Paletas & Salad

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Blackberry and Coconut Paletas (Popsicle)
Ingredients:
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 cup Blackberries
2 tbsp Simple Syrup
¼ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk

Method of Preparation:
Blend coconut milk, blackberries and syrup in a blender until smooth.  Place in molds and freeze. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Goat Cheese Salad with Blackberries and Membrillo (Quince Paste)
Quince Vinaigrette:
Ingredients:
½ cup Blackberries
¼ cup Quince Paste (Membrillo)
½ cup Fresh Orange Juice
½ cup Champagne Vinegar
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper to taste

Goat Cheese Salad:
Ingredients:
1 Medallion Cana de Cabra (Spanish Goat Cheese), 4 oz
8 oz Arugula or similar green
¼ cup Quince Paste (Membrillo)
¼ cup Gooseberries, halved
¼ cup Blackberries
¼ cup Marcona Almonds, chopped
Salt, Pepper to taste

Method of Preparation:
For the Quince Vinaigrette, pulse berries, membrillo, orange juice and champagne vinegar in a blender; add extra virgin olive oil and combine until smooth. Season to taste. In a hot non-stick pan, cook goat cheese until caramelized and crispy on the bottom. Flip and remove from heat. In a mixing bowl, combine arugula, membrillo, gooseberries, blackberries and almonds. Dress lightly in vinaigrette and season to taste. Plate, top with crispy goat cheese and garnish with berries.

Fritters & Pizza

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Cheesy Corn Fritters
Ingredients:
2 ears Corn, kernels
2 Eggs
¾ cup Cornmeal
½ cup Flour
1 cup Cream Cheese
1½ cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Salt to taste
4 Scallions, sliced; use green only
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 tbsp Olive Oil
½ cup Ranch Dressing

Method of Preparation:
Combine corn, eggs, cornmeal, flour, cream cheese and Mozzarella in a bowl and mix until smooth. Season with salt and scallions. Form small balls and roll in panko crumbs and parmesan. Add oil to a hot pan. When oil is hot, place balls in pan and press down lightly to form cakes. When brown on one side, flip and cook on the other side. Drain on paper towel. Plate and garnish with sliced scallions. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Roasted Corn and Lobster Pizza
Ingredients:
1 Pizza Crust, pre-made
6 oz Boursin Cheese
1 ear Corn, roasted kernels
1 tbsp Butter
2.5 oz Lobster, poached
2 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded
4 sprigs Chives, sliced
1 tbsp Olive Oil

Method of Preparation:
In a pan, add butter and cook corn on the cob until brown. Keep watch, as corn will pop if it gets too hot. Cut kernels off of cob. Spread the Boursin on the pizza crust and top with corn, lobster and Gruyere cheese. Bake at 500F for 4-5 minutes. Remove from oven and finish with chives and olive oil.

Torte & Scallops

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Easy Plum Torte with Whipped Cream
Ingredients:
¾ to 1 cup sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt (optional)
2 eggs
24 halves pitted purple plums
Sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon, for topping

Method of Preparation:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the sugar and butter in a bowl then add the flour, baking powder, salt and eggs and beat well. Spoon the batter into a spring form pan of 8, 9 or 10 inches. Place the plum halves skin side up on top of the batter. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the fruit. Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, depending on how much you like cinnamon. Bake 1 hour, approximately. Remove and cool; refrigerate or freeze if desired. Or cool to lukewarm and serve plain or with whipped cream. Allow to cool slightly and serve topped with Whipped Cream.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Sea Scallops with Stone Fruit Jam
Ingredients:
1 cup Red wine
1 Orange, juice and zest
2 tbsp Sugar
Small Piece Minced Ginger
6 each Black Plum/peeled and diced
1 each firm but ripe peach peeled and diced
2 firm but ripe Apricot Peeled and diced
Minced thai basil
Aged Balsamic

Method of Preparation:
Reduce the red wine, sugar, orange juice, & ginger by ½ then add fruit& cook until the moisture is out.  Add basil at the end. Sauté Large Sea Scallops. Plate on top of jam and finish with drizzle of balsamic.

Pizza Bites & Roasted Eggplant

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Eggplant Pizza Bites
Ingredients:
2 Small eggplants cut into approx. ½ inch rounds
Flour/Egg and Gluten-Free Bread Crumb
Salt and Pepper
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
1 cup Tomato Sauce
Sliced Pepperoni/Optional
Canola Oil for Sautéing

Method of Preparation:
Slice eggplants approx. ½ inch thick. Then season with salt and pepper before coating with flour, egg, bread crumb. Sauté on Medium Heat until golden brown on both sides. Top each slice with a little sauce and cheese.

Cover with Lid and allow cheese to melt or finish in an oven until cheese is melted.

Allow to cool slightly and serve.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Israeli Style Roasted Eggplant
Ingredients:
3 Large Eggplant/cut in half, scored, brushed with olive oil and seasoned
2 Lemons Juices
2 Small Garlic Cloves minced
1 Stalk Minced Celery
1 small minced sweet onion
Chopped Parsley/Basil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Splash Hot Sauce
Salt and Pepper

Method of Preparation:
Cook Eggplants on a hot grill or under a hot broiler until very soft and browned. All to cool slightly, scoop out flesh and set in colander to drain. Chop eggplant by hand and fold in remaining ingredients/season well. Serve chilled garnished with diced feta, drizzle of olive oil and toasted pita.

Poached Pears & Salad

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Cinnamon and Vanilla Poached Pears
Ingredients:
4 Cinnamon Sticks
2 tbsp Honey or Sugar
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
1 qt Water
2 Bosc Pears, semi ripe; halved

 
Method of Preparation:
In a small saucepan bring water, honey, cinnamon and vanilla to a boil. Place pears in pan, cover and reduce to a simmer. After about 5 minutes or until pears become slightly soft remove from heat and allow pears to cool in liquid.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Pear, Endive Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp Shallots, minced
3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
4 tbsp Olive Oil
3 heads Belgium Endive, sliced
2 Anjou Pears, sliced
1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
4 tbsp Walnuts, toasted
2 tbsp Goat Cheese, crumbled

Method of Preparation:
For dressing, whisk mustard, shallots and vinegar together. Slowly whisk in olive oil. In a separate bowl mix endive, pears and parsley. Add dressing and toss. Place dressed pears and endive on a plate. Garnish with goat cheese and walnuts.

Porridge & Pancakes

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Baby Food “Porridge”
Ingredients:
¼ cup Brown Rice Cereal, ground
1 cup Water
Breast Milk/Formula to taste; check with your doctor about water in your area
Ginger, Cilantro, Garlic or Onion Powder to taste; as baby’s palate develops

Method of Preparation:
Grind brown rice in a food processor, this will take a little bit of time. Boil water in a medium pot and add the ground brown rice. Simmer and whisk frequently to avoid clumping. Remove from pot and allow to cool. You may add breast milk or formula for desired consistency. May be stored in refrigerator or freezer. Ginger, cilantro, garlic or onion powder may be added as baby progresses.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Brown Rice Cereal Pancakes with Caramelized Blueberries & Figs
Ingredients:
1 cup Brown Rice Flour
½ tsp Baking Soda
1½ tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Whipped Cream
½ cup Sour Cream
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp Butter, melted
2 Egg Whites
1 tsp Lemon, zest of
1 cup Blueberries
6 Figs, halved
4 tbsp Honey

Method of Preparation:
In a bowl, mix the brown rice flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Fold in whipped cream, sour cream, vanilla and butter. Whisk the egg whites, until stiff peaks form. Add egg whites to the mixture for a fluffier pancake. Add a little lemon zest. Form batter into pancakes on greased skillet and cook for 2 minutes until bubbles form and some burst, flip, cook until brown.

Heat blueberries in a pan, add honey. Cook until caramelized. Cook the figs in honey as well. Stack Pancakes on warm plate and sprinkle tower with caramelized blueberries, figs and honey.  

Burrata and Ham & Crispy Black Bass

CHILDREN'S RECIPE: Burrata and Serrano Ham with Olives and Cantaloupe
Ingredients:
1 ball Burrata
5 slices of Serrano Ham
1 cup Castelvetrano Olives
½ Cantaloupe, cubed

Method of Preparation:
Cube the cantaloupe, take sliced Serrano ham and olives and skewer them on a wooden skewer. Lay the skewers on a plate and add the burrata next to the skewers.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Crispy Black Bass, Cantaloupe, Olives, Feta and Herbs
Ingredients:
1 fillet Bass, 2 lb, skin on
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cantaloupe Chimichurri:
Ingredients:
1 cup Cantaloupe, cubed
½ cup Olives, chopped
1 Jalapeño, chopped fine
2 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped fine
2 tbsp Oregano, chopped fine
2 tbsp Chives, chopped fine
¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup Feta Cheese, cubed  
Pinch of Salt

Method of Preparation:
Combine all chimichurri ingredients. Set aside. In a pan sear the bass skin side down until crispy, turn over to flesh side for 30 seconds. Plate the bass skin side up and spoon the chimichurri over the fish.

Tomato Salad Two Ways

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Ingredients:
3-4 Heirloom Tomatoes, in assorted colors; ¾” diced
1 Seedless Cucumber, peeled and ¾” diced
1 cup Seedless Watermelon, ¾” diced
1 Avocado, pitted and ¾” diced
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Method of Preparation:
Alternate tomato, cucumber, watermelon and avocado on plate. Sprinkle with oil.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Tomato Basil Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients:
2 Tomatoes, sliced
4 oz Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
2 oz Shallot, sliced
2 oz Fennel, sliced
1 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Basil, Mint to garnish

Method of Preparation:
Build salad with tomato and mozzarella slices, shallots and fennel. Drizzle oil and vinegar over salad and garnish with mint and basil.

Soup & Prawns

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Strawberry Soup with Crispy Goat Cheese
Ingredients:
½ cup Champagne Vinegar
¼ cup Sugar
½ cup Pomegranate Juice
½ cup Onion, minced
1 cup Strawberries, sliced

Method of Preparation:
Over a medium heat, add sugar and champagne vinegar. When sugar melts, add pomegranate juice, onion and strawberries. When the strawberries are soft put into a blender. Blend to a smooth consistency and return to original pot and put back on low heat. 

Crispy Goat Cheese:
Ingredients:
1 block Goat Cheese, ¼” diced
1 Egg
½ cup Potato Starch
1 tbsp Baking Soda
2 tbsp Club Soda
¾ cup Olive Oil

Method of Preparation:
Cut the goat cheese into ¼” pieces. In a bowl combine, cornstarch, baking soda, and egg, mix. Add club soda for a tempura batter. Tip cheese into batter and pan fry in oil until brown. Pour the soup into a bowl and top with cheese to serve.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Strawberry Glazed Prawns and Brussels Sprout Slaw
Strawberry Glazed Prawns:
Ingredients:
8 Shrimp, deveined with tails
3 tbsp Olive Oil
Strawberry Soup, from children’s recipe

Method of Preparation:
Place shrimp on wooden skewers, 4 on each. Heat oil in a pan and once hot, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Keep pan on the heat until its hot. Once it is hot, remove the pan from the heat and pour in a coating of the strawberry soup. This will cause a sizzling action, immediately place shrimp back in pan. Put the pan back onto medium heat. Baste shrimp in the glaze 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and place on slaw.

Brussels Sprout Slaw:
12 Brussels Sprouts, shredded
¼ cup Champagne Vinegar
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pinch of Salt, Pepper
¼ cup Pine Nuts, toasted
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated


Method of Preparation:
Combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to make vinaigrette. Mix with shredded brussels sprouts.   Garnish with parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Top with shrimp skewers and strawberry glaze.

Muffins & Crab Gremolata

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Broccoli, Cheddar and Turkey Bacon Corn Muffins
Ingredients:
1 box Corn Muffin Mix, and needed ingredients per box
½ lb chopped Broccoli Florets, blanched
4 oz Cheddar Cheese, shredded 
4 oz Turkey Bacon, diced and cooked
Honey Sea Salt Butter

Method of Preparation:
Mix muffins according to package directions. Add cooked broccoli, cheese and diced bacon. Bake in well-greased muffin tins at 325F for 16 - 20 minutes. Allow cooling slightly. Mix butter with honey and sea salt for topping.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Pan Charred Broccoli with Crab Gremolata and Aioli
Ingredients:
1 lb Broccoli, sliced in half with stems attached and blanched
5 cloves Garlic, roasted
2 Shallots, minced
6 Anchovies, chopped
1 Lemon, zested
¼ cup Capers
1/3 lb fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (or can of Tuna)
¼ cup Garlic Mayonnaise/Aioli
Flat Leaf Parsley, rough chopped
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Method of Preparation:
Saute broccoli in butter, season with salt and pepper until lightly browned on both sides and starting to soften. Add roasted garlic cloves, shallots, anchovy, lemon zest, and capers. Heat crabmeat to other side of broccoli pan to warm through with flavors. Dress plate with garlic mayonnaise and top with broccoli and crabmeat. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.

Smoothie & Salmon

CHILDREN'S RECIPE: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries and Flax Seeds Smoothie
Ingredients:
6 oz Low fat Greek Yogurt
6 oz Frozen Mixed Berries
1 oz Flax Seeds
6 oz Coconut Water

Method of Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Seared Salmon over Yogurt Dill Sauce with Spinach
Ingredients:
2 fillets Salmon, 6 oz each
1 tbsp Olive Oil
6 oz Low Fat Greek Yogurt
Salt, Pepper to taste
1 tbsp Sugar
1 oz Chives, sliced
1 oz Lemon, juice of
1 oz Dill, chopped
1 tbsp Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, sliced
2 Shallots. sliced
1 tbsp Butter
12 oz Baby Spinach

 Method of Preparation:
In a heavy bottom or cast iron pan add olive oil and place over high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, place skin side down in the pan. Bake at 350F for 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl combine yogurt, salt, pepper, sugar, chives, lemon juice and dill. In a sauté pan heat olive oil with garlic and shallots, cook until soft. Add spinach, heat until wilted and remove from pan. Finish salmon on stove; baste in butter. Plate salmon on a bed of spinach, top with sauce.

