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Friday Four –  Acqua Pazza (White Fish in Tomato Broth) – 011725

Friday Four – Acqua Pazza (White Fish in Tomato Broth) – 011725

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Acqua Pazza (White Fish in Tomato Broth) ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Bulb Fennel, Thinly Sliced, Fronds reserved Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 3/4 Cup Chopped Parsley, divided 1 Tsp Dried Red Chili Flakes 4 Cloves Garlic, grated 1 LB Grape...

Friday Four – Rich, Yummy and Cheesy Dip Iberian Style – 011025

Friday Four – Rich, Yummy and Cheesy Dip Iberian Style – 011025

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Rich, Yummy and Cheesy Dip Iberian Style 1 Cup Shredded *Manchego or other Sheep’s Milk Cheese 2 TB Olive Oil Mayo 1 to 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika  4 Roasted Red Peppers or 1 Jar (approx. 4) Roasted Red Peppers 2 TB Capers 2 TB Toasted Sliced or...

Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 010325

Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 010325

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew 1 ½ Cups Tri-Color Quinoa 2 TB Olive Oil 3 Cups Veggie or Chicken Broth ½ tsp Sea Salt 1 TB Turmeric 3 Cans (15 oz) Black Beans (this is about the only recipe I EVER use the sauce in a can of beans. I’m...

Friday Four – Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies – 122024

Friday Four – Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies – 122024

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies 2 1/4 Cups Plain Rolled Oatmeal 3 TBs Fresh Orange Juice Zest of an Orange 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda 1/4 Tsp Fine Sea Salt 1/4 Tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour...

Friday Four – Fast and Easy Sicilian Sauteed Shrimp – 121324

Friday Four – Fast and Easy Sicilian Sauteed Shrimp – 121324

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Fast and Easy Sicilian Sautéed Shrimp 4 TB Sliced Garlic 1 Tsp Oregano 1- 2 Hot Peppers or Combo of Hot and Sweet, Seeded and Thinly Sliced 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 – 2  LB Large Shrimp, Deveined and Shelled ½  Cup Sicilian White Wine 1 – 2...

Friday Four – Smoky Tomato Soup with Veggie Croutons – 120624

Friday Four – Smoky Tomato Soup with Veggie Croutons – 120624

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Tomato Soup with Veggie Croutons 2 (29 OZ) Large Cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes  1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped ½ Tsp Sea Salt  ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 TB Smoked Paprika 5 Cloves Garlic, Grated...

Friday Four – Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potato Stacks – 112224

Friday Four – Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potato Stacks – 112224

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sweet Potato Stacks 4 TB Unsalted Butter 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Grated Garlic Cloves *6 Medium-size Sweet Potatoes, in 1/8” Slices 2 TB Chopped Fresh Thyme 2 TB Chopped Fresh Rosemary ½ Cup Grated Parmesan ½ Cup Grated Aged Gouda Sea Salt...

Friday Four – Warm and Savory Pumpkin Soup – 111524

Friday Four – Warm and Savory Pumpkin Soup – 111524

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Warm and Savory Pumpkin Soup 2 TB Olive Oil 2 TB Unsalted Butter 2 Large Yellow Onions, chopped 1 Large Red Pepper, chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, grated ¼ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper ¼ Tsp Cayenne *1 TB Garam Masala ½ Tsp Ground Coriander 1 Tsp Turmeric 3...

Friday Four – Smoky Black Bean and Vidalia Enchiladas – 110124

Friday Four – Smoky Black Bean and Vidalia Enchiladas – 110124

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Black Bean and Vidalia Enchiladas 4 Large Vidalia Onions, sliced 1 TB Dried Oregano 1 TB Chipotle Chili Powder 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro + more for garnish About 16 Corn Tortillas  1 Recipe Smoky Black Bean Hummus 2...

Friday Four – Flavorful Grape Cake – 102524

Friday Four – Flavorful Grape Cake – 102524

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Flavorful Grape Cake 1 ½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or all-purpose) 1 Tsp Baking Powder ¼ Tsp Salt 1/3 Cup Freshly Squeezed OJ Zest of 1 Orange Zest of 1 Lemon 1/3 Cup Dessert Wine (see below) 2/3 Cup Grapeseed Oil 2 Large Eggs 4 Large Egg...

Friday Four – Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms – 101824

Friday Four – Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms – 101824

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms 6 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided Sprinkle of Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 TB Cilantro, minced 3 TB Green Onions (both green & white parts), minced ½ Cup Water Chestnuts,...

Friday Four – Yummy Pumpkin Chili – 101124

Friday Four – Yummy Pumpkin Chili – 101124

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pumpkin Chili 1 Large Sweet Onion, peeled and chopped 1 Large Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped 2 (or more) Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, grated 2 LBS Ground Chicken or Turkey 1 (29 OZ) 100% Pure...

Friday Four – Pomegranate Pumpkin Hummus – 100424

Friday Four – Pomegranate Pumpkin Hummus – 100424

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pomegranate Pumpkin Hummus 1 Can (15 oz) Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 Cup Canned Pumpkin 2 Tsp Lemon Juice 1 Garlic Clove, grated ½ Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Smoked Sweet Paprika ¼ Cup Pomegranate Arils ¼ Cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 2 TB...