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Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan

Advertisement Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Combine oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in a small skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is softened and light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in panko, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest and salt. Advertisement Step 2…

Homemade Mayo

Ingredients:1 egg1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3/4 cup to 1 of olive or canola oil (or you can mix the two togsea salt and freshly ground pepper to tasteInstructions:Put the egg, lemon juice, and mustard in a blender.Add a bit of salt and pepper.Process until combined.With the motor running, pour the oil into the…

Homemade Mayonnaise

Homemade Mayonnaise One of the best and easiest ways to make any potato salad “heart healthy” is to make your own mayonnaise. You get the heart benefits of extra-virgin olive oil and skip the harmful vegetable oils used in most commercial mayonnaise. Using an organic egg in this recipe will also increase the omega-3 content…

Carrot-Coconut Soup

How would you rate Carrot-Coconut Soup?My friend made this for me and after trying it I had to get the recipe it was so delicious. I made the soup last night and I was surprised at how easy it was, though it did take a bit of time while waiting for the carrots to soften.…

Chicken and Gourmet Groundnut Stew

This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Peanut butter stews abound all over the African continent. Their spiciness ranges from five-alarm to a warm glow, and this one falls in between. NotesWhen you think of African food, one of the first dishes you think of is Peanut Stew. It is a well-known dish throughout not only…

Hot Hot Oil

This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo Ouch! If you make this oil hot enough, it really can cause long-lasting pain. When dried chiles are mixed with vegetable oil, their own volatile oils—the source of chile heat—are quickly drawn out and dispersed throughout the oil, ready to cling to the taste buds of the unwary. Nonetheless,…