Split Pea Soup with Bacon
Although the authentic version of this cool-weather diner favorite is smooth and creamy, you can give your split pea soup a little texture by setting aside some of the mixture before puréeing, then stirring the two batches together. Serve with ... [... more]
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Beef Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Place all marinade ingredients, except peanut oil, in bowl of food processor. Process until smooth. Through food chute, slowly drizzle peanut oil in a slow steady steam, while processing, until all oil is incorporated. Place skewers of beef into ... [... more]
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Gingerbread French Toast
One of the kids who tested this recipe wanted to know if we would get to make French toast out of actual gingerbread. That does sound good, but if we soaked gingerbread in the batter it would turn to mush and you'd have a big mess instead of ... [... more]
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Hearty Twice-Baked Potatoes
Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 40-60 minutes or microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. When potatoes are cool ... [... more]
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Checkerboard of Caviar Eggs
Here's a new twist on a party standby: deviled eggs topped with caviar. The checkerboard effect is achieved by using black sevruga or pressed caviar, red salmon caviar, and the yellow roe from whitefish. The eggs are cut in half widthwise, not ... [... more]
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Warm Orzo with Corn, Olives and Tomatoes
In a medium skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add the corn. Saute for a minute or until crisp tender. Add the tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through. Reserve. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ... [... more]
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Chicken Salad with Bow Ties & Mustard-Sesame Dressing
Ginger "juice" and Dijon mustard add a unique intensity to this chicken pasta salad. Make it a meal: Apricot-Almond Clafouti is a delicious finish. Finely grate ginger into a fine sieve placed over a small bowl. Firmly press out all the liquid . [... more]
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Turkey with Walnut Parmesan Sauce
Ground walnuts thicken this unique sauce and give it both a subtle nuttiness and an appealing creamy texture, both of which are perfect with turkey. Grind 1/4 cup of the walnuts to a powder in a food processor. In a small saucepan, melt the ... [... more]
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Savory Bread Pudding with Spinach & Mushrooms
Bread pudding, an economical dish designed to use up stale bread, is most often associated with dessert. It's equally comforting turned savory, enriched with cheese and studded with vegetables. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, hot sauce, 1/2 ... [... more]
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Greenock's Morning Potato Cubes
The great thing about this recipe is that you can easily adjust it to your own preferences by switching the spices called for in the recipe into your own favorite. Seasoning to taste - Our favorite is Szeged Brand Chicken Rub or Steak Rub. When ... [... more]
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Steak Fajitas with Black Beans and Spicy Red Rice
Fajitas mean "belts" in Spanish, referring to the strips of meat that are usually marinated and grilled. Although the popular fajitas are often thought of as Mexican, they originated in the San Antonio region of Texas during 1800's. The flavor [... more]
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Apple-Ginger Chicken
Coriander, cumin and mustard seed give this quick and healthy chicken dish bright Indian flavors. Stir together garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin and mustard seeds in a small bowl; set aside. Toss chicken with flour in a medium bowl until evenly ... [... more]
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