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Red Peppered Green Beans & Broccoli, yum!

Here's a great, nutritious side dish for recipe for you. I learned how to make this when I was working at a small bistro in St. Louis. It has it's roots in Italian cuisine, but has evolved here in America. It's tasty, healthy, easy, and a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal. I hope you like it! What ya need: 6 cups of fresh cut broccoli florets 2 bunches of fresh green beans, left uncut 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of dried red pepper flakes 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of freshly grated Romano cheese, if desired kosher sea salt, to taste Ok, so- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a roiling boil. Season this water, once boiling, with a few pinches of sea salt. Now, fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Throw the broccoli in the pot of boiling water and let cook for 3 minutes. Immediately remove from the boiling water and toss it in the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Repeat the cooking and shock...

Breaded Veal, easier than you think

With the absence of the spices in this recipe it would be weinershnitzel. This dish, however, utilizes some American classics, such as seasoned salt and cayenne pepper, to allow for a more country home-style flavor.  What ya need: 2 pounds of quality veal steak 1 egg 1 ½ cups of bread crumbs or crushed crackers 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt 1 teaspoon of lemon juice ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon of crushed black pepper (white peppercorns may be substituted) Vegetable oil Ok, so: Cut the veal steak into ½ inch thick slivers and allow them to better acclimate to the room temperature. While the steak is sitting out, mix the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bread crumbs in a shallow dish.  In another shallow dish, beat the egg. In a large skillet, pour in oil to ¼ inch in depth. Heat the skillet on medium heat. In the time it takes you to prepare the bread crumbs, skillet, and egg, the steak should be ready to cook. Take the veal, one piece at...

Vegan Chocolate Mousse, better than you think

I have a few Vegan friends, Honestly, some of them make some tasty stuff. Others are incredibly terrible at making the Vegan lifestyle work for them. Here's some help for those people. Well, this is for everyone. It's chocolate mousse that is actually kinda good for you. Yeah, I said it. Good for you. What ya need: 8 ounces of dark chocolate 1, 12 oz package silken tofu  2 tablespoons of agave nectar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 tablespoons of espresso, chilled  Ok, so-  Using a double boiler, slowly melt chocolate until smooth. If you need to know how to construct a double boiler, Google it. It's super easy. Now, in a blender, combine the tofu, melted chocolate, agave nectar, vanilla extract and espresso. Blend this on high until it is smooth and creamy, also delicious. Put this in the fridge for at least 1 hour, to chill, before serving.

Far East Spicy Rice with Beef

This recipe is derived from some basic Chinese and Thai beef and rice recipes. It has been softened to better compliment the palette and it’s not as spicy as it would traditionally be. If you are a fan of spicy foods, I would suggest adding more chili bean paste and experimenting with adding your own favorite pepper. Ingredients: 2 cups of rice 3¾ cups of water 4 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped ginger 2 teaspoons chili bean paste 1 teaspoon curry powder (can substitute curry paste) 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped green onions Ok, so: Cook the rice using the water in a large pot. Then heat a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons of the oil and the salt. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 4 minutes, or until the beef breaks apart well and is cooked thoroughly. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Drain the oil and add another 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan...