Baked Egg Cups

Ingredients:

6 slices of ham
18 baby spinach leaves
6 tsp crumbled goat cheese
6 eggs
6 tsp milk
2 tsp finely chopped chives
⅛ tsp black pepper

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: bsinthekitchen.com

Vietnamese Style Grilled Lemongrass Pork

Ingredients:

6 cloves garlic, minced
2 pcs shallots, roughly chopped
2 stalk lemongrass (white part only)
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tbsp oil
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup honey

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: angsarap.net

Banana Peanut Butter Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

4 slices sandwich bread
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup honey roasted peanut butter
2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
butter for greasing your ramekins
Turbinado brown sugar for broiling

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: thekitchn.com

Baked sausage and spinach shells

Ingredients:

18 jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound fresh pork sausage links, casing removed and broken up
1 can (14-ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeeze dry
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to sprinkle on top before baking
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozarella cheese

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: daisysworld.net

Thai Grilled Steak Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds rib eye steak
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 small head lettuce
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Salt
Vegetable oil

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: thekitchn.com

Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

Cooking spray
1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1 1/4 cups fresh bean sprouts
3/4 cup julienne-cut carrots
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: betsylife.com

Beef Tagine with Apples, Sesame, and Raisins

Ingredients:

1 kg (2.2 pounds) beef stewing meat, cut into one- to two-inch cubes
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
100 grams – about ¼ pound – butter, divided
1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced
1 teaspoon ras-el-hanout – a Moroccan spice blend, available in specialty stores
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablesppons coarsely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
2-3 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon saffron, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey, divided
500-600 ml (about 2-3 cups) of beef stock
½ cup raisins or sultanas
2-3 crisp apples, such as Granny Smith, halved, cored, and cut into eighths
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, lightly toasted in a pan

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: susaneatslondon.com

Baked Pasta with Meatballs and Olives

Ingredients:

Kosher salt
• 1 pound rigatoni
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing
• 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, crushed with your hands
• 1 15-ounch can plum tomatoes, crushed, or 2 cups of homemade tomato sauce
• 4 large sprigs of basil
• 9 ounces pancetta, diced and browned
• 2 cups meatballs, cooked and halved
• 1 cups sliced, roasted, red peppers
• 1 cup chopped black or green, pitted olives
• 3 cups grated, mild Provolone cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated ricotta salata

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: livingtastefully.weebly.com

Dill And Lentil Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup rice
half cup green lentils
a bunch of dill leaves, washed and chopped coarsely
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 small red onion, sliced
2 cups water to cook rice
1.5 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp vegetable oil
some pepper, crushed
chilli flakes, as per taste/tolerance
salt as per taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
peanuts, roasted, for garnish, optional
lemon wedges, for garnish, optional

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: mycookingquest

Black Bean Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
1/2 large avocado, cut into small cubes
juice of 2 lemons + extra pulp*
juice of one lime + extra pulp
2 tbs good quality olive oil
3 tbs chopped fresh basil
4 tbs chopped fresh parsley
2 tbs chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp fresh black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbs apple cider vinegar

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: season2seasoneating.com

Strawberry starburst cake

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for pie plate
1 1/2 cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 cup (200 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup (118 ml) milk
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon orange zest
1 pound (450 grams) strawberries, hulled and halved

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: pixelatedcrumb.com

Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcake with Bourbon Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients:

Filling Ingredients
2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
1 batch Bourbon Chocolate Sauce (can be made ahead)

Shortcake Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 ounces (about 2/3 cup) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Whipped Cream Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: cravingchronicles.com

Sweet Potato Tahini Burgers with Citrus, Mango and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

Burgers
1 can of sweet potato
2 cans cannellini or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 heaping Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp maple or agave syrup
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup oats, pulsed in magic bullet, blender or food processor to grind it a bit

Salsa
1 mango, seeded and chopped
2 oranges, peeled and chopped
1 avocado, seeded and chopped
1/4 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
Juice of 1 lime
Handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: floridacoastalcooking.com

Fig, Gorgonzola and Honey Tartines

Ingredients:

8 slices of bread
1/2 cup (4 oz) crumbled gorgonzola
8 figs, halved
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: tarteletteblog.com

Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: blessherheart.typepad.com

Gluten-Free Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup of Pamela’s baking/pancake mix
1 large egg
3/4 cup water (or you can use milk instead)
1 Tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: withstyleandgraceblog.com

