Ingredients 3 cups of fresh Basil leaves 1/3 cup pine nuts 4 to 5 cloves of garlic 3/4 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 1 extra Tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add basil leaves, olive oil and process until a smooth paste has formed. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Mix in the grated cheese. Transfer to a glass airtight jar. Drizzle the 1 extra Tablespoon of olive oil over the top. Place in…
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Continue ReadingSunday is family day where we all stay home, make a full coarse meal and watch funny movies. Although Sundays will be hard for a long time, today I have decided that even I can not see or touch my angel MOTHER, I can hear her with my heart. Here I am back with my endless tears but with my mother’s energy in my hands, sharing my love for cooking as she would want me to continue with this art. Many of my new recipes will be posted soon and were given by my beautiful mother few days before meeting with God… As she blessed every meal we…
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Continue ReadingIngredients For The Cake 3 cups Cake flour + 1 tablespoon for the pan 3 large Fuji or Granny Smith apples, 1/4 inch diced 4 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature + 2 Tablespoon for the pan 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup apple cider 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, ground 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground 1/8 teaspoon star anise, ground 1/8 teaspoon cloves, ground 1/8…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 8 Rice Paper Rounds Wrappers 1/2 Pound Roasted Cooked Shrimps 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 4 lettuce leaves cut in thirds, spines removed 4 ounces cooked clear rice noodles 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup coleslaw mix 3 seedless Persian cucumbers, strips Ingredients for Sweet-Sour Sauce 3 Tablespoon of orange juice 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 1/3 teaspoon fish sauce 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 scallion, sliced Toss all…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 large Eggplants, cubed 4 Roma tomatoes, diced 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 1 teaspoon basil, dried 1 teaspoon oregano, dried 1 teaspoon herb di Provence 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated 1-4 ounce can tomato sauce 12 ounce angel hair pasta package 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 grades Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, dice eggplant leaving some skin on it. Place diced eggplant in an even layer over a foiled lined baking sheet and drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 fresh mandarin oranges, sectioned 1/2 cup fresh mandarin juice 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 cups of Arugula, pre-washed and rinsed 1 large avocado, diced Preparation Combine fresh mandarin juice, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and whisk together. Add salt, pepper to vinaigrette. Add arugula leaves, avocado and segmented peeled mandarins. Toss all ingredients gently and serve. Enjoy!
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Continue ReadingIngredients 5 bunches Italian flat leaf Parsley, pre-washed, dried and finely chopped by hand 4 Roma tomatoes, small diced 1 1/2 bunch fresh mint, pre-washed and finely chopped 2 green onions, finely sliced(optional) 2 Tablespoon fine cracked wheat (bulgur), soaked in water for 10 minutes 2-3 Fresh lemons, juiced 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Pomegranate Molasses(optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon fresh finely ground black pepper Preparation Add to a large bowl chopped and dried with clean towel flat leaf parsley. Add chopped mint and diced tomatoes. Drain bulgur from water and add. Place bowl in the refrigerator…
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Continue ReadingSpecial Thanks to best Sushi Chef Samuel for bringing over these Sweet and Delicious Asian Pears that happily complimented our dinner! Ingredients 2 large Asian Pears, peeled and sliced 1 1/3 cup All purpose flour, sifted 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon baking powder, sifted 1/3 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon almond extract 5 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon Confectioners sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Cut each Asian pear into 5 to 6 thick slices. Set aside. Prepare and buttered a round 9 inch glass dish.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 pounds Sirloin Steak, cut into 2 inch cubes 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoon Worchester Sauce 1/4 cup red wine 4 large onions, halves 4 fresh Roma Tomato, whole 6 metal or bamboo skewers Preparation Place sirloin pieces into a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add garlic, Worchester sauce, red wine, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and vegetable oil. Toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate marinade for 4 to 5 hours or even overnight. Remove marinade steak from refrigerator and…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for Roasted Shrimps 1 1/2 Pound Shrimp, tail on and peeled 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup of green onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon coarse see salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper juice and zest of 2 lemons Preparation for Roasted Shrimps Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl toss shrimps with all ingredients. Arrange shrimps in an even layer in a large baking sheet pan. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until shrimps are pink and cooked through. Chopped shrimps…