Pear Salad I
A wonderful blend of mixed greens, pears, toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola (blue cheese) with a light tasty dressing.

Preheat the oven’s broiler.

Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Broil until nicely browned 3 to 5 minutes.

Set aside to cool.

Pour port wine into a saucepan.

Bring to a boil and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2.

Remove from the heat and cool.

Pour the cooled wine into a blender or food processor and add the shallots garlic mustard and vinegar.

Puree until smooth.

Divide the salad greens evenly between four serving plates.

Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens.

Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese.

Drizzle dressing over each plate then sprinkle with walnuts.

If you like this can also be made in one large bowl instead of individual servings.

ArnoldGreg April 4, 2025

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Edamame Hummus with Garlic Scapes
The edamame, cashews, and garlic scapes used to make this hummus are delicious. a wonderful way to utilize the garlic scapes from your CSA box.

In a saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.

Edamame should be cooked for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft.

Drain and chill for ten minutes.

Cashews and 1/8 teaspoon salt should be combined in the food processor’s bowl.

Blend in a few pulses, scraping down the sides frequently, until the mixture resembles firm dough.

Edamame that has been cooked, garlic scapes, coriander, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons of salt should all be added and pulsed to the desired consistency.

Olive oil should be slowly added while the processor is running to achieve smooth hummus.

Season to taste with additional olive oil, salt, and pepper.

ArnoldGreg April 3, 2025

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Amazing Chocolate Quinoa Cake!
Without using any flour, quinoa chocolate cake is a delectable gluten-free treat that has two times as much chocolate in each bite.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a rectangular cake pan.

Blend quinoa butter eggs milk and vanilla extract together in a blender until smooth.

Combine sugar cocoa powder baking powder baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.

Stir quinoa mixture into sugar mixture until batter is well combined.

Fold chocolate chips and pecans into batter; pour into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean 40 to 45 minutes.

Cool cake on a wire rack.

ArnoldGreg April 2, 2025

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Chef John’s Dijon Mustard
Chef John’s DIY homemade Dijon mustard recipe yields a delectable condiment and a great hostess gift.

Combine white wine water vinegar onion and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil reduce heat to medium low and simmer until flavors combine about 15 minutes.

Cool to room temperature and pour through a strainer into a large bowl; reserve liquid and discard onions and garlic.

Stir mustard seeds dry mustard garlic powder and salt into strained liquid; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until mixture thickens 24 to 48 hours.

Puree mustard mixture to desired consistency using a stick blender.

Transfer mustard mixture to a saucepan and add water as necessary to reach a smooth consistency.

Bring mustard to a simmer reduce heat to medium and cook stirring constantly until flavors combine about 10 minutes.

ArnoldGreg April 1, 2025

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Homemade Corn Tortillas
This is the genuine article! The most delicious corn tortillas you’ve ever tasted are made from a straightforward masa harina and water mixture. Use a cast iron pan to learn the trick! Masa harina is available at Mexican grocers and in the ethnic food section of big-box stores.

In a medium bowl mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined.

Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth.

If dough is too sticky add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out sprinkle with water.

Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.

Divide dough into 15 equal-size balls.

Using a tortilla press a rolling pin or your hands press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.

ArnoldGreg March 31, 2025

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Easy Dark Chocolate Mousse
This decadent dessert is simple to prepare in advance and chill overnight. It’s perfect for entertaining.

In a bowl, combine egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar.

In a glass or ceramic bowl suitable for the microwave, melt chocolate in 15-second intervals, stirring 1 to 3 minutes between each interval.

Beat in the butter gradually until it is smooth.

into the egg yolk mixture by blending.

In a different bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, then beat for an additional 2 minutes.

Slowly stir egg whites into the chocolate.

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but ideally overnight.

ArnoldGreg March 29, 2025

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Whole30 Meatballs
When paired with zucchini noodles and your favorite sauce, these beef and pork meatballs make the ideal Whole30® meal.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the onion and garlic; process until very finely minced.

Add beef, pork, egg, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes to the onion mixture that has been transferred to a large bowl.

With your hands, combine the ingredients until they are all distributed equally.

Use grapeseed oil to coat a cast iron griddle or pan, then heat it up over low heat.

Create meatballs with an ice cream scoop, then place them directly onto a preheated griddle.

Do not crowd.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.

A center-inserted instant-read thermometer should register at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees C).

Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

ArnoldGreg March 28, 2025

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Cheesy Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Spinach
This spinach-and-garlic spaghetti squash is delicious on its own or served as a side to any protein.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the spaghetti squash.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.

Place unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil.

Drizzle with olive oil.

Wrap aluminum foil around garlic and place onto baking sheet next to the squash.

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork 40 to 45 minutes.

Allow squash and garlic to rest until cool enough to handle.

Leave the oven on.

Peel garlic and squeeze cloves into a large bowl.

Smash with a fork until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil onion powder basil oregano and parsley.

Mix into a paste.

ArnoldGreg March 27, 2025

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Spicy Sushi Dipping Sauce
Soy sauce is transformed into a delicious dipping sauce by the addition of fresh lemon juice, sesame oil, garlic powder, and chili-garlic sauce.

mash up soy sauce garlic-chile sauce In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, garlic powder, and lemon slice.

ArnoldGreg March 26, 2025

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Sherry’s Perfect Sous Vide Eggs
For perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs with barely solidified yolks without sacrificing firm whites, use a sous vide.

Prepare a heat-proof container of water with a sous vide cooker.

Set temperature to 150 degrees F (66 degrees C).

Fill a bowl with enough ice water to cover eggs; set aside.

Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

Add eggs to boiling water and cook until whites are set exactly 5 minutes.

Transfer eggs to the ice bath to stop the cooking process at least 1 minute.

Place eggs into the sous vide water bath; set a timer for 40 minutes.

Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat for a few minutes in the sous vide or a bowl of hot water.

ArnoldGreg March 25, 2025

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