My favorite Nuts are Union Squares Cafe Bar Nuts .
Here is another favorite recipe.
On the right side in parenthesis are the amounts for a larger quantity.
Fire and Ice Nuts:
Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees
1 1/2 C Cashews (4 1/4 C)
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (3/4 TBS)
1 TBS Soy Sauce (3 TBS)
1 TBS Honey (3 TBS)
1/4 C Maple Syrup (3/4 C)
1 1/2 tsp Butter, melted (4 TBS)
2 C Pecan Halves (6 C) = (1 1/2 lbs)
Cashew Preparation:
Line a baking sheet with foil, coated with a vegetable spray, set aside
In a Food Processor:
Place 1/2 C of the Cashews and process until finely ground
In a small bowl, mix together ground Cashews and Cayenne Pepper
Set Aside
In a larger bowl:
Combine,
Soy Sauce
Honey
Remaining Cashews
Toss to coat completely
Stir in ground Cashew mixture
Spread out on the baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, stir once
Remove from oven and cool completely
Pecans Preparation:
Line a separate baking sheet with foil, coated with vegetable spray, set aside
In a bowl:
Combine,
Maple Syrup
ButterPecans
Toss to coat completely
Spread out on the baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, stir twice
Remove from the oven and cool completely
Break into chunks
Combine Cashews and Pecans in a bowl to serve
Store in airtight jars
Enjoy!
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Party Time !
We've been invited to some friends house and we've been asked to take my Original Sangria and Original Tex - Mex Creamy Corn Dip...... we just returned home.....thank you Kevin and Angela for a great evening with friends. Food was great, Wine was great and the Friends were great!
The Sangria and the Tex - Mex Dip are two of by Best of the Best Recipes!
We're also going to have a Raclette Dinner with some other friends this weekend.
My European friends will know about Raclette, but I'll post the description, origin and recipes for Raclette!
When we were in London in December we went to Borough Market and had the best Raclette Sandwich we have ever tasted. If you're ever in London , the Market is one of our favorite stops.
I'll post additional pictures from the Market later......
The Sangria and the Tex - Mex Dip are two of by Best of the Best Recipes!
We're also going to have a Raclette Dinner with some other friends this weekend.
My European friends will know about Raclette, but I'll post the description, origin and recipes for Raclette!
When we were in London in December we went to Borough Market and had the best Raclette Sandwich we have ever tasted. If you're ever in London , the Market is one of our favorite stops.
I'll post additional pictures from the Market later......
Black Bean Soup
Black Beans are a very common ingredient in Texas.
We use them in Dips, Taco's, Enchilada's. Quesadilla's, Layered Salads.... and Soup!
2 TBS Olive Oil
1 1/2 C diced Onion
8 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1/4 C chopped Jalapenos, include the seeds
2 C Dried Black Beans
1 TBS Ground Cumin
2 tsp Ground Coriander
8 C Vegetable Broth
1 C Coarsely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Lime Wedges
Heat Oil in a large stock pot on medium high heat
Add:
Onion
Garlic
Jalapenos
Saute for 5 minutes
Add Beans and Spices
Add Broth and bring to a boil
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until Beans are tender, stirring occasionally ( 2 1/2 hours)
Puree in batches in a blender with some of the Cilantro each time until all of the Cilantro is incorporated.
Return to the pot
Season to taste with Salt and Pepper
Serve with wedges of Lime squeezed into the soup.
Enjoy!
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We use them in Dips, Taco's, Enchilada's. Quesadilla's, Layered Salads.... and Soup!
2 TBS Olive Oil
1 1/2 C diced Onion
8 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1/4 C chopped Jalapenos, include the seeds
2 C Dried Black Beans
1 TBS Ground Cumin
2 tsp Ground Coriander
8 C Vegetable Broth
1 C Coarsely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Lime Wedges
Heat Oil in a large stock pot on medium high heat
Add:
Onion
Garlic
Jalapenos
Saute for 5 minutes
Add Beans and Spices
Add Broth and bring to a boil
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until Beans are tender, stirring occasionally ( 2 1/2 hours)
Puree in batches in a blender with some of the Cilantro each time until all of the Cilantro is incorporated.
Return to the pot
Season to taste with Salt and Pepper
Serve with wedges of Lime squeezed into the soup.
Enjoy!
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Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits
I live in Texas and we love Grits.
It's a very popular food in the Southern part of America.
You either love them or you don't.
I happen to love these.
Smoked Gouda Grits:
4 C of Vegetarian Chicken Broth, regular for non vegetarians
1 C Heavy Cream
2 C Yellow Corn Grits
1/4 pound of Butter cut into small pieces
1 can of Creamed Corn
1/2 pound of Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded
In a saucepan, heat the Broth to a boil.
Add Grits and stir continuously
Reduce to simmer and cook for about 45 minutes stirring often.
Add Cream
Gradually stir in pieces of Butter stirring continuously.
Add Corn and mix well
Gradually add the Cheese until all is melted and creamy and smooth.
Enjoy!
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It's a very popular food in the Southern part of America.
You either love them or you don't.
I happen to love these.
Smoked Gouda Grits:
4 C of Vegetarian Chicken Broth, regular for non vegetarians
1 C Heavy Cream
2 C Yellow Corn Grits
1/4 pound of Butter cut into small pieces
1 can of Creamed Corn
1/2 pound of Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded
In a saucepan, heat the Broth to a boil.
Add Grits and stir continuously
Reduce to simmer and cook for about 45 minutes stirring often.
Add Cream
Gradually stir in pieces of Butter stirring continuously.
Add Corn and mix well
Gradually add the Cheese until all is melted and creamy and smooth.
Enjoy!
