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Fava Bean, Almond, and Mint Pesto

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Fava beans, shelled, blanched, and shelled again, from about 18 – 20 pods
  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup Fresh mint, leaves only, loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoons Raw almonds, plus more for garnish, if desired
  • ¼ cup Parmesan-Reggiano, grated
  • Lemon, zest of 1 and juice of 1/2, or more if it is not a particularly juicy one
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Filtered water

Course: condiment,dip,sauce,spread

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Gluten Free Vegetarian Spring Rolls With Thai-Style Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 ounces dry rice vermicelli (thin rice noodles), or enoug
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 scallions (white and green parts) sliced very thin
  • 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce (Tamari)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame seed oil
  • 15 inches (8-inch) round gluten free spring roll wrappers (made from t
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (I use Earth Balance Natural Creamy Peanut Butter)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce (Tamari)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese chili paste (use spicy or sweet chili paste depending on your taste pref
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped

Course: fingerfood,antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre

Cuisine: Vietnamese,Asian

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Paprika and Coriander Rubbed Steaks With Orange-Coriander Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 inches steaks (preferably grass fed)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • salt to taste
  • olive oil for frying
  • 2 navel oranges, segmented and chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, sliced finely
  • 1 spring onion, both green and white parts chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch of dried chilli flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Course: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre

Cuisine: Mexican

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Trinidadian Chicken Potato Curry

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 Tsp. fresh thyme
  • 1 Tsp. scotch bonnet pepper sauce
  • ¼ Tsp. powdered ginger
  • ¼ tsp. curry powder
  • 1 Tsp. coconut oil
  • 1 Tsp. cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 Tsp. amchar masala
  • ½ Tsp. cumin
  • ½ Tsp. salt
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 potatoes, cut into large cubes

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Cuisine: Indian,Asian

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Bruschetta Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 6 large baking potatoes, washed & dried
  • Coconut or olive oil
  • 1/2 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large ripe tomato, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 5 large garlic cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated or chopped
  • cup cultured dairy (kefir, piima or other)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt & pepper

Course: side dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

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summer vegetable pizza

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups thinly sliced onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 eggplant
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 refriger (16- ounce) fresh pizza crust dough
  • 5 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • cup fresh basil leaves

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

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Pumpkin Ravioli With Browned Butter Sage Sauce

Ingredients:

  • Dough
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups + flour to make a dough
  • Splash of milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Water
  • Parmesan cheese for topping, if you wish
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 stick butter

Course: side dish,lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

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Thai Veggie Slaw with Peanut Dressing and Crispy Wontons

Ingredients:

  • 12 square wonton wrappers
  • 1/2 t. Chinese five spice
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 1 c. dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, divided
  • 1/2 c. canola oil, divided
  • 3 T. fresh lime juice
  • 1 T. fish sauce
  • 2 t. light brown sugar
  • 1 t. sriracha
  • 1/2 t. finely minced ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 small head of napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 c.)
  • 1/2 a small head of red cabbage
  • 6 oz. snow peas, trimmed, sliced on the diagonal about 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. julienned carrots
  • 1 c. thinly sliced scallion
  • 1/2 c. cilantro leaves

Course: side dish

Cuisine: Chinese,Asian

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Baked Salmon With Lime

Ingredients:

  • 350 grams Salmon Cutlet
  • 1 stalk of Spring Onion, cut into sections
  • 5 grams Of Shredded Ginger
  • 1 Chili, deseed and cut into strips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of Cooking Wine
  • 1 Rind of Lime
  • 1 tablespoon of Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Peppercorns, lightly crashed
  • 5 grams of Butter, cubes

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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Mughlai Malai Kofta Curry

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 2 Thai Green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1/4 cup Cornflour/ corn starch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Tbsp, Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tbsp, Ginger paste
  • 1/4 cup Golden Raisins + Chopped Cashew
  • 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cream / Half & Half
  • 1 teaspoon .Cmin powder
  • 2 % Milk, as needed
  • 3 mediums Onions,
  • 1/4 cup Paneer, grated (cottage cheese)
  • 1/2 cup Paneer (cottage cheese), grated
  • 1/2 cup Carrot & Peas, partially boiled & squeezed to remove excess
  • 5 mediums Potatoes, boiled-peeled-grated
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Tomato puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Shah Jeera (cumin seeds)

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Cuisine: Indian,Asian

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