotle chiles
8 ea Ripe Roma tomatoes, cored
12 ea garlic cloves, peeled
2 tb Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions to make Best Homemade Salsa

Step 1:Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes. The liquid should be reduced by one-third and the tomato skins should be falling off. Set aside to cool.
Step 2:Break up tomatoes with fork, to bite size chunks. Refrigerate.

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Tofu Bean Enchiladas

July 10, 2009 by  
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tofu_bean_enchiladas Tofu Bean Enchiladas – These scrumptious tofu and bean enchiladas, are a wonderful, innovative meal, that is the perfect blend of subtle Indian flavors and sensational spanish influences. Crunchy vegetables, and, creamy cheese are the perfect additions to this authentic meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35-40 mins
Main Ingredient: beans, Tofu

Ingredients to make Tofu Bean Enchiladas

1 c Slightly pureed Anasazi Beans *
1/2 c Cooked rice
1/2 c Tofu, excess water removed
1/4 c Chopped bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped green onion
1 c Grated cheddar
1 c Grated Monterey Jack
10 oz Enchilada sauce
10 corn tortillas

Anasazi is a Navajo word meaning ancient one.Anasazi beans have been found in many southwestern Indian dwellings. Bean connoisseurs will appreciate the characteristic taste and texture talents of pinto and kidney combined within this ancient Indian entrant.

Directions to make Tofu Bean Enchiladas

Step 1:Mix first five ingredients together. Add 2 T. enchilada sauce. Moisten tortillas in warmed enchilada sauce.
Step 2:Fill tortilla with mixture and roll. Place in greased 6 1/2 X 10 1/2 inch pan with the opening of the roll down. Any remaining sauce should be poured on top of the enchiladas once the pan is filled. Place cheeses on top and bake at 300 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

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Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce

June 19, 2009 by  
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lobster_vegetable_roll_mango_sauce Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango sauce – These no cook rolls are so amazing and easy, even you won’t believe you made them! Fresh, crisp garden greens and magnificent lobster tail meat are combined to create the “stuffing” for the rolls. Fresh, bright mango, lime juice, and herbs create the sesational sauce.

Prep Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Lobster, Vegetable
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce

For the Mango Sauce:
1 cup chopped ripe mango
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt to taste

For the Summer Rolls:
12 (8 inch) Vietnamese spring roll wrappers (rice paper)
1 pound cooked lobster tails, sliced
1 (1/2 pound) avocado, sliced
3 ounces mizuna or similar type peppery salad green
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
6 ounces ocean greens, sea vegetables
1 cup hearts of palm, cut into 1/4-inch sticks
2 ounces enoki mushrooms
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Directions to make Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce

Step 1:Prepare the sauce by pureeing the mango, mirin, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth in a blender. Season to taste with salt, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 2:Soak a spring roll wrapper in a bowl of warm water until just pliable, about 30 seconds. Gently shake off excess water, and place onto work surface. Place some of the sliced lobster, avocado, mizuna, mint, sea vegetables, heart of palm, and mushrooms in a strip on the bottom edge of the spring roll. Fold once towards the center, then fold in the sides and continue rolling into a cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Step 3:To serve, slice each roll diagonally, and serve two per person accompanied by mango sauce.

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Saucy Braised Mushrooms

June 13, 2009 by  
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brsd_mush Saucy Braised mushrooms – Mushroom lovers, we didn’t forget about you! Fresh, tender mushrooms, mixed with aromatic, delicious garlic and onion, mixed into a creamy, creamy sauce! We listed Morel, but of course, you can use your favorite, or even mix and match.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetable, Sauce, pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Braised Mushrooms

2 c Morel mushrooms
2 tb Unsalted butter
1 tb Finely minced garlic
1 tb Finely minced shallots,OR Onions
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Sherry or Madeira
1/4 c Brandy
1/2 c Whipping cream
12 oz Fresh pasta,OR 8 oz Dried Pasta

Directions to make Saucy Braised Mushrooms

Step 1:WIPE MORELS CLEAN. Cut larger ones in quarters, leave smaller ones whole. Bring 4 quarts of cold, salted water to a boil over high heat on the stove.
Step 2:Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the morels, garlic, shallots and salt. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the sherry and brandy. Increase the heat to high and cook until the liquid reduces by about 2/3. Add the cream and cook until the liquid reduces to a saucelike consistency and is thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove from the heat and keep in a warm place until the pasta is finished cooking. Add the pasta to the boiling water, cook until desired doneness, drain and toss with the mushrooms.

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