Ingredients 1/2 cup dry quinoa 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 1 orange, peeled and segments chopped 1 avocado, chopped 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup pomegranate arils (about 1 pomegranate worth) 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped salt & pepper For the Lemon Vinaigrette: 2 lemons, juiced (need 1/4 cup juice) 2 garlic cloves, microplaned or finely minced dash of sweetener (agave nectar, stevia or white sugar)...
Ingredients 2 Tbsp minced red onion 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp oregano 1 3/4 c broccoli florets, cut into smaller chunks 1/3 c canned diced tomatoes with juice 1 Tbsp raisins Preparation In a skillet, combine onion, oil, garlic, oregano, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, over low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Cook until sizzling, about 1 minute....
Ingredients 1/2 med cabbage, finely shredded (4 cups) 1 large carrot, finely shredded (1 cup) 1 med green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup white wine, white vinegar or cider vinegar 1/4 cup veg oil 1 tsp ground mustard 1/2 tsp celery seed 1/2 tsp salt Or can use 6 1/2 cups packaged coleslaw mix and ommit the cabbage, carrot and bell pepper...
Ingredients 2 cucumbers or 1 English cucumber 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar (you can use plain as well) 1 tbsp ginger 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste) 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup vegetable oil Preparation I use a potato peeler on the cucumber leaving stripes of the skin for some color. Cut cucumber in half then cut into 1/4 inch slices....
Ingredients 6 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Freshly ground black pepper 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 egg, slightly beaten 6 thin slices prosciutto or cooked ham 2 to 3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, cut into six 2x1/2-inch sticks 2 tablespoons butter, melted Sautéed Spinach Cream Sauce Preparation Place a chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet to 1/8-inch thickness....
Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed well to drain 1 container (8 oz) cream cheese spread, room temperature 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Remove dough from can. Cut dough crosswise into about 1-inch-thick slices....
Ingredients 1/4 p split peas 1 medium potato thickly sliced 1 bay leaf 3 cups water 1 1/2 tsp honey 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 Tblsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander salt Preparation Bring 1st 4 ingredients to a boil. Cook, partially covered over low heat until split peas are soft (appr. 30 min.). Skim off foam. Drain reserving cooking liquid Remove bay leaf Add rest of ingredients Puree
Ingredients 2 c. flour 3 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1/4 c. shortening 3/4 c. milk Preparation Heat oven to 350. Put dry ingredients in mixing bowl and stir thoroughly. Add shortening. Blend with pastry blender until mixed well. Make a well in mixture. Add all liquids and stir until mixture makes a ball. Knead 20 - 25 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch. Cut. Don’t add more flour or knead....
Ingredients 2 pounds head cauliflower Salted water Preparation Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a lid. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets. Reduce to a simmer, and cover; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Ingredients 1 cups steel cut oats 1/2 cup nuts (I used sunflower seeds) salt 1 TBS kefir of yogurt water to cover 3 eggs 1 cup milk + 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1cup dried fruits (dates, raisins – I used 1/2 cup flaked coconut, 1 diced fresh apple) 2 TBS coconut oil (I used coconut spread, melted) Preparation Night before: Soak the grain and nuts overnight in water, salt, a tablespoon of kefir (or yogurt), it will make them nutritionally more available....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup steel cut oats 3 cups boiling water 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation In a large saucepot, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast. Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring. Combine the milk and half of the buttermilk with the oatmeal....
Ingredients 3/4 lb. asparagus Head of garlic1/2 lb. oyster mushrooms 1/2 lb. fresh medium-size shrimp 8 cloves garlic 2-3 Tbs. peanut oil 2-3 Tbs. Thai oyster sauce 1 Tbs. fish sauce (nahm bplah), to taste A sprinkling of ground white pepper Preparation Trim and discard the fibrous bottom ends of the asparagus and cut the stalks at a slanted 45 degree angle into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Separate the oyster mushrooms into individual caps....
Ingredients 15-20 Starwberries 150 gr Ricotta Cheese 1 Tbsp Lemon zest Sugar Preparation 1 dfsdfg 2; lkjner g adfg sd;flkgj sdf ;lksdjfg sdf
Ingredients Salad: 8 C Romaine Lettuce 1 med red onion, sliced 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1 C Toasted walnuts 2 C strawberries, sliced in half Dressing: 1/3 C Raspberry Vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 C sugar 1 C vegetable oil Preparation Toss salad ingredients together. Shake dressing ingredients together and pour over salad right before serving.
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 medium head cabbage, core removed 2 eggs 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling....
Ingredients 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup Caribbean jerk seasoning 3 cups honey barbecue sauce 3 tablespoons apricot preserves 2 tablespoons honey Preparation Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brush with oil and rub with jerk seasoning. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee) 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided 1 pound large sea scallops 4 cups hot cooked soba (about 6 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients and 1 teaspoon oil in a shallow baking dish; add scallops to dish in a single layer....
Ingredients 3lbs Beef Neck Bones 3lbs Pork Neck Bones 1lb Italian Sausage 2 or more cloves garlic chopped 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 6oz. cans tomatoe paste 1tsp. oregano 1tsp. sugar 1/4tsp. pepper 1/2tsp. salt 1tsp. crushed basil leaves(fresh better) 2@1/2 cups water per 12oz. paste(beer or red wine) If using other meats cut to small dice 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Preparation Brown bones,or oyher meats.Remove to bowl.Saute onions(and carrotts if using),garli until tender....
Ingredients Salt 1 pound spaghetti 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus 3 tablespoons 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 4 anchovy fillets 3 tablespoons chopped capers 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup packed, pitted black olives, finely chopped, with some brine (recommended: Kalamata)...
Ingredients 1 bunch gr. onios diced 2 bunches leeks, diced 1/2 c. parsley,chopped 1/2 c. dill, chopped 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2.5 lbs. spinach 1/2 c. olive oil s & p to taste 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 lb. feta 1/4 c. melted buttr 1/4 c. olive oil 1 phyllo pastry Preparation Wash and drain chopped spinach. Heat oil in large dutch oven. Saute the onions and leeks until tender. Add spinach, parsley and dill and cook 5 to 10 minutes Add nutmeg and S & P....
