Keftethes-Greek Meatballs

1 lb. Ground Chuck 1 egg 1 medium minced onion dash ground allspice dash garlic powder juice of 1/2 lemon 3 T. olive oil 1 T. minced mint leaves 3 T. minced parsley 1 slice crusty bread–soaked in water and squeezed dry Mix all ingredients together and allow to set for about 2 hours.  Shape [...]

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Blue Cheese Dip with Carmelized Shallots

2 T. olive oil 10 shallots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 cups crumbled creamy milk blue cheese 1 cup sour cream 4 T. chopped chives, divided Toasted French-bread baguette slices Assorted crudites (that’s raw vegetables folks) Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until deep golden brown, stirring [...]

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Classic Key Lime Pie

CRUST    1 12 c. graham cracker crumbs 3 T. sugar 1/4 tsp salt 6 T. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted FILLING 1 14 OZ. can sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup bottled Key Lime juice 3 lg. egg yolks 3 T. sugar 3 T. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt TOPPING 1 1/2 c. chilled [...]

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Chocolate Sake Cinnamon Cake

Cooking spray 3 T. sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces) 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 T. instant coffee granules 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup sake 2 [...]

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Coconut-Chicken Vegetable Curry

1 T. vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups red onion, cut into 1 inch weges 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper 1 jar Indian-flavored cooking sauce 1 cup coconut milk 2 T. coarsely chopped cilantro Heat large [...]

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Pasta with Lemon Cream and Prosciutto

2 T. butter 3 large shallots, minced 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth 1 cup whipping cream 2 tsp grated lemon peel 1 tsp grated orange peel 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 cups grozen green peas, thawed 2 T. thinly sliced fresh mint leaves 1 T. fresh lemon juice 12 oz penne pasta 12 thin slices [...]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Barbeque Sauce

1 T. ground cumin 1 2 lb head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1 inch florets (about 8 cups) 4 T. vegetable oil, divided 1 tsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 T. sugar Preheat oven to 400. Toast cumin in small skillet over [...]

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Buffalo Meatloaf with Spinach and Roasted Baby Potatoes

1 pound Yukon gold or Dutch yellow potatoes 5 T. olive oil, divided 1 1/2 c. chopped crimini (baby bella) mushrooms 1 cup chopped red onion 1 T. chopped fresh sage 1 T. chopped fresh thyme 1 pound ground buffalo meat 1 large egg 3/4 c. tomato sauce, divided 1/2 c. panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 [...]

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Confetti Rice Pilaf

2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 c. finely chopped zucchini 2/3 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 c. finely chopped carrot 2 c. water 3/4 tsp. salt Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. [...]

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Radish Pickle

1 bunch small radishes (about 3/4lb including greens) 1 tsp salt 1/2 c. distilled vinegar 2 tsp grape molasses (concentrated grape juice) or 1 tsp grape jelly plus 1 tsp molasses (not blackstrap) Trim radishes, leaving 1/2 inch of stems attached, and discard greens. Wash radishes well, then halve or slice if desired. Put radishes [...]

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