December 2010
83 posts
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Roasted Curried Sweet Potatoes
1 1/2 Tbs butter, melted
1/2 to 3/4 tsp curry powder, depending on desired spiciness
3/4 lb sweet potato, cut to 2 inch pieces (about 2 C)
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Mix melted butter and curry powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with chopped sweet potato. Spread potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, until tender.
Serves...
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Nori Wrapped Mini Burgers
1 lb ground chicken/turkey/beef/pork
2 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs mirin
1 Tbs sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
2 sheets nori, cut into wide strips
Mix meat, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, cornstarch until well combined. Let stand 30 minutes.
Heat large pan with drizzle of oil over medium heat. Form small patties, and wrap with a strip of nori. Fry about 5 minutes/side, or until cooked.
Serve with...
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(Beef) Seitan
1 C sliced meat (I used beef, original recipe called for seitan)
1/4 C soy sauce
1/4 C mirin
1 T sesame oil
1-2 T toasted, crushed sesame seeds
1/2 T minced garlic
1/2 T brown sugar
Noodles or rice
Combine all ingredients - except noodle, of course :-) - and let stand around for a bit so the flavors can meld.
Fry everything in hot skillet. Toss with...
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Fig, Apple, and Chicken Stir-Fry
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons canola oil
12 oz. (3) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size chunks
8 dried figs, chopped
1 medium red apple, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes
4 oz. snow peas, trimmed
1 medium carrot, cut diagonally into thin slices...
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Slow Cooker Chicken Orzo and Garbanzo Beans
2 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 12 pieces
1 can (16 oz) Garbanzo beans, reduced sodium
1 can (15 oz) Tomato sauce
1 ½ cups Onion, diced
¼ cup Olives, chopped
1 Tbsp Oregano, fresh, chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
¼ tsp Ground black pepper
12 oz Dried orzo pasta
6 Tbsp Feta cheese, reduced fat, crumbled
Rinse and drain beans. Add the chicken, beans, tomato sauce,...
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New Wave Chicken Salad Wraps
1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast (about 8 oz. raw)
1 cup carrots, shredded
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons garlic herb seasoning
¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
16 large green leaf lettuce leaves, removed from head
Combine all ingredients except lettuce leaves and mix well. Place equal amount of salad mixture on each lettuce...
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Mexican Mushroom Salad
1 pound 99% fat-free ground turkey
1 1/3 cup mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1-14.5oz can unsalted stewed tomatoes
¼ cup light ranch salad dressing
1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
6 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz. baked...
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Roasted Herbed Artichokes w/ Leeks
6 medium to large artichokes
1/3 cup lemon juice or white wine vinegar, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium leeks, trimmed, cleaned and sliced
½ cup each chopped fresh basil, mint and Italian parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Rinse artichokes. Trim off and discard ends of stems and top third of petals. Cut stems off at base; set aside. Stand...
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Lentil Cakes
3 curry leaves or ½ teaspoon of curry powder
1 cup crimson lentils
1 cup beluga
1 cup split peas
1 cup sweet onions, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons garam masala
3 tablespoons olive oil, to sauté the cakes
1/3 cup raisins
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste*
Pour olive oil into a...
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Springtime Scallop and Asparagus Stir-Fry
¾ lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
¾ cup chicken broth, reduced sodium
1 Tbs. cornstarch
1 tsp. light soy sauce
12 oz. sea scallops, halved
1 cup white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 cloves garlic
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
1 cup cherry tomato halves
3 small scallions, chopped
2 cups hot cooked rice
1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add...
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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Apple-Walnut Topping
6 cup(s) sweet potatoes or yams, shredded
¼ cup(s) all-purpose flour
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbs. honey
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
½ cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup(s) walnuts, chopped
1 Tbs. orange juice
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 baking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, flour, baking...
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Cowboy Ranch Flank Steak Salad
1 beef flank steak (1-½ pounds)
8 red potatoes with skin – 2 inch size
3 seconds of olive oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons garlic herb seasoning, no salt
10 oz. package chopped romaine lettuce (about 8 cups)
6 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing, Light
1 ½ cups halved red seedless grapes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
30 croutons Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
...
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Quick Red Lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 14 ½ -oz. can unsalted diced tomatoes in tomato juice
1 14-oz. can low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
5 oz. baby spinach
2 cups freshly cooked rice
In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil...
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Couscous Salad w/ Apple & Raisins
½ cup apple cider
½ cup golden raisins
1 ½ cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup couscous
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Braeburn apple
3 Tbsp minced fresh mint
Bring the cider just to a boil in a small pan. Add the raisins, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook gently for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Combine the...
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Chicken and White Bean Salad
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, roasted
2 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium sweet, red, bell pepper, minced
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Chop or shred chicken and place in a large bowl.
Add beans, red...
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Fisherman's Salmon
2 7-oz. cans salmon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup cooked whole corn kernels, chilled
4 large tomatoes, halved and seeded
Put the salmon into a large bowl and flake it with a fork.
Make dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, and mustard until well...
