Archive: November, 2011

Classic Three-Bean Salad

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon white-wine vinegar ½ Tablespoon red-wine vinegar ½ Tablespoon chopped fresh basil ½ Tablespoon olive oil 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cucumber, diced ½ cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup (2-inch lengths) trimmed fresh green beans, steamed 2 scallions, sliced Salt and [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)
pork chops veggies

Roasted Pork Chops and Vegetables

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 4 pork rib chops, ¾ inch thick (¾-1 pound) 2 teaspoons parsley flakes ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves ½ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 6 new potatoes cut into fourths 4 ounces mushrooms cut in half 1 medium red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Walnut-Maple Oatmeal

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked steel cut oats 1 Tablespoon butter 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 Tablespoons walnuts, chopped (option: toast walnuts in a 350F oven approximately 5 minutes) Directions: In a microwave safe bowl, reheat oats. Dollop each bowl with ½ Tablespoon butter, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup, and 1 Tablespoon walnuts. Stir to [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (1)

Fall Fruit Salad

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 1 apple 1 pear ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt 1 Tablespoon pure Maple syrup 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons Pecans, chopped (option: toast the pecans in a 350F oven approximately 5 minutes) Directions: Core and dice apple and pear; place in a bowl. Pour ½ Tablespoon lemon juice over [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Quinoa Pilaf

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: ½ teaspoon olive oil 1 small shallot, minced ½ medium garlic clove, minced 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed (unless purchased pre-rinsed) 3 Tablespoons raisins Ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to taste 1 ½ cups chicken stock 3 Tablespoons salted dry-roasted pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped 1 Tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped, or more to taste [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Herbed Salmon with Leek Coulis

Entrees, Intermediate, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 – 7 ounce portions of Salmon 12 sprigs thyme 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt Leek Coulis: 4 Tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, white part and two inches of green part 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (1 teaspoon dried) 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 cup can [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 16 ounces water 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup Greek-style plain yogurt 4 scoops vanilla protein powder 8 ice cubes, crushed Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 servings

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Calabacitas

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 small zucchinis, diced 2 small yellow table squash, diced 1 fresh Poblano chile pepper (jalapeno or red pepper as alternatives), seeded and chopped 1 cup cooked corn cut off the cob (or frozen if not in season) 1 (15 ounce) can [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)
honey chicken

Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika ¼ -½ teaspoon ground red pepper 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs Cooking spray 6 Tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons cider vinegar Directions: Preheat broiler. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken to bowl; [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Omelet Pancakes

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 whole eggs 8 egg whites 2 cups zucchini, grated 2 Tablespoons onion, minced ½ Red bell pepper, diced 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt Olive oil Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk vigorously to break up yolks. [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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