Ingredients for Blueberry-Banana Cupcakes Batter (12-14 cupcakes) 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 cup cake flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 4 ripe bananas, 2 of them caramelized and mashed for batter 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups fresh blueberry, puree 1/4 cup coconut oil Preparation for Caramelized Bananas Use a large skillet and cook at medium heat 2 Tablespoon of butter. Add 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar. Heat until dissolve and add ripe sliced bananas until caramelized. Remove from heat and mash…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 6-8 medium zucchini 1 can petit tomatoes, rinsed 1-pound Italian turkey sausage, casing removed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon oregano, dried 1 Tablespoon basil, dried 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese, shredded 3 Tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in 3 slices. Place zucchini slices over a baking tray lined with foil. Grease it with olive oil first. Sprinkle with some salt, pepper, 1/2 Tablespoon of each for dried oregano, dried basil and Italian seasoning. Drizzle some…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 cups whole milk 4 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 4-5 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Use a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk with cornstarch. Set aside. Whisk the 3 cups remaining of milk with sugar. Heat it over medium heat just before the boiling point. Whisk apart the egg yolks in a bowl. Pour slowly 1 cup of the hot milk over egg whisking constantly. Add slowly this mixture back into the pot with the warm milk. Pour cornstarch mixture over and keep whisking until thickened. Remove from…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1-pound mussels, scrubbed 1/2-pound small scallops 1-pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 potato, diced 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups crushed tomato 1 cup clam juice 2 1/2 cup vegetable or fish broth 1/3 cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano, dried 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes wedges of lime or lemon for serving Preparation Use a large skillet and heat oil over medium…
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Continue ReadingAuthentic Lebanese Rice and meat dish perfumed with original warm spices. Perfect for any celebration! Ingredients for Pulled Beef or Lamb with Rice 4 lb. chuck roast (boneless), cut in thick pieces 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 2 bay leaves 8 cups of water, for meat 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cardamon pods 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup blanched toasted almond halves 1/2 cup green raisins 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon seven spice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 1/2 cups…
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Continue ReadingSmooth and creamy without the heavy cream! Ingredients 5 cups of broccoli florets 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 potatoes, diced 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup whole milk 2 Tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Use a large pot and heat over medium high heat and melt butter. Sauté the onions until softened. Incorporate minced garlic. Add potatoes and broccoli. Seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add broth. Bring it to a simmer uncovered,…
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Continue ReadingSo flavorful, healthier and perfect as a summer side dish. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 5-ounces cans white albacore tuna in water, drained 1/2 red onion, finely minced 3 celery stalks, finely minced 2 Tablespoon of caper brine 1 Tablespoon of capers, minced 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons of Plain Yogurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Use a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt, caper brine, salt and pepper. Add the drained tuna, celery, capers, and red onions. Stir until well combined. Serve inside a beefy big tomato, make it…
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Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 (17.6 ounces) Italian Mushroom style Pasta or any of your choice Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgen Olive Oil Fresh oregano leaves, (optional) 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions or till al dente Reserve some of the pasta water (1 cup) to incorporate into your vodka sauce if needed to thin it up. Drain pasta, drizzle it with olive oil. Mix with Vodka Sauce (see recipe on my site Sprinkle with some shaved Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh oregano leaves…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgen Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (16 ounces can) crushed tomato 4 Heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 12-15 fresh leaves of Oregano, chopped 2 Tablespoon Vodka 1/4 cup of heavy cream or evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Use a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add diced tomatoes. Add fresh oregano leaves. 3. Let them simmer and cook until softened. Incorporate crushed tomatoes and…
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Continue ReadingDelicious Homemade Cinnamon Rolls that will become one of your favorite morning treat or dessert at any time! Super fluffy, gooey topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Ingredients for the Dough: 1 pkg. of Active dry yeast 1 1/2 cup warm milk in microwave, 40-50 seconds 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 cups bread flour 2 eggs beaten, room temperature 6 Tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Preparation Place warm milk with package of active dry yeast into a standing mixer with dough hook attachment. Add in 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Stir to dissolve and wait…