Saturday, May 19, 2012

Frozen Peanut Butter Cheesecake

11:21 AM

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Frozen Peanut Butter CheesecakeINGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter DIRECTIONS: In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips in the microwave for about a minute or until melted. Stir together until combined. Add crispy rice cereal and stir well to...

11:07 AM

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Cheerios TreatsINGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup honey or brown rice syrup 1/2 cup peanut butter 5 cups Dulce de Leche cheerioes 1/3 cup white chocolate chips 1 1/2 tablespoons Yoplait French Vanilla Yogurt DIRECTIONS: 1In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey and peanut butter. Stir until well mixed. Toss in the cheerioes and mix until coated. 2Press the Cheerio mixture into a muffin tin sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Press each cup of Cheerioes down firmly, so they are well-packed together, then allow them to cool completely, about 15 minutes. (You can place them...

10:05 AM

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Mango Lime Muffins INGREDIENTS: 2 ripe bananas 1 flax egg (or two egg whites) 4 tbsp. apple sauce 1 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lime zest 1 tsp. agave 2 tsp. coconut butter (optional) 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup rice flour 3 tbsp. coconut flour ½ cup rolled oats ¼ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp. baking soda pinch of salt ¼ cup mango, finely chopped 2 tbsp. shredded coconut ¼ cup pistachios DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375. Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray, set aside. In a large bowl, sift together rice flour, coconut flour, ground ginger, baking soda and salt. Stir in the old fashioned oats. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, combine bananas,...

9:52 AM

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Quick Saffron and Seafood Rice with ChorizoINGREDIENTS: Makes 8 servings 3 cups basmati rice 6 cups hot chicken stock pinch of saffron threads or pinch of saffron powder (in my case, I used one small sachet of saffron powder equivalent to a pinch as well) 1/2 pound large shrimps 1/2 pound squid, cut into 1/2 inch rings 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1 foot long link of chorizo, medium dice 1 large white onion, small dice 6 cloves garlic, minced juice of half a lemon (to marinade shrimps and squid rings) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (for frying chorizo as well as sauteing the onions and basmati rice) 2 tablespoons butter (for sauteing the garlic,...

9:48 AM

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Blueberry Yogurt Multigrain Pancakes INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggs 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt 2 to 4 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons butter, plus extra for buttering skillet 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (62 grams) whole wheat flour 1/2 cup (68 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (32 grams) barley or rye flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1 cup blueberries, rinsed and dried DIRECTIONS: Melt half of butter. Remove from heat and stir in second tablespoon of butter until melted. This keeps your butter from being too hot when you next want to add it to the...

8:40 AM

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Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups bread flour Filling Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter DIRECTIONS: Make the pull-apart bread dough: Grease and flour a loaf pan and set aside. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the 2 tablespoons of butter. Let it bubble and foam and when you see it start to brown, stir it so that it browns evenly. When it’s the color of dark honey, remove it from...

6:25 AM

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Baked Oatmeal SquaresINGREDIENTS: 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4-1/2 cup organic brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal) 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup nondairy milk 1/2 block silken tofu 1/2 cup applesauce 1 tsp. vanilla extract Toppings: nondairy milk, sliced bananas, strawberries, peanut or almond butter DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and cranberries. In a blender or food processor, combine the nondairy milk, tofu, applesauce, and vanilla and process until smooth. Add the wet ingredients...

5:29 AM

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Shakshuka RecipeINGREDIENTS: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced roasted green peppers (about 2 peppers; see Note) 1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers (about 2 peppers; see Note) ¾ teaspoon paprika ¾ teaspoon piment d’Espelette or red pepper flakes ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar 1 small bay leaf 1 cup whole canned tomatoes, with juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large eggs Crusty bread, for serving DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large, ovenproof skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic and cook until the onion becomes translucent,...

5:16 AM

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Eggplant ParmesanINGREDIENTS: 3 medium or 2 large eggplants 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 14oz cans of plum tomatoes sea salt & fresh black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup breadcrumbs fresh oregano, to top, chopped [to make gluten free: substitute gluten free breadcrumbs for regular bread crumbs] DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Heat up grill. Put olive oil into a large pan on medium heat and add onion, garlic, dried oregano and cook for 10...

