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  Creamy fish and shrimp casserole with saffron Ingredients 1½ lbs white fish fillets (for example cod, halibut, flounder or Alaskan whitefish) ½ cup (11⁄3 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 pinch saffron 1 tsp chili flakes salt and ground black pepper, to taste Shrimp salad 3 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup (¼ oz.) fresh cilantro, shopped salt and ground black pepper 5 oz. shrimp, cooked, peeled Broccoli mash 1 lb (5 cups) broccoli 4 tbsp olive oil salt and ground black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the fish in a baking dish. You can also use half-thawed fish fillets. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Combine sour cream, saffron, and chili in a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and let simmer for a few minutes. Add more spices if desired. Pour the ...

  Sicilian salad with fennel Ingredients 3 fennel bulbs 2 lemons 1 grapefruit 2 oranges 4 eggs 8 sprigs dill 8 tbsp. Specialty olive & mandarin 2 tbsp . tbsp grapefruit vinegar sweetness Salt & herb mix pasta and salads 8 black Kalamata olives Summer olive oil Preparation Eggs Immerse the eggs in a pot of boiling water. Cook for 6 minutes. then remove them as soon as possible and run them under cold water. Peel them. Vegetables Finely grate the fennel with a mandolin. Put the fennel in a bowl, drizzle it with lemon juice and mix. Leave to marinate for two hours at room temperature. Peel the grapefruit and oranges raw, removing the skin and carefully remove the quarters one by one. Drain the fennel between your fingers, drizzle it with the grapefruit vinegar and olive & mandarin oil. Sprinkle with salt and herb mixture, pepper. Training Add the citrus wedges, mix gently and arrange on four plates. Cut off the tops of the soft...

  Apple-Raspberry Crisp with Pistachios Ingredients 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons salted butter, cubed and divided, at room temperature 4 tart green apples (about 2 lbs.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 c. frozen raspberries 1/3 c. granulated sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch  2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. old-fashioned oats 1/2 c. chopped roasted and salted pistachios 1/3 c. packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Vanilla ice cream, for serving Directions 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and ¼ teaspoon salt. S...

  Grilled Peaches Ingredients 6 fresh, ripe peaches 1/3 c. maple syrup, divided, plus more for serving 2 Tbsp. oil or butter 1/2 c. pecans, toasted and chopped, optional Ice cream or greek yogurt, to serve Directions 1Halve the peaches and remove the pit. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with about half of the maple syrup. 2For the grill: Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to medium-low heat (300°F to 350°F). Oil the grill grates. Place the cut side of the peaches directly on the grill grates. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until grill marks form. Flip the peaches and cook 2 to 3 more minutes, skin-side down.  3Alternatively cook in a grill pan: Heat a large grill pan over medium-low heat. Smear butter on the grill pan. Once it's melted, place the cut side of the peaches in the grill pan, in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until grill marks form. Flip the peaches and cook 2 to 3 more ...

  Spiced Apple Mug Cake Ingredients 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. whole milk 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice 1/4 tsp. baking powder Pinch of kosher salt 1 Envy apple Vanilla ice cream, to serve  Caramel sauce, to serve Directions   1In a 14- to 16-ounce microwave-safe mug, combine the butter, milk, brown and granulated sugars, and vanilla extract. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir with a fork until the butter is melted. Add the flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, and salt and stir with a fork.   2Chop the apple into small dice, leaving the skin on. Stir ¾ cup of the chopped apple into the mug cake. Clean off any batter on the insides and rim of the mug.  3Microwave on high until the top of the cake is set, about 2 minutes. Let cool for ...

  Sugar-free BBQ sauce Ingredients ¾ cup sugar-free tomato sauce, purée 2 tbsp light olive oil ½ tsp liquid smoke ½ tsp smoked paprika powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder salt and ground black pepper Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, olive oil, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Tip Instead of liquid smoke you can use more smoked paprika powder. Make it keto by replacing half of the tomato sauce with mayonnaise.

