Shrimp, Feta and Fresh Herb Mac and Cheese

Shrimp, Feta and Fresh Herb Mac and CheeseINGREDIENTS: 1 lb. pasta shapes 1 lb. raw shrimp (31-40 ct.), peeled and deveined, cut in half (if desired) 10 oz. feta cheese, crumbled and divided Zest of 1 lemon, divided ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped, divided 5 tbsp. butter, divided 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped 8 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.  Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.  Drain well; set aside.  Add the raw shrimp to the...

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Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom RisottoINGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 1 Onion (chopped) 1 Clove Garlic (crushed) 125g Mushrooms (chopped) 150g Risotto Rice 500ml Stock (you may or may not use all of this) 1 tbsp Soy Sauce 1/2 tsp Coriander 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder (optional/to taste) DIRECTIONS: Fry the onion in the olive oil until soft Add the garlic & mushrooms, cook for a few more minutes Add the sesame oil and rice, stir until rice is coated in oil Add the soy sauce, chilli & coriander Spoon stock in, a ladleful at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the stock before adding more - this should take around 20 mins until the rice is cook...

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French Breakfast Muffins

French Breakfast Muffins INGREDIENTS: 1/3 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. sugar 1 egg (preferably room temperature) 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 c. milk Topping (option: cut topping in half*) 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 tsp. cinnamon DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium-large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir until combined, but still a bit lumpy. Don’t overmix. Scoop batter into muffin tins that have sprayed with cooking spray. Using a large ice cream scoop, I got 8 medium-large muffins out of this batter; I think you could...

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Chicken Satay Burgers

Chicken Satay BurgersINGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground chicken 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground 2 stalks lemongrass, peeled & chopped 1 shallot, finely diced 1 tablespoon garlic, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon chili sauce 1 tablespoons fish sauce 1 egg 1 handful cilantro, chopped 4 buns 4 leaves of lettuce 1/2 cup spicy peanut sauce 1 cup Thai slaw 1 handful peanuts, coarsely chopped DIRECTIONS: Mix the chicken, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, lemongrass, shallot, garlic, ginger, chili sauce, fish sauce egg, and cilantro. Form the...

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Mushrooms & Wilted Greens on Toast with a Poached Egg

Mushrooms & Wilted Greens on Toast with a Poached EggINGREDIENTS: 2 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 cups sliced mushrooms – you can use any variety you prefer 4 cups chopped greens, tough stems removed – you can use mustard greens, kale or chard here 1/2 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard 2 large eggs 1 tsp. white vinegar salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: - Toast (using your favorite method) the bread and go ahead and arrange each one on its own plate. - In a medium sized skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until faintly shimmering. Add in the minced garlic and saute until soft...

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Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde

Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa VerdeINGREDIENTS: Avocado Salsa:1 small onion, quartered 1 jalapeno, quartered, seeds optional 1 garlic clove, smashed 4 medium tomatillos, (about 8 ounces) husked, rinsed, and coarsely chopped 1/2 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped Shrimp:1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chipotle or blended chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound medium shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined 8 corn tortillas 8 sprigs cilantro for garnish 2 limes, cut into wedges DIRECTIONS: Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic...

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Skirt Steak with Arugula Salad

Skirt Steak with Arugula SaladINGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 ciabatta rolls, cut into cubes (about 5 cups) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup sliced radishes 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, plus 2 tablespoons brine from the jar 1 1/4 pounds skirt steak 6 cups baby arugula DIRECTIONS:Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread cubes and cook until crisp and slightly golden, turning as needed, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each...

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Autumn Apple and Grape Medley

Autumn Apple and Grape MedleyINGREDIENTS: 3 cups (16 oz) green seedless grapes, washed and dried well 4 cups (24 oz) gala apples, diced 1/2 tsp lemon juice 8 oz fat free Chiobani Greek yogurt 4 oz light cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup light agave (or brown sugar) 1 tsp vanilla extract For the Topping: 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans) DIRECTIONS: Cut grapes in half and set aside. Dice apples into small pieces about the same size as the cut grapes. Toss with lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning. Mix yogurt, cream cheese, agave and vanilla until blended well. Stir in grapes and apples and pour into 8 small...

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Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip CookiesINGREDIENTS: 3 large, very ripe bananas 1/2 C natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy) 3 Tablespoons coconut oil, liquified (or sub canola) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons maple syrup (or honey for non-vegan) 1-1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add peanut butter, baking powder, oil, maple syrup, salt and vanilla. Add oats and flour and mix well. If the mixture seems too...

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal CookiesINGREDIENTS: 1/2 c butter, softened to room temperature 1 1/4 c brown sugar 1/2 c white sugar 1/3 c peanut butter 1 egg + 1 yolk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 c old fashioned whole oats 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 c chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet) Optional: add 1/2 c peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, toffee bits, raisins, nuts, seeds, etc. DIRECTIONS: Combine room-temperature softened butter with the sugars and stir.  I did this by hand but you could cream them using a mixer if desired. Then stir in the peanut butter. Add the egg + yolk and vanilla...