4:31 AM

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Whole Wheat Raspberry & Mango Pancakes Yield: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup freshly chopped mango Maple syrup and extra fruit, for serving-optional DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. 2. In a large glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, canola oil, egg , and vanilla extract. 3....

4:27 AM

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Lemon Mousse SERVES 8–10 INGREDIENTS: 8 eggs 1 ¼ cups sugar ½ tsp. kosher salt Juice and zest of 4 lemons 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Whisk together 4 eggs, 4 yolks (reserve remaining whites), and 1 cup sugar in a 4–qt. saucepan. Add salt and juice and zest; stir until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens to the consistency of loose pudding, about 10 minutes. Pour through a fine strainer into a large bowl, and chill. 2. Whisk egg whites and remaining sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form; add to curd. Fold gently until combined; set aside. Whisk cream and vanilla in...

Vegan Wild Mushroom Stroganoff

8:40 AM

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Vegan Wild Mushroom Stroganoff INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium-size yellow onion, diced 1 cup quartered baby portobello mushrooms 1 cup quartered shiitake mushrooms 1 cup quartered button mushrooms 1 tbsp. whole-wheat pastry flour 1 can mushroom gravy (such as Campbell’s brand) 1 cup vegetable stock (I used mushroom stock) 1/2 cup soy sour cream (I like Tofutti brand) 1 tbsp ground mustard 1/4 cup chopped parsley (I used dried) DIRECTIONS: Heat the oil and saute the onion and the mushrooms. Sprinkle in the flour and cook to a paste. Add the gravy and the vegetable stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Mix the soy sour cream...

8:36 AM

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Scallops Wrapped in Pancetta with Minted Pea Puree Makes enough for 4 as an appetizer, or 2 as a main INGREDIENTS: 12 large scallops 6 thin slices of rindless pancetta, or good-quality streaky bacon Squeeze of lemon juice Lemon wedges, to serve For minted pea puree 1 cup frozen peas 2 Tablespoons butter 1 bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 Tablespoon crème fraîche Salt & pepper DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, add peas and cook for 5mins until peas are tender but still retains its bright green colour. Transfer peas to food processor, then add mint, crème fraîche and season with salt & pepper. Blend until smooth...

6:51 AM

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Hot Madras Ccicken CurryA prominent characteristic of this particular curry mix is it is hotter than most curry mixes and the orange-red colour of it. The addition of some tomato puree into this dish also imparted not only another depth of reddish glow but also some more savoury richness in taste. One can definitely make this completely vegetarian by replacing meat with cauliflower and aubergines, or also chickpeas along with the potatoes and carrots. INGREDIENTS: 1 kilo chicken thighs (salt and pepper to season/marinade chicken) 1/4 cup canola oil (2 tablespoons for pan-searing the chicken, 2 tablespoons to saute aromatics) 1 head garlic,...

6:03 AM

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Warm Banana Chocolate DessertINGREDIENTS: 120ml soft butter (100 grams) 175ml white sugar 175ml brown sugar 1 egg beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 250ml mashed bananas 400ml flour (1 and 3/4 cups) 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch salt 1 cup chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Add the softened butter and both sugars to a bowl and mix together very well then add the vanilla essence and egg and beat well with electric beater. Sift in the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt and mix until combines. Add the banana and chocolate chips and mix gently with a metal spoon to evenly distribute the banana and chocolate chips, you dont want to mix it, just...

5:59 AM

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Sunday Roast lambINGREDIENTS 1 1/2 kg shoulder of lamb 60 ml granular mustard 1 clove of garlic (crushed) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme Quarter of a teaspoon of ground ginger DIRECTIONS: Put the French mustard, crushed garlic, soy sauce, thyme and ginger into a bowl. Gradually add in the olive oil, while stirring, and ensure that everything is well combined. Gently rub the mixture over the shoulder of lamb and allow it to marinate in a cool place for 4 hours. You want the meat at room temperature when you pop it into the oven. Place the shoulder of lamb on a rack in a roasting pan,...

5:57 AM

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Lemon Thyme Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cloves garlic minced DIRECTIONS: Mix oil, lemon juice, thyme and garlic. Place chicken in shallow baking dish and cover with mixture. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Place chicken on grill and cook until done. About 12-14 minutes, turning half way through cooking time. Chicken breasts should be tender and juices cle...