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Curried Chicken w/ Berries
½ cup cape gooseberries
½ cup raspberries
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut into 1” chunks
¼ teaspoon salt
2 small carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed with press
1 medium (6 to 8 oz.) onion, chopped
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup raisins
1 cup...
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(Savory) Sweet Potato Squash Pancakes
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 large sweet potato
1 large squash
¼ cup chopped onion
2 large egg whites
2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees.
The squash and sweet potato need to be pealed, boiled, cooled, mashed, then mixed in with the other ingredients.
Spray 10-inch skillet...
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Sweet Blueberry Quesadillas
10 oz Blueberries, frozen
1 cup Apples, chopped
2 Tbsp Sugar
¼ cup Blueberries, fresh
4- 8 inch Tortillas, whole wheat
½ cup Mozzarella cheese, part skim
½ cup Ricotta cheese, fat free
1 Lemon, grated peel
In saucepan combine frozen blueberries, apples and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once you have reached a boil, reduce heat and simmer until fruit is soft (about 10...
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Cherry-Couscous Salad
Salad
1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
1 ½ cups couscous
2 cups (1 ¼ pounds) sweet cherries, pitted
1 16-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 12-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup (3) scallions, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
Dressing
½ teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
¼ cup (2) lime juice, fresh
3 tablespoons olive oil
1...
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Beet and Spinach Couscous
1 Tbsp Olive oil
2 Tbsp Shallots, chopped
1 cup Couscous, uncooked
1 ½ cups Beets, fresh, sliced
¼ tsp Salt
1 cup Spinach leaves
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and beets. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Stir in couscous and cook for another minute. Add water and salt. Let simmer for 10 minutes or until couscous in tender.
Remove from heat and stir in spinach....
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Zucchini Kofte With Root Veggie-Bulgur Pilaf
For Kofte
About 4 cups zucchini (from 3 medium zucchini), coarsely grated
2 garlic cloves
½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ cup packed cilantro sprigs
1 cup rinsed and drained canned chickpeas (or the entire 15-ounce can)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¾ cup plain bread crumbs
1 egg (KOD addition, after kofte refused to hold together in hot oil)
...
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Baked Pears
4 firm yet ripe (preferably Bartlett) pears
Almond streusel:
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cold, unsalted butter, cut into one-inch pieces
3 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted whole almonds, toasted
Cream
¼ vanilla bean or ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 ½ cups heavy...
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Roasted Delicata Squash
1 delicata squash, cut into ½-inch rings, seeds and strings removed
A few tablespoons of vegetable oil
Salt to taste
1 cup of kale leaves, stem removed
1-2 cups quinoa (great gluten-free option), Israeli couscous or pearl barley, cooked according to package instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place squash in a single layer on a baking tray or in a oven-proof dish. With a silicone...
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Mushroom Turnovers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 packages (5 ounces each) mixed mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce box), thawed
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream, for serving
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden...
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Falafel
2 cups dried chickpeas (option: substitute fava beans or use a mixture of both)
6-8 scallions, minced, or 1 medium onion, finely chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (or 1/2 cup each), chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground...
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Cinnamon Roll (King Cake)
Rolls
3 ½-4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages regular or fast-acting dry yeast (4 ½ teaspoons)
1 cup milk
¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
Cooking spray to grease bowl and pan
Filling
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), room temperature
Optional: ½ cup...
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Boule (Bread)
Makes four 1-pound loaves. Recipe may be doubled or halved.
Ingredients
3 cups lukewarm water
1 ½ tablespoons granulated yeast (or 1 ½ packets)
1 ½ tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt
6 ½ cups unsifted, unbleached, all-purpose white flour, measure with the scoop-and-sweep method
Cornmeal for pizza peel
Equipment
Baking stone
A four or five-quart lidded plastic food bowl,...
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Quinoa Stew
1 cup quinoa
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, sliced
Olive oil
Splash soy sauce
1/2 cube vegetable bouillon
2 cups fresh or frozen spinach
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup carrot, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper to taste
Rinse the quinoa in a strainer. Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms and garlic in a large, heavy pot with a little olive oil over low heat until soft. Add a...
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Panisse Fries
1 quart chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste (I recommend at least 2 teaspoons)
ground white pepper (black pepper kinda sticks out like a sore thumb)
2 ½ cups chickpea flour
1 quart vegetable oil with high smoking point, such as peanut, safflower or grapeseed
Line a 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper (KOD: with an overhang to help lift out of pan). Place liquid...
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Crostini w/ Black Eyed Peas
1/2 cup olive oil (8 tablespoons), plus extra for brushing
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 cloves garlic (1 finely chopped; 1 whole)
1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas (KOD: I like the unsalted, less goopy version from Eden Organic)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 head radicchio, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch...
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Chickpea Burgers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
1 ¾ cups canned, drained chickpeas (15-ounce can)
½ cup walnuts
½ cup rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking oats)
1 large egg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom (KOD: I loved this addition!)
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt (KOD: use less if the beans you use are...