  Niçoise Salad Ingredients For the salad: ▢ 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and sliced into quarters ▢ 1 pound (450 grams) baby potatoes yellow or red, sliced in half ▢ 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh green beans trimmed, sliced in half and blanched, 225g ▢ 1 heart romaine lettuce chopped ▢ 8 ounces (225 grams) cherry tomatoes or any other tomatoes, halved if cherry, or quartered if bigger ▢ 1 small red onion sliced ▢ 2 5-ounce (280 grams) cans tuna preferably oil-packed chunks, drained ▢ ½ cup (100 grams) Nicoise olives or kalamata olives – pitted For the French Vinaigrette (Nicoise Dressing) ▢ 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot ▢ 2 cloves garlic finely minced ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 grams) capers minced ▢ 1 tablespoon (20 grams) Dij...

  Fruit Pizza FOR THE COOKIE CRUST: 1 1/3 c. unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. orange zest 1 tsp. vanilla 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 Tbsp. whole milk, room temperature 4 c. all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt FOR THE FROSTING: 2 (7-oz.) jars marshmallow creme 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese TO DECORATE: Mango, peeled and cubed Strawberries, hulled and sliced Canned mandarin oranges, drained Kiwi, peeled and sliced Blueberries Raspberries Peaches, pitted and sliced, optional Pears, cored and sliced, optional Directions 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2For the cookie crust: In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla thoroughly. Add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and mix. 3In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and...

  Yogurt Parfait Ingredients FOR THE GRANOLA CRUNCH: 2 c. oats 1 c. chopped pecans 3/4 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 stick salted butter, melted 1 egg white, beaten FOR THE FRUIT: 4 c. fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice FOR THE YOGURT: 4 c. whole milk vanilla yogurt 1/2 c. sour cream Directions   1For the granola crunch: Preheat the oven to 350°. Stir together the oats, pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and egg white in a medium bowl until well combined. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; add the oat mixture in an even layer. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely. 2For the fruit: Meanwhile, stir together the fresh fruit, sugar, and lemon juice. Set aside. 3For the yogurt mixture: Stir together...

  Baked Or Grilled Salmon Kabobs Ingredients ▢ 1 ½ pounds (675 g) salmon fillets skinless ▢ 1 large lemon Marinade: ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced ▢ 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ▢ 1 teaspoon honey ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions Soak your skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill. Cut the salmon fillets into bite-sized 1-½ inch cubes, and slice the lemon thinly. To make the marinade, in a medium sized bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, dill, salt, and pepper. Add the salmon to the marinade, and gently toss to make sure the fish is well coated in the marinade. Let it marinate while you prehe...

  Lemon and Coconut Cream Tart with Berries INGREDIENTS Almonds 100 g, whole, 80 g, ground Xylitol 2 tbsp granulated, or other sugar-free sweetener Coconut oil 2 - 3 tbsp, softened Xylitol 2 tbsp granulated, or other sugar-free sweetener Lemon juice 5 large lemon Coconut milk 800 ml, 2 cans, chilled overnight Coconut milk 400 ml, 1 can, chilled overnight Xylitol 2 tbsp granulated, or other sugar-free sweetener Strawberries 150 g, hulled and quartered Raspberries 150 g Blueberries 125 g Blackberries 125 g Lemon zest 1, pared and finely sliced Preparation How to make a delicious Lemon and Coconut Cream Tart with Berries For the pie crust Blitz the whole almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients for the pie crust and pulse until just combined. Pack the mixture into the base and sides of a 20 cm | 8" springform cake tin or pie dish using the back of a tablespoon. Cover and chill until ne...

  Broiled Lobster Tails Ingredients 2 whole lobster tails ½ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon ground paprika salt and ground white pepper to taste 1 lemon, cut into wedges Directions Gather all ingredients. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut the top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly, and season meat with equal amounts of melted butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper. Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

  Grilled Fish Steaks Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 (6 ounce) fillets halibut Directions Combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper together in a stainless steel or glass bowl. Place the halibut fillets in a shallow glass dish or a resealable plastic bag; pour the marinade over the fish. Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat. Remove halibut fillets from marinade and drain off any excess. Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side.    

