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No-Bake Cheesecake Parfait

7/27/2020

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 6-8 servings
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1 ½ cup crushed cookies (ginger snaps, chocolate wafers, graham crackers)
 2 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 
1 14-ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-12 package frozen raspberries (keep frozen)

  1. Divide the crushed cookies evenly between 4-6 ounce glasses or dishes. 

  2. Using a food processor or mixer, combine the cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Process until smooth. 
  3. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cookie crumb layer. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or up to 4 days. Top with sliced or whole berries. Serve cold. 
Alternatives:
Substitute the vanilla extract with 2 tsp rose water.
Use fresh or frozen berries-thaw frozen berries before topping your dessert.
Use your favorite jam or lemon curd in place of berries.
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Feasting from your Pantry-Slideshow from Cooking Demo

4/30/2020

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​Whether you are a seasoned cook or complete novice, creating a meal from what you've got on hand is always a challenge. We’ve all stocked our pantries as best we could, and are now trying to figure out how to pull it all together to make an easy, healthy, and delicious meal. 
When you need to limit your trips to the grocery store, choose items that have a longer shelf life and can be used in multiple recipes. Expiration dates on packaged foods are protection for the food manufacturers and a guide for you. "When in doubt, throw it out" is my moto. I use my own judgement. I have been known to use food that may be past the expiration date on the package, but I always smell, feel, and taste the item first before I use it. 
​Nutrient Dense Foods in Your Pantry
The focus of your pantry should be on “real food”- food that is less processed, and nutrient dense.
Stock more nutrient dense foods that will keep you full longer and reduce hunger throughout the day.
 
Natural proteins and fats, frozen vegetables, and full fat dairy are a good base for recipes that are flavorful and satisfying.
 
High carb foods like pasta, rice, and grains are not a nutrient requirement for good health. Because of their higher starch/carbohydrate content, these foods should be the smallest portion on your plate or replaced with lower carb vegetable alternatives.
 
Reliance on highly processed packaged snack items should be kept to a minimum. The potato chip add that  says "you can't eat just one" is true. processed packaged snacks are created in a laboratory with the intent to make you crave more. Be good to yourself and stock up on nutrient packed nuts (unsalted), pick up veggies, berries, olives, and other snacks that will not promote hunger. 
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Liz's Classic Vinaigrette with Variations

4/29/2020

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Make 1 ½ cups
1 cup olive oil or avocado oil
1/3 cup or more vinegar – unfiltered apple cider, sherry, rice, balsamic, etc.
2 teaspoons Dijon, spicy brown, or honey mustard

Combine the ingredients in a bottle and shake well. Taste and add more vinegar (a teaspoon or two at a time) to taste. Your vinaigrette can be kept on the counter. Season your salad with salt and pepper after you toss it with the vinaigrette.
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Dressing Variations:

Creamy: Add 2-3 Tbs Avocado Mayonnaise, sour cream, or yogurt to taste. Store in refrigerator.

Cheesy: Add 1-2 Tbs grated parmesan to the creamy version.

Herby: 2 Tbs chopped fresh herbs or 2 tsp dried herbs (mint, basil, tarragon, cilantro). 

Fruity: Replace half the vinegar with orange juice or fruit puree. 

Sweet-ish: Add 1-3 tsp honey or maple syrup

Lemony: Replace the vinegar with lemon juice


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How to use a vinaigrette:
  • Dressing for garden salad
  • Dressing for fruit salad
  • Dressing for pasta salad
  • Dressing for potato salad
  • Seafood Salad
  • Antipasto Salad
  • Marinade for meat, poultry, seafood
  • Drizzle on cooked meat, poultry, or seafood
  • Dip for vegetables and bread
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Shakshuka

4/29/2020

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Shakshuka is a classic North African and Middle Eastern dish that’s eaten for breakfast or any meal of the day. Shakshuka means “a mixture” and the traditional version uses tomatoes, onions and spices as the base with eggs poached on top. The best Shakshuka that I have had was at Tatte in Boston. Everything there is delicious!
Serves 1
to serve 2, double the recipe and use a larger sauté pan.
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1 ½ cups bottled or canned tomato sauce(prepared with no sugar or seed oils)
½ teaspoon cumin, curry powder or other spice or spice mix
1 pinch crushed red pepper
1 small red pepper, sliced (bottled roasted peppers are fine too)
2-3 fresh eggs
Optional: Fresh parsley, basil, or cilantro, grated or shredded cheese of choice, leftover vegetables, shredded chicken, meat, seafood, olives, capers
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees or preheat your broiler. Warm the tomato sauce, seasonings, and red pepper in an 8-inch oven proof sauté pan. Heat until simmering and cook until the peppers are just beginning to soften-about 3 minutes.
  2. Create a “nesting spot” for your eggs in the sauce. Break the eggs into the pan. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the eggs have set to your liking. Alternatively, you can place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and cook the eggs. Serve hot.
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Chicken Fajita-Feasting from your Pantry

4/23/2020

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Servings 4
1 tsp chile powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbs cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons olive oil
2  boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 large red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
8 flour tortillas, warmed in the microwave
 
1.In a resealable plastic bag, combine the chile powder with the salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, ¼ cup of water and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, bell pepper and onion, seal and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

2.Heat the remaining 2 Tbs of oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in ¼ cup of water and the lime juice.