5:48 AM

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Super creamy macaroni and cheeseINGREDIENTS: 2 cups uncooked macaroni or baby shells 2-1/2 cups milk, preferably 2 per cent 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 cups grated light cheddar cheese 2 tbsp butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour DIRECTIONS: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, position rack on top shelf in oven and preheat broiler to high. In a medium-size bowl, whisk milk with Dijon, salt and cayenne. Melt butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Mixture will be dry and very lumpy. Gradually...

Blackberry Almond Cakes

10:58 AM

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Blackberry Almond CakesINGREDIENTS: 1/2 C of whole wheat flour 1/3 C of almonds (toasted in a pan then finely ground) 2/3 C of turbinado sugar (divided) 3 egg whites 1 egg 1 T of canola oil 2 T of applesauce 1 tsp of lemon zest pinch or two of salt dash of almond extract dash of vanilla extract blackberries (enough for each cake) 4-5 T of blackberry preserves DIRECTIONS: First, toast up your almonds in a pan then ground them down into almond meal. Take your 1/3 C of almond, 1/2 C of whole wheat flour, 1/3 C of turbinado sugar, lemon zest and salt, put them in a bowl and set aside. With a stand...

10:51 AM

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Spicy Avocado Banh MiINGREDIENTS: 1 cuprice wine vinegar 1/2 cupsugar 3/4 teaspoonsalt 1 carrot, peeled and julienned 1/2 poundpeeled and julienned daikon radish 2 teaspoons Sriracha 3 tablespoonsreduced-fat olive-oil mayonnaise 1 avocado, peeled 1 (8-ounce) baguette, toasted 1 jalapeño, sliced 1 cupcilantro leaves DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in saucepan; bring to boil over medium-high heat. 2. Stir to dissolve sugar (1 minute). 3. let stand until cool (20–30 minutes). 4. Add carrot and radish. Let stand until vegetables pickle (15 minutes). 5. Strain and discard liquid. 6. In bowl, mix Sriracha and mayonnaise. 7....

10:40 AM

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The “Skinny” EnchiladaINGREDIENTS (Filling) 9 low-carb totillas 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast meat 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped bell peppers 1/2 cup non-fat greek yougrt 1/2 cup shredded low-fat 4 cheese INGREDIENTS (Sauce) 3/4 salsa 1/4 cup non-fat greek yougurt 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and Lightly spray a 9×13 inch-baking dish with non-stick spray. 2. Sautee onions and bell peppers in a small skillet using cooking spray till onions are lightly brown. 3. Mix sauteed veggies with non-fat greek yogurt, chicken, and cheese. 4. Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture in...

8:07 AM

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa, Spinach, Goat Cheese and Toasted Pumpkin SeedsINGREDIENTS: 2 Orange Bell Peppers 1 cup Black Quinoa 3 handfuls fresh Spinach (big stems removed) 1 cup Grape Tomatoes 2-3 Tbsp Goat Cheese 1/4 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds (sans shell, or buy already roasted, also called Pepitas) 2 cloves Garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil A few splashes of Dry White Wine Salt to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 and roast pumpkin seeds until they brown slightly. Remove from oven, and turn oven up to 425. Bring two cups of water to boil in a sauce pan. Add in quinoa and a pinch of salt. Turn heat down...

7:44 AM

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter BarsINGREDIENTS: Makes 12 to 15 servings Non-stick cooking spray Crust 2 (7.4 oz.) packages Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix 6 tablespoons butter, softened Filling 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 350F. Coat bottom of 13×9x2-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Stir muffin mix and butter together in large bowl. Spread into baking pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool completely. Beat 1/2 cup butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar...

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

10:50 AM

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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakesmakes 12 regular cupcakes INGREDIENTS: For the base: 250 ml soy milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 150 gr all purpose flour 50 gr cocoa powder 25 gr rice flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 75 ml vegetable oil (I use sunflower seed oil) 150 gr raw sugar 12 tsp raspberry jam For the frosting: 100 gr margarine at room temperature 1 tsp lemon juice 50 ml soy milk 450 gr powdered sugar 50 gr cocoa powder 12 raspberries DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 175°C and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcakes liners. In a medium bowl, add the soy milk and apple cider vinegar and let curdle. Meanwhile, add the flour, cocoa...

