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Portuguese Custard Cups
My family is Portuguese and these little treats are a favorite that I haven't had since I was little. I was craving them one day and managed to make something very similar! 1. Preheat oven to 425F and...
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Eggplant Po'Boy
Not the real deal since it vegetarian and all, but still delicious. I love po'boys. 1. Slice up the eggplant, sprinkle slices with salt and place in a colander to drain for an hour. If you don’t have...
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Island Kale Sweet Potato Soup
I had some sweet potatoes and kale - it all worked out with this warming soup. 1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until...
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Zuchinni “Pasta” with Tomato Sauce
This recipe was created during a very brief, but neat, raw food phase. It's pretty tasty. 1. If you have a food processor, use the grating plate to grate all the zuchinni up. If you don’t, use a...
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Persian Rice
1. Soak the basmati rice overnight, or for an hour, if you can and then rinse the rice twice in a colander. If you don’t have that much time, soak the rice for 10 minutes and then rinse it out 5...
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Edamame, Radish & Ginger Salad
1. Cook the edamame in boiling water for about 5 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water. Add the radishes and the rest of the ingredients. 2. Let sit for about 10 minutes before eating. It would...
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Bagels (Everything)
1. Bring a wide pot to boil and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. The water only needs to be 4 - 6 inches deep. 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it sit for a few minutes so it fully dissolves. Mix all the...
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Chocolate and Zucchini Bread
The smell of the bread while cooking is fantastic. Cinnamony with the hint of the applesauce and nutmeg coming through. The outside crust is perfect - a shell to contain the extremely moist and fluffy...
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Lemon Cakes With Basil Lemon Syrup
I made this for a Passover Seder the other day and it was a hit! First time working with matzo meal and it came out allright, although I would love to try it with regular cake flour. The syrup is...
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Mocha Chip Gelato
1. Get a large bowl full of ice cold water. 2. Stir together 1/4 of the milk and the cornstarch in a measuring cup and let it sit while you whisk together sugar, cocao and remaining milk in a saucepan...
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Portuguese Easter Bread
Easter Bread is a big deal in my house. After losing my grandmother’s recipe, my mom has been unable to replicate the perfect loaves that we would gobble up at all hours of the day. The sweet bread is...
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Asparagus Risotto
Perfect for celebrating spring, this asparagus risotto is very simple and delicious. Try telling that to my little sister. This past Easter she wanted to help me and my brother cook up a meal for our...
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Cannoli Cookies with Coffee Cream
This dessert is seriously impressive and is off the hook in terms of flavors. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Trace three 4-inch circles (as dark as you can) on...
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Homemade Granola
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a large sheet pan with tinfoil or parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts and seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, oil and maple syrup. 3. Place mixture on...
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Mint Julep
1. Moisten the top of the old fashioned glass with a damp paper towel and rim with sugar. 2. Tear the mint leaves and place them in the glass. Pour the simple syrup on top. Use a muddler to bruise the...
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Israeli Couscous w/Caramelized Onions, Eggplant & Feta
1. Boil a pot of water and place couscous in the water with a pinch of salt. Cook until couscous is al dente (3-5 minutes). Drain couscous and rinse with cold water. Set aside. 2. Heat up the olive oil...
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Yogurt Cake w/Fresh Whipped Cream & Berries
This is a great dessert to make for the summer. Super fast and delicious. 1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a large tart pan or 9-10″ cake pan. Mix the flour and baking powder together in a two cup...
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Chocolate Cupcakes w/Cream Cheese Frosting
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with foil liners (if you want to keep clean up easy). Grease liners or muffin tin. 2. Put chocolate in a small bowl and melt in microwave for 2...
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Watermelon Boozer
1. Put the ice cubes in a blender or food processor and blend a bit. 2. Add the watermelon and vodka and keep blending until you get a nice slushy consistency. Add more ice, watermelon or vodka as...
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Grilled Pizza
1. Heat up your BBQ. You can use a gas grill or charcoal – I prefer charcoal, but use what you’ve got. 2. In the meantime, stretch out the pizza dough to pie size of your choice (don’t make it bigger...
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