3.Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a large plate and serve with the warmed tortillas.
 
*Change it up! 
Use sirloin, pork, or shrimp.
If using leftover, cooked meat, add it to the vegetable after they’ve been marinated and cooked.
Make it a stir-fry by adding 2 Tbs soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil. 
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No-Churn Ice Cream-Nigella Lawson

4/9/2020

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Nigella Lawson is still the queen of food television for me. Her recipes are wonderful and her style is sexy as hell! I've discovered her website and so should you. www.nigellalawson.com 
This ice cream recipe is amazingly easy and so delicious! No more store bought ice cream for me. You may feel the same way too.
No-Churn Vanilla (or Rosewater) Ice Cream-my variation on Nigella's recipe
1 1/4     cups heavy cream, well-chilled
2/3       cup sweetened condensed milk (1/2 of a 14 ounce can)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon rose water


  1. Whisk all the ingredients together just until the whisk leaves trails of soft peaks in the bowl. 
  2. Fill two 1-pint airtight containers, and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Serve straight from the freezer.

To add a fruit swirl, gently swirl 1/3 cup of a fruit puree into the soft peaks then fill your containers and freeze. I use my Blueberry Sauce or 1/3 cup of raspberry puree made from fresh or frozen raspberries that I have thawed and crushed. Instead of pureed fruit, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of freeze dried fruit powder.
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream-Nigella Lawson
1 1/4     cups heavy cream, well-chilled
2/3       cup sweetened condensed milk
2          tablespoons instant espresso powder
2          tablespoons espresso liqueur

  1. Whisk all the ingredients together just until the whisk leaves trails of soft peaks in the bowl, and you have a gorgeous, caffe-latte-colored airy mixture. 
  2. Fill two 1-pint airtight containers, and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Serve straight from the freezer.
 
Variations: 
Go to Nigella Lawson’s website for 6 variations for her One-Step, No-Churn Ice Cream
 https://www.nigella.com/recipes/no-churn-ice-creams

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A Chef's Vintage Kitchen-Before, During, and After

3/22/2018

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This Sunday March 25th @ 2pm I'll be presenting with my kitchen designer Sue Booth (Vintage Kitchens) at the annual Old House & Barn Expo in Manchester, NH. Together we will share before, during, and after photos of my kitchen remodel from 2006. Expo details

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What's In Your Pantry?

5/18/2015

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My pantry
Preparing dinner often takes a back burner to all the other activities that  prevent us from making the time to prepare a healthy meal at home.   If you have attended one of my cooking programs you know how much I stress the importance of cooking at home.  When you prepare your meals at home you know what is in each dish; adding healthier ingredients and keeping salt and sugar in check.  To support your cooking efforts you also need to consider what to keep on hand in your pantry so you can rely on last minute recipes when needed.  Consider that your pantry is not only your dry pantry but should also include your freezer and your refrigerator.  What do you have in your pantry?


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Seared Sausage with Tomato Sauce served over Baked Polenta

This recipe was created with ingredients from my pantry...give it a try!

Serves 6

Sausage and Tomato Sauce

3 Italian sausages
2 Tbs. olive oil
8 cloves of garlic, slivered
1 28 oz. cans diced tomatoes
Pinch of crushed red pepper
2 Tbs fresh basil, sliced thinly
¼ cup flat leafed parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Parmesan cheese for grating

1.    Boil the sausages in water until cooked through, about 10 minutes.  Slice each sausage in half lengthwise.

2.    Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat with the oil.  When hot, place the sausages into the pan in a single layer, cut side down.  Cook until browned.   

3.    Add the slivered garlic.  Sauté for 1 minute. 

4.    Add the the basil, crushed re pepper, and diced tomatoes with their juice to the sausages.  Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer while preparing the polenta.

5.    Just before serving add the chopped parsley to the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6.    Serve hot over polenta with freshly grated Parmesan.

Baked Polenta

1 cup polenta
2 cups hot water
2 cups milk, hot (2% or whole milk)
1 teaspoon salt
4 Tbs unsalted butter (or more if you like)           
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
kosher salt and ground pepper


 
1.    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the polenta, hot water, hot milk, and salt in a 8X8 glass pan or other 2 quart baking dish. Bake for 25- 30 minutes or until the liquid is almost absorbed and the polenta is creamy when stirred. 

2.    Stir in the butter and the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with sausage and tomato sauce.



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