Ingredients 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…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 Pound Rigatoni 1 Pound ground Beef 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Butter 1 Onion, small diced 4 tomatoes, small diced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh Basil leaves, cut in long thin strips 4 Sage leaves, cut in long thin strips 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated Preparation Prepare a large pot with water with a pinch of salt and set it at low heat. Set at medium heat a saucepan…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 medium size eggplants 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 Tablespoon Tahini (sesame paste) 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Place whole unpeeled eggplant over a medium heat gas flame . Using tongs utensils turn eggplant on each side till skin is totally blistered and eggplant are soft from the inside. Soak eggplants in cold water for about 8 to 10 minutes to cool. Remove from water and drain completely. Peel eggplants and place in a food processor (if you prefer it creamy),or for more chunky texture: you can make it by hand. Pour tahini, lemon juice…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2-3 Persian cucumbers, diced 1 avocado, diced 3 Tablespoons fresh basil, long thin strips 1 Tablespoon dried mint 3 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses Preparation Place cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers and avocados into a bowl. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pomegranate molasses. Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried mint and mix all together. Pour over salad and toss gently. Stack leaves of basil and roll them tightly, then…