10:45 AM

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Broccoli & Shiitake Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce INGREDIENTS: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted in 1 cup boiling water for 20 minutes 1/8 cup black bean garlic sauce 1 tbs dry sherry 1½ tsp cornstarch 2 tsp Sambal (chili paste) 1 tbs light olive oil 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1 lb. broccoli, crowns cut into florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced ¼ cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped DIRECTIONS: Drain the mushrooms, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Discard the stems and thinly slice the caps. In a small bowl, combine the reserved mushroom soaking liquid and the black bean sauce, sherry, cornstarch, and chili sauce. Stir...

10:38 AM

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Linguine with Red Pepper SauceDiabetic friendly! Bell peppers are the best source of vitamin C. Served as a sauce is a great way to get servings of vegetables, vitamin C, and fiber. Serve over whole-wheat linguini for a heart-healthy alternative. Makes 6 servings. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon olive oil Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 ounces uncooked linguine Fresh basil sprigs (optional) DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking...

7:37 AM

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Lemon Chicken with BroccoliINGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp all-purpose flor 1/2 tsp table salt, divided 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 12 oz uncooked, boneless skinless chicken breast(s), thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tsp minced garlic 2 1/2 cup(s) uncooked broccoli, small florets 2 tsp lemon zest, or more to taste. 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice DIRECTIONS: On a plate, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add...

6:14 AM

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Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans (I use Bush’s Garbanzo Beans) 1 large ripe avocado 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped green onion Juice from 1 lime Salt and pepper, to taste Bread of your choice Fresh spinach leaves or other sandwich toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, sprouts, etc. DIRECTIONS: 1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place on a paper towel and remove the outer skins. You can leave them on, but I like to remove them. 2. In a medium bowl, using a fork or potato masher smash the chickpeas and avocado together. Add in cilantro, green onion, and lime juice....

6:06 AM

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Picnic Perfect Pasta The pasta dish has an unexpected light and creamy lemon flavor with bursts of sweet tomatoes and peppery arugula. In my opinion, it’s best served cold or around room temperature so it travels quite well. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon good olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves) 2 cups heavy cream (I subbed in skim milk and was still happy with the richness) 3 lemons 1 bunch broccoli 1 pound fusilli pasta (I used spinach pasta) 1/2 pound arugula 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved salt & pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium...

Rice Noodles with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

9:54 AM

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Rice Noodles with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables INGREDIENTS: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) Roasting pan, lightly oiled 2 zucchini, trimmed and cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) pieces 2 large tomatoes, halved 2 onions, quartered 1 eggplant, trimmed and cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) pieces 1 red bell pepper, thickly sliced 2 cloves garlic 50 mL (¼ cup) tamari or soy sauce 25 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil 25 mL (2 tbsp) freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice 15 mL (1 tbsp) toasted sesame oil 250 g (8 oz) dried wide rice noodles DIRECTIONS: In prepared roasting pan, combine zucchini, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, red pepper and garlic. In...

4:59 AM

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Broccoli Crunch Salad INGREDIENTS: 3 cups broccoli, florets only 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 cup raisins 2 pieces bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled handful of sunflower seeds, optional Dressing: 1/2 cup homemade paleo mayo 2 tsp apple cider vinegar DIRECTIONS: Prepare mayo, place in fridge until ready to use. Cook bacon on stove top, blot with paper towels, crumble and set aside. Place broccoli, onion, raisins, bacon and seeds in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk mayo with apple cider vinegar. Pour dressing over salad and mix completely. Serve col...

3:50 AM

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Whole wheat couscous with roasted veggiesINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup whole wheat couscous 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced into rounds 1/2 cup yellow squash, sliced into rounds 1/2 cup red pepper, cut into strips 1/2 cup broccoli florets salt and pepper to taste 2-3 tbsps lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil DIRECTIONS: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, then add couscous. Stir a bit, then remove from heat. It should only take about 5 minutes for the couscous to cook after that! Preheat your oven to 375 degrees, then toss veggies in a baking sheet with salt, pepper, and some olive oil if you’d like. Roast for about...