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Sauteed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Sauteed Green Beans and Cherry TomatoesINGREDIENTS: Two tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes. halves 1-2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Push the beans to the side; add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add...

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Spinach and Gruyere Cheese Strata

Spinach and Gruyere Cheese StrataINGREDIENTS: 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed in cheesecloth and squeezed until dry 1 leek, white and light green parts only, finely chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 cups of hearty bread or bagels, cut into 1-inch cubes 6 oz Gruyere, grated 2 oz Parmesan, grated 9 eggs 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Nutmeg, salt and black pepper DIRECTIONS: In a large skillet, saute the leeks in butter over medium heat until soft, about five to eight minutes. Whisk together eggs, milk, and mustard, season with salt and pepper. In a buttered casserole dish arrange the bread. Lay leeks atop the spinach on top of...

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Pumpkin, Bacon and Sage Risotto

Pumpkin, Bacon and Sage RisottoINGREDIENTS: 2 large chicken stock cubes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 20g butter 1 brown onion 3 rashers bacon, finely sliced crosswise 250g pumpkin, seeded, peeled and finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 cup arborio rice  1/4 grated parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: Place crumbled stock cubes in a large saucepan and add 4 cups (1 litre) of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cover to keep hot. Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add onion and bacon, cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add pumpkin, rice and sage. Stir to coat for about 2 minutes. Add stock one ladle-full at...

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Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo

Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese AlfredoINGREDIENTS: 2 whole red bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup fat free half & half 4 oz. garlic & herb goat cheese 2/3 cup grated parigiano reggiano cheese 1/2 cup artichoke hearts (optional) 1/2 lb. linguine, cooked to al dente salt & pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place red peppers on baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes until peppers are charred. Remove from oven and cover with foil 10 minutes. In the mean time, saute onions and garlic in olive oil 7 minutes or until tender. Pour in half & half,...

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Banana Split Breakfast Bundles

Banana Split Breakfast Bundles INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 tsp unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp slivered almonds 1 high fiber, high protein wrap (I used a low-cal flatbread) 1 tbsp Chobani vanilla greek yogurt 1/2 tsp cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s Special Dark) 1-2 drops liquid vanilla stevia (optional) 1/2 fresh banana, sliced 1 large strawberry (about 1/8 cup), hulled and sliced 1/8 cup fresh pineapple or 1 canned pineapple ring, chopped 4 fresh cherries, stems and seeds removed DIRECTIONS: Heat coconut and almonds in a small pan over medium heat until toasted or light brown in color, about 2-3 mins. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, mix together...

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Butterbeer Cupcakes

Butterbeer CupcakesINGREDIENTS: Makes 18 For the cupcakes: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup cream soda For the ganache: 1 11-oz. package butterscotch chips 1 cup heavy cream For the buttercream frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup butterscotch ganache 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 16-oz. package powdered sugar Splash of...

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Cranberry and Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cranberry and Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic VinaigretteINGREDIENTS: Ingredients for the dressing: 1/2 cup (60g) sugar 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons dried mustard 1 tablespoon minced sweet onion 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (120 ml) white balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup (70 ml) vegetable oii 1/3 cup (70 ml) extra virgin olive oil Ingredients for the salad: 12 ounces (340g) baby spinach, arugula, field greens 1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems (discard the stems or use for another...

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Almond-Honey Granola Cups With Yogurt and Berries

Almond-Honey Granola Cups With Yogurt and BerriesINGREDIENTS: 1 cup oats 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup sun flower seeds (I used pepitas which I had on hand) 1 Tbsp flax seeds (optional) 1 cup puffed cereal (I love 3 Sisters honey puffs sold at Whole Foods) 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar or regular sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 tsp vanilla extract yogurt berries DIRECTIONS: Place oats, almonds, sun flower seeds and flax seeds on foil lined cookie tray and bake for 10 minutes at 350F. Toss mixture half way through. In small sauce pan, on medium heat, mix together almond/peanut butter,...

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Apple Cake

Apple CakeINGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 apple thinly sliced 2 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence a pinch of salt DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 150 degree celcius. Crack eggs into mixing bowl and add the sugar, beat until dissovled and then add the oil and mix. Add the vanilla and salt and stir some more. Sift in the flour and the baking powder. Mix till its nice smooth and gooey(you can totally tell I’m not a newb). Pour into a greased small circular pan or a smallish rectangular pan and arrange the apple pieces ontop. Sprinkle more brown sugar over everything. Stick...