Meatballs & Couscous

CHILDREN'S RECIPE: Cauliflower Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients:
2 tbsp Olive Oil
¼ cup White Onion, diced
½ clove Garlic, sliced thin
Salt, Pepper to taste
4 slices White Bread; crustless, diced
½ cup milk
¾ cup Cauliflower Florets, blanched
1 cup White Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 lb Ground Turkey
1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
1 pt Sour Cream
Siracha to taste

Method of Preparation:
Sauté onions, garlic, salt and pepper in oil until soft and translucent. Soak diced bread in milk, add onions and garlic mix to bread. Mash the bread mixture with your hands until bread is smooth. Mix bread mixture into cauliflower, cheese, ground turkey and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into ½” balls, pan fry until brown.  Bake at 350F until cooked. Mix siracha with ½ of the sour cream. Plate and serve with sour creams.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Cauliflower Couscous
Ingredients:
2 tbsp Red Onion, diced
1 cup Red Pepper, diced fine
1 cup Carrots, diced
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper to taste
½ head Cauliflower, florets processed to couscous
2 tbsp Mint, chopped
1 cup Golden Raisins, re-hydrated in hot water
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup Pumpkin Seeds, candied

Method of Preparation:
Cut cauliflower off the steam into smaller florets. Add cauliflower to food processor and pulse until all cauliflower looks like small couscous grains. In a large sauté pan cook onion, peppers and carrots in oil until soft. Season with salt and pepper, add cauliflower and sauté quickly. Remove from heat mix mint, raisins and drizzle with oil. Plate and garnish with pumpkin seeds.

Grilled Cheese Bites & Ricotta Toast

CHILDREN'S RECIPE: Pear Butter Grilled Cheese Bites
Pear Butter:
Ingredients:
10 Pears, cored, cubed and skin on
2 Lemons, juice of
½ tsp Allspice
1 Cinnamon Stick
½ cup Sugar

Method of Preparation:
Place cut pears into a pot and cover with water. Add lemon juice and bring to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes or until pears are soft. Strain liquid and discard. Place pears in a food mill and rice into another shallow pot. Season with allspice, cinnamon stick and sugar. Place pot with the pear mixture back onto the stove and cook on low for about 2 hours stirring every 5-10 minutes. The mix starts out with an applesauce consistency. Cooking on low should reduce all the liquid in the pears and start to caramelize while reducing. Chill and serve when finished.

Grilled Cheese Bites:
Ingredients:
2 slices Brioche, ¼” each
1½ tbsp Pear Butter
1 slice Fontina Cheese, 2-3oz
1oz Butter

Method of Preparation:
Spread Pear Butter onto one side of brioche, and then top with sliced fontina. Toast in a pan with melted butter until golden brown; flip and bake at 350F for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese. Cut crust off, slice into four equal squares and serve.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Pear & Ricotta Toast
2 slices Sourdough Bread, ½” each
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Pear Butter, from children’s recipe
1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta, whipped
1 Pear, cored and julienned
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ Lemon, juice of
Salt, Pepper to taste
8 Pecans, candied and chopped
1 tbsp Honey
Micro Herbs to garnish

Method of Preparation:
Drizzle olive oil on sourdough and season with salt and pepper. Toast the bread on a grill or panini press until golden brown. Spread Pear Butter to one side of toast and top with ricotta. Toss pears in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add seasoned pear to top of toast garnish with pecans, honey drizzle and micro herbs.

Puree & Salad

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Baby Food
Ingredients:
Avocados
Water/Breast Milk to taste; check with your doctor about water in your area
Lemon Zest, Cilantro, Garlic or Onion Powder to taste; as baby’s palate develops

Method of Preparation:
Cut the avocado in half, remove pit and scoop out the inside. Place the avocado flesh in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth. As the baby develops you may use a fork to mash the avocado. You may add water or breast milk for desired consistency. May be stored in refrigerator or freezer. Lemon zest, cilantro, garlic or onion powder may be added as baby progresses.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Shrimp with Avocado, Mango & Black Bean Salad
Ingredients:
2 Avocados, pitted, peeled and diced  
3 cups Black Beans, cooked
2 cups Red Onion, sliced
1 Mango, pitted, peeled and diced
1 tbsp Cilantro, sliced
2 Limes, supremed and juice of
1 lb Shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cooked
1 tbsp Salt to taste

Method of Preparation:
Combine avocado, black beans, red onion and mango. Sprinkle in cilantro, add lime supremes, lime juice and blended oil. Season shrimp with lime juice and salt. Plate salad and top with shrimp.