Archive: May, 2012

Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes and Cashews

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 1 Tablespoon olive oil ¾ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup plus 2 Tablespoons homemade mayonnaise ¼ cup plus 2 Tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt 1 ½ Tablespoons curry powder 1 ½ Tablespoons honey ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup salted cashews 3 stalks celery, diced [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Romaine, Radish & Cucumber Salad with Tahini Dressing (Snack Size)

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Ingredients: For tahini dressing 2 Tablespoons well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste) 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos ½ Tablespoon honey ½ small garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of cayenne (optional) For salad 1/2 head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (3 cups) ½ cup radishes (about [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)
asparagus

Grilled Asparagus

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  Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 1 Tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Makes 4 servings

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)
halibut peach salsa

Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa

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  Ingredients: 2 cup plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 ½ cup diced peeled ripe mango ½ cup diced onion ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon agave 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets 1 [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Greek Salad (Snack Size)

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Ingredients: ½ small bunch Romaine Lettuce, chopped 1 small Plum or Roma Tomato cut into wedges ¼ Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped ¼ Red Onion, cut into thin slices ¼ Green Bell pepper, seeded and sliced ½ cup Almond Cheese (optional) ¼ cup Kalamata Olives ½ Avocado, diced (optional) Dressing: ¼ cup olive oil ¼ [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)
chicken thigh

Spiced Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Sauce

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  Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper ½ teaspoon salt, divided 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about ¾ pound) Cooking spray ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (6-ounce) carton plain Greek-style yogurt Cilantro sprigs (optional) [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Comments (0)
roasted potatoes

Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

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  Ingredients: 2 large Russet potatoes ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 Tablespoons fresh herb of choice (rosemary, thyme, dill, tarragon, etc.) Sea salt to taste Directions: Heat oven to 450F. Coat bottom and sides of jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Cut potatoes in 1-inch chunks. Mix remaining ingredients in [...]

May 8th, 2012 | Comments (0)
pina colada

Pina Colada Protein Shake

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Ingredients: 8 oz. water 4 ice cubes 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1/3 cup pineapple chunks 2 teaspoon coconut extract Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Divide into two glasses and serve. Makes 2 servings

May 3rd, 2012 | Comments (0)

Italian Shrimp Arrabiata

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Ingredients: 4 zucchinis 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup onion, diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 Tablespoons tomato paste* 2 cups tomatoes, diced 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: Wash the zucchini and cut a [...]

May 3rd, 2012 | Comments (0)

Grilled Pork Chops with Plum-Ginger Sauce

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Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 – 1” thick pork chops 4 plums, halved and pitted 1 red onion, halved then quartered and placed on skewers Salt and Pepper 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Directions: Preheat a grill to medium-high. Drizzle the olive oil [...]

May 3rd, 2012 | Comments (0)

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