Ted – Page 6 – Chef-Shorts

Teasers on Toothpicks

071210
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch slices; broil or sauté until done. Cut each piece across into 3 or 4 thin slices, then pile onto round bread slices, toasted or not. Top with slice of Manchego and bit

On Bruschetta

071209
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Bruschetta is the basis for so many good things. Don’t make it too crisp, and start with good hearty bread. Brush thick slices with olive oil. Broil until toasted on both sides. While it’s still

On Bread or Crackers

071208
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Red peppers and anchovies: Drizzle piquillos or other roasted red peppers with olive oil, and top with a good anchovy fillet. A caper or two on each is not amiss.2 Top rye flatbread with thin slices

On Skewers

071206
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Chicken kebab, Greek style: Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch chunks. Toss with minced onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, crumbled bay leaf and oregano. Skewer.

Pecan Pie

071123
/ Dessert Ted's Favorites Yum
/ By Ted

A maple pecan pie recipe, made with maple syrup, brown sugar, butter and pecans. This one takes approx 10 minutes to prep and 40 to cook and then another hour or so to set before your guests can dig in

Dips and Spreads

1 Purée white or other beans (if canned, drain them) with garlic and olive oil in food processor, adding olive oil as needed. Stir in lemon juice to taste. Garnish with chopped scallions or red onion.

David’s Sweet Potato Thanksgiving Treat

071119
/ Side Dish
/ By Ted
/ 1 COMMENT

OK, there are a few things that one simply must offer to their guests if you plan to host a Thanksgiving meal and one of them is sweet potatoes with browned marshmallows on top. Of the countless times

Ted’s Christmas Chocolate

071111
/ Dessert Yum
/ By Ted

Yes, I love my chocolate… and for me – this recipe delivers the goods in a variety of ways.

Homemade Organic Pumpkin Pie

071031
/ Dessert Ted's Favorites
/ By Ted

What would Autumn be without pumpkins? I think each of us deserves a shot at creating a fabulous autumn desert that simply makes your mouth water at the sheer thought of enjoying the finished product

Creamy Carrot Ginger Lime Soup

This soup is amazing- few soups can compare to this crazy combination.

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