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    Cashew Clusters

    Cashew Clusters

    Ingredients: -9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate -1/2 cup Craisins Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries -1/2 cup cashews 1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler 2. Remove from heat and cool slightly 3. Stir in sweetened dried cranberries and nuts 4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, makes about 16 clusters 5. Let harden at room temperature [Дальше]

    Marinated Cucumbers

    Marinated Cucumbers

    -1 pound seedless cucumbers -4 tablespoons Kosher salt -6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill -2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1. Wash the cucumbers 2. Thinly slice cucumbers lengthwise 3. Place the cucumbers, salt, dill and garlic in an airtight container and toss well 4. Let the ingredients marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator 5. [Дальше]

    Ricotta Fritters

    Ricotta Fritters

    -1 can (16 oz) ricotta cheese -2 eggs -1 1/2 cups of flour -1/2 teaspoon salt -2 teaspoons vanilla extract -2 teaspoons sugar -1 can (6 oz) canned peach halves, divided 1. Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, four, salt, vanilla extract, sugar and two peach halves (finely chopped) until well blended 2. Drop the mixture by [Дальше]

    Cold Avocado Soup

    Cold Avocado Soup

    -2 avocados, mashed -1/2 cup shallots, chopped -6 mint leaves, chopped -3 cups baby arugula, chopped -1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped -2 cloves garlic -2 cups plain yogurt -2 teaspoons salt -2 teaspoons pepper 1. Place all ingredients in an electric blender or food processor and blend well 2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours [Дальше]

    Summer Berry Dessert

    Summer Berry Dessert

    Ingredients: -2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin -2 1/4 cups white grape juice -1/2 cup sugar -6 cups of mixed fresh berries and slices of banana 1 In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup grape juice; let soften 2 to 3 minutes 2 Heat sugar with another 1/4 cup grape juice in [Дальше]

    Cranberry-Lemon Muffins

    Cranberry-Lemon Muffins

    -1 cup dried cranberries (Craisins) -1 cup boiled water -2 1/2 cups wheat flour -2 teaspoons baking powder -1 cup sugar -4 teaspoons lemon peel, shredded (one large lemon) -1 stick of butter (melted) -1/2 cup sour cream -1/2 cup milk -2 eggs (room temperature) -2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 375 [Дальше]

    Salmon Fillet with Spinach Stuffing

    Salmon Fillet with Spinach Stuffing

    Ingredients: -4 salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each -10 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped -2 tablespoons basil & garlic pesto -1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped -1 tablespoon pine nuts 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F 2. Make a slit two-thirds of the way through the center of each fillet 3. Season each fillet [Дальше]

    Easy Berry Parfait

    Easy Berry Parfait

    Ingredients: -3 cups assorted berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries) -1 (10 oz) frozen pound cake, cubed -1 cup Crème Fraîche 1. Take four wine or parfait glasses and make layers (cream, pound cake, berries, cream) 2. Cover and store in the refrigerator before serving [Дальше]

    Avocado & Salmon Sandwiches

    Avocado & Salmon Sandwiches

    Ingredients: -2 small avocados -1 tablespoon lime juice -Freshly ground pepper to taste -2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill -4 whole-wheat bread slices -2 salmon fillets, cooked -2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced 1. In a small bowl, mash the avocados, with the lime juice, pepper and dill 2. Toast the bread slices and spread with the [Дальше]

    Spinach Salad

    Spinach Salad

    Ingredients: -8 ounces fresh spinach -1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese -1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced -1/2 cup Craisins Dried Cranberries -2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds Dressing: -1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing -2 tablespoons orange juice -1 teaspoon orange zest 1. Wash and clean spinach 2. Tear into bite-size pieces and place [Дальше]

    Spinach Pizza

    Spinach Pizza

    Ingredients: -1 large garlic clove, crushed -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 bag fresh spinach -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon black pepper -1 store bought Pizza Crust -6 ounces Mozzarella cheese -8 ounces Feta cheese -2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F 2. In a medium skillet over low heat, cook [Дальше]

    Potato Salad with Cucumber & Radishes

    Potato Salad with Cucumber & Radishes

    -1 lb red potatoes -2 English cucumbers -10 radishes -2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped -2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped Dressing -2/3 cups olive oil -2 tablespoons sesame oil -1 tablespoon honey -2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice -salt -pepper 1. Peel red potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes 2. Cut into thin slices and pour [Дальше]

    Easy Tuna Melts

    Easy Tuna Melts

    -1 can (6 oz.) tuna in water, drained, flaked -7 tablespoons Mayonnaise, divided -1/4 cup chopped onion -1/4 cup chopped green pepper -1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves -1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves -8 slices whole-grain bread -4 Havarti Cheese Slices 1. Mix tuna, 3 tablespoons of the mayo, onion, green pepper and seasonings 2. Cover [Дальше]

    Chocolate Mousse

    Chocolate Mousse

    -1 envelope unflavored gelatin -2 tablespoons cold water -1/4 cu boiling water -1 cup sugar -1/2 cup Hershey’s Cocoa -2 cups cold whipping cream -2 teaspoons vanilla extract -fresh raspberries for garnish -shaved chocolate for garnish 1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 2 minutes to soften 2. Add boiling water, [Дальше]

    Lemonade

    Lemonade

    Ingredients: -3 cups fresh lemon juice, about 20 lemons -3 cups Basil Simple Syrup, recipe follows -3 cups sparkling water -Ice -Lemon twists, for garnish 1. Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher 2. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve 3. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish [Дальше]