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Red Wine + Goat Cheese Risotto with Caramelized Mushrooms

Red Wine + Goat Cheese Risotto with Caramelized MushroomsINGREDIENTS: serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 1/4 cups arborio rice 1 cup of your favorite red wine 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken stock 6 ounces goat cheese 3 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper fresh basil for topping DIRECTIONS: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoons of butter and olive oil over low heat, then add mushrooms. Let cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are juicy and caramelized. While mushrooms are cooking, in a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon each of...

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Veggie Open Face Melts

Veggie Open Face MeltsINGREDIENTS: 8 slices of crispy whole wheat french bread 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Dash of salt and pepper 8 thin slices of fresh mozzarella About 1 cup baby arugula DIRECTIONS: Preheat broiler and grease a grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. In another pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add in zucchini, red pepper, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper and cook until those vegetables are soft, about 2 – 3 more minutes. Remove from heat. Arrange...

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Chocolate Rose Bundt Cake

Chocolate Rose Bundt Cake INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces) 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease Bundt pan. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix milk and sour cream in a small bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low, and add flour mixture, alternating with milk mixture,...

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Fudgy Brownies Under 150 Calories!

Fudgy Brownies Under 150 Calories!INGREDIENTS: 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (1 cup)  1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter  2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped  1 cup granulated sugar  1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk  1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2  large egg yolks  1  large egg  Cooking spray DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Place butter and chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at HIGH for 45 seconds,...

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Tomato & Provolone Sandwiches

Tomato & Provolone Sandwiches INGREDIENTS: 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or basil or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Pinch of salt 8 slices whole-grain country bread 4 slices provolone cheese (about 4 ounces) 2 large or 3 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced 1/2 inch thick  DIRECTIONS: Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Mash garlic on a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife or a spoon until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with mayonnaise, tarragon (or basil), lemon...

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Pink Anthill Cupcakes

Pink Anthill CupcakesINGREDIENTS: Makes 24 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 4 egg whites 200g (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 4 egg yolks 100g desiccated grated coconut 1 cup milk 50g chocolate jimmies (I used pink sprinkles) The How-to Part Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two 12 cup muffin tins with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. In the electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside. In another bowl in the electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix...

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee CakeSOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 tbsp cream cheese 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In the bow of an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until very light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Stop and scrap down the sides of the bowl, the beat some more. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.  In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Slowly...

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Herb and Panko Crusted Baked Tomatoes

Herb and Panko Crusted Baked TomatoesINGREDIENTS: Makes 8 8 vine ripe tomatoes, sliced in half crosswise 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 1/2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced 2 teaspoons oregano, minced 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced 1 teaspoon thyme, minced 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Gently scoop seeds from tomato halves. Set aside. 3. Place breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, rosemary, and thyme in a small mixing bowl and toss together. Add melted butter and stir together until mixture is completely coated in butter. Season with...

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Albondigas

AlbondigasINGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large garlic clove, minced 3 quarts of chicken stock, beef stock, water or a mixture of both stock and water 1/2 cup of tomato sauce 1/2 lb of string beans, strings and ends removed, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup of raw white rice 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup of chopped parsley 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper A dash of cayenne and cumin 1 1/2 cup of frozen or fresh peas 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, crumbled, or 1 Tbsp fresh chopped oregano Salt and pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS: Heat...

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Lagman

LagmanINGREDIENTS: 1 lb lamb (cut into small pieces, about 1-inch cubes) 3 Tbspn of olive oil 2 onions (diced) 3 carrots (sliced) 1 bell pepper (diced) 2 tomatoes (diced) 4 medium potatoes (diced) 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 4-5 cups of chicken or beef stock 3 bay leaves salt, pepper, cumin, red peppers or chiles to taste scallions for garnish DIRECTIONS: Saute the diced onion, carrots, and bell peppers. Add the lamb, tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until meat is browned and there are delicious crispy bits formed on the bottom of the pan. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and the bay leaves.  Simmer for at...

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Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (Raw Vegan)

Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (Raw Vegan)INGREDIENTS: (makes 5 2×3-inch frosted cakes): 2 cups hazelnuts 1 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup cocoa powder, divided 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided 1 medium avocado Crushed hazelnuts for garnish DIRECTIONS: Pulse the hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground into a flour Add in the dates, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup maple syrup and process until it forms into a thick dough that sticks together. Lay the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to about 3/4-inch thickness. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into either 8 or 10 equal sized rectangles. If there’s excess...

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Double Coconut Muffins

Double Coconut MuffinsINGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (110 grams) virgin coconut oil 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (60 grams) whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 cup (230 grams) full fat Greek-style yogurt, at room temperature is best 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature is best 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract 3/4 cup (90 grams) sweetened shredded coconut, divided DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375°F. Either grease 10 muffin cups with butter or coconut oil, or line them with papers. [Oh, you’re out of paper liners too? Cut parchment paper into 5-inch squares and form...

