Recipe : Cream Cheese Pastry for Turnovers

Recipe : Cream Cheese Pastry for Turnovers

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Cream Cheese Pastry for Turnovers

1 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cup flour
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons milk

Shrimp Tartlets
1/2 cup mashed cooked shrimp
2 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Salt, to taste
1/2 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry

Place scant teaspoon of filling on one side of pastry round. Place small amount on one side of a 2- or 3-inch pastry round. Place small amount on side of a 2- or 3-inch pastry round. Chill 1 hour, then bake according to pastry instructions.

Place small amount on one side of a 2- or 3-inch pastry round. Bake according to pastry instructions.

Stir in sour cream and dill weed. Place scant teaspoon of filling on one side of pastry round. Bake according to pastry instructions.

Stir in next 5 ingredients. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Place small amount on one side of 2- or 3-inch pastry round and bake according to pastry instructions.

Yields 6 dozen.

With cookie cutter cut into 2 or 3-inch circles and fill with one of the following fillings. The unbaked pastries may be frozen and baked frozen or thawed slightly.

Yields 2 dozen.

Pork Ginger Roll
1 pound ground lean pork
1/2 cup flaked crab meat or
finely chopped shrimp
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
2 scallions, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1 egg
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry

Yields 4 dozen.

Place small amount on one side of 2- or 3-inch pastry round and bake according to pastry instructions.

Yields 4 dozen slices.

Place small amount on side of a 2- or 3-inch pastry round. Chill 1 hour, then bake according to pastry instructions.

Mix butter, cream cheese, flour and salt to form soft dough. Chill overnight.

Yields 2 dozen.

Old California Empanaditos
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 scallions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
Dash of oregano
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles,
blotted dry
1/2 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry

Spicy Empanadas
1 pound ground lean beef
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package spaghetti sauce mix
1/4 cup minced onion
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated sharp cheese
1 1/2 recipes Cream Cheese Pastry

Mushroom Turnovers

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped fine
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry

Roll pastry into four 12 x 9-inch rectangles. Spread each with 1/4 filling and roll up, beginning with long side. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 30 to 35 minutes at 375 degrees F. Cool slightly.

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Recipe: Crispy Beef

Recipe: Crispy Beef

  7:24:00 PM    

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Crispy Beef

3/4 pound tender beef strips (cut into diameter of
about 2 pencils and length of 2 - 2 1/2 inches).
Salt and white pepper to taste.
1/4 cup soy sauce.
3/4 cup granulated sugar.
1/2 cup white vinegar.
1/4 cup water.
1 1/2 tablespoons green onions (green part only).
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (untoasted).
2 egg whites (beaten until frothy).
1 cup cornstarch (approximation).
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with about.
2 tablespoons water (for thickening sauce).

Place sauce in wok and heat for minute or so before adding cornstarch with water. Once sauce mixture thickens, add about 2-3 tablespoon hot oil, stir well, then add beef strips and heat for about 1 minutes Remove from wok and place on platter. Sprinkle beef with sesame seeds and serve over white rice.

About 2 hours before frying beef strips, sprinkle salt (we used about 1/2 teaspoon) and white pepper (approximately 1/4 teaspoon). Massage spices into beef strips until evenly distributed. Place in refrigerator.

Next, and very important is to gradually add cornstarch to this mixture, slowly coating all of the beef strips. You will use a lot of cornstarch to thoroughly coat beef strips, so don't let the 1 cup measurement intimidate you. Actually, you may use less than 1 cup, but it will take a lot to make sure each strip of beef is covered with a fairly thick coating of cornstarch.

Mix sauce ingredients except for, of course, the cornstarch and water. Set aside.

When oil has reached about 360 degrees, drop about half the beef strips in oil. Once you are done frying beef strips, carefully drain excess oil and place on platter. Pour oil out of wok into container.

* If you use more beef than recipe calls for, sauce mixture can be doubled. If you use tougher beef strips, you may want to marinate mixture in a little soy sauce and red wine vinegar and cornstarch to tenderize.

You will use a lot of cornstarch to thoroughly coat beef strips, so don't let the 1 cup measurement intimidate you. Actually, you may use less than 1 cup, but it will take a lot to make sure each strip of beef is covered with a fairly thick coating of cornstarch. When oil has reached about 360 degrees, drop about half the beef strips in oil. Once sauce mixture thickens, add about 2-3 tablespoon hot oil, stir well, then add beef strips and heat for about 1 minutes Remove from wok and place on platter. If you use tougher beef strips, you may want to marinate mixture in a little soy sauce and red wine vinegar and cornstarch to tenderize.

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Recipe: Organic Garden Salad With Fresh Herbs

Recipe: Organic Garden Salad With Fresh Herbs

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Organic Garden Salad with Fresh Herbs

Makes 1 serving.

Mix equal parts of each type of greens in a large salad bowl or platter. On top, distribute the diced tomatoes, sunflower sprouts, sliced mushrooms, sliced yellow peppers and any other organic produce you would enjoy.

Organic greens
Baby greens
Arugula Spinach
Mixed greens
Organic tomatoes, diced
Sunflower sprouts
Mushrooms, sliced
Yellow peppers, sliced
Basil, minced
Oregano
Mint
Thyme
Parsley
Non-fat Italian dressing
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

Freshly ground pepper, green or especially red peppercorns, added just before serving would add additional intrigue. Nature's enchanting salad, what a wonder!

Just before serving, add one tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar to 1/4 cup of non-fat Italian dressing. This will thin the dressing and add the characteristic flavor of balsamic vinegar. You could also use red balsamic vinegar or a fresh citrus juice. Freshly ground pepper, green or especially red peppercorns, added just before serving would add additional intrigue. Nature's enchanting salad, what a wonder!

