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Veggie Sliders

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:27:24 -0500

MAKES 6 SMALL PATTIES 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ small (1/3 cup) red bell pepper, small dice ½ small onion (1/3 cup), small dice 1 stalk celery (1/3 cup), small dice 3 cloves garlic, peeled and diced 1/3 cup raisins, finely chopped 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon chipotle powder 2 teaspoons cumin ¾ cup bread crumbs ½ cup quinoa, cooked and cooled (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly oil baking sheet. In medium bowl, mash black beans with fork or potato masher until thick and pasty. In small …

RECIPE: Turkey Panini

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:01:18 -0500

MAKES 2 SERVINGS ¼ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce2 to 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 large ( 1/2 -inch thick) slices ciabatta bread4 ( 3/8 -inch thick) slices cooked turkey breast or deli turkey Salt and pepper 4 slices provolone cheese 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked 1½ tablespoons olive oil Combine cranberry sauce and horseradish, stirring well. Spread mayonnaise on one side each slice of bread. Spread cranberry-horseradish sauce on 2 slices bread; top each sandwich with 2 turkey slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange 2 cheese slices on each sandwich; top with 2 bacon slices. Cover …

RECIPE: Zesty Turkey Wraps

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:03:23 -0500

MAKES 6 SERVINGS 2 cups finely chopped leftover cooked turkey¼ cup sliced scallions ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained ½ cup ranch-style dressing 6 lettuce leaves 6 (8-i nch) whole wheat flour tortillas In medium bowl, combine turkey, scallions, tomatoes and dressing. Place lettuce leaves toward edge of each tortilla. Top each lettuce leaf with equal amounts of turkey mixture. Roll up; if necessary, secure with toothpick. Butterball Turkey Nutrition facts per serving: 381 calories, 17 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 69 mg cholesterol, 30 g carbohydrates, 2 g sugars, 29 g protein, 740 mg sodium, 6 g …

HARVEST BURGERS

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:06:04 -0500

MAKES 6 SERVINGS 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, core and diced 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 cup quick oats, lightly toasted 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin or squash puree 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Pinch cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper6 burger buns or large rolls In medium skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add cumin and onion and saute until onions soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. …

RECIPE: Garam Masala Chicken Sliders with Chickpea Aioli

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:55:51 -0500

MAKES 8 SERVINGS SLIDERS1 pound ground chicken 1 egg plus 1 yolk, whisked 4 teaspoons bread crumbs 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons ground fennel 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons garam masala, plus extra for sprinkling 2 teaspoons chopped onions 3 teaspoons chopped cilantro CHICKPEA AIOLI 1/4 cup chickpeas1 cup water 1 egg 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, chopped 3 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon cumin ASSEMBLY 2 tablespoons butter Slider buns or rolls, toasted Romaine lettuce leaves Red onion slices For the sliders: Combine all ingredients together. …

WARM TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:53 -0500

MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 teaspoons rosemary, minced2 teaspoons basil, minced 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 loaf crusty baguette, split lengthwise, soft insides removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken, sliced 1/3 pound sliced Provolone cheese8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into strips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine rosemary, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside. Brush inside of baguette halves with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with herb mixture. Place sliced chicken, Provolone and sun-dried tomato strips evenly on baguette half. Put other baguette …

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:44:41 -0500

This snack is disarmingly delicious. MAKES 1 SANDWICH Score 1 slice bologna at the edge and griddle until lightly browned. (Scoring is important so the sides don’t curl up.) Position meat on 1 slice of white bread so nothing is hanging out. Top with 1/4 cup grilled onions, mustard and second bread slice. Sicilianos Old Fashioned Fried Bologna …

AFRO-CARIBE PLANCHA

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:04:33 -0500

MAKES 16 SERVINGS 1½ pounds cucumbers, sliced 1/8 -inch thick2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing 2 whole-grain (18-ounce) pizza crusts 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cups black beans, drained and mashed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 pound cooked turkey breast 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper 8 ounces sliced Provolone cheese Place cucumber slices and Italian dressing in bowl. Let stand 1 hour, then drain. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush both sides of both pizza crusts with oil. Lay one crust on baking sheet. Mix black beans with garlic powder, then spread mixture on crust. Season …

CROQUE MONSIEUR

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:57:31 -0500

MAKES 2 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon butter, plus softened butter for bread1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole milk Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese (preferably Franche-Comte), divided 4 slices French or Italian loaf bread Dijon mustard 6 ounces thinly sliced ham (about 6 slices) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter until foamy. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly until smooth, about 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, and cook until mixture thickens enough …