Mademoiselle Plume

Street Taco with Mango Salsa Recipe
For a filling vegetarian meal, top fresh mango salsa and feta cheese on street tacos stuffed with tofu, freekeh, and vegetables. ¾ lemon juiced, 1 cup freekeh, 2.5 cups water, 2 tomatoes chopped, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 10 corn tortillas warmed, 1 can black beans rinsed and drained, ½ onion chopped, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ green bell pepper diced, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch oregano, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or to taste, ¼ mango chopped or more to taste, ¾ lime juiced, 10 tablespoons plain yogurt or to taste, 10 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese or to taste, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ package sliced fresh mushrooms, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or to taste, 1 tablespoon diced serrano chile pepper, 1 teaspoon white sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ package tofu sliced, 1 can corn, 4 cloves garlic minced, ¼ lemon juiced, ¼ lime juiced, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon olive oil

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
This filling chicken and gnocchi soup contains chicken, vegetables, and potato dumplings. It’s the ideal recipe for creamy soup on a chilly day. 2 tablespoons cold water, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 pound cooked cubed chicken breast, 2 carrots shredded, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 stalks celery diced, 1 package mini potato gnocchi, 2 cups half-and-half cream, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 small onion diced, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 bag baby spinach leaves

Recipe for Grilled Lamb Burgers
These lamb burgers are seasoned with oregano, red pepper flakes, mint, and sherry. 1.25 pounds ground lamb, 1 teaspoon dry sherry, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or to taste, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, 5 hamburger buns, 4 cloves garlic minced, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ cup chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 egg

Spinach and Mushroom Soup with Spaetzle Recipe
Simple spinach and mushroom soup with herbed spaetzle makes a comforting and hearty lunch on a cold winter day. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion diced, 1 quart chicken broth, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, 1 package fresh spinach shredded, 1 tablespoon butter, 4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms, 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon German or deli-style mustard, ½ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon salt

Recipe for Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
Buttermilk, olive oil, celery seed, and lemon juice add tons of flavor to creamy cole slaw dressing. ½ cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1.5 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons low-fat milk, 2/3 cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon celery seed crushed, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 lemon juiced

Recipe for Adam’s Brown Sugar Pulled Pork
This brown sugar-sweetened pork shoulder starts off by soaking in an easy brine solution and then finishes up in the oven resulting in juicy and tender pulled pork. 1.5 cups salt, 4 water or as needed, 1 bone-in pork shoulder or more to taste, 4 tablespoons brown sugar or as needed, 2 cups white sugar

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad
Chicken, quinoa, avocado, and jalapeno peppers are tossed with salsa in this hearty and easy Mexican quinoa dish. ½ yellow bell pepper chopped, 2 stalks celery chopped, 1 cup water, 1 avocado peeled and chopped, ½ red onion chopped, ½ cup quinoa, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1 package taco seasoning mix divided, 1 carrot chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped, 1/3 cucumber chopped, 2 chicken breasts cut into small cubes, ½ red bell pepper chopped, ½ cup salsa

Recipe for Pork Fried Quinoa
In this fried rice-inspired dish, quinoa excels as a rice substitute. This hearty and healthy side dish is flavorful thanks to cooked ham, bell peppers, and onions. salt to taste, 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham, 1 tablespoon soy sauce or to taste, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or to taste, 1.5 cups cold water, ½ cup chopped green onion white and green parts separated, 1 cup quinoa, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce or more to taste, ½ cup diced red bell pepper

Plum Bread
This is called a bread, but tastes more like a cake. I make this mostly during the holidays. The spices in this cake just lend themselves to eggnog and Christmas smells. You can bake this as a bundt cake, 4 small loaves, or 2 medium loaves. 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 3 eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 jars plum baby food, 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup chopped nuts, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon red food coloring, 2 cups white sugar