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Calamari with Tuna Mayonnaise

Add to ❤ Favorites This is a delightful spring or summer dish accompanied by a glass of Prosecco from Valdobbiadine. Ingredients for 4 servings 500g calamari (weight cleaned, about 1kg before cleaning) 95g tin tuna, drained 1 tablespoon capers in vinegar, drained 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (see below) fresh parsley, leaves chopped as a garnish lemon wedges, to serve Mayonnaise: 1 large egg, yolk only 1 teaspoon lemon juice salt to taste 200ml light olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Cappuccino Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for a  20 cm cake 250g plain flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 50g ground almonds 220g granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 110g unsalted butter 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules 80ml milk 3 eggs FROSTING & FILLING 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 125ml whipping cream 360g icing sugar, plus 2 tablespoons extra 110g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Read the Instructions here  

Banana Chocolate Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites It’s chocolatey, it’s banana-y, it’s fudgy and damn fine! It’s a simple banana cake to help you save those over ripe bananas. Ingredients for a 23cm springform cake tin 200g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease 100g caster sugar 100g muscovado sugar 3 free-range eggs 300g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 3 ripe bananas 250g chocolate chips 120ml full cream milk Read the Instructions here  

Lemon Chicken Stir Fry

Add to ❤ Favorites Quick, easy and delicious, this lemon chicken stir fry is ready in the time it takes to cook the rice! Use any vegetables you like! Ingredients for 2 servings 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in to bite-sized pieces For the sauce: 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp white or brown sugar 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp cornstarch For the stir fry: 1 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 3 Tbsp thinly sliced green onion, green and white parts 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 small red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cored and seeds removed and thinly sliced 1 small onion, peel, halved and thinly sliced 5-6 baby bok choy, stem end removed and quartered For serving: Cooked rice or noodles, for serving Sesame seeds, for garnish Sliced green onion, for garnish Read the Instructions here  

Greek Lamb Meatballs and Rice

Add to ❤ Favorites Great and easy one pot meal which starts on the stove and finishes in the oven! Greek lamb meatballs and brown rice is a healthy, complete meal full of the flavors of mint and thyme and finished with a crumble of feta. Ingredients for 4 servings Lamb Meatballs 1 lb ground lamb (or beef) 2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp kosher salt 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup shredded kefalotyri (or parmesan cheese) 1 egg Brown Rice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup brown basmati rice 1/2 cup vermouth (or white wine) or white wine 2 3/4 cups low or no sodium chicken stock 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp lemon zest 1 slices lemon seeded and cut into 8 oz snap peas cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup fresh chopped oregano 2 tbsp lemon juice 6 oz feta cheese Read the Instructions here  

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Add to ❤ Favorites Chewy oatmeal cookies are dotted with raisins and chocolate chips in this easy egg-free cookie recipe. With a high ratio of chocolate to raisin, and a chewy oatmeal texture, they’re perfect for lunch boxes, parties or whenever you need a cookie fix. And the recipe makes a lot, so you can totally share. Ingredients for 3 dozen cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 cup all purpose flour 2 cup rolled oats 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt ½ cup hot water 1 tsp vanilla 2 cup chocolate chips 1 cup raisins   Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 muffins 1 large egg 1 cup milk ½ cup olive oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp kosher salt 1½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips coarse sugar (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Wine Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites Nothing says holiday dinner like a show-stopping roast, and I love this combination of sear-roasted beef tenderloin with a deeply flavored, richly colored red wine sauce. Not only is it delicious, it’s deceptively simple to make. The sauce can be made mostly in advance so there’s very little fussing at the last minute – and beef tenderloin, believe it or not, is one of the easiest things in the world to cook. Ingredients for 4-6 servings For the Sauce 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup finely chopped shallots, from 2-3 large shallots 1-1/4 cups red wine 3 cups beef broth 6 fresh thyme sprigs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour For the Beef 1 (2 – 3 lb) center cut beef tenderloin roast Kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon per pound of beef) Freshly ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon per pound of beef) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup beef broth Read the Instructions here  

Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites It’s a classic French beef stew, otherwise known as Beef Bourguignon. The meat is seared in olive oil first, then slowly braised with garlic and onions in a wine-based broth. After a few hours in the oven, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a rich, deeply flavored sauce. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 pounds boneless beef chuck (well-marbled), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks 7 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1-1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups dry red wine 2 cups beef broth (I like the Pacific organic brand) 2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into one-inch chunks on a diagonal 1 pound small white boiling potatoes (baby yukons), cut in half Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Chicken and Cranberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Add to ❤ Favorites This dressing is incredibly simple and not too-too sweet. If you prefer a creamy lemon poppy seed dressing, you can always sub half of the oil with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. And as always, you can always taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Ingredients for 4 servings LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING ¼ cup neutral salad oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ Tbsp honey ¼ tsp sugar ½ Tbsp Dijon mustartd ¼ Tbsp poppy seeds ⅛ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp salt SALAD ½ head cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups) Salt, as needed 1 cup cooked chicken, diced or shredded ½ cup sliced almonds ½ cup dried cranberries 3 green onions, sliced Read the Instructions here  

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is a thick and hearty gluten-free soup recipe that’s perfect for cold nights. Use leftover ham and mashed potatoes to make this simple soup even easier to whip up! Ingredients for 6 servings 4 Tablespoons butter 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 large shallot or small onion, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons gluten-free flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups milk (I used skim) 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes (from 3 large Russet potatoes) 8oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2-1/2 cups cubed ham steak Read the Instructions here  

French Onion and Blue Cheese Dip

Add to ❤ Favorites Cooked slowly on the stovetop, onions become meltingly tender and exceptionally sweet. Here, they’re combined with sour cream and other ingredients to create an updated version of a classic dip. A touch of blue cheese adds just the right amount of assertive tang. Ingredients for 8 servings 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/4 cups sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 oz. blue cheese 2 Tbs. milk, plus more as needed Potato chips and crudités for serving Read the Instructions here