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		<title>Classic Banana Bread</title>
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Classic Banana Bread:


Nothing more comforting than Banana Bread and a great way to start the day.  And is very nutritional.  It also makes a great gift for someone you want to express all your appreciation and gratitude.  Banana Bread is called a quick bread because you don’t have to add yeast to it.
Ingredients:
2 cups of all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1 /2 cups mashed ripe bananas ( about 3-4 bananas)
1/3 cup plain-low fat-yogurt (replaces sour cream)
1 teaspoon of Vanilla ...]]></description>
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		<title>Quinoa &amp; Black Bean recipe</title>
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Quinoa &#38; Black Beans cont.
The Recipe:


Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves peeled &#38; chopped
3/4 cup uncooked Quinoa
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock
1 Tablespoon of finely chopped Thyme
1 Teaspoon  ground Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon of cayenne pepper or 1/2 jalapeno pepper finely diced without seeds unless you want it very hot.
kosher salt &#38; pepper to taste (a pinch)
1 cup of frozen corn kernels
1 can of drained black beans or any beans you love, can even combine them
1/2 chopped fresh cilantro for garnish or parsley
Preparation
Heat one tablespoon of ...]]></description>
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		<title>Quinoa (keen-wah)</title>
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Quinoa (keen-wah)

Quinoa called the “mother grain” to the Incas is still an important food in South American cuisine.  Quinoa is a complete protein because it contains all eight essential amino acids.  It is also higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbohydrates than most grains, and it provides a rich and balanced source of vital nutrients.Quinoa looks like pretty little tiny beads and is Ivory-colored.
Because its flavor is bland &#38; delicate you can add anything to it you like and eat as a main-dish, a side-dish, in soups, in salads, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Chicken Piccata</title>
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Chicken Piccata:
Who does not love Chicken Piccata? A great Italian recipe and so easy to prepare.  It is very healthy and can be included in menus for client’s with dietary requirements to follow.   (Unless you are vegetarian of course!)
Otherwise, it is a popular choice amongst many of my clients; As it is affordable, dietetic. and freezes well.
Ingredients:
6 pounded boneless chicken breasts
Flour to coat
1/2 cup of chicken stock
1/4 cup of white wine
4-6 Tablespoons of butter
Parsley &#38;/or capers
Juice of 1/2 seeded lemon or less
4 slices of seeded lemon slices
Preparation:
Clean, wash, &#38; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chefpiper.com/chicken-piccata/</link>
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		<title>Cheesy White Lasagna</title>
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Cheesy White Lasagna
I made this lasagna for a client that can’t eat tomato sauce or any meat.  It was made with layers of Béchamel sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella &#38; Parmesan Cheeses &#38; ground Turkey.  My client loved the way it came out.  The contrast of textures from the firm layers of Lasagna noodles &#38; the creaminess of the white melted cheeses made it almost taste like dessert.  But yet it was not too rich.  The delicious layers of pasta &#38; filing could also make this a family favorite.  Also, if you ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chefpiper.com/cheesy-white-lasagna/</link>
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		<title>BOUILLABASSE SOUP</title>
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Bouillabaisse was traditionally made by Fisherman in Marseilles France.  It is a fabulous fish stew &#38; low in carbs.  It was made with at least 7 different kinds of ‘catch of the day fish,’ and along with shrimp, mussels and clams.
Recipe for Bouillabaisse soup:
Makes 6-8 servings
4 Tablespoons of olive oil
1 large onion chopped
2 carrots chopped in cubes or chunks
2 celery chopped in half-moons or chunks
2 cups or so of seeded chopped tomatoes
2 or 3 ribbons of orange peel with a vegetable peeler
1 teaspoon of minced fresh tarragon  or chopped fennel ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chefpiper.com/bouillabasse-soup/</link>
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		<title>fish stock</title>
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Fish Stock for Bouillabaisse:
As you have seen, I strongly urge you to start making your own stocks.  They are easy and wonderful to have ready in the freezer for sauces and soups.
QUICK FISH STOCK
If you buy the shrimp with the peel on, you can boil 1LB of the peel and add a couple of heads and skeletons from the fish which alot of fishmongers can give you.
Recipe:
1LB of Shrimp Peels (reserve the shrimp for the soup)
1LB of Fish heads (gills removed) &#38;/or skeletons taken from the white
fleshed fish
1 Quart of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.chefpiper.com/fish-stock/</link>
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		<title>Butternut Squash Soup</title>
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Butternut Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche:
Butternut Squash is one of my favorite soups and can easily be eaten as a meal for either lunch or dinner.  It too is lovely and very elegant to serve as an appetizer for any dinner party.  I love to add sage and nutmeg to it but as I always say add your favorite fresh herb, even chopped parsley would be fine.  What makes this soup so comforting is the roasting of the Butternut Squash which allows it to be richly flavored.
1 ...]]></description>
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		<title>Cream of Mushroom Soup</title>
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup is a lovely appetizer for any dinner party.  Or just to have for lunch on one of these cold winter days.  It also freezes well so you may have it after a long day of work and just simply re-heat it.  I like to use exotic varieties of mushrooms, such as cremini &#38; oyster.  But you should use whatever are your favorite mushrooms.
This is a very easy recipe and anyone can easily make this at home!
Enjoy and let me know how you liked ...]]></description>
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		<title>Crème Fraîche</title>
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Cremé Fraiche in French means fresh cream but it is actually a sour cream which is luxurious in flavor and texture.
2 cups of heavy-pasteurized cream.  Do not use ultra pasteurized.  On a low flame   warm it slightly then turn off the heat.  Do not boil! Add 3 Tablespoons of Buttermilk and and stir in.  The cultures in the Buttermilk turn the cream into Crème Fraîche.
Thickening the Cremé Fraiche:
Put the warmed through Buttermilk &#38; heavy cream in a glass jar with a lid on it. ...]]></description>
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