Ingredients 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…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 Green apples, unpeeled cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds 2 Tablespoons Chunky Peanut Butter 2 Tablespoon oat granola (see my recipe) Preparation Cut apple in half using a sharp knife to halve it from top bottom. Core and cut crosswise apples into 1/2-inch thick rings. Spread apples with chunky or creamy peanut butter on one slice. Sprinkle the magic of homemade old fashioned oats over peanut butter. Top it with another ring of apple. Sprinkle with more granola . Enjoy this delicious and healthy sandwich!
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 cups old fashioned Oats, uncooked 1 cup raisins 1 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup dried, cranberries 1/2 cup fresh coconut, shredded 1/3 cup agave nectar 2 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon Organic raw Honey Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Line with foil a large baking sheet and spray it with vegetable cooking oil. Set aside. In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. Spread evenly over the baking sheet with foil. Bake in middle rack for 30-40 minutes until oats are golden brown, stirring frequently (2 to 3…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1- 16 ounces Fruit Cake Mix 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 3/4 cup walnut halves 5 eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 Tablespoon dark molasses 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup dark raisins 1/3 cup date, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup rum Preparation Grease with butter 6 cavity mini loaf pan (great for individual Xmas gifts). Preheat oven to 250 grades Fahrenheit. Combine all fruits cake mix, dates, raisins and walnuts in a large bowl and pour rum over. Let them soak…
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Continue ReadingA delicious breakfast or lunch! My daughter’s favorite omelet. Ingredients 2 eggs 2 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 baby Portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 green onions, chopped small (all green and white parts) 1 1/2 slices Muenster Cheese or Cheddar Salt and Pepper TT (to taste) Preparation In a small bowl beat eggs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet at medium-low heat. Stir in mushroom and sate until soft and tender for about 2 minutes. Incorporate green onions and cook until slightly soften. Pour in beaten eggs. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add cheese pieces. When cheese is starting to…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for the Cake: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated Sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1 cup Sour Cream, room temperature 1 1/2 cup Cake flour, sifted 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Filling and Topping: 2 Tablespoon All-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon, ground 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup of Pecans, chopped small 2 Tablespoon butter, melted Preparation Blend all ingredients together for the filling and topping. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 tube pan with butter. Cream butter and sugar until…