    Лосось с Авокадо и Грейпфрутом

    Лосось с Авокадо и Грейпфрутом

    2 спелых розовых грейпфрута 4 ст л оливкового масла 1 крупный авокадо соль перец 2 пучка салата (какой вам нравится) 1 ст л оливкового масла 4 филе лосося 1. Грейпфруты очистить от кожуры и белой [Дальше]

    Lemon Cake (Лимонный Кекс)

    Lemon Cake (Лимонный Кекс)

    Ingredients: -1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour -2 teaspoons baking powder -1/2 teaspoon kosher salt -1 cup plain yogurt -1 1/3 cups sugar, divided -3 extra-large eggs -2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons) -1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract -1/2 cup vegetable oil -1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice For the glaze: -1 cup confectioners’ sugar [Дальше]

    Teriyaki Salmon Strips

    Teriyaki Salmon Strips

    -1 1/2 cups teriyaki sauce, divided -1 cup water -10 ounces king salmon, cut into 1-ounce strips -10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes -2 tablespoons canola oil -2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish -2 tablespoons chopped green onion, for garnish 1. For marinade, in a shallow glass dish, combine 1 cup of [Дальше]

    Салат с Зеленым Салатом и Розовым Грейпфрутом

    Салат с Зеленым Салатом и  Розовым Грейпфрутом

    -1 розовый грейпфрут -половина кочана салата ромэйн или другой салат по вкусу -1 среднего размера свекла, очищенной и мелко нарезаннойЗаправка: -2 ст л рисового уксуса -1 ч л тертого имбиря на [Дальше]

    Сальса с персиками

    Сальса с персиками

    3 больших персика очистить, нарезать на небольшие кубики 3 больших томата, нарезать на небольшие кубики 1 маленькая красная луковица, очень мелко нарезать 1 зубчик чеснока, очень мелко [Дальше]

    Муравейник

    Муравейник

    Думаю что больше слов не надо :) Тесто: -0,5 стакана сахара -3 яйца -5 ст. ложек масла растопить -1 чайная ложка соды с уксусом -щепотка соли -3 стакана муки Крем: -Банку сгущенки варить 1 1/2 часа ПОСЛЕ [Дальше]

    Fish Cakes

    Fish Cakes

    -500 grams pollock fillets (or any other white fish) -1 onion, minced -4 sliced French bread, soaked in milk -3 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped -3 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped -1 egg -olive oil for frying 1. Combine all ingredients, except oil, in a large bowl and mix well 2. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before [Дальше]

    Greek Salad Pita Pockets

    Greek Salad Pita Pockets

    -1 cup shredded romaine lettuce -1 tomato, finely chopped -½ cup finely diced cucumber -8 thin slices red onion -1 oz (30g) crumbled feta cheese -4 pitted black olives, sliced -4 pitted green olives, sliced -½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -½ tablespoon lemon juice -2 whole grain pita breads, cut in half and opened [Дальше]

    Cranberry-White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Cranberry-White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    -2/3 cup butter, softened -2/3 cup brown sugar -2 large eggs -1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats -1 1/2 cups flour -1 teaspoon baking soda -1/2 teaspoon salt -1 6-ounce package Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries -2/3 cup white chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F 2. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar [Дальше]

    Cranberry Muffins

    Cranberry Muffins

    -1/2 cup butter, softened -1 cup sugar -2 eggs -1 teaspoon vanilla extract -1 cup sour cream -2 cups all-purpose flour -1 teaspoon baking powder -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1/4 teaspoon salt -1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries 1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar 2. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well [Дальше]

    Strawberry-Banana Angel Torte

    Strawberry-Banana Angel Torte

    Ingredients: -1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches) -1/2 cup sour cream -1/4 cup sugar -1/4 cup pureed fresh strawberries -3/4 cup sliced ripe bananas -1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries -1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped -halved fresh strawberries 1. Split cake horizontally into three layers; place bottom layer on a serving plate 2. In [Дальше]

    Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    -1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar -1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened -1/2 cup granulated sugar -2 large eggs -2 tablespoons milk -2 teaspoons vanilla extract -2 1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats -2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels -1 cup coarsely chopped [Дальше]

    Салат из Цветной Капусты с Редиской

    Салат из Цветной Капусты с Редиской

    Летний и легкий в приготовлении салат. Приятного аппетита :)400 гр цветной капусты150 гр редиски4 ст л оливкового масла 30 гр зеленого лука5 ч л лимонного сокапетрушка, по вкусуукроп, по вкусу [Дальше]

    Berry Crème Fraîche Cake

    Berry Crème Fraîche Cake

    А вот что я решила сделать на свой день рождения :) Очень даже вкусно получилось! Ingredients: Cake: -2 1/2 cups flour -1 teaspoon baking soda -1/2 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon baking powder -8 ounces unsalted butter, softened -2 cups sugar -4 large eggs -1 cup buttermilk -2 teaspoons [Дальше]

    Fresh Berry Tartlets

    Fresh Berry Tartlets

    Ingredients: -Pâte Sucrée (Sweet Shortcrust Pastry): -1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed -1/2 teaspoon salt -3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar -1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces -2 egg yolks beaten with 2 tablespoons iced water and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Fruit for Tartlets: -1 pound ripe small fruits (e.g. [Дальше]

    Zucchini Fritters

    Zucchini Fritters

    Ingredients: -1 lb of zucchini (about 2 medium sized), coarsely grated -kosher salt -ground black pepper -1 large egg -2 scallions, finely chopped -1/2 cup all-purpose flour -1/2 cup grape seed oil or olive oil -sour cream 1. Salt the zucchini with about 1 teaspoon of salt. 2. Try to remove the excess moisture from [Дальше]