Salad Ole with Avocado-Tequila-Lime Dressing

Ingredients

Ingredients for Salad Ole

¾ pound lean Ground Beef OR half lean Ground Beef and half ground Chorizo (the latter adding more spice)
¾ cup chopped Yellow Onion
1 ½ teaspoon Olive Oil
4 cups shredded Romaine Heart (lettuce) or Iceberg lettuce
1 small can (2 ¼ ounces) sliced Black Olives, drained
1 medium or 4 mini Cucumbers, peeled and sliced
20 Grape Tomatoes or 12 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded Carrots
1-14.5 ounce Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup grated Mexican Blend cheese (combination of Colby, Monterey Jack and Cheddar pre-grated; or one of those cheeses grated)
Serve with: Tortilla chips and small corn and/or flour tortilla

Ingredients for Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing

I large ripe Avocado
1-4 ounce can diced Green Chiles (mild or hot to your heat preference)
1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
½ teaspoon Cumin, ground
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 large clove Garlic, peeled and rough chopped
2 tablespoons Tequila (I used Silver)
4-5 tablespoons Lime Juice, freshly squeezed (amount based on desired thinness of dressing)
2 tablespoons Cilantro, rough chopped
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, freshly squeeze
Pinch Smoked Alderwood Salt

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: boulderlocavore.com

Medieterranean Salmon

Ingredients:

4 salmon filets
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups cooked quinoa or rice for serving

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: asweetsimplelife.com

Fresh Grilled Shrimp & Corn Tacos

Ingredients:

¾ to 1 pound jumbo wild caught shrimp (de-headed)
8 corn tortillas
¼ cup crumbled queso fresco
arugula (substitute other lettuce if you prefer)
Batch of Tex-Mex Corn & Tomato Salad

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: blommi.com

Broiled salmon with mango salsa and rice

Ingredients for mango salsa:

2 cups pineapple, chopped in small cubes
1 cup mango, chopped in small cubes
1 cup tomato, chopped in small cubes
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped finely
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
 Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for rice, salmon, and glaze:

2 cups uncooked rice
1.5 pounds salmon, or 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
 salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: juliasalbum.com

Nutty olive oil granola

Ingredients:

*6 cups organic rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if you must avoid gluten)
*1 cup organic shredded, unsweetened coconut
*1 cup chopped almonds (I used roasted, sea salted almonds)
*1/2 cup skinned, chopped hazelnuts
*1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
*1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
*3/4 cup olive oil
*1/2 cup honey (I used a local clover honey)
*1/2 cup demerara (or other non-refined) sugar
*1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
*1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
*1 teaspoon sea salt

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: healthygreenkitchen.com

Herb Roasted Potatoes

2 pounds potatoes
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Salt and pepper to taste

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: foyupdate

Cherry Tomato, Olive and Thyme Focaccia Bread

Ingredients:

4 eggs
4 Tablespoons plain yogurt
¼ cup/ 30g coconut flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8th teaspoon sea salt
1 cup/ 112g grated fontina and parmesan cheese
8oz / 228g baby tomatoes, sliced in half
½ Tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup/60g black olives, pitted and in quarters or halves
2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 oz/ 50g Fresh whole milk mozzarella, cut into chunks
Salt and pepper to taste

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: gourmandeinthekitchen.com

Grilled Zucchini

Ingredients:

1 cup/ 227g plain Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon/ 15 ml tahini
2 Tablespoon / 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon McCormick roasted ground cumin
1 garlic clove finely minced
About 6 (each) zucchini and summer squash, sliced lengthwise
4 Tablespoons/ 60 ml olive oil (divided)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped parsley

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: gourmandeinthekitchen.com

Banana Date Bread

Ingredients:

Makes 3 6 x 3-inch loaves or 1 9 x 5-inch loaf
Adapted from Quick Vegetarian Pleasures
Earth Balance for greasing pan
1 cup Better Batter or other g-free all purpose flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, freshly grated
1 cup fresh Medjool dates, chopped and pitted
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1/2 cup honey
4 large eggs
1 cup mashed banana, about 3 small bananas
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: beardandbonnet.com

French Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients:

serves about 3-4
8-10 slices French bread
7 oz. Le Chevrot cheese or other goat cheese
6 c. mesclun mix
9-10 figs, thinly sliced

4 TB creme de cassis
2 TB Dijon mustard
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: chompdown.blogspot.com

Devil Eggs

Ingredients:

12 hard boiled eggs
6 tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 ounce Neufchatel Cheese or Cream Cheese
1 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeno peppers, diced*
1 ½ teaspoons Adobo sauce*^
1/8 teaspoon Ancho chile powder
1/8 teaspoon Sumac, ground**
Alderwood smoked salt and pepper (to taste)
Garnish: Smoked Paprika, 2 scallions (white and lower 2 inches of the green stalk) finely diced

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: boulderlocavore.com

Whiskey-Glazed Salmon with Mango Habanero Chutney

Ingredients:

For Salmon

2 salmon filets
1/2 cup whiskey
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp dijon mustard
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt

For Chutney

1/2 lb fresh mango, diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced (leave some of the seeds in for spice!)
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: chezspence.com