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Garlicky Green Beans
1 pound green beans, ends snapped off
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (sold in jars in Asian groceries) or crushed red pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine (sold as Shaoxing wine) or dry sherry
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (KOD: You want neutral-flavored oils with a high smoking point, such as peanut, safflower, grapeseed...
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Bourbon Cherry Lemonade
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Woodford Reserve or bourbon of your choice
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sweet cherry juice
Lemonade, as needed
Bourbon-soaked maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Fill a Collins glass (or comparably-sized glass) with crushed ice. Combine bourbon, cherry juice and crushed ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously, then strain into Collins glass. Top off with fresh...
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Spinach Soup with Rosemary Croutons
1 tablespoon butter (KOD: I used equal amounts olive oil)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh rosemary, needles removed from sprig, finely chopped (alternatively, 1 teaspoon dried)
¼ teaspoon salt (KOD: I ended up using ½ teaspoon)
Ground black pepper to taste
2 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced (KOD: I used a small handful of fingerlings)
4 cups...
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Moo Shu Veggies
4 scallions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh, peeled ginger, minced
3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ pound green beans (or sugar snap peas), sliced into ¼-inch pieces
1 small bell pepper, diced
½ Napa or Chinese cabbage, shredded
Sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon Asian chile oil (substitute...
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Spinach & Chickpea Pie
Dough
2 cups chickpea flour (also sold as gram or besan flour in Indian groceries)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into dice (Earth Balance spread would work equally well here)
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
3/4 cup milk
Filling
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions,...
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Shiitake Mushroom and Rapini Spaghetti “Carbonara”
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic
2 dried thai red chilies, crushed. Or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
a dozen young shitake mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper
3 cups roughly chopped rapini or broccoli rabe, wet (wash it and don’t spin dry
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon butter
2 servings spaghetti
Boil some salted water for your spaghetti. In the...
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Pistachio Pesto Sauce
½ cup raw unsalted pistachios
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
¼ onions, chopped
¾ cup cream
1 dried thai chile pepper, crushed
salt and pepper
1. In a small food processor pulse pistachios until coarsely ground and then pulse in enough oil to make a paste. Set aside.
2. When pasta is in the water cooking, heat 1T of olive oil over medium low heat in a skillet and add onion. Stir until...
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
3 medium or 5 small sweet potatoes
1/2 cup plain Greek yogourt
1/2 lemon juiced
3 green onions, chopped
Dash of hot sauce Salt and pepper
Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil and bake in a 350F oven until soft. Remove from foil and let cool enough so you can handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Using a fork mash the sweet potato and...
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Raspberry Banana Muffin
1/4 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 banana, mashed
2 cups all purpose flour (or 1 cup all purpose, and 3/4 cups whole wheat)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 cups raspberries
Preheat oven to 350F.
Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon and a bunch of elbow grease, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla and banana and...
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Spring Vegetable Spring Cannelloni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion
1 medium zucchini
salt and pepper
6 cups packed spinach
1/2 small can artichokes packed in water, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
12 4-6″ square pasta sheets
1 1/2 cups tomato or marinara sauce
1/4 cup chevre
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 375F. Heat a large skillet to medium and add...
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Baked Leeks
2 cups croutons
2 large leeks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided
2 tablespoon cream
Preheat oven to 375F. Chop all dark green away from leeks and cut into 1 cm rounds. Rinse well in water. If they are very dirty, soak in cold water and then drain.
In a heavy dutch casserole or oven safe pot heat olive...
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Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, sliced
1 shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup white wine
1-1/2 cups stock
3 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
4 servings pasta – orzo or farfalle is nice
Heat a large skillet to medium. Place a...
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Cocoa Peanut Butter Drop Cookies
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons cocoa
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups oats
Combine butter, milk, cocoa and sugar in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter and then fold in oats. Drop in large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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Spinach Hummus
1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach, packed
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
salt and pepper
In a food processor add chickpeas, garlic and spinach. Pulse until combined, about 20 seconds. Turn off processor and scrape down the sides. Whisk together tahini, water, olive oil and lemon juice...
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Risotto w/ Brussels and Mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups Brussels sprouts
4 cups mushrooms
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup arborio rice
1 glass white wine
~ 4 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmaggiano Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley
In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat to...
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Yellow Split Pea Dahl Recipe with Potatoes and...
1 cup yellow split peas
1 can coconut milk (I used lite as that is what I had)
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 russet potatoes salt pepper
1/3 cup yogourt, for garnish
cilantro, minced for garnish
Pick over lentils and rinse. In a heavy pot with a lid combine peas, milk curry powder and one cup of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Partially cover the pot and let cook for 15...
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Cinnamon Roll Muffin
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons soft butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375F. Combine milk and vinegar and set aside. In a bowl stir together brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Mix in egg, vanilla and then milk mixture. Stir in flour...
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Fettucine, Mushrooms, and Chicken in a...
3 c. cooked, shredded chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
1 lb fettucine, cooked according to package directions
1 TBS olive oil
1 TBS minced garlic
1 1/2 – 2 c. mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
1 1/2 c. heavy cream*
3 TBS mustard
3/4 c. white wine
salt and pepper
slivered almonds
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sautee...