129 gentle Recipes

water , more if needed, brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic , gently crushed, fresh ginger , gently crushed

fresh ahi tuna (must be sashimi grade #1), red onion, finely minced, green onions, chopped fine, fresh ginger juice, light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, sesame seeds , gently roasted, lemon juice, fresh squeezed, roasted sesame oil, vietnamese red chili sauce , to taste

oranges , cut into half-moons, lemons , cut into half-moons, persian cucumber (see notes ) or 1 3-in.-long piece english cucumber, washed and sliced, no. 1 (see notes ), sprite or other lemon-lime soda, mint , crushed gently, plus a few loose leaves

unflavored gelatin (approx . 2 tsp), milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla beans or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, fresh berries , gently washed, drained, and sweetened to taste, fresh mint, baskets strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar, sugar, fresh ground black pepper, fresh orange juice, cranberries (fresh or unthawed frozen), sugar, water, sugar, balsamic vinegar, vanilla extract, fresh blueberries

gently packed) lemon verbena leaves, superfine sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water

gently packed) rose-petals from roses (pesticide free), i cup plus 2 tbsp superfine sugar, cold water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, i cup brut or extra-dry champagne or sparkling wine, i tbsp rose water , for a more intense flavor, optional

fresh mushrooms, chopped into small pieces, onion, finely diced, vegan margarine, flour, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning (try salt free )

sized portabello mushrooms , gently cleaned and sliced, fresh spinach, cleaned and stems removed, garlic cloves, minced, white onion, minced, grain rice, plain, chicken stock, diced tomato, ground cumin, black beans, drained and rinsed, salt, pepper, tortillas, fresh and warm, diced scallion, shredded monterey jack cheese, mexican crema, adobo sauce , from a can of chipotle peppers, honey, bacon, cooked and crumbled, salt, pepper

hoisin sauce, sugar, chinese five spice powder, soy sauce, chinese rice wine or 1/3 cup dry sherry, asian dark sesame oil, garlic cloves, peeled and gently crushed with the side of a cleaver, fresh ginger, peeled and gently crushed with the side of a cleaver (1/4-inch thick slices), scallions , white parts gently crushed with the side of a cleaver, green parts minced, slabs baby back ribs (4-5 lbs. total ), wood chips, soaked for 1 hour in water to cover, then drained (preferably cherry)

oreo cookie lb tube cake, oreo cookies, flour, sugar, milk, shortening , butter flavored, salt, vanilla extract, eggs , large, chocolate glaze, semi-sweet chocolate pieces., shortening , butter flavored, milk, corn syrup, preheat oven to 350. grease and flour 9-inch fluted tube pan. cut each cookie into quarters. in large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat flour and remaining ingredients except cookies and chocolate glaze until blended. increase speed to high; beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl. spoon about 3/4 cup batter into pan. gently stir cut-up cookies into remaining batter and spoon into same pan. bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger (toothpick test won tsp work). cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan; cool on rack. when cake is cool, prepare chocolate glaze. place rack with cake over large plate to catch drips, then pour warm glaze over top and side of cake. this cake freezes well and good cold from refrigerator. chocolate glaze: in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate pieces, shortening, milk and corn syrup, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.

fresh french tarragon leaf , gently packed, snipped fresh chives, italian parsley , gently packed, anchovy fillets, fresh lemon juice, salt, extra virgin olive oil, sour cream or 3/4 cup plain yogurt

hands on time : 40 minutes total time: 55 minutes serves: 10, whole macadamia nuts, lightly toasted, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, sweetened flaked coconut, toasted, salt, butter, melted, key lime juice, divided, powdered gelatin, just under 1 cup) granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, lime slices and fresh raspberries for garnish (optional), instructions, make the crust : preheat oven to 325 degrees. in a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts and graham cracker crumbs until nuts are finely ground. in a bowl, combine the nut mixture, sugar, coconut and salt. add the melted butter and mix well. press into a 10-inch pie pan. bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly brown. remove and cool to room temperature., make the filling : in a small bowl, place 2 tbsp of key lime juice and gelatin, stir and set aside to let the gelatin soften. in a small saucepan on medium heat, add 1/2 cup key lime juice and sugar. bring the mixture to a light simmer, stirring well, until the sugar dissolves. remove from the heat and add the gelatin mixture and mix well. mix in the condensed milk, transfer to a bowl and cool in the refrigerator. in an electric mixer, whip the cream to stiff peaks. gently fold the whipped cream into the key lime mix until combined. fill the crust with the key lime mix, cover lightly and place in the freezer. freeze overnight. remove the pie 1 hour before serving, cut into 10 slices and return to the refrigerator until ready to serve. garnish with a slice of lime and fresh raspberries., key limes are smaller, more yellow and milder than the persian limes found in most markets. look for them at the dekalb farmers market and other farmers markets., nutrition, calories (percent of calories from fat , 55), 7 g protein, 60 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 34 grams fat, 75 milligrams cholesterol, 228 milligrams sodium.

sweet slab bacon diced and rendered, sweet onion finely chopped, mild white wine, seafood broth or mix of broth & water, potatoes 1/2 cubed, corn kernels, steamed clams or lobster rough-chopped, half-and-half or milk, gently warmed, thyme chopped

all purpose flour, water, eggs, salt, olive oil, ricotta, eggs, lightly beaten, mozzarella cheese, diced, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling, minced fresh parsley leaves, salt and pepper, basic marinara sauce (recipe follows) or store-bought sauce, basic marinara sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , smashed, onion, minced, crushed tomatoes or whole canned tomatoes, gently crushed with your hands, dried oregano , or 1 tbsp fresh minced oregano, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)

grated coconut, sugar, margarine, raisins, cherries, salt, flour, dry yeast, warm water, egg , gently beaten, sugar, water