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INGREDIENTS
4 slices sourdough bread, country loaf cut on deep diagonal 1/3 inch thick slices
4 slices prosciutto
8 large fresh basil leaves
8 slices asiago cheese , 1/4 inch (young or drained fresh mozzarella cheese)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices tomatoes , 1/3 inch (from about 1 large)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400.
Lightly butter 1 side of each bread slice.
Top unbuttered side of 2 pieces with 2 proscuitto slices, then 4 basil leaves, then [...]
INGREDIENTS
For chicken
6 tablespoons olive oil
5 habaneros , chopped (wear gloves or be careful not to touch your eyes, very painful!)or scotch bonnet peppers , with seeds, chopped (wear gloves or be careful not to touch your eyes, very painful!)
2 scallions , green and white parts, chopped
1/4 cup dried thyme
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 cup malt vinegar
4 garlic cloves , peeled, chopped
4 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons water
12skin-on boneless chicken breasts
For sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
DIRECTIONS
Boil rum and [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 (7ounce) whole trout
vegetable oil, for brushing
salt and pepper
2 ounces butter
2 ounces cashew nuts , shelled
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
chopped parsley , a good handful
1lemon, juice of
DIRECTIONS
Preheat hot grill or barbecue.Slash skins of fish deeply three times on each side to let the heat permeate the flesh.Remove the heads if you like.
Brush the fish lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper both inside [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 ears corn
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cups sour cream
1/3 cup cilantro leaves , freshly chopped
2 cups parmesan cheese , freshly grated
2 limes, juice of
chili powder , to taste
2 limes , cut into wedges for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Remove the husks of the corn, but leave the core attached at the end so you have something to hold onto.
Grill the corn on a hot grill or cast iron frying pan, until slightly charred, turning so it [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 slices whole wheat bread (whole-wheat or multigrain)
8 teaspoons light butter or margarine (light or reduced-fat)
6 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese or American cheese , thinly sliced (nonfat or reduced-fat)
DIRECTIONS
Arrange bread slices on flat surface.
Spray 1 side of each slice with the butter cooking spray or spread with 1 teaspoons of the light butter or reduced-fat margarine.
Preheat large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and place sandwiches in it.
Cook [...]