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January 5, 2016

Quinoa Crab Cakes (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Crab cakes are wonderful, make sure to use the real thing, fake crab just will not do. Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 1 cup buttery cracker crumbs or gluten free crackers 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup cooked white quinoa 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon …

Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dishes, Pantry Members Only

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January 5, 2016

Roasted Paprika Turkey Potato Soup (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] This soup is a great way to get rid of the left over Thanksgiving turkey. Roasted Paprika Turkey Potato Soup (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 6 mins Total time: 11 mins Ingredients 2 cups chopped turkey …

Pantry Members Only, Pressure Cooker Meals in Minutes, Pressure Cooking, Soup

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January 5, 2016

Sour Dough Feta Bread (Pantry Members)

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Sour Dough Feta Bread (Pantry Members)

Author: Chef Brad

Ingredients

1 cup sour dough starter
1 cup feta cheese
1 cup teff
1.5 cups hot water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons yeast
3 to 5 cups natural white flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
Place all ingredients in WonderMix bowl except the white flour.
Turn on machine and add more white flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead for 6 minutes.
Remove from bowl divide into 2 or 3 pieces.
Roll dough out into circles.
Place on parchment paper and cover and let rise.
After dough has risen, using fingers, make indents all over surface of bread.
Brush liberally with olive oil.
Sprinkle with rosemary and kosher salt.
Bake until golden.

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Breads, Pantry Members Only

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January 5, 2016

Apple Blender Pancakes (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Apple Blender Pancakes Author: Chef Brad Ingredients In blender mix the following ingredients on high for 3 minutes. 2 1/2 cups milk 1 whole apple 1 cup pearled barley or Sorghum grain for gluten free 1 cup oat Groats – After 3 minutes …

Breakfast Pastries, Gluten Free Recipes, Pantry Members Only

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January 5, 2016

Teff Burger Buns (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] This is a wonderful bun that is tender and light. I love it for all kinds of sandwiches, from pulled pork to tuna. Teff Burger Buns Author: Chef Brad Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: …

Breads

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January 5, 2016

Sweet Potato Salad (Pantry Members)

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This is a wonderful summer salad for the BBQ or picnic. The sweet potatoes make so refreshing and wonderful.

Sweet Potato Salad

Author: Chef Brad

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced small
1/2 red onion, diced small
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 cups cooked quinoa, red, white, or black
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Dressing:
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Ketchup
2 minced garlic cloves
3/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Juice of one lime or lemon
Splash of Balsamic vinegar
Salt and fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel and dice potatoes in large pieces. Pressure for 3 minutes in pressure cooker. Remove lid and place in ice water to chill for 1 minute. Add peppers, onions, quinoa and parsley.
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Dressing:
Whisk mustard, Ketchup and garlic together in bowl. Drizzle olive oil in a slow steady stream. Add vinegars, Worcestershire sauce and citrus juice. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss with potato mixture and enjoy.

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Gluten Free Recipes, Pantry Members Only, Pressure Cooker Meals in Minutes, Pressure Cooking, Salads

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January 5, 2016

Pistachio Breading (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Pistachio Breading (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 2 cups pistachio 1 cup walnuts 1 cup crackers, Ritz or any gluten free flour 2 tablespoons dry rosemary 2 teaspoons salt Instructions Place all ingredients in food processor and process until fine. To bread …

Gluten Free Recipes, Pantry Members Only

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January 5, 2016

Top of the Morning Fruit Salad (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] This salad is so refreshing and it can be changed simply by using seasonal fresh fruit. Top of the Morning Fruit Salad Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries or strawberries 2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained 2 bananas, sliced 1 cup …

Pantry Members Only, Salads

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January 5, 2016

Anadama Bread (Pantry Members)

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Anadama Bread

Author: Chef Brad

Ingredients

1/2 cup corn meal, (popcorn fresh ground in the WonderMill works great)
3 tablespoons shorting or oil
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup hot water
1 egg
2 tablespoons Saf instant yeast
2 to 4 cups Natural White Flour

Instructions

Place all ingredients in mixer bowl placing only half the flour on top with the yeast on top of the flour. Turn on mixer and add enough remaining flour until dough cleans the sides of the bowl. Knead for 6 minutes. Remove from mixer and divide into two pieces. Form large balls and place on cornmeal covered parchment paper and let rise until double. Place in hot 400-degree oven for 5 minutes dropping temperature to 325 until bread is done. About 25 minutes. Bread is done when internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.

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Breads, Pantry Members Only

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January 5, 2016

Orange Vanilla Cranberry Sauce by Chef Brad (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Orange Vanilla Cranberry Sauce by Chef Brad (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 1 pkg. fresh cranberries 1 1/5 inches of a Vanilla Bean (Frontier brand is the best) 1 tablespoon Frontier Orange flavor Instructions Follow instructions on back of cranberry package adding …

Pantry Members Only, Thanksgiving

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January 5, 2016

Red Quinoa Bean Fruit Salad (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Red Quinoa Bean Fruit Salad (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients Salad Ingredients: 3 cups steamed red quinoa 3 cups grapes, sliced in half 3 cups strawberries, sliced 3 apples, chopped 2 cups toasted slivered almonds 2 cups cooked, chilled Colorado River beans …

Pantry Members Only, Salads, Uncategorized

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December 31, 2015

Holiday Mandarin Orange Grain Salad (Pantry Members)

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Holiday Mandarin Orange Grain Salad (Pantry Members)

Author: Chef Brad

Ingredients

8 cups cooked grains, chilled, farro, spelt, soft white wheat, or kamut
4 cups mandarin oranges
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
2 cups pineapple tidbits
2 large cucumbers, chopped
8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
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Dressing:
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chutney or apricot jam
dash of cinnamon

Instructions

Toss all ingredients and prepare dressing and toss with dressing.
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Dressing:
Whisk together and toss with salad.

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Pantry Members Only, Salads

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December 31, 2015

Pistachio Pesto (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Pistachio Pesto (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 2 cups lightly packe fresh basil 1 cup lightly toasted pistachios juice of one lemon 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Instructions Toast pistachios in …

Pantry Members Only, Pizza & Focaccia

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December 31, 2015

Pistachio Breaded Chicken Breast (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Pistachio Breaded Chicken Breast (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 1 cup pistachios 1 cup pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons dried rosemary 2 teaspoons salt 3 sprigs of parsley Instructions Place all ingredients in food processor and mix until almost bread crumb consistency. Set …

Main Dishes, Pantry Members Only

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December 31, 2015

Fish Tacos (Pantry Members)

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Fish Tacos (Pantry Members)

Author: Chef Brad

Ingredients

Marinade:
1 cup olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1 cup honey
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
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Main Ingredients:
1 large fresh pineapple, cut into small pieces
4 large mangoes, cut into small pieces
3 cups fresh strawberries, cut into small pieces
2 to three jalapenos, seeded and chopped small
1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped finely
1/4 cup flax oil
1-2 cups cooked red quinoa
1 cup cooked, drained beans, Colorado river, Tongues of fire, Rattlesnake, etc.
Salt to flavor

Instructions

Cover fresh fish with marinade and let set overnight.
After marinating fish over night, drain and discard juice from fish. Take fish and sear on high heat non stick skillet. Cook both sides until fish is done. Flake fish and place in a fresh corn tortilla and top with fruit and fresh grated Mexican Cheese.

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Main Dishes, Pantry Members Only

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December 31, 2015

Carne Qesado (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Carne Qesado (Marinated beef with sauce Dominican Style) Carne Qesado (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 3 lbs thin slice sirloin steak 6 Roma tomatoes 1 large onion 1 large sweet green chili 2 tablespoons Chef Brad’s Caribbean Spice Blend 2 small cans …

Pantry Members Only, Pressure Cooking

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December 31, 2015

Bloody Mary Beans (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Bloody Mary Beans (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 1 container OceanSpray bloody mary mix 2 cup beans, (yellow eye’s are great) 3 T. Chef Brad’s salsa seasoning 6 cups water Instructions Place beans in water and soak overnight. Drain water and add …

Main Dishes, Pantry Members Only

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December 31, 2015

Lime Sherbet (Pantry Members)

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Lime Sherbet (Pantry Members)

Author: Chef Brad

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Boyajian Pure Lime Oil
4 cups sugar
4 cups milk
4 cups cream
1 cup Ultra Gel

Instructions

Mix together all ingredients and freeze according to the White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer manufacturers instructions.
*** Note from Chef Brad: The White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer is the best ice cream freezer because it actually freezes your ice cream! According to Chef Brad, there is no other ice cream freezer.

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Ice Cream, Pantry Members Only

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December 29, 2015

Fruit Cream (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Fruit Cream (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen fruit 2 cups sugar 4 cups milk 1 quart half and half 1 quart heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons berry extract 1/2 cup Ultra Gel pinch salt …

Ice Cream, Pantry Members Only

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December 29, 2015

Dairy Free Ice Cream (Pantry Members)

[restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] Dairy Free Ice Cream (Pantry Members) Author: Chef Brad Ingredients 6 oz. Swiss Dream Raspberry (or Raspberry Mousse Mix) 4 quart Tofu drink mix, or soy milk, or rice milk, or almond milk 1 cup sugar 3 cups pureed berries 2/3 cup Ultra …

Ice Cream, Pantry Members Only

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