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Honey & Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon With Stir Fried Veggies

Honey and Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon With Stir Fried VeggiesINGREDIENTS: 4 (4 ounce) pieces of Fresh Salmon 3 tbsp Oyster Sauce 2 tbsp Teriyaki Sauce 2 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, minced 2 whole Baby Bok Choy, core trimmed and roughly chopped 1 small head of Broccoli, florets trimmed 1 cup Snow Peas Cooked Rice, for serving DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray a non-stick sheet pan with olive oil and place the salmon on the sheet pan. Mix together the oyster sauce, teriyaki sauce and honey in a small bowl and divide it in half. Glaze the salmon with one half of the glaze and...

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Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers

Stuffed Tomatoes & PeppersINGREDIENTS: 2 Large Tomatoes 2 Bell Peppers Olive Oil 2 Onions 2 Cloves Garlic 2 Tbsp Crushed Cashew Nuts 1/2 Cup Rice 2 Tbsp Sultanas (optional) Sesame Seeds Parsley, Salt & Pepper DIRECTIONS: Cut tomatoes and peppers in half. Keep the tomato seeds, throw the pepper seeds away. Brush the peppers with a little olive oil and bake for 15 minutes at 190°C (375°C). Meanwhile, cook the rice. Cook the onions, garlic & cashews until soft (around five minutes). Stir in rice, tomato pulp & seeds, sultanas, parsley, salt and pepper. Fill pepper and tomato halves with rice mix. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with sesame...

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Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)INGREDIENTS: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (a 1/4-oz package) 7 tablespoons warm water (105–115°F) 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 lb Havarti cheese, coarsely grated 1/4 lb salted mozzarella, coarsely grated 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted DIRECTIONS: Sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir together salt and remaining flour in a large bowl, then stir in egg and yeast mixture to form a dough. Turn out dough onto a well-floured surface and turn to coat with...

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Chili Rubbed Salmon with Cilantro Avocado Salsa

Chili Rubbed Salmon with Cilantro Avocado SalsaINGREDIENTS: 4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed ¼ cup chopped green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and diced tsp. jalapeño, seeded and minced (or to taste) 1 ½ Tbsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 4 (6-oz) wild Copper River salmon fillets DIRECTIONS: Place tomatillos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove tomatillos and when cool enough to handle, roughly chop them. Combine the tomatillos, onion, cilantro and lime juice. Gently fold in...

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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites

Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel BitesINGREDIENTS: For the Dough 1/2 cup warm water 1 packet yeast 1/2 cup almond milk 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all purpose flour 2 T brown sugar 6-8 cups water + 4 T baking soda For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping 3 T granulated sugar 1/2 T cinnamon 1 T non-dairy (or regular) margarine, melted 1 T almond milk DIRECTIONS: Mix the yeast in warm water with a pinch of the brown sugar. Set aside. Combine the flour, milk, and remaining brown sugar. Stir in the yeast mixture. Mix until combined. Knead dough gently, then place in greased bowl. Cover and set in warm place.Let dough rise for 1-2...

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Reduced Fat Blueberry-Strawberry Muffins

Reduced Fat Blueberry-Strawberry MuffinsINGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup skim milk 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce   1 egg 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 Tbsp ground flax seed 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup fresh blueberries 3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh strawberries DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400*F.  Line 12 muffin cups with paper lines or spray with nonstick spray.  In a large bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, egg, oil and lemon zest.  Add in flours, ground flax seed, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Mix until just combined.  Your batter...

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Low Fat Black Bean Brownies

Low Fat Black Bean BrowniesINGREDIENTS: 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed 2 whole bananas ⅓ cup agave nectar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup raw sugar (optional) ¼ cup instant oats DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8” pan and set aside. Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, scrapping sides as needed. Stir in the oats and pour batter into the pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing. Chef’s Note: if you find these brownies are too soft or...

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Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

Chipotle Macaroni and CheeseINGREDIENTS: 2 cups dry whole wheat elbow macaroni (or other short pasta) 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste) 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, including juices 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese 1 cup skim milk 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and...

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Smoked Salmon Breakfast Burrito

Smoked Salmon Breakfast BurritoINGREDIENTS: Serves 4 1 tbl vegetable oil 8 large eggs salt and pepper to taste 2 tbl chopped chives 2 jalapeño chilies, halved, seeded, sliced 1 cup diced tomato 8 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite size pieces i/2 cup soft cream cheese 4 large flour tortillas salsa DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in skillet. Add eggs and milk, scramble. Cook until barely set and stir in salt, pepper, chives, jalapeño, tomato and salmon. Spread 2 tsp cream cheese onto center of each tortilla. Spoon warm egg mixture over cheese, dividing evenly. Roll up burritos, tuck in ends. Serve with salsa. Enj...

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