Archive: November, 2011

Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle Protein Shake

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 2 scoops chocolate MRP ½ Tablespoon creamy peanut butter 8 oz. water 4 ice cubes Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Divide into two glasses and serve. Makes 2 snack-sized servings

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
broiled zucchini

Balsamic Broiled Zucchini

Easy, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini Olive oil Sea salt Pepper Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice Your favorite herbs, chopped (basil, Italian parsley, etc.) Directions: Preheat the broiler and make sure the top rack is about 6 inches from the heating element. Thinly slice the zucchini (1/4 “thick) using a mandolin slicer. Line a baking sheet [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Sweet Plantains

Desserts, Easy, Recipes

  Ingredients: 2 ripe black plantains 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup Directions: To peel the plantains, cut off ends and discard. With a paring knife, make 3 shallow slits lengthwise along the seams of the skin and peel away. Split the plantains lengthwise. Heat 4 [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh orange juice 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon honey, agave or pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ medium red onion, thinly vertically sliced ¾ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into thin strips ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
french toast

French “Toast”

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 small eggplant 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Sprinkle of M’lis Sweet or Stevia Directions: Cut top and bottom stem from eggplant and cut the eggplant in half length-wise. Taking each half, cut long, strips of eggplant, as thin as possible so the eggplant will cook when you fry it. [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Egged Spinach Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh spinach ¼ cup sliced raw almonds 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 tomatoes, diced 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced Dressing: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Combine all vegetables into salad bowl. [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
irish soda bread

Irish Soda Bread

Easy, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups blanched almond flour ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ cup raisins 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar Pinch of caraway seeds Directions: In a large bowl combine almond flour, salt, baking soda and raisins. In a smaller bowl combine eggs, maple syrup and [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Herbed Potato and Bell-Pepper Frittata

Breakfast, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small potato, cooked and thinly sliced ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 4 large eggs 2 egg whites ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions: Heat the oil in a medium nonstick [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)
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Zesty Guacamole Dip

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

  Ingredients: 1 Avocado 2 Tablespoons Red Onion, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons Roma Tomato, chopped 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, chopped 1 ½ teaspoons fresh Lime Juice 1 clove garlic, minced Sea salt Chili Powder Cumin Cayenne pepper Directions: Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop the avocado into a [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sauteed Kale with Cannellini Beans

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, coarsely chopped 1 ½ Tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin 3 Tablespoons minced garlic 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Place oil and garlic in a large nonstick sauté pan; set over low heat. Sweat garlic for approximately 10 [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Comments (0)

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