3:48 AM

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Parmesan Baked Potato Halves6 servings, one potato half each 199 calories per serving INGREDIENTS: 6 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half 1/4 cup butter grated parmesan cheese garlic powder other seasonings (to personal preference) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle other seasonings all over the butter. Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings. Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Total Time: 55...

Roasted Serrano Salsa recipe

12:19 PM

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Roasted Serrano Salsa recipe46 calories INGREDIENTS: 6 serrano chilies 1 lb tomato, finely diced 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons red onions, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, diced 2 tablespoons yellow bell peppers, diced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS: 1. In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook the serrano peppers until blackened. 2. Remove half of the blackened skin and discard. 3. Chop the chilies and combine them with the remaining ingredients. 4. Let stand 1 hour. 5. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Servings: 3 cupsNutritional information for one serving: Calories: 46 Calories...

12:07 PM

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PopCorn CupcakesINGREDIENTS: 1 baked cupcake White icing 40 mini marshmallows (white or pastel yellow and white) Yellow food coloring (optional) Clean paintbrush Scissors White construction paper Blue and red markers DIRECTIONS: Frost the cupcake with white icing. To create each piece of “popcorn,” cut one mini marshmallow in half and squish the two pieces back together into a whole mini marshmallow, pinching firmly. Pile the finished popcorn onto the frosted cupcake. For a buttery look, either dilute a drop of yellow food coloring in water and brush it on with a clean paintbrush or mix pastel yellow marshmallows in with the white. ...

12:05 PM

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Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan)Makes 18 Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 & 1/3 cups raw almonds, processed into almond meal (about 1.5 cups almond meal) 1/4 cup brown rice flour 2 tbsp ground flax 1/4 tsp + 1/8th tsp fine grain sea salt 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 cup raw almond butter (see note) 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp almond extract 5-6 tbsp raspberry jam approx 1/3 cup shredded coconut, for rolling DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and spray a large baking sheet with oil, use a silpat mat, or line with parchment paper. 2. If making almond meal, place raw almonds into a high-speed blender....

12:02 PM

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110 CALORIE RASPBERRY MARZIPAN MUFFINSINGREDIENTS: 6 tbsp flour 1 and 1/2 tbsp veg oil or coconut oil (You can sub applesauce, if you like the taste of fat-free muffins) 3 tbsp liquid 1/4 cup chopped (or smushed) raspberries 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp pure almond extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/16 tsp salt DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 330 degrees. (Or see note, below, for microwave version.) Mix the ingredients and pour into an oiled (or sprayed) muffin pan. Smooth top of batter. Cook for 12-15ish minutes. If you want to cook this in a microwave, spray or oil two little dishes and microwave 90-ish seconds. Note: *This recipe...

No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Balls

5:39 AM

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No Bake Oatmeal Cookie BallsINGREDIENTS: 2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, combine the oats, sugar and cocoa. With clean hands, mix in the water, vanilla, butter and peanut butter to form a dough. Wash hands, then roll the dough into balls 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Roll balls in confectioners’ sugar until thickly coated. Chill 20 minutes before servin...

5:35 AM

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Salmon with Quinoa and Toasted SeedsINGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water 1/2 cup quinoa, soak for up to 2 hours before cooking and rinse well with a fine strainer 1 generous handful of spinach, optional 1 generous handful of bean sprouts, optional 2 tbsp greek yoghurt, optional 2 salmon filets, deboned & without skin, diced 3 tablespoons coconut oil (1 tbsp for salmon and 2 tbsp for sautéeing vegetables & seeds) 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp continental parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped 2 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped 3 tbsp sunflower seeds 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 1/2...

5:29 AM

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Captain Crunch CupcakesINGREDIENTS: 1 cup cake flour (sifted) 3/4 cup Captain Crunch (finely ground) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 Cream together butter and sugar until thoroughly combined and fluffy, add eggs and mix until smooth In a food processor grind Captain Crunch (just the original, no crunch berries) into a fine powder. -It takes a little over a cup to make 3/4 a cup of the powder. Combine the captain crunch powder with sifted cake flour, then add salt cream of tartar and baking...

5:25 AM

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Oreo Bottom CupcakesINGREDIENTS: Cake batter Oreos Frosting DIRECTIONS: Line cupcake tins with cupcake liners. Place an oreo in each cup. Prepare cake batter as directed on box. Pour batter into each cup and bake as directed. Let cupcakes cool and fros...

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