Bacon Asparagus

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches long tips
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
A few grinds black pepper
4 slices center cut bacon or pancetta
Chopped chives or scallions, optional garnish

Procedure:
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

- Lightly brush some extra-virgin olive oil in the asparagus. Season the asparagus with black pepper. Divide
it in groups four asparagus each. Wrap the bacons in the asparagus

- To grill, place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus
bundles are tender.

- For oven preparation, place bundles on slotted broiler pan. Bake 12 minutes
 Fried cucumbers

Takes 20 min.
1-4 servings

Ingredients:
For the Dipping Sauce:

1 cup sour cream

2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. minced chives
1 tbsp. minced parsley
1 tbsp. minced tarragon
2 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste with 1 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄4 small yellow onion, grated, juice reserved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Cucumbers:

2 cups cornmeal
1 1⁄2 cups flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. celery salt
1 1⁄2 tsp. sweet paprika
1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1⁄2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1⁄2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 1⁄2 lb. cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3" x ½" sticks

Procedure:
- For the sauce, stir together sour cream, milk, juice, chives, parsley, tarragon, garlic paste, onion with
juices, and salt and pepper in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Pour oil to a depth of 2" in a 6-qt. Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry
thermometer reads 375°. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, celery salt, paprika, salt, pepper,
garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a large bowl. Working in batches, add cucumber slices to
cornmeal mixture and toss evenly to coat;
- transfer to oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer slices
to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
 Parmesan Panko Potato Balls

Takes 50 mins.
1-4 servings

Ingredients:

2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian Herb Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 lbs. very small yellow potatoes
Olive oil cooking spray
Warm marinara sauce or pesto

Procedure:

- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.

- Stir together bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place flour and eggs in 2 additional small bowls. Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet and spray
liberally with olive oil spray.
- Roll each in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat potatoes well with each step.
- Place back on baking sheet and spray again with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork,
coating with olive oil spray twice during cooking.
- Serve with marinara sauce or pesto.
 Bagel Bomb

Takes 40 min.
4-8 servings

Ingredients:
1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
10 egg whites (or 5 whole eggs)
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 oz diced ham
4-8 oz shredded cheese
12 cups water
1 tablespoon honey

Procedure:

-Divide the pizza dough into 8 even pieces and roll into balls. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rise
for 20 minutes.
-While you wait for the dough to rise, scramble the eggs in a nonstick pan over medium heat, seasoning
with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and let cool.
-Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a nonstick baking sheet with parchment paper.
-Gently flatten the dough balls with your palm, and top with the eggs, diced ham, and shredded cheddar
cheese. Pull the sides of the dough up and around the filling, pinching to seal. Pull up the perpendicular
sides and pinch. Continue until the filling is completely covered and dough is sealed. Place, seam-side
down, on the prepared baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel. Let sit for 15 minutes.
-Fill a large pot with 12 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil. Mix in 1 tablespoon honey. Place half of
the bagel bundles into the boiling water for 1 minute, turning once halfway through. Remove from the
boiling water with a slotted spoon and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second half
of the bagels.
-Sprinkle the bagels with everything bagel seasoning and then bake until golden brown and cooked
through, about 25-30 minutes. Serve warm, or let cool to room temperature, wrap individually, and freeze
for future use.
 Fried tofu and grilled beef in vinegar sauce

Takes 10 min.
4 servings

Ingredients:

16 ounces grilled steak (sliced)

4 pieces extra firm tofu, fried and cubed
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. Granulated white sugar
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 small red onion (minced)
2 tsp. Roasted sesame seeds

Procedure:

- Arrange the sliced steak and cubed tofu in a bowl.

- On a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar,sesame oil,sugar,pepper,salt, and onion.stir. Microwave
for 20 to 30 seconds.
-Pour the mixture over the steak and tofu.
-Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds then serve.