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Vegetarian Spiced Meatball Stew
1- 16 oz. package of 32 Frozen Vegetarian Italian Style Meatballs
( or you can make the homemade according to my original Meatball Recipe)
3 C Fresh Green Beans cut into 1" pieces or Frozen Cut Green Beans
2 C Sliced Carrots, about 4 medium sized
14.4 oz (equal to 1 can ) Vegetarian Beef Broth
2 tsp Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
2 - 14 oz. cans of Diced Tomatoes with the liquid.
In a Cast Iron Dutch Oven combine:
Meatballs
Beans
Carrots
Broth
Worcestershire Sauce
Allspice
Cinnamon
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes
Gently add tomatoes
Return to a boil
Reduce heat
simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
Enjoy!
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( or you can make the homemade according to my original Meatball Recipe)
3 C Fresh Green Beans cut into 1" pieces or Frozen Cut Green Beans
2 C Sliced Carrots, about 4 medium sized
14.4 oz (equal to 1 can ) Vegetarian Beef Broth
2 tsp Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
2 - 14 oz. cans of Diced Tomatoes with the liquid.
In a Cast Iron Dutch Oven combine:
Meatballs
Beans
Carrots
Broth
Worcestershire Sauce
Allspice
Cinnamon
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes
Gently add tomatoes
Return to a boil
Reduce heat
simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
Enjoy!
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| Baked! |
Baked Vegetarian Meatballs
This is an original recipe.
To make this into a meatloaf, add 1 small onion, diced
Mix all ingredients together, spray a loaf pan with a non stick vegetable spray.
Top the loaf with:
2 TBS Brown Sugar
2 TBS Mustard
1/3 C Ketchup
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Meatballs:
1 package of Fresh Vegetarian Lean Beef ( Gimme Lean brand) or 1 package of Yves Meatless ground.
1 C of Bulk Dried Nature's Burger Mix, mixed with 1 C boiling water, cool to set
1/4 C Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 1/2 tsp Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp Dried Basil
2 tsp Fresh Oregano, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
2 TBS canned Tomato Paste
2 Eggs
MIx all ingredients
Form meatballs using a medium cookie scoop
Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray
Place Meatballs in a single layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
To make BBQ Meatballs:
Saute the baked Meatballs in Olive Oil until browned,
Make the following Sauce :
In a small bowl:
Mix well,
1 C Ketchup
2 TBS granulated Sugar
2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce (I use vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce )
2 TBS White Vinegar
3 TBS finely minced Onion
Hot Sauce, (Tabasco) to taste ,(I use about 6 dashes)
Pour over browned meatballs in a skillet and re heat.
Enjoy!
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To make this into a meatloaf, add 1 small onion, diced
Mix all ingredients together, spray a loaf pan with a non stick vegetable spray.
Top the loaf with:
2 TBS Brown Sugar
2 TBS Mustard
1/3 C Ketchup
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Meatballs:
1 package of Fresh Vegetarian Lean Beef ( Gimme Lean brand) or 1 package of Yves Meatless ground.
1 C of Bulk Dried Nature's Burger Mix, mixed with 1 C boiling water, cool to set
1/4 C Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 1/2 tsp Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp Dried Basil
2 tsp Fresh Oregano, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
2 TBS canned Tomato Paste
2 Eggs
MIx all ingredients
Form meatballs using a medium cookie scoop
Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray
Place Meatballs in a single layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
To make BBQ Meatballs:
Saute the baked Meatballs in Olive Oil until browned,
Make the following Sauce :
In a small bowl:
Mix well,
1 C Ketchup
2 TBS granulated Sugar
2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce (I use vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce )
2 TBS White Vinegar
3 TBS finely minced Onion
Hot Sauce, (Tabasco) to taste ,(I use about 6 dashes)
Pour over browned meatballs in a skillet and re heat.
Enjoy!
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| Ready for the oven! |
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| Baked! |
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| Apple Cider Gravy |
Linguine with Lemon, Thyme and Mushrooms
This is an adaptation of a recipe from Nigella Lawson
Linguine with Lemon, Thyme and Mushrooms.
The Mushrooms are not cooked. They're basically cooked by marinating them in lemon juice.
This makes a very fresh pasta dish.
8 oz. ( 4 C) Crimini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/3 C Olive Oil
1 TBS Salt
1 small Garlic Clove, minced
1 Lemon, zest and juice
4 Sprigs of fresh Thyme equal to 1 tsp.
1 pound of Linguine
1/2 C Fresh Parsley, chopped
3 TBS Grated Parmesan Cheese
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Place Mushrooms in a bowl with :
Oil
Salt
Garlic
Lemon Juice
Zest
Thyme
Cook Pasta according to package directions
Drain and retain 1 C of the liquid and add it to the Pasta
Place Pasta in a bowl with the Mushroom mixture
Toss well, add Parsley, Cheese and Black Pepper and toss again.
Enjoy!
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Linguine with Lemon, Thyme and Mushrooms.
The Mushrooms are not cooked. They're basically cooked by marinating them in lemon juice.
This makes a very fresh pasta dish.
8 oz. ( 4 C) Crimini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/3 C Olive Oil
1 TBS Salt
1 small Garlic Clove, minced
1 Lemon, zest and juice
4 Sprigs of fresh Thyme equal to 1 tsp.
1 pound of Linguine
1/2 C Fresh Parsley, chopped
3 TBS Grated Parmesan Cheese
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Place Mushrooms in a bowl with :
Oil
Salt
Garlic
Lemon Juice
Zest
Thyme
Cook Pasta according to package directions
Drain and retain 1 C of the liquid and add it to the Pasta
Place Pasta in a bowl with the Mushroom mixture
Toss well, add Parsley, Cheese and Black Pepper and toss again.
Enjoy!
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