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Beef - Kheema: Indian Ground Beef w/Peas
By BlueSchmoo
In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1-inch thumb) fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon store-bought or homemade garam masala, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shucked fresh English peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 teaspoons malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few extra leaves for garnish
- 4 chapatis or pitas, warmed
- HOMEMADE GARAM MASALA
- 3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at Indian stores, it's about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon bark bits)
- 3 tablespoons whole cloves
- 1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 2 tablespoons of seeds)
- 4 large black cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 1 tablespoon of seeds), optional
Beef Steak Picado
By BlueSchmoo
William Shatner's Recipe from Celebrity Chefs
- 2 Green Bell Peppers (Red & yellow may be substituted)
- 1 Lg Onion Peeled
- 4 Ripe Tomatoes, peeled
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Lb Lean Top Sirloin Steak
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Pinch Dried Oregano
- Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Vegan - Chocolate Holiday Bark w/Toasted Quinoa
By BlueSchmoo
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 20 ounces Dark Chocolate chips (use dairy-free, soy-free semi-sweet choc chips)
- 1/4 cup Quinoa (rinsed, then toasted)
- 1/4 cup Pistachios (crushed)
- 1/4 cup Dried Mediterranean Apricots (diced)
Pasta - Four Cheese Bow Ties
By BlueSchmoo
With its red tomatoes and green parsley, this dish always looks beautiful on a holiday buffet
- 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1-1/3 cups grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Dip - Hummus
By BlueSchmoo
12 Servings Amount Per Serving Calories 118
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
- 8 dashes hot sauce
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- SERVINGS 6 (Approx. 1 1/2 Cups)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp tahini (sesame paste) - or more or less to your liking
- 1-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, again per your taste
- 1-2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
- 4 dashes hot sauce (optional)
Waffles - Whole-Grain Buttermilk
By BlueSchmoo
1. Heat waffle maker. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or m...
- 1 cup Fiber One® original bran cereal
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup Gold Medal® whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Maple syrup, if desired
- Fresh raspberries, if desired
Beef London Broil Grilled Marinated
By BlueSchmoo
To make marinade: In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients until combined well
- For marinade:
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 (2 to 2 1/2 pound) London broil
Beef Jerky a La NuWave
By BlueSchmoo
1. Slice meats and mix ingredients for marinade
- 1 pound beef brisket
- 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce
- 1 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 Teaspoon onion powder
- 2 1/3 Teaspoons black pepper
Cake - One Bowl Chocolate Cake
By BlueSchmoo
Substituting with Splenda: In the EatingWell Test Kitchen, sucralose is the only alternative sweetener we test with...
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup sugar or 1/4 cup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder (see Ingredient notes)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda sugar Blend for Baking (see Ingredient notes)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot strong black coffee
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting or
- Choclaty Frosting
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp+2 tsp milk
- 1/2 tsp+1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Beverage - NECTRESSE - Cranberry Orange Punch
By BlueSchmoo
COMBINE cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves and water in a large pot
- 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup orange juice
- 35 NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener, Packets