Archive | November, 2008

Coconut Pecan Tart

November 16, 2008

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Equipment needed: 10inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom Pastry Dough 1-1/4 Cup flour 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, cold 1/4 tsp sea salt 4 Tbsp cold water Filling 3 eggs 1-1/4 Cup of brown sugar 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp coconut extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt [...]

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I have heard that pancake mix & yeast ingredients do not have a long shelf life. Can yeast become a toxic mold that can be dangerous to people with mold allergies? And can it cause issues to others without mold allergies?

November 16, 2008

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There are many people who are hypersensitive to mold and are selective when determining their diet. Mold gets energy from sugar and many people who have been diagnosed with mold allergies watch their sugar intake. Always consult your doctor or dietitian when determining any allergy. Over time all foods will become moldy. Shop often and [...]

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Butternut Squash Cubes

November 16, 2008

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Recipe serves two One medium butternut squash, skinned, remove seeds and cube 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/8 Cup Brown sugar 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp sea salt 4 oz walnuts [optional] Preheat oven to 325F. Whisk together olive oil, sugar, maple syrup, butter, [...]

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Salmon & Asparagus over Linguine

November 15, 2008

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Recipe serves two 12oz salmon 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning 1/4 tsp salt Dash black pepper 8oz Spinach Linguine, cook al dente 1/2 LB asparagus, trimmed, cut into bite size pieces 3/4 Cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp horseradish, drained 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped Combine cayenne pepper, old bay, salt and [...]

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Chicken and Artichoke Fettuccine

November 15, 2008

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Recipe serves 4 16oz fettuccine, cook al dente 2LB boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces Salt & Pepper 4 Tbsp flour 3 Tbsp olive oil 12oz canned artichoke hearts, drained & cut in half 1 Tbsp fresh tarragon 1/2 tsp nutneg 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 Cup Fontina cheese, shredded 1/4 Cup [...]

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Sweet Sweet Potatoes!

November 5, 2008

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This Holiday season when choosing a complex carbohydrate choose the top rated veggie, the sweet potato. The benefits of a nutritional sweet potato are impressive. It has almost twice the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A, lots of beta carotene, over 40 percent of the daily recommendation for Vitamin C and when eaten with the [...]

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