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WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM FETA DRESSING
so easy & gooooood!
1 9-ounce bag fresh spinach leaves
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, halved, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges with some core attached
1 7-ounce package feta cheese (light), coarsely crumbled
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
Place spinach in large bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet [...]
THAI CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP
4 ounces cellophane noodles
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1–2 red Thai (or jalapeño) peppers, seeded and finely chopped (plus slices for garnish)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon (or lime) juice
4 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, divided
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 [...]
I had to post this, it’s the German in me…
BEER MARINATED HANGER STEAK
beer marinated…
Serves 6:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup dark lager beer (such as bock, märzen, or Samuel Adams Black Lager)
2 1/2 [...]
Something new: I made up this recipe last night. It tasted great, just let me know if you need more directions or anything.
I bought all the ingredients at Trader Joe’s, so it’s easy shopping for you.
Enjoy!
WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, ZUCCHINI AND GOLDEN RAISINS
Mmmm!
Serves 2-4:
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup water
4 [...]
VEAL SHOULDER WITH PORCINI, GARLIC & ROSEMARY
yum!
Serves: 8
1 3/4-ounce package dried porcini mushrooms
8 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 5-pound veal shoulder clod roast, tied to hold shape
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds meaty veal neck bones
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup [...]
WASABI SESAME AVOCADO SALSA
smooth & spicy
For about 4 cups:
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher
salt
1 teaspoon wasabi paste (horseradish paste)*
2 cups coarsely chopped trimmed watercress (leaves and tender stems from 2 medium bunches)
4 green onions, [...]
MANGO-RADICCHIO CAPRESE WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
fresh!
Serves 4:
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus 8 whole large basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
8 radicchio leaves, thick ends trimmed
2 large mangoes, peeled, halved, thinly sliced
8 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese (from one 8-ounce ball)
Blend chopped basil, oil, and vinegar in mini processor until most of [...]
HUMMUS & FETA WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICHES
Great for lunch at the office!
For 2 servings:
Hummus
1 14-to 15-ounce can organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 garlic clove, peeled3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño chile
Sandwiches
4 5×3-inch slices whole grain bread
1 Persian cucumber or one 4-inch [...]
GRILLED SCALLOPS & NECTARINES WITH CORN TOMATO SALAD
Serves 6:
Dressing
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1/8 teaspoon (generous) chili powder
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of Sea salt (or fleur de sel*)
Salad
24 large sea scallops, side muscles removed, patted dry
3 firm but ripe nectarines (white or yellow), each cut into 6 wedges
Olive oil, [...]
FRESH TROPICAL FRUIT YOGURT WITH GRANOLA & CRYSTALLIZED GINGER
mmh, fresh breakfast!
Serves 2:
1 1/2 cups diced peeled tropical fruit (such as pineapple, mango, and kiwi)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger plus additional for garnish
1 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1 cup granola (with nuts and dried fruits, if [...]
MAHI-MAHI WITH BLOOD ORANGE & AVOCADO SALSA
light & easy
1 blood orange, Cara Cara orange, or regular orange
1/2 cup 1/3-inch cubes avocado
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced red jalapeño
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillets
Using small sharp knife, cut peel and white [...]
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE ANGEL CAKE
treat yourself!
For 6 cakes:
Cake
Vegetable oil cooking spray
8 large egg whites1 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
Filling
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
Frosting
6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
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