tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59785310619213595592024-03-13T12:51:03.265-07:00food & funHealthy home cooking, including vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low glycemic or low-sugar recipesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-30430433606415721622015-03-03T11:28:00.002-08:002015-03-03T12:48:37.420-08:00Spiced Carrot Hummus<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-63126244327133333602014-09-01T10:23:00.001-07:002014-09-01T10:42:16.261-07:00Cherry Pecan Granola Bars<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slightly sweet, a little spicy, chewy, and crispy! Smells like fall when you bake them. Also reminds me of a cherry crisp pie.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">½ cup chopped pecans</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Line 8x8” baking pan with parchment. </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bring sugar and oil to a boil in saucepan, and let cook for 2 min. Pour hot sugar over dry ingredients. Mix well to coat. Using wet hands press the mixture into the pan firmly and evenly. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bake 325 for 25-30 min. until golden brown and edges are crisp. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set on cooling rack, and let cool completely before cutting into bars, using a very sharp knife. (A sharper knife will help keep pieces from crumbling apart as you cut). </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">The bars will be slightly sticky, so they will store best if you wrap them individually in plastic wrap (plus they will be ready to take with you when you need a meal/snack on the go!). Keep these refrigerated to keep them </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">fresh longer, and help them firm up. Best when eaten at room temp. though, so that they are softer. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*Cherries are not suitable for a low FODMAP diet. A few Low FODMAP alternatives to try: cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, pineapple.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nutrition per snack-size square (1/16):</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Makes about 3 cups (24 oz)</span></span></div>
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</span><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; "><span style="vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This. Is. So. Yummy. I could just eat this all by itself. I previously made a post about the hummus at Wegmans, and how delicious it was. Well, I found the perfect recipe for the sweet potato variation!</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Adapted from <u><a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/133217/sweet-potato-hummus">wholeliving.com recipe.</a></u></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/4 tsp reduced sodium salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/4 tsp ground black pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 tsp cumin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/4 cup tahini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 3/4 cups canned low-sodium chickpeas</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-89338697331664325432014-07-24T09:24:00.000-07:002014-07-25T13:21:45.679-07:00Chocolate Banana SunNut Protein Bars with Coconut<div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had Phood Nutritional Shake powder to use up, so I conducted this culinary experiment! Although it didn't turn out as I wanted, I like them because they are soft, have only a hint of sweetness, are a little nutty, and I found them to be incredibly filling (and since they are pretty low-cal, this is good if you're trying to stick to a calorie budget while still feeling satisfied). So, considering they aren't so sweet, I think they are perfect as a snack or breakfast bar, because it doesn't make me want to devour them in mass quantity. Still, I would like to tweak the recipe for next time, because I think it could use maybe a little salt, or replace some of the flour with cocoa powder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6 scoops Phood Chocolate Caramel Nutritional Shake powder</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-44424753450366648942014-06-30T18:09:00.001-07:002014-06-30T18:09:56.786-07:00Quinoa, sweet potato, & black bean salad<div><u>Ingredients</u>:</div><div><br></div><div>1 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained</div><div>1 3/4 cup vegetable stock</div><div>1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into small cubes</div><div>1 cup sweet corn</div><div>1 (15oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed</div><div>1 avocado, cut into small cubes/chunks</div><div><br></div><div>Adjust these seasonings to your tastes, but you can start here (I was just sprinkling & throwing stuff in, so I'm just estimating here):</div><div>1/4 tsp cumin</div><div>1/4 tsp chili powder </div><div>2-3 tbsp Lemon juice </div><div>A 'Good drizzle' around the bowl of Chipotle-infused olive oil (3-4 tbsp?)</div><div>Salt</div><div>Pepper</div><div><br></div><div><u>Directions</u>:</div><div><br></div><div>1. Bring stock to a boil in a pot. Add quinoa and lower heat to simmer; cover & cook for 20 min, when water should be absorbed. Fluff with fork when finished. </div><div>2. While quinoa cooks, put sweet potato into microwaveable bowl, and fill halfway with water. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on high for about 4 min(?--maybe less--however long it takes to cook til tender but not mushy)</div><div>3. Drain potatoes. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. </div><div>4. Add quinoa, sweet potato, corn, beans, avocado, seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss gently to mix. </div><div>5. Serve warm or chilled. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-1947872145002314882014-06-26T10:24:00.003-07:002014-06-26T10:59:06.217-07:00Zucchini Ribbon Salad<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l6QA0SXafx4/U6xXYbBaTzI/AAAAAAAABtQ/fYW7cGjfKDo/s640/blogger-image-818069372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l6QA0SXafx4/U6xXYbBaTzI/AAAAAAAABtQ/fYW7cGjfKDo/s640/blogger-image-818069372.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4 to 6 servings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Salad:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4 zucchini (no bigger than 8"), cut into ribbons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/3 cup Toasted pine nuts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Shaved asiago, Parmesan, or Pecorino cheese </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4 cups Arugula</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Dressing:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp white wine vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp honey mustard </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp minced garlic </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp oregano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4-1/2 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add zucchini ribbons, cover pot, and set heat to very low/warm. Cook zucchini for 3 min, until tender but still has some crisp to it. Drain and rinse with cold water. Spread onto baking sheet and pat dry with clean paper towels. Toss gently with dressing. Let marinate for 30 min. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To serve, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Arrange arugula on plate. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Top with zucchini. Sprinkle pine nuts and shaved cheese on top. </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-39635309852309076592014-06-26T10:24:00.001-07:002014-06-26T10:40:16.336-07:00Quinoa with Pine Nuts and Green Onions<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mzHvyHTXUq0/U6xXS-kKyII/AAAAAAAABtI/ycaHMd0Ahs4/s640/blogger-image--1638166142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mzHvyHTXUq0/U6xXS-kKyII/AAAAAAAABtI/ycaHMd0Ahs4/s640/blogger-image--1638166142.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recipe found at http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/03/recipe-for-quinoa-side-dish-with-pine.html?m=1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4 servings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Ingredients</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>1 tbsp canola oil<br>1 cup quinoa, rinsed, well-drained (unless the package says it does not need to be rinsed)<br>1 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock<br>1/4 tsp. salt<br>1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (toast in a dry pan, until golden)<br>1/2 cup sliced green onion (about 3 scallions) (green and white parts)<br>2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (or flat-leaf parsley)<br><br></span><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add quinoa and saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the quinoa is toasted. Microwave stock about 3 min. Add the hot stock and salt. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and let the quinoa cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes (until the liquid is absorbed). If the quinoa is cooked, but still somewhat 'wet', turn up the heat to medium to dry it out more.</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">While quinoa cooks, toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat, until golden, about 2-3 min (shake pan a few times to toast evenly and avoid burning). Prepare onions and cilantro. </span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When quinoa is done, let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and Stir in pine nuts, green onions, and cilantro. Serve hot or warm.</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-76319759810138380132014-06-26T10:00:00.001-07:002014-06-26T10:23:28.736-07:00Moroccan Marinated Carrot Salad<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KHni1TCgDL0/U6xRmqL8D8I/AAAAAAAABs4/RxAPyFzte1o/s640/blogger-image-1423876489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KHni1TCgDL0/U6xRmqL8D8I/AAAAAAAