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Friday Four 030218: Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta

Friday Four 030218: Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Inspired Ratatouille Pasta 1 Zucchini, in 1-inch cubes 1 Yellow Squash, in 1-inch cubes 1 Fennel Bulb, in 1 by 2 inch strips 1 Small Eggplant, in 1-inch cubes 10 Grape  Tomatoes, halved 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp...

Friday Four 022318: Cilantro Fish Tagine

Friday Four 022318: Cilantro Fish Tagine

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cilantro Fish Tagine 7 Garlic Cloves, divided 1 Tsp Each: Sea Salt, Cumin, Smoked Paprika 2 TB Lemon Juice ½ Cup Packed Cilantro 3 TB Olive Oil 2 LB Fish Cut into 1” chunks 2 Cups Gold Potatoes, chopped ¼ Cup Olive Oil 2 (15 oz) Cans Fire Roasted...

Friday Four 021618:  Angels on Earth Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce

Friday Four 021618: Angels on Earth Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce 1 LB Crabmeat 1 Large Egg, Beaten 1 TB Chives, Chopped Zest from a Lime 2 TB Lime Juice 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1 TB Cilantro, Minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce ½ tsp Sea Salt ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes 3 Cups Crushed...

Friday Four 020918: Chili Chocolate Cake with Chili Chocolate Glaze

Friday Four 020918: Chili Chocolate Cake with Chili Chocolate Glaze

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chili Chocolate Cake ¾ Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 ½ Cups Pecans, toasted ½ Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Ancho Chili Powder ¼ tsp Cayenne ¼ tsp Cinnamon 8 Large...

Friday Four – South American Inspired Seafood Soup – 011918

Friday Four – South American Inspired Seafood Soup – 011918

No. 1 : Quick Recipe South American Inspired Seafood Soup 1 Yellow Onion, chopped 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Cups Coconut Milk 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 tsp Smoked Paprika ½ tsp Sea Salt ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Can (15 oz) Fire Roasted...

Friday Four 011218: Red Pepper Risotto

Friday Four 011218: Red Pepper Risotto

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Red Pepper Risotto 2 oz Unsalted Butter 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion 1 Garlic Clove, grated 1 ½ Cups Arborio Rice 1 ½ Cups Dry White Wine 5 Cups Veg Broth 4 - 6 oz Shredded Parmesan Reggiano Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper 2 TB Mascarpone Cheese...

Friday Four 010518: Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew

Friday Four 010518: Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew 1 ½ Cups Quinoa 1 TB Olive Oil 3 Cups Veg Stock ½ tsp Sea Salt 1 TB Turmeric 3 Cans (15 oz) Seasoned Black Beans (this is about the only recipe I EVER use the sauce in a can of beans. I’m keeping it for the...

Friday Four 122917: Black Eyed Peas Sliders

Friday Four 122917: Black Eyed Peas Sliders

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Black Eyed Peas Sliders 3 Cups Cooked Black Eyed Peas OR 2 (15 OZ) Cans Black Eyed Peas, rinsed and drained 1 Large Egg, beaten 1 1⁄2 Cups Minced Red Pepper 3 TB Minced Jalapeño 2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice 2 Cups Rice Cracker Crumbs 1 Cup Minced...

Friday Four 122217: What to Leave for SANTA? Christmas Spice Cookies!

Friday Four 122217: What to Leave for SANTA? Christmas Spice Cookies!

No. 1 : Quick Recipe What to Leave for SANTA? Christmas Spice Cookies! 4 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Tsp Fine Sea Salt 1 TB Cinnamon ½ Tsp EACH Cardamom, Cloves 1 Tsp EACH Allspice, Ginger 1 Cup Unsalted Butter 1 Cup *Date Puree 1 Cup Raw Fine Sugar 2 Large Eggs,...

Friday Four 121517: Whats for Breakfast? Yummy Cinnamon Doughnuts

Friday Four 121517: Whats for Breakfast? Yummy Cinnamon Doughnuts

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Whats for Breakfast? Yummy Cinnamon Doughnuts 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 ½ Cups Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Cinnamon ½ Tsp Nutmeg ½ Tsp Sea Salt 1 Medium Egg + 1 Medium Egg White, beaten together 1 ¼ Cups Light Buttermilk 2 TB Unsalted...

Friday Four – Festive Holiday Seafood Pasta – 120817

Friday Four – Festive Holiday Seafood Pasta – 120817

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Festive Holiday Seafood Pasta 1 Large Red Onion, Chopped 1 Large  Head Fennel, Chopped 2 TB Olive Oil 6 Garlic Cloves, Grated 4 TB Tomato Paste 2 Cups White Wine, divided 4 Cans (15 oz) Chopped Tomatoes 2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2 LB Fresh...

Friday Four 112417: Tomatoes, Olives & Capers with Spanish Vinaigrette

Friday Four 112417: Tomatoes, Olives & Capers with Spanish Vinaigrette

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tomatoes, Olives & Capers with Spanish Vinaigrette 4 Large Roma Tomatoes 1 Cup Chopped Manzanilla Olives (or other green olives from Spain) 1 Cup Sliced Large Caper Berries 1 Cup Chopped Piquillo Peppers (or Roasted Red Peppers) ½ Cup Chopped...

Friday Four 111717: Personal Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Friday Four 111717: Personal Pumpkin Cheesecakes

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Personal Pumpkin  Cheesecakes  3 Cups Berries 1 TB Orange Zest 1 TB Orange Liquor 12 oz Neufchatel or Light Cream Cheese, softened ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree 3 TB Nonfat Greek Plain Yogurt 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites ¼ tsp Fine...