Recipe created by Dennis G. Malone, a chef affiliated with Dr. Dean Ornish

Next, sprinkle on as many organic fresh herb leaves, minced or whole, as you want. The greater the variety of herbs, the greater the complexity of the salad.

Cover the salad bowl or platter with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the refrigerator.

This salad can be small or as large as you like. Simply prepare it with equal amounts of each type of greens, and make a salad for yourself, or the whole gang!

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Low Calorie Recipes

Low Calorie Recipes

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Chutneys, salsas and marinades are all terrific condiments to add to basic low calorie recipes for all meats and fish. Blend a couple of tablespoons into a bowl of linguine for an indulgent taste without the calories of say, stroganoff sauce.

These foods are powerhouses of nutrients, but light on calories. Whole-grain breads and pasta have fewer calories and are more nutritious than those made with white flour. Add raisins, pine nuts or sunflower seeds for extra nutrition and taste.

Low calorie recipes which weigh fats and oils by the teaspoon are often too stingy on taste. If it doesn't taste good, you won't stick with a diet of boring and dry low calorie recipes.

No-salt herbal blends give the impression of salted food, but in fact contain no salt. These blends are useful if you salt your food heavily, which isn't good for your heart and causes water retention.

Many low calorie recipes are too plain, not adding much spark to the dish. Take the plainest low-calorie recipes you can find and experiment with seasonings to make your own fabulous low calorie recipes.

It makes sense to combine low calorie recipes with regular physical activity. Low calorie recipes which weigh fats and oils by the teaspoon are often too stingy on taste. If it doesn't taste good, you won't stick with a diet of boring and dry low calorie recipes.

Take the plainest low-calorie recipes you can find and experiment with seasonings to make your own fabulous low calorie recipes. Do count your calories. If you only cut your calories, stick with the program and exercise, you'll become a success!

It makes sense to combine low calorie recipes with regular physical activity. Here we'll take a look at a sensible strategy of low calorie recipes that are tasty, filling and take off those unwanted pounds. You may find you enjoy the low calorie lifestyle so much, you'll form new patterns and choices to keep you slim for life.

Many low calorie recipes are too plain, not adding much spark to the dish. Interest adds pleasure to eating, which leads to sticking to your weight loss program.

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Recipes : Egg Salad

Recipes : Egg Salad

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Egg Salad

Egg Salad - offers 4

7 huge eggs
1/2 mug diced celery
1/2 mug diced pickle
2 tablespoon reduced fat mayo
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp salt

PREP WORK:

When the water is at a complete boil area the eggs in the pot and also chef at a complete boil for 3 mins. Peel eggs.
Cut eggs in fifty percent as well as reserve 4 of the yolks for an additional usage.
Area the whites from 7 eggs as well as yolks from 4 eggs in a dish with the celery, pickle, pepper, mayo and also salt.
Mix as well as cool at the very least one hr.

Steam regarding 3 quarts water in a tool sized pot. When the water is at a complete boil location the eggs in the pot as well as chef at a complete boil for 3 mins. Get rid of from the warm and also allow stand in the warm water for 12 mins. Eliminate from pot as well as location in cool water. Peel eggs.

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Recipe: dessert tostada with lime curd

Recipe: dessert tostada with lime curd

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In a small bowl, beat together the whole egg and egg yolks.

In a small bowl, beat whipping cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, stir Lime Curd until smooth; fold into whipped cream. Use, or cover and chill overnight.

In a small, heavy non-reactive saucepan, combine the lime sugar, juice and zest. Cook over low heat, stirring until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Strain the curd into a clean, dry heat-proof jar, cover with wax paper and cool.

In another bowl, stir Lime Curd until smooth; fold into whipped cream. Place tortillas on dessert plates; spoon about one-third cup of the Lime Curd into each. Remove green skin (zest) from 2 of the limes. In a small, heavy non-reactive saucepan, combine the lime sugar, juice and zest. Strain the curd into a clean, dry heat-proof jar, cover with wax paper and cool.

Halve and squeeze enough of the limes to produce 1/2 cup lime juice.

Dessert Tostada with Lime Curd
Tortilla Shells
6 flour tortilla shells (see Food Preparation section).
3/4 cup whipping cream.
1 cup Lime Curd.
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate curls.
Fresh strawberries.

Remove green skin (zest) from 2 of the limes. Place the zest in a small saucepan. Add enough boiling water to cover and blanch over high heat for 1 minutes.

Place tortillas on dessert plates; spoon about one-third cup of the Lime Curd into each. Sprinkle with chocolate and garnish with strawberries. To eat, break off chunks of the tortilla to scoop through filling.

Lime Curd.
4 to 5 large Mexican limes.
1 egg.
3 egg yolks.
1 cup granulated sugar.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces.

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Recipe: Apricot, Nuts-Orange Balls

Recipe: Apricot, Nuts-Orange Balls

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Apricot, Nuts-Orange Balls

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

10 oz dried out apricots; or peaches,7 oz/cup
2/3 mug hazelnuts, or pecans, almonds, or walnuts
2/3 mug sugar, powdered
2 tsp grated orange passion
2 tablespoon orange juice, or rum
3 oz bittersweet delicious chocolate

PREP WORK:

Toast nuts:

Preheat stove to 350 F. Spread nuts in superficial frying pan as well as cook 5-10 mins. Pulse apricots and also nuts in mixer merely till carefully cut.

Location combination in dish, mix in sugar, orange passion, and also orange juice. Roll mix right into 1" rounds and also organize close with each other in superficial frying pan.

Thaw delicious chocolate in glass determining mug in microwave above for regarding 1 min.
Drizzle delicious chocolate over tops of sweets, or spoon delicious chocolate in plastic sandwich bag, reduced little victory edge, as well as pipeline delicious chocolate over sweets.

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