Ingredients 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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Ingredients 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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Authentic 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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Smooth 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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So 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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Ingredients: 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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Ingredients 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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Delicious 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…
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Lemony, slightly sweet and healthier muffins. Super moist, with crispy delicious edges and top. Perfumed your whole kitchen! Ingredients 1 cup unbleached All-Purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup of Limoncello (see my recipe on my site) or juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup of Organic Maple Syrup 2 cups fresh blueberries zest of a lemon 2 tablespoons of Turbinado raw sugar (for topping, optional) 1 cup of low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 350…
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Limoncello is a classical Italian Liqueur that easily can be made at home following my recipe. Drink it cold as a digestive or use it to infuse the refreshing lemon flavor into your desserts. Enjoy! Ingredients 8-10 large Organic lemons, washed and dry 4 cups of 100-proof Vodka For the Syrup: 4 cups of granulated Sugar 3 1/2 cups of Water Preparation Peel the lemons in long strips, only the yellow part using a vegetable peeler. Set aside. Place the lemon peels in a large pitcher. Pour Vodka over the peels and cover the pitcher with a cloth. Leave…