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Desserts

Meyer-Lemon and Hazelnut Tart

Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/3 cups blanched hazelnuts, toasted 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg white (yolk reserved for filling) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Filling: 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin (from a 2-ounce envelope) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer-lemon zest, plus 2/3 cup […]

Breakfast

Lemon Blueberry Dutch Baby

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Fresh blueberries INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and move the oven rack to the middle of the oven if not already there. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs along with the milk and lemon zest. Add […]

Soups & Salads

Thai steak salad w/sweet + spicy tahini dressing and sesame chili-lime cashews.

INGREDIENTS: CASHEWS: 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/3 cups raw cashews 1-2 teaspoons honey 1 lime zested STEAK +DRESSING: 1 pound flank steak 2 limes juiced + the zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons fish sauce don’t be afraid! 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce (or soy sauce but ponzu sauce is best and works better here) 2-3 tablespoons sweet thai chili sauce I used 3 tablespoons 1-2 cloves garlic minced or grated (depending on you taste, I used […]

Desserts

Chocolate concrete like school makes it

Ingredients: 200g plain flour 200g granulated sugar 100g butter 50g cocoa powder Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4. In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar and cocoa (do not use hot chocolate, you can taste the difference). Melt the butter (I pop it into the microwave), then add it to […]

Appetizers

Polenta Bites with Wild Mushrooms and Fontina

INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds prepared polenta, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 30 rounds) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and/or stemmed shiitake), cut into thick slices 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Sherry vinegar 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher […]

Breakfast

Recipe: Char-grilled pizza!

Ingredients: Makes one 10-12 inch pizza (serves 2-3 folks) Dough 3/4 cups warm water 1 1/8 teaspoons of active dry yeast 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar EVOO Toppings EVOO 1/2 cup pizza sauce (you can also get creative […]

Dinner & Lunch

Zucchini and cauliflower fritters

Ingredients: 600 g cauliflower (leaves removed,cut into florets) 1 clove garlic (slightly crushed) 1 tsp onion flakes 1 medium zucchini (grated) 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated) 1/4 cup tasty cheese (grated) 2 cups self-raising flour 1 pinch salt and pepper 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 3/4 cup water 1 splash olive oil Method: 1- Place […]

Desserts

Mango and Nut Dream

Ingredients: 1mango (peeled and diced)12 oz.Greek yogurt2 tbsp.dark brown sugar or muscovado sugar1/3 c.toasted Brazil nuts (roughly chopped) Directions: Fold mango into Greek yogurt, then divide between two 8-oz glasses or jars. Top with dark brown sugar or muscovado sugar.  Lightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until sugar melts, 1 to 2 hours. Top with […]

Appetizers

Vegan Queso Mac

Ingredients: 2 cups dry small shell pasta, uncooked 1 cup raw cashews 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks (about 3/4 cup) 1-1/2 cups unsweetened cashew or almond milk 1/3 cup nutritional yeast seasoning 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoons Earth Balance® Original Buttery Spread 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon […]