Archive: February, 2012

Strawberry-Almond Salad with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 medium shallots, chopped 6 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 8 cups mixed baby greens 4 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted ½ cup red onion, sliced 2 cups strawberries sliced Directions: Process first 6 ingredients in [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Bell Pepper Smothered Chicken

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 ¼ pounds) 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Mexican Turkey Burgers

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 (20-oz) package extra-lean ground turkey breasts ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup diced red bell pepper 1/3 cup diced fresh mushrooms 1 Tablespoon Homemade taco seasoning 1 teaspoon minced garlic ¼ cup salsa 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced ¼ cup plain Greek-style yogurt Directions: In [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)
Fresh salsa

Quick Salsa

Easy, Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Misc., Snacks

  Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon salt ½ garlic clove, minced 1 large ripe tomato, seeded and finely chopped, or 2 cups drained whole canned tomatoes, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped 1 ½ Tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro ½  jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (wear gloves) 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Directions: On a [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)
taco seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Easy, Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Misc.

  Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon each ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and ground oregano ½ teaspoon salt 1 pinch Stevia or M’lis Sweet Directions: Mix all dry ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 3 Tablespoons of seasoning mix, which is equal in strength to a ¼ ounce [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)
steak salsa

Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound (1/2-inch-thick) steaks, such as rib-eye, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 portions 2 teaspoon chili powder 2/3 teaspoon sea salt, divided 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 plum tomatoes, diced 4 teaspoons lime juice 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions: Sprinkle both sides of steak with chili powder and [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Grilled Halibut with Spicy Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets 10 green onions, trimmed Cooking spray Salt and Pepper to taste 4 tomatoes, diced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 avocado, peeled and diced 4 lime wedges Directions: Prepare grill. Coat fillets and onions with cooking spray. Sprinkle fish evenly with pepper and salt. Place fish and onions on grill rack coated [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Slow-Cooker Pepper Steak

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 ½ lb. beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips Garlic powder to taste 2 Tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup beef stock 2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 ½ large green bell pepper, roughly chopped 1 – 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes, with liquid 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos 1 teaspoon agave ¾ [...]

February 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)
chocolate pudding

Chocolate Pudding

Desserts, Easy, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk (not lite) 1 pinch sea salt 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 5 tablespoons agave nectar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup dark chocolate chips Directions: In a saucepan, heat coconut milk and salt over medium heat Sift the arrowroot powder into the pot, then whisk vigorously by hand or with a hand blender for 2 [...]

February 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)
meatballs yogurt

Turkish Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

  Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked bulgur 1 pound uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat) ½ cup scallions, sliced 1/3 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided 2 ½ teaspoon minced garlic, divided 2 ½ teaspoon ground cumin, divided 1 ½ teaspoon table salt, divided 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt [...]

February 10th, 2012 | Comments (0)

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