Archive: November, 2011

Sage and Orange-Scented Butternut Squash

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: Olive oil 6 cups butternut squash, cut into large cubes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh sage, minced ½ teaspoon orange zest, finely grated Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large baking sheet with olive oil or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, thoroughly toss squash [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulb with stalks 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup 100% apple juice ¾ cup homemade chicken stock ¼ cup raisins 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon pine nuts, toasted Preparation: [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)
roasted chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

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  Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Red pepper flakes to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Spread chickpeas on baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder and red pepper; toss to coat. Roast on bottom [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Smothered Pork Chops

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 thick bone-in pork chops 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple-Balsamic Drizzle

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Ingredients: Cooking spray 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoon maple syrup Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice Brussels sprouts in half if large; place on prepared [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered 6 Tablespoons 100% apple juice 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon salt [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup red onion, chopped, divided 1 medium banana pepper, cubanelle or other sweet pepper, diced (about ½ cup) 1 ½ Tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (15-ounce) can black beans 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Grilled Cumin Chicken with Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cumin Black pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ pound tomatillos ½ cup homemade chicken stock ¼ cup cilantro leaves ¼ cup chopped green onions 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon honey, agave, or pure maple syrup 1 [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Elana’s Rosemary Fig Crackers

Intermediate, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced 3-4 dried figs, chopped 1 egg 1 Tablespoon olive oil Directions: In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, salt, rosemary and figs Mix in egg and oil until well combined Roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

Pork Loin with Warm Asian Slaw

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 Tablespoon chopped, peeled fresh ginger 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage ½ cup grated carrot 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, without stems Salt to taste 8 lean pork loin chops Salt and pepper to taste 1 [...]

November 22nd, 2011 | Comments (0)

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