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Add to ❤ Favorites A healthier version of the steakhouse classic, mushrooms are roasted in olive oil then tossed with minced rosemary and garlic. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 pounds whole white mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 servings 5 Cups All-purpose Unbleached Flour 2 Teaspoons Instant Yeast 2 – 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon Salt 2 Cups Warm Water Focaccia Filling: 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella 1 Cup Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese 1 1/2 Cups Finely Diced Cooked Ham 1 Teaspoon Coarsely Grated Black Pepper Focaccia Topping: 1 Teaspoons Dried Oregano Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coarse Sea Salt Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 servings 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 garlic clove, peeled 100g carrot, grated and excess water squeezed out 200g zucchini, grated and excess water squeezed out 1 Tbsp parsley 6 eggs 100g parmesan cheese 30g self raising flour or GF equivalent 2 Tbsp oil or melted butter 2 Tbsp milk of choice salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Mejadra is an ancient dish that is hugely popular throughout the Arab world. it’s a fragrant aromatic spiced rice (but not spicy) combined with sweet crunchy onion. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds 1½ tbsp coriander seeds 1 cup basmati rice (or long grain) 1¼ cup water (see notes) 1 tin lentils, drained (400g / 14oz) ½ tsp ground turmeric 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt Black pepper Crispy Fried Onions 3 large or 4 small onions, very finely sliced 1 cup / 250 ml vegetable or sunflower oil Salt Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Three ingredients. That’s all it takes to get yourself into oozing cheesy Argentinian nirvana with this easy to make provoleta. Ingredients for 2 servings 400 g provolone cheese cut 1 inch thick 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves ½ tsp chilli flakes Sourdough bread toasted Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients FOR THE FILLING: 1 x packet of dumpling wrappers 500g pork mince Tablespoon of sugar Tablespoon of salt 1 ½ teaspoons of corn starch 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 teaspoon of chicken powder 2 x bunches of garlic cloves Small dish with water FOR THE COOKING SAUCE: 1 x teaspoon plain flour ½ cup water 2 x tablespoons (1 x lid) of white vinegar Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Homemade hummus with sweet potato mash. Ingredients for 4 servings 600g cooked chickpea 200g mashed sweet potato 4g garlic 6 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoon reserved water from cooking chickpea 2 tablespoon sesame oil salt 3 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients For the meatballs 2 lemongrass stalks 5 spring onion 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp clear honey 2 tbsp fish sauce large handful fresh coriander small handful fresh mint 500g (1.1 lb) minced pork For the dipping sauce 25g (1oz) carrot ¼ cup white vinegar 1 tbsp fish sauce ⅛ cup water 2 tbsp raw sugar 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp chopped coriander stalks Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites My favorite easy Guacamole recipe, so quick to make with authentic flavours like Tabasco Chipotle, Cilantro and Lime Juice. Perfect for Super Bowl, or just with Nachos, Tacos or as a dip for Corn Chips – Easy Chipotle Guacamole Recipe Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons sour cream ½ garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice handful chopped cilantro Tabasco Chipotle Sauce Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites A very popular cold appetizer in China, Chinese braised beef shank with spices. Ingredients for 4-5 servings 1 beef shank (around 1500g, bone removed) 2L beef stock 20ml (4 tbsp.)dark soy sauce 20ml (4 tbsp.) light soy sauce 2 leek onions 2 green onions 1 thumb ginger 2 shallots 1/3 cup shaoxing wine 20g rock sugar Spices (around 30g in totally, wrapped in a spice bag) 4 star anises 2 small piece of Chinese cinnamon 4-6 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn 4 cloves 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 cardamom 3 Amomum Cardamomum pods 1 Amomum tsaoko 2-3 dried chili peppers (optional) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 2 servings Two thick slices of halloumi per person Fresh rosemary Honey Extra virgin olive oil Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This Three Cheese Bruschetta has so many layers of flavor; it’s crunchy, creamy, tangy and sweet, and it’s a delicious and elegant appetizer that your guests (or just your family) will go nuts for! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 baguette french bread, cut into ¼” slices olive oil 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces goat cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 teaspoon) 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus some for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste 2-3 tablespoons bottled Balsamic glaze, optional Read the Instructions here