Extra Fudge

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 onion, cut into chunks
3-4 cloves garlic, halved
4-5 cups vegetable stock, depending on how thick you like your soup  (You can use 1 qt of water and 4 table spoons of Osem Vegetable Consomme).
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry paste

Directions:

Cut the cauliflower to florets (remove stems), Also cut the onions into chunks as well as half the garlic.

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoons olive oil or less (enough to saute the onions)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup peeled, chopped carrots  (Or baby carrots)
1 cup peeled, chopped parsnips
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (15oz Or so, a little more or less won’t make a big difference)
1 quart vegetable stock (You can use 4 cups of water and 4 table spoons of Osem Vegetable Consomme.
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Very simple, this works for me every time.   Start chowing gum before you start cutting the onion, at least 2 pieces (normally 3 pieces work for me)

You’re welcome !  

Ingredients:

1/2 finely chopped onion (White.  Sweet would work)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 tsp chicken or vegetable consommé
Black pepper to taste.
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions:

Saute the onions and minced garlic, add 3 cups of water, consommé, curry.  Wait for it to boil. Add Rice.  Cook covered, stir from… Read the rest

I wrote an extensive post about a Hummus recipe way back, but after I made it a few times, while it turned out nice, it did not taste like my favorite Hummus brand, Sabra.

So it turns out that the secret is in the order of which you prepare the hummus. Follow the Recipe carefully:

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chickpeas (15-16oz/350- 400grams) will do  - Drained,  keep the liquid.  (I pretty much use almost the entire liquid, again don’t worry it will thicken

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INGREDIENTS:

4 bell peppers
1 cup of rice
1 Lean ground beef (10%)
2-3 medium diced tomatoes
1/2 onion chopped
1 tsp of vegetable consomme.
1/3-1/2 can of small tomato paste

DIRECTIONS:

Steam the peppers for 10 minutes (until soft)
Sear onion. Add 3 cups of water, consomme, tomato paster and  a touch of pepper, bring to boil. Add rice.

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INGREDIENTS:

1 can (12-16 ounce size) black beans
1 can (11-14 ounce size) white shoepeg corn
1/4 cup cilantro (Chopped) (Can be left out, if you don’t like cilantro)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (Chopped) (Can be left out if not available)
1 medium purple onion, chopped (Sweet white onions would do too)
4 medium tomatoes, chopped/diced
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil (olive is healthier)
3 tablespoons lime juice (One lime would do)
1 teaspoon salt
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Snow peas are delicious by themselves… but these recipe really makes them yummy.

What you need:

• 1 lbs of Snow Peas
• 2 Scallions (Or regular onions will do too)  (chopped fine)
• Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Lemon.
• 1 Tablespoon dried minced parsley leafs.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Directions:

• Add some Olive oil to pan (2 Tablespoon would do)
• put the cook-top on High.
• Roast snow peas while stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Move them to the side and roast the scallions for about 30 seconds.
• stir everything.

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So it might be too late for 2011 Passover but if you are reading this in 2012, then this post is for you.

How to make delicious yummy Gluten Free Matzo? Well it’s really easy,  All matzo is, is flour and water.  Same goes with gluten free, just buy a gluten free baking flour mix. Like this: Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, 44-Ounce Units (Pack of 4)

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My daughter has Celiac Disease so we have to make gluten free foods for her (which basically means no wheat). Since I am a pizza-holic, I wanted to find a pizza that will be relatively cheap and tasty (It will never come close to the taste of real flour)

I’ve had really good success with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4).  (At about $10 for a pack of 4 with subscribe and save, it’s really affordable)

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