Archive: January, 2012

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages Brussels sprouts 1 shallot, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and then peel off any loose or damaged leaves from the sprouts. Trim the root end and cut each sprout in half. Toss the Brussels sprouts in an oven proof skillet with olive [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Rice Pudding Omelet

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon safflower oil 2 Eggs 6 Egg whites 1 cup cooked brown rice 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup raisins Pinch of salt Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until frothy. Pour safflower oil in a medium nonstick skillet or omelet pan over medium heat. [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Pepper Steak Salad with Mango, Avocado and Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut ¾-inch thick 8 cups mixed salad greens 1 mango, cut into ¼-inch slices 1 small avocado, cut lengthwise into 8 slices Salt to taste 1 shallot, very thinly sliced and separated into rings Jalapeno Vinaigrette 2 jalapeno peppers 2 Tablespoons [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Chicken Pad Thai

Difficult, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 zucchinis 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 –inch cubes 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos 3 cups broccoli, florets 1 small carrot, finely sliced 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 2 Tablespoons Agave nectar 1 teaspoon ginger root, fresh, finely minced 3 teaspoons peanut or sesame oil, divided ¾ – 1 [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Cranberry-Orange Muffins

Breakfast, Easy, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups blanched almond flour ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup dried cranberries ½ cup safflower oil 3 eggs ½ cup agave nectar 1 teaspoon orange zest Directions: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda and cranberries. In a smaller bowl stir together oil, eggs, agave and orange zest. Stir wet [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)