Lemon Curd with Goat Cheese

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Lemon Curd with Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

8 Whole Eggs

1 cup Lemon Juice, a pinch of Lemon Zest

1/2 cup Honey

1/2 cup Raw Sugar

5 Oz Soft Goat Cheese

1 tsp Vanilla

DIRECTIONS

Place everything but the vanilla and the cheese in a non-reactive pot. Start on Medium heat and whisk vigorously. Once the pot gets warm turn heat DOWN to low and continue to whisk vigorously until mixture begins to thicken and it begins to boil. Once it begins to boil turn OFF the heat and continue whisking on the burner for a few more moments. While it’s still hot whisk in the goat cheese and splash of Vanilla. Enjoy warm or chilled. Keep covered in the fridge until gone…it won’t last long! DO NOT use high heat and don’t stop whisking until done.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Cheesecake Stuffed Apples

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Cheesecake Stuffed Apples

Serves 4 people

INGREDIENTS

4 Tbsp Butter, softened

2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

1 Tsp Cinnamon

4 Baking Apples, tops sliced, insides scooped

16 Ozs Goat Cheese, softened

½ Cup Powdered Sugar

½ Tsp Vanilla Extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°

Baking Dish, buttered

To prepare the apples, slice off the top, enough to create a flat top, and scoop out the core plus a bit more. Make sure to leave a nice wall of apple to enjoy once it’s been filled with the cheesecake stuffing.  Brush with a bit of lemon & water to prevent browning if they won’t be baked immediately.

In a small bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Place apples in a baking dish, cut side up, and brush butter mixture onto apples. Don't be shy, just use it all, and bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat goat cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spoon mixture into stuffed apples and return to the over for 10 minutes more.  Garnish with some additional sugar cinnamon and serve warm or at room temperature.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Cauliflower Tikka Masala

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Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Serves 6 people

INGREDIENTS

1 Medium Cauliflower, cut into small florets

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

½ Tsp Mustard Seed

1 Medium White Onion, diced

6 Cloves Garlic, minced

½ Tsp Ginger, finely grated

½ Green Jalapeno, diced, optional

3 Medium Tomatoes, halved

1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, stem and seeds removed

½ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped

¾ Cup Coconut Milk or Cream

¾ Tsp Garam Masala

½ Tsp Ground Corriander

¼ Tsp Ground Turmeric

½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon

½ Tsp Salt, or to taste

Chili Powder, optional

Fresh Cilantro, chopped for garnish

For a non-spicy version - omit the red chili powder and green jalapeno

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large non-stick saute pan, heat coconut oil on medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to heat up for about 30 seconds. When the seeds begin to sizzle and pop add in the onion, garlic, ginger, and green jalapeno. Mix frequently until the onions become translucent.  Remove the pan from the heat and transfer everything to a blender or tall bowl if using a stick blender.  

Add all the remaining ingredients, except the cauliflower, and blend on high until completely pureed and smooth. Pour the sauce back into the saute pan, and heat the sauce on medium-low to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat.

Add all the cauliflower florets to the sauce, toss, and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes on low heat or until the cauliflower is tender. Remove the cover and continue to cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for another 10-15 minutes or until the sauce reduces and begins to thicken.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Honey/Lime Chicken & Veggies

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MEXICAN HONEY-LIME CHICKEN & VEGGIES

Serves 4-5 people

INGREDIENTS

1 Lb Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided

1/2 Cup Red Onion, chopped

3 Cloves Garlic, minced

1 14.5 Oz Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed

1 ½ Cups Frozen Corn

2 Tsp Ancho Chili Powder, divided

2 Tsp Ground Cumin, divided

1/8 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 Lb Chicken, cut up

3 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice

2 Tbsp Honey

1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1 Avocado, diced

1/3 Cup Cilantro, chopped

2/3 Cup Queso Fresco Cheese, crumbled, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat 2 Tbsp oil a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, sauté 3 minutes. Cover and let cook until nearly softened, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Add in onion and garlic and sauté (uncovered), 1 minute. Add in black beans, corn, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cook, stirring frequently, until corn is heated through and potatoes are soft, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl.

Chicken

Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken. Season the chicken with remaining 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through and begins to brown slightly.

In a small bowl whisk together lime juice and honey. Return sweet potato mixture to skillet once chicken is cooked through, along with tomatoes and avocado. Add honey lime mixture and cilantro and toss to coat. Serve immediately over brown rice if desired and sprinkle with Queso Fresco if desired.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Chocolate Yule Log

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CHOCOLATE YULE LOG

Bûche de Noël

Makes 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

Cake

1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

¼ Tsp Cream of Tartar

1/8 Tsp Salt

6 Large Eggs, separated

¾ Cup Sugar, split

Confectioners’ Sugar

Nut Butter Cream

8 Tbls unsalted butter, softened

8 Tbls Nut Butter, hazelnut or pecan

1 Tbl Greek Vanilla Yogurt

1 Tbl Dark Rum

Chocolate Frosting

2 Tbls butter, softened

2 Tbls Nut Butter, hazelnut or pecan

1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oven to 375° F

Jelly Roll pan or rimmed Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper

Cake

Combine the cocoa, potato starch and salt and set aside. Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks from a raised beater. Gradually add ¼ cup of the sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. Without delay, quickly beat the egg yolks and remaining ½ cup of sugar in a separate bowl until thick and pale. Add the vanilla, and beat in the cocoa mixture.  Fold into the whites, and spread the batter evenly in the pan.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cake springs back to a light finger touch or just starts to color and shrinks a little from the edges of the pan. Be careful not to over bake, or it won’t roll.

Dust the cake with a layer of confectioners’ sugar. Run a knife blade around the edges. Cover with a clean cotton (not terrycloth) dishtowel.  Reverse the pan onto the countertop and lift off the pan so the cake is resting on top of the towel.  Gently peel off the parchment paper, and if the edges look a bit too crispy trim off the crisp edges to promote rolling nicely.  Starting at one of the short sides, roll the cake up WITH the towel and set aside to cool for 20 minutes.

Filling

Beat the butter until creamy, beat in the nut butter, yogurt and rum. Refrigerate to chill slightly.

Frosting

Beat the butter until creamy, and then beat in the nut butter and melted chocolate. Do not chill.

Assembly

Unroll the cake back onto the parchment paper, pulling the towel away at the same time.  Spread with the nut filling almost to the edges, and roll up again. Try to keep the roll tight without sacrificing the filling and DO NOT include the parchment paper. Using the parchment as a sling, place the cake on a flat plate, seam side down, and freeze for 15 minutes, this will make the cake easier to handle.

Line the outside edges of the serving platter with two narrow sheets of parchment paper, these get removed later. Place the cake in the center with the parchment paper just under the edges of the cake. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two and up to 24 hours.

Spread a thin layer of the frosting over the cake and freeze for 15 minutes.  This is the crumb coat. Once chilled spread the remaining chocolate frosting over the cake, and create a tree bark effect by running the tines of a fork over the surface. Freeze the cake for 20 minutes.

NOTE: Don’t frost the ends if you want to show off the ‘tree rings’ inside.

Before serving, dust with a little confectioners’ sugar to mimic snow. Pull the paper away from each side of the log, and decorate with tiny sprigs of fresh fir.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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