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Izmir Kofte

Izmir Kofte

Ingredients:2 Eggs3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon ground cumin2 cups water or lamb/beef stock1 kilo lean ground beef or lamb1 small Onion, chopped finely1 teaspoon paprika2 mediums green peppers, seeded and cut diagonally into slicessalt and pepper1 tablespoon tomato paste3 large tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup virgin olive oilCourse: side dish

Chocolate Explosion Cookies

Chocolate Explosion Cookies

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup date sugar (I'm tellin' ya, if you haven't tried this yet-it's a great product!)1/4 cup cooking oilcup pure maple syrup1/4 cup black strap molasses (unsulphured)1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1/2 cup dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips and/or piecesCourse: dessert

Cream of Ham & Potato Soup

Cream of Ham & Potato Soup

Ingredients:1 small onion, chopped1 cup celery, diced4 Tbs butter1/2 tsp dried basil1/4 tsp black pepper3 cups water, or any stock but beef2 medium potatoes, well scrubbed and cut in chunks–leave skin ON1 cup thickly diced ham1/2 cup cornstarch3/4 cup water1 cup heavy cream, light cream or half and half creamsalt to taste*Course: lunch,soup,main course,main dish,dinner

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Ingredients:3 tablespoons canola oil, divided1 medium onion, half diced and other half thinly sliced8 ounces mushrooms, chopped1 tablespoon onion powder1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided1 cup low-fat milk3 tablespoons dry sherry (a fortified wine)1 pound fresh green beans (about 4 cups), cut in half1/3 cup sour…

Maple-Nut Oatmeal Cream Pies

Maple-Nut Oatmeal Cream Pies

Ingredients:2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon4 oz cream cheese, softened5 eggs1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon maple flavoringmilk, if needed1 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almon2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats2 cups powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon…

Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs (about 16 crackers)3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon granulated sugar2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao), finely chopped6 ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably 55 percent cacao), chopped2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1…