Cover Recipe — Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches with Toffee (Page 4)

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Tastes of the World Chicken and Sesame Seed BallsI N G R E D I E N T S

7 oz. chicken breast, cubbed

1 clove of garlic

1 large egg white

1 inch piece of root ginger, peeled and grated

1 tsp. corn flour

D I R E C T I O N S

Put the chicken, garlic, egg white, grated ginger and corn flour in a food processor and blend to a smooth paste. Stir in the pistachio nuts and season with salt and pepper. Roll into balls and coat with sesame seeds. Heat the wok over medium heat and add the Toasted Sesame Oil. Stir-fry chicken balls until golden, about 10 minutes. Serve with salad. Serves 3.

International Collection A mouth-watering oil for every occasion. International Collec-tion Oils offer the home chef great tasting, first class quality oils that can be used to add flavor to any dish. Try Grapeseed, Flax-seed, Toasted Sesame, Almond and Walnut (8.45 oz.) Mushrooms and Peppers ItalianI N G R E D I E N T S

¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 lb. fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

2 large green bell peppers, seeded and sliced into ½ inch strips

1 medium onion, halved and sliced

2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced

D I R E C T I O N S

In a large skillet heat the oil; add the mushrooms, peppers and onions; sautée until mushrooms are golden. Add tomatoes and seasonings; stir gently. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 6.

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Summer Delights

1 oz. pistachio nuts, finely chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

4 Tbsp. sesame seeds

4 Tbsp. International Collection Toasted Sesame Oil

¾ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

⅛ tsp. dried oregano

⅛ tsp. dried basil

⅛ tsp. garlic powder

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Lemony Avocado DressingI N G R E D I E N T S

2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

¹⁄³ cup Earth Balance® Made with Olive Oil MindfulMayo™

1 Tbsp. white wine or rice wine vinegar

D I R E C T I O N S

Place first six ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse to mix until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add salt and black pepper.Refrigerate until ready to use. Allow to sit at room temperature 5 minutes before serving. Spread on your favorite sandwich. Serves 4.

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1 Tbsp. minced shallot

Juice and zest from one lemon

1 tsp. sugar

Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches with ToffeeI N G R E D I E N T S

1 cup all-purpose flour

6 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

1¼ sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

D I R E C T I O N S

Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Combine butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl; cream together with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Add flour mixture and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop a heaping tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into 1½ inch balls. Place balls on baking sheets 3 inches apart (you’ll have about 8 balls per sheet). Bake until dry on top, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool on wire racks. Sandwiches: Soften ice cream to room temperature for 5 minutes. Place a scoop of ice cream between 2 cookies. Squeeze until ice cream reaches the sides. Roll sides into toffee and chocolate chips. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet, cover with plastic and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. Makes 8 sandwiches.

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1 large egg

1 Tbsp. whole milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

2 pints ice cream (any flavor)

1 cup toffee chuncks for sides

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips for sides

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How To Roast ChilesYou can roast chiles under medium-high heat in the broiler, on a very hot grill, over open fire, on the stove top or in the oven. For the stove top method it is helpful to use a metal chile roasting rack placed over the open flame or electric element. Place the chiles onto the rack and keep the flame or electric element on medium.

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1 ripe banana, peeled

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D I R E C T I O N S

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September 20 – Culinary Instructor Elizabeth Escobedo celebrates Hispanic Heritage with a menu that spans several countries. These “Antojitos” or Small Bites from Latin America include Cucumber-Lime Agua Fresca (Mexico), Cheese Arepas Corn Griddlecakes (Colombia), Beef Empanadas (Argentina), Mixed Fruits with Jicama, Chile and Lime (Mexico) and Guava-Cheese Flan (Cuba). Reserve your seat today for this cultural adventure.

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