Barbara Constantine's Blog, page 6

Santa Monica Street Tacos

Chocoholic Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate-Coconut Lunchbox CookiesThese gooey chocolate chip...

Chocolate-Coconut Lunchbox Cookies
These gooey chocolate chip cookies with chewy coconut and raisins are perfect for the lunchbox or snack time. ½ cup butter, 1 cup medium shredded coconut, ½ cup sultana raisins, ½ cup quick oats, 2 eggs, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup white sugar, 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe for Roasted RomanescoRomanesco, or Roman cauliflower, is...

Recipe for Roasted Romanesco
Romanesco, or Roman cauliflower, is oven-roasted with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt for a simple and quick fall vegetable side dish. 1 head Romanesco cut into bite-size pieces, 1 pinch garlic powder, 1 pinch paprika, 2 grinds fresh black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil or more to taste, salt to taste

Shish Tawook Marinated Chicken RecipeChicken breast pieces spend...

Shish Tawook Marinated Chicken Recipe
Chicken breast pieces spend the night luxuriating in a low-fat, Middle Eastern marinade for this shish tawook recipe for the oven or barbecue. ¼ teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 tablespoons prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1.5 teaspoons ground allspice, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt, 3 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Greg’s Hot Peach PieFresh peaches, a homemade crust, and...

Greg’s Hot Peach Pie
Fresh peaches, a homemade crust, and some smoky, fruity habaneros combine to create the ideal balance of sweet and spiciness in this pie. 3 habanero peppers seeded and minced or to taste, ½ teaspoon salt, 6 large fresh peaches - peeled pitted and sliced, 4 large fresh peaches - peeled pitted and chopped, 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsalted butter softened, 3 tablespoons ice-cold peach nectar or as needed, 9 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into ¼-inch cubes, 1 cup white sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe for Cranberry Chicken IIThis baked dish is a little...

Recipe for Cranberry Chicken II
This baked dish is a little French, a little fruity, a little sweet, a little tart and A LOT delicious! 1 cup French dressing, 2 packages dry onion soup mix, 5 skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 can whole cranberry sauce

Recipe for Vegetarian MoussakaIn this vegetarian moussaka,...

Recipe for Vegetarian Moussaka
In this vegetarian moussaka, layers of eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, and onion are combined with tomatoes and lentils before being baked. 1 pinch ground nutmeg, ½ can lentils drained with liquid reserved, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 onion sliced, 1 teaspoon salt or more as needed, ground black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1.5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil or more as needed, 1 large egg beaten, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 potatoes thinly sliced, 1.25 cups milk, 1 clove garlic chopped, 1 eggplant thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 large zucchini thinly sliced, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 can whole peeled tomatoes chopped, 1 tablespoon white vinegar

hawaiian ham quesadillas

No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake