1 lb dry cannellini beans, rinsed (I use Camellia brand) 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP olive oil 1/2 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small diced 1 small leek, diced and rinsed (or a small onion) 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
Dessert
INGREDIENTS * 1 cup butter, softened * 2/3 cup powdered sugar * 1 egg * 1 tsp vanilla * 3/4 tsp almond extract * 1 (3.4oz) box pistachio pudding mix * 2 cups flour * 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp baking soda * 1 1/2- 2 cups finely chopped pecans * 1 bag
Drink
Ingredients 1. 1.5 oz Coconut Rum (Alternate: 1800 Coconut Tequila) 2. 1 oz Coconut Cream 3. Pineapple (fresh, canned, juice – it doesn't matter) Directions 1. Use a individual drink blender. We use a Hamilton Beach one. 2. Fill about 3/4 full of ice 3. Add 1.
Party
Ingredients * ½ pound orzo* * 1 10-oz container grape tomatoes, quartered * ½ English cucumber peeled and chopped (remove seeds) * ½ red onion finely chopped * 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled * ¼ cup chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish * Kosher salt & cracked black pepper * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 pound medium uncooked shrimp peeled and
Side
This take a little planning but so worth it. Ingredients * As many large baking potatos as you want Directions 1. Soak potatoes in water (salt optional) as early in the day as possible. At least 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 450 3. Using a baking disk place potatoes in
Main
Ingredients * 2 (8 oz) salmon filets with skin * 1/4 cup lemon juice * 1/2 cup finely chopped prosciutto * 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds (the tops) * 1/8 tsp fennel crushed fennel seeds * 2 minced garlic cloves * olive oil Directions 1. Brush salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with
Dessert
This is a butterless, eggless, milkless cake that comes from Victoria Derezinski - Date of Birth: December 2, 1892 * 1-cup light brown sugar * 1-cup water * 1-cup seedless raisin * 1/3-cup lard * ¼ tsp cloves * 1 tsp cinnamon Put in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes, let cool. When cool add.
Drink
Ingredients * 2 oz Vodka * 2 oz Fruit Liquor (such as strawberry, blueberry, apple, etc) * 2 oz Sweet and Sour * 1 oz part Gran Gala Directions Combine in ice filled martini shaker, shake, and pour. You can substitute any liquor flavor. And in place of sweet and sour you can substitute
Main
Ingredients * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 medium red onion, chopped * 1 large red bell pepper, chopped * 2 medium carrots, chopped * 2 ribs celery, chopped * ½ teaspoon salt, divided * 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced * 2 tablespoons chili powder * 2 teaspoons ground cumin * 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 1
Soup
Ingredients 1. 1 lb ground sausage (1/2 hot sausage links and 1/2 mild sausage links) 2. 1 cups heavy whipping cream 3. 4 cups chicken base 4. 3-4 qts water 5. 4 ea. washed medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1/4 inch slices 6.
Main
Goes greatk with Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tsp salt * 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper * 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained * 2 lbs ground turkey * 1/4 cup coconut flour (or 1/2 cup bread crumbs) * 1/2 cup chicken stock
Sauce
Ingredients * 1 cup yogurt * 1 tbsp lemon juice * 1 clove garlic, finely minced * 1/2 medium cucumber, cut in half longwise and thinly sliced * 1 tsp chopped, fresh dill * 1/4 tsp salt Directions Combine in container and shake. Chill until needed.
Main
Ingredients * 16 oz bag of stuffing * 1 can cream of chicken * 1 can cream of mushroom * 4 T butter * 2 cans of chicken broth * 2 cups of cooked turkey (or chicken) cut in pieces Directions 1. Spray crock pot with Pam and turn on lowest setting. 2. Mix stuffing and
Main
Ingredients * 3lb leftover turkey from Thanksgiving* (chicken works also) * 1/2 tsp salt * 1/4 tsp pepper * 1 can cream of chicken soup * 1 can cream of celery * 1 pkg (15oz) Pepperage Farm dressing mix (Trader Joes Corn Bread Stuffing Mix is great also) * 2 chicken bouillon cubes * 1/2
Main
This goes great with Corn and Black Bean Salad Ingredients * 1/4 cup orange or pineapple juice * 1/4 cup soy sauce * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 tablespoon lemon juice * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley * 1 clove garlic, minced * 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano * 1/2 teaspoon ground black
Party
Ingredients * 1 egg * 1 c ice cold water * 1/3 tsp baking soda * 3/4 c flour Directions 1. Break the egg into a bowl containing the iced water and whisk until frothy. 2. Add baking soda and flour. 3. Mix until the flour is just mixed in. (Do not