365 recipes

Its syrup, its got a lot of sugar =) Bing to a simmer: 3 c fresh berries : blueberries are really good 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c agave 1/4 c water 2 t ginger, minced Stir until sugar dissolves and reduce to low heat. Let cook for 25-30 minutes* on low then Remove from heat and add: 2 T lemon juice Pour over your pancake or french toast *You can use it thin instead of letting it thicken if you don't have time to wait for it.

These are the best when the blueberries are fresh from the backyard. The wild Maine blueberries are best if you are using frozen. Whisk together 1 1/3 c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt Mix together in separate bowl: 2 large eggs 1 c cottage cheese 3/4 c milk 2 t freshly grated lemon peel 1 t vanilla When smooth, combine with dry ingredients. Then carefully FOLD in 2 c blueberries Bake on a hot griddle.

This is yummy on vegetables and meat for the grill or broiler. Slather the food with olive oil and then sprinkle this mixture on. If you want to get fancy, add the mixture to lemon oil and then use it. Mix dry in similar amounts: onion garlic basil lemon zest (dried) paprika fennel oregano black pepper ginger thyme

It is a Cooper family tradition to make Turkey soup after Thanksgiving but they work in any soup anytime, of course. Mix: 1 egg 2 T milk 1 c flour 1/4 t salt Mix well and roll flat. Cut into squares or strips Add to boiling broth when soup is almost done, only needs a few minutes to cook. You can flavor the noodles with dried herbs like onion, celery, etc.

As you know, its a Scandinavian tradition to serve this... I like it when I am not very hungry or its very hot outside. For 6 servings, you need this amount: feel free to substitute... 1/2 lb mild, soft cheese like Havarti 1/2 lb sharp cheese like Cheddar 1/2 lb spiced cheese like a Gouda with spices 1 lb each red and green grapes 2-3 ripe pears, sliced water crackers or similar mild crackers (so you taste the cheese) Serve on cutting board with a cheese slicer

This is the dessert our French exchange student, Louise Chaillous, made for us. Peel and core 8 pears Cut each puff pastry sheet in two along diagonal Center pear on cut triangle Put 3 slices unsalted butter inside of each pear Sprinkle about 1/4 t sugar 1/4 t cinnamon in and on each pear. Enclose pear inside of pastry, use water to smooth seams so none appear. Cook for 30-45 minutes at 375 until lightly golden. Apples work also. The Swedish version uses cardamon instead of cinnamon.

I like the salad to match the theme so I serve this with Asian dishes when we need another dish. Hee Jin put the baby squid on hers... you serve it how you like it =) mixed baby greens almonds slivers dry chow mein or rice noodles orange or mandarin sections Sesame dressing (see recipe) Also good with left over Teriyaki chicken, tempeh or tofu

Combine in a sauce pan: 1 T cornstarch 1 T water 1/2 c sugar or agave 11/2 c soy sauce 1/4 c vinegar 1 clove garlic 1 t ginger, minced or 1/2 t ground ginger 1/2 t pepper. Bring to simmer until thickens.  Remove from heat. Place in a 9 x 13 pan: 2 - 3 lbs chicken thighs or boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut to thigh size) Pour thickened sauce over chicken.  Cover with foil and cook at 350 for 30-45 minutes Also tastes great served cold on an asian salad

If you have to feed a group or take a large dish to a potluck, many of the recipes are easy to make in large quantities, just double or triple the recipe. Here are a few suggestions: Feta burgers Lasagne Enchiladas Quick and easy pasta salad Italian goulash Robyn's Teriyaki chicken Sopa tortilla gringa Pizza, french bread pizzas Butterfly chicken Corned beef salad Hoisin turkey rice Baked Bechamel pasta Veggie Curry Veggie Chowder Amazing soup Mexi bar

These are great, especially as a side to Asian dishes when you want a bit more protein. Next time you go to a bring-your-own-meat bbq, this is an easy option besides the usual burger or hot dog. Simply slice some tempeh into wide and thick wedges slather it in Teriyaki sauce (I like Annie Chun's, it doesn't have msg, etc. ) Place on skewer and roast under your broiler, turning halfway or on the barbie It only takes 5-10 min depending on the size. See Brant's or Robyn's teriyaki chicken recipes to make Teriyaki from scratch

Another one of those anything goes meals Make or buy a french loaf or use leftover garlic or french bread Slice on the diagonal for more surface area if not already sliced If its fresh and/or soft, drizzle each side with olive oil and toast under the broiler until golden brown to keep the bread from getting soggy. At this point you can add fresh toppings and eat it cold: salad greens and/or baby spinach tossed with olive oil and lemon juice thin slices of asiago , parmesan, etc. or crumbled, herbed feta slices of tomato, super thin slices of raw colored peppers, zucchini, red onions. leftover cooked veggies tomato or fruit chutney (like the one used for Tandoori chicken) slices of apple or pear on the greens hummus Or add more traditional pizza toppings and put it back under the broiler to warm and melt: bruschetta sauce, anitpasta sauce, spaghetti sauce, meatballs thinly sliced zucchini, red onion, colored peppers, baby spinach grated cheeses artichoke hearts, capers, corn, tomato coo

I was trying to wait for berry season to post this but it still is so good with frozen berries! It is my very favorite cake, EVER! From a book called get-togethers with Gooseberry Patch . Combine in large bowl: 5 eggs 1 2/3 c sugar set aside. Beat until fluffy: 1 1/4 c unsalted butter, diced and softened 2 T blackberry syrup or berry jelly Add to egg mixture. Then add: 1 t baking powder 1/8 t salt 2 1/2 c flour, save 2 Tablespoons Beat until well blended and there are no lumps. set aside Toss together: 3 c berries: raspberries, blackberries, blueberries (if using frozen, be sure they are thawed) 2 T flour saved from above Gently fold berries into batter Pour into greased and floured bundt pan Bake at 325 for about one hour let cool 20 minutes Sprinkle top with powdered sugar and set a few fresh berries to the side

Whisk and chill for one hour: 1/2 c agave   1/2 c olive oil   1/4 c white vinegar   2 T sesame seeds   1 T poppy seeds   1 T dried, minced onion   1/4 t paprika   1/4 t Worcestershire sauce    Combine  10 oz baby spinach, torn   1 qt strawberries, hulled and sliced   1/4 c slivered almonds   Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, toss and refrigerate 10 min before serving

This is a catch-all recipe for a variety of veggies. These amounts work for 1 lb of cooked pasta. Saute about 1 minute in hot pan: 2 T butter 2 cloves garlic, minced then add: 1 c water 3-4 cups very thinly sliced, diced veggies from among: asparagus, carrots, edamame, green onions, leeks, snow peas (thin, Asian), zucchini... salt Cover and simmer about 3 minutes until veggies are tender. Then add: 1 c milk 1 T lemon zest Now add 1 lb cooked pasta, drained (reserve some water for sauce if needed) 1-2 c baby spinach 1/2 c fresh Parmesan 1/2 c coarsely chopped fresh herbs: basil, chives, parsley, etc. you can use dry if you don't have fresh, just a different taste salt and pepper Stir well and serve immediately. If sauce is too thick, add pasta water. Top with 1/2 c lightly toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of herbs and cheese

Found this in the newspaper & thought it would come in handy. You'd think they would have come up with a catchy name with a reference to games.... A serving of meat = a deck of cards A serving of fruit = a tennis ball A serving of nuts = a golf ball A serving of cheese = 6 dice

In a processor or blender, puree: 1/2 small white onion 3 garlic cloves. coarsely chopped 3 T lime juice 1/4 t cumin 1/2 t salt Place in shallow container or ziploc with up to 2 lbs of fresh fish Refrigerate 3-8 hours Broil, turn over halfway through so each side is lightly browned and fish begins to flake. To use for fish tacos, break fish into large chunks and sprinkle with fresh cilantro

In Spain this is taken seriously...taking hours to prepare properly. this is a "cheater" version, around 20 minutes, if you chop quickly=) This has a very mild flavor. Saute about 1 minute 1 T olive oil, hot in pan 2 c diced onions (if using 1 fresh colored pepper, thinly cubed - add here, OR if using 1/2 c canned & roasted pepper, add with tomatoes) then add: 4 garlic cloves or 1 1/2 t minced garlic about 1 minute. Now add: 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cubed and cooked OR if using raw chicken, brown on each side for 2 minutes before adding: 1/2 c Valencia or Arborio rice Stir one minute to coat rice then add: 1 1/2 c chicken broth 1-2 zucchini, sliced thin 4 large roma tomatoes, cubed 1 c frozen peas 1/4 t saffron Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes the liquid will be absorbed and you can now season with salt and pepper to taste 2-4 servings We ate it with a green salad and artichoke antipasto on sourdough and had plenty of room for your lemon scones late

This turns your green salad into a companion to an Asian entree. I like it best on greens with almonds and mandarins 2 T canola oil 1 1/2 t sesame oil 1/4 c white wine vinegar 2 T sugar or agave 3/4 t salt 1 T soy sauce Mix well.

This is an easy way to feed lots of people or just find some little leftovers floating around to make a meal with. Set out some or all of the following suggestions and anything else that sounds good: Warmed flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or tortilla chips Warm and seasoned (taco or fajita) ground beef or shredded beef or chicken, refried beans or pinto, black, red kidney beans, or fish, fish sticks, shrimp... Cubed and roasted sweet potatoes, sprinkled with cinnamon or cumin Cooked corn Sliced and sauteed colored bells and/or onions, seasoned or not Chopped or sliced avocados or guacamole Black olives Fresh cilantro sprigs Shredded cabbage or lettuce Chopped tomatoes sliced green onions Shredded cheeses Salsa, taco, enchilada and hot sauces Sour cream Yumm! sauce

Remember in second grade when you would only eat a sandwich if it had honey mustard on it? Maybe that's why you like this dish so much. Saute until just softened: sesame oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 carrots, thinly sliced or julienned (and any other veggie you want to add) Place in 2 quart casserole and add: 1 1/2 c mixed long grain wild rice or any combination of rices Then layer on top: 2-3 lbs (5-6) boneless chicken breasts (cut into even pieces) Sprinkle with salt & pepper Pour over chicken: 2 1/2 c HOT chicken broth Bake, covered, about 40 minutes @ 350 degrees (If you add other veggies, check it at 30 minutes, you may need to uncover it early to let some liquids evaporate before adding the mustard sauce) In mixing bowl, combine: 3/4 c plain yogurt 1/4 c agave or honey 2 T Dijon mustard 2 T soy sauce 1/2 T minced ginger or 1/2 t ground ginger Pour sauce over cooked chicken and place in oven uncovered for 10 more minutes. Serves 4-6

Next time you want something a bit different than a bean and cheese burrito... Mix 2 T chile powder (experiment with less until you get the desired spiciness) 1 t dry oregano 1 t cumin powder 1 t salt Rub seasoning in your choice of meat, even shrimp. Grill, broil, etc. Let it rest a minute then slice and serve with warm tortillas and all your favorite fajita extras like avocado, tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, etc.

Yes, its easy. Select fresh, bright, skinny asparagus since you are a new eater Place washed asparagus on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil Sprinkle with salt pepper Try italian herbs (or anything else) Place under broiler in oven or if your neighbors have a grill... Watch carefully, as you want to remove them just as they become tender.

"Eggs a la Goldenrod" is a Cooper recipe. Grandma says she has eaten it at a restaurant. This has become our Mother's day breakfast tradition served with fresh fruit (I like the grapes and strawberries), sometimes crispy bacon, fried apples and orange juice. Guess that is what you kids always thought was the perfect breakfast =) I have always liked it! Prepare 6-8 hard boiled eggs (It makes about as many servings as eggs used) Separate the yolks from the whites. Chop the whites Crumble the yolks To make sauce, melt over medium heat: 6 T unsalted butter Then whisk in 6 T flour Add in slowly, whisking constantly 3 c milk (don't use nonfat) Sprinkle with salt and pepper When thickened and bubbly, stir in whites and remove from heat. Serve this sauce over a piece of toast Sprinkle on 1/6 of the egg yolks and paprika Viola!

Rhubarb is in season. There are many versions the traditionally English crumble- Combine in mixing bowl: 1/2 c white flour 1/4 c whole wheat flour 2/3 c ground almonds or pine nuts, lightly toasted 1/2 c rolled oats 1/2 c agave or brown sugar 1/2 t salt 1/8 t pepper 1/3 c unsalted butter, cubed and chilled Use fork to stir and make crumbly. Set in freezer if kitchen is warm or you will take a while to get to it. For filling, whisk together: 1 T cornstarch 1/2 c vanilla sugar or sugar Toss with 1/2 lb strawberries, sliced thickly 12 oz rhubarb, sliced into 3/4" chunks zest and juice of 1 orange or 2 T water Place fruit in bottom of 9x9 square pan Sprinkle crumble mixture on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes, until bubbly and golden. If you want to speed baking time to 20-25 minutes, cook the filling stove top until the rhubarb is tender. Then you can assemble and bake. Tastes great alone or with a bit of cream on top

Saute 5 min on Med. heat: 2 T olive oil 2 celery stalks, cubed 1 Carrot, sliced 1 small onion or 2-3 leeks, sliced Then add: 1 t salt and pepper 4-5 Roma tomatoes, chopped or 1 14.5 oz can chopped tomatoes & juice 14 oz chicken broth 1/2 c fresh basil, torn small 1 t tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 T fresh thyme, crushed or 1/2 t dry thyme 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed if using cooked chicken, add with beans Simmer uncovered over Med-lo for 20 min. 1 can kidney beans (white or red) add cooked chicken here Simmer 5 more minutes Discard bay leaf Remove from heat and cool 5 min before serving.

You can put together the salad anytime but prepare the dressing just before serving. This always disappears at the potlucks. Its a great side with Mexican dishes. Layer in a large salad bowl: 1 head of romaine lettuce or that amount of baby lettuces 1/2 c Monterey, cheddar or similar combo cheese, grated 1/2 c scallions or green onions, chopped fine 8 -10 cherry tomatoes halved or 4-5 Romas, chunked Cover and refrigerate until serving Dressing- Mix together well: 1 avocado, peeled and mashed 1/2 c plain yogurt 1/3 c canola oil 1 T picante sauce or salsa 1 T lemon juice Pour dressing over salad and top with: 1 c corn chips, crushed You can add chicken strips or beans for a cool meal at the end of a hot day.

Esta receta es para el dia Cinco de mayo. Es una bebida fresca. Puree: 4 c fresas (strawberries) 2 T agave (mas si necesario) 1 T jugo de limon (lime juice) 2 c agua fria (cold water) Entonces 1 c agua fria mas !Salud! Dilute to taste. Strawberry water is meant to be a light drink, not like a lemonade. Add more agave if you want it sweeter, depending on the quality of your berries. This can be made with other fruits like melon, pineapple or a combo.

This is a very light sauce, not the sticky Chinese fast food version. Sauce inspired by a Register Guard "Ask Mrs. Oliver" recipe. You will use half of this sauce to marinate chicken overnight and half to use as a sauce for the veggies. Mix together: 1 c orange juice 2 T orange juice concentrate 4 T agave 4 T Worcestershire sauce 4 T quality Dijon mustard 2 T olive oil zest from two small or one large orange 2 T fresh tarragon or 2 t dried tarragon Pour half or less of this sauce over 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips place in refrigerator overnight Place marinaded chicken on baking sheet and broil in oven for 5-10 minutes each side, depending on size of strips. Saute 1-2 T sesame oil 1 onion, chopped 3 lg carrots, sliced thin or diced 1 colored bell pepper, cubed or in strips When the peppers and carrots are soft and glistening, add: 1/2 - 1 c frozen edamame, thawed 1/2 - 1 c frozen green beans, thawed Pour remaining unused sauce over the veggies, bring

Sprinkle in decreasing amounts on top of your fish of choice Salt paprika brown sugar lemon juice black pepper garlic powder onion powder This is especially good on white fish such as halibut, roughy or tilapia

This is a simple and delicious recipe for Angel Food Cake from The Best Recipe - Cooks Illustrated WARNING: you will never be able to go back to store bought again. Definitely use, beg, borrow, etc. a kitchen countertop mixer for this! That being said, it is not impossible with a handheld mixer. Sift together in small bowl: 1 c plain cake flour (or 1 c minus 2 T of all purpose flour) 3/4 c granulated sugar In separate small bowl, sift: 3/4 c granulated sugar In large mixing bowl of mixer on low speed, begin to beat: 12 large egg whites When frothy, add 1 t cream of tartar 1/4 t salt and turn up mixer to medium speed. When soft mounds begin to appear and the whites are getting shiny, add the separated, sifted sugar in slowly. Continue letting it mix on Med. until soft peaks form. Add: 1 1/2 t vanilla 1 1/2 t lemon juice 1/2 t almond extract When blended, turn off mixer and begin to add in flour/sugar mix 3 T at a time with the sifter on top of egg whites. Gently fold and add more and

Ani's bday dinner... Heat in sauce pan: 4 c vegetable or chicken broth In large pan, saute: 1 T olive oil 1 onion, diced 1/2 t fresh garlic, minced When onion is soft, add : 2 c arborio rice Stir rice to coat with oil, add more oil if needed Then add 1/4 c white cooking wine let wine evaporate, stir and then start adding the heated broth 1/2 c at a time Stir and let arborio rice soak up the broth before adding more broth. This will take 15- 20 minutes for all the broth to be absorbed. When finished, add: about 22 oz pumpkin, cooked and mashed or cubed 1/2 - 1 c chicken, cooked and cubed OR ham or pancetta 1 c baby spinach leaves, chopped (opt) 6 oz feta, cubed and lightly toasted/melted in oven (opt) Stir well to combine and remove from heat Add to taste: salt pepper thyme rosemary