  Fillet of venison with red wine and wild mushrooms The rich flavour of venison makes it a beautiful meat for gourmet menus. Ingredients (13) 600ml red wine (such as shiraz) 1/3 cup (80ml) Madeira or dry sherry 1/3 cup (80ml) balsamic vinegar 6 eschalots, sliced 1 fresh bay leaf* 1 thyme sprig 2 cups (500ml) Massel beef stock 10g dried chanterelle or porcini mushrooms*** 1kg venison fillet**** 1 tbsp olive oil 30g unsalted butter 1 tbsp plain flour Redcurrant jelly, to serve Method Step 1 To make the sauce, combine the 600ml red wine (such as shiraz), 1/3 cup (80ml) Madeira or dry sherry, 1/3 cup (80ml) balsamic vinegar, 6 eschalots, sliced, 1 fresh bay leaf* and 1 thyme sprig in a bowl and set aside for 2-3 hours. Place in a saucepan with jus or 2 cups (500ml) Massel beef stock and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by three-quarters (t...

  Apricot chicken meatloaf Ingredients (13) 70g (1/3 cup) dried apricots, coarsely chopped 90g (1/4 cup) apricot jam 1 egg 500g chicken mince 70g (1 cup) fresh breadcrumbs 40g packet French onion soup mix 2 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley leaves 55g (1/3 cup) pistachio kernels, coarsely chopped 10 rindless streaky bacon rashers 1 bunch watercress, leaves picked 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled into ribbons 2 green shallots, thinly sliced 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil Method Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place 70g (1/3 cup) dried apricots, coarsely chopped in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and set aside for 10 minutes to soak. Drain. Coarsely chop. Combine 90g (1/4 cup) apricot jam and 2 tsp water in a separate bowl. Step 2 Place the 1 egg, soaked apricots, 500g chicken mince, 70g (1 cup) fresh breadcrumbs, 40g packet French onio...

  Cranberry Orange Duck Ingredients 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, or more to taste 1 (5 1/2 pound) whole duck 1 onion, chopped 1 orange - zested, peeled, and cubed 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries 1 ounce brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Sprinkle Chinese five-spice powder inside the duck cavity. Add chopped onion and cubed orange. Combine cranberries, orange liqueur, honey, white sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Cook and stir until glaze reaches a jam-like consistency, 7 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, about 3 minutes. Place duck on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan; baste with the glaze. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read ...

  Avocado soup with crisp pancetta 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1L (4 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock or vegetable liquid stock 2 avocados, flesh chopped 1 cup (240g) creme fraiche or sour cream 6 thin pancetta slices 2 tbsp finely chopped mint or dill Lemon juice, to taste Step 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until softened. Add bay leaf and stock, bring to the boil, then cool slightly. Add avocado, season, then puree with a stick blender or in a blender until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup creme fraiche, then either return to low heat and warm through, or refrigerate until chilled. Step 2 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Cook the pancetta for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel, then break into pieces. Step 3 Add herbs ...

  Bacon-Wrapped Tuna Steaks with Frisée and Avocado Salad   Ingredients 4 slices smoked bacon One 1-pound tuna steak, 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups) 2 Hass avocados, thinly sliced Directions Lay the bacon strips on a cutting board and place a piece of tuna in the center of each; season with salt and pepper. Fold the bacon around the tuna and secure with toothpicks. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the tuna and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and the tuna is still pink inside, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Toss in the frisée and avocados and transfer to plates. Remove the toothpicks from the tuna and...

  Sautéed Cod with Rich Ketchup Sauce Ingredients 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 2 celery ribs, finely diced 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced 1 plum tomato—peeled, seeded and finely chopped 6 large green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 6 alamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers Pinch of saffron threads 2 teaspoons shredded basil 1 teaspoon thyme leaves Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless cod steaks, about 1 inch thick Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and Tabasco and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Remove from the heat. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet. Add t...

  Beef Carpaccio with Avocado and Walnuts INGREDIENTS Beef 225 g, fillet Bread 4 slices, brown Olive oil 4 tbsp Garlic 1 clove, peeled Rocket 1 handful Avocado 1 Walnuts 2 tbsp, chopped Parmesan cheese 40 g, grated Walnut oil 1 tbsp Lemon juice 3 - 4 tbsp Salt Pepper freshly milled Preparation How to make a tasty beef carpaccio with avocado and walnuts Wash the beef fillet and pat dry. Wrap the beef in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for about one hour. Drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil over the slices of bread and toast on both sides under the broiler until golden brown. Rub the slices of toast with a halved clove of garlic. Wash the rocket leaves and shake dry. Place half of the leaves on top of the toast. Peel the avocado, cut in half and remove the stone. Cut the avocado into thin slices and place on top of the rocket leaves. Take the beef out of the freezer and ...