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Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

This is great as an appetizer for your next dinner party. Ingredients ¼ cup cream cheese 1 tbsp basil chiffonade 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp unsalted butter ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper ¼ cup ricotta cheese…

Bread with Tomato Sauce (Pappa al Pomodoro)

Bread with Tomato Sauce (Pappa al Pomodoro)

Ingredients ½ loaf dry bread 750 ml puréed tomato 1–2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped Oil 1 handful of well-ripped basil leaves Salt to taste Pepper to taste Procedure Dip the bread in water for a short time, so…

Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Marvins are a quick and tasty variation on the meatball. Ingredients 1 large red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds 3 peppercorns 2 whole cloves ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 lb (450 g)…

Beef Carpaccio II

Beef Carpaccio II

Ingredients 1 center cut beef tenderloin roast Salt Black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil for serving Lemon wedges for serving Shaved Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese Basil chiffonade for serving Procedure Cover the meat tightly with plastic wrap, then freeze for up to two…

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata

Like the traditional Spanish omelet, frittata is a thick, hearty omelet filled with vegetables. A frittata may be filled with any variety of vegetables, cheeses, pastas, or meats. This recipe is for a simple vegetarian one. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive…

Asian Grilled Salmon

Asian Grilled Salmon

Many fish work well with Asian-associated flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and curry. Salmon is used here. Ingredients ⅓ cup soy sauce 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp red pepper flake 2 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp minced ginger…

Asian Grilled Duck Breasts

Asian Grilled Duck Breasts

A Mandarin orange glaze adds a charred crust to the duck seasoned with Asian spices like ginger and soy. Ingredients 4 ea. (28–32 oz / 800–900 g) boneless duck breasts 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly…

American Marinara Sauce II

American Marinara Sauce II

This is a more rustic and less “Italian-American” recipe than the other one. Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Italian, if not Italian then Tunisian, French, and Greek are advisable) 2 tablespoons almond oil ½ head of garlic (or less), minced…