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Hummus

Hummus

Liz Schmitt: http://Lizthechef.com
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 Hummus
Prep Time 10
Cook Time 10
Servings
cups
Ingredients
Prep Time 10
Cook Time 10
Servings
cups
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Using a food processor, purée the cooked garbanzos, garlic and salt for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process for 20 seconds more.
  2. Add the lemon juice and water, then process for 20 seconds.
  3. Add the tahini and process for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
  4. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil.
  5. Spoon the hummus into a bowl garnish and serve.
Recipe Notes

Recipe by Liz The Chef at http://lizthechef.com/2013/05/28/hummus-from-scratch-2/

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Three Bean Firehouse Chili

Three Bean Firehouse Chili

By Stephanie Kinturi 

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 Three Bean Firehouse Chili
Cuisine Mexican
Servings
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Ingredients
Cuisine Mexican
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine minced garlic, chopped onions and ground beef. Brown in a large stew  pot. (Beef is very lean and will not need to be drained. Any drippings will add  flavor and will allow the onion and garlic to brown.)
  2. Add all other ingredients. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer over medium low heat until heated through. (30 minutes is recommended)
  4. Serve hot with tortillas. Garnish with fat free cheese, sour cream etc.
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Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

By
Stephanie Kinturi

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 Crab Cakes
Cuisine Seafood
Servings
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Cuisine Seafood
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat 3 Tbsps of the oil over high heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, salt and fresh  ground black pepper for about a minute.
  2. Add green onions, garlic, water chestnuts, Cajun seasoning and cook for another  minute. Remove and put in a bowl. Cool mixture for a few minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 eggs, Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.  Then add crab meat.
  4. Gently mix the mixture and form into crab cakes. First dip both sides in flour, then in egg wash (egg and 1/4 cup water whisked together).
  5. Coat in bread crumbs and fry approx 2 minutes on each side over medium heat.
  6. Serve topped with black bean and corn salsa.
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Crepes a la orange

Crepes a la orange

By
Stephanie Kinturi 

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 Crepes a la orange
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Measure all ingredients into a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides. Blend for 15 seconds more. Cover batter and chill for 1 hour.
  2. Heat an 8 inch nonstick crepe pan or skillet over medium heat. Pour just under ¼ cup of the batter into the pan and tilt the pan in all directions so that the batter coats it evenly. Cook about 1 minutes or until the crepe can be shaken loose from  the pan and is lightly browned. Flip and cook on the other side for 30 seconds or until center is set.
  3. Place crepes on wax paper and cool completely.
  4. Fill crepes with fat free cottage cheese and roll into tubes. Top with marmalade. Serve immediately.
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Hummus with Seasonal Vegetables in Lemon Vinaigrette

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 Hummus with Seasonal Vegetables in Lemon Vinaigrette
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 20 min
Servings
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Humus
Lemon Vinaigrette
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 20 min
Servings
Ingredients
Humus
Lemon Vinaigrette
Instructions
Humus
  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Scrape the  sides with a spatula to ensure there are no lumps. Mixture should be a little  thinner than peanut butter. If too thick, add more water, one teaspoon at a time.
  2. Set aside. Hummus is better served at room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile assemble seasonal vegetables to dip into the hummus i.e. marinated  artichokes, kalamata olives, carrots, asparagus spears, yellow pepper, grape tomatoes, sugar snap peas, celery, etc
Vinaigrette
  1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and blend until smooth. With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Pour the  vinaigrette over seasonal vegetables and toss to coat. Serve with hummus, pita  chips, and tortillas.
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Blackened Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Raisins

Blackened Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Raisins

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 Blackened Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Raisins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat both sides of each salmon fillet evenly with seasoning; cover and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until opaque throughout and blackened.
  2. Meanwhile, in another skillet, bring the broccoli rabe and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3–4 minutes or until tender; drain and transfer to a plate.
  3. Wipe out the second skillet, and heat oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and salt, and cook for about 3 minutes or until softened. Mix in the raisins and broccoli rabe. Serve with the salmon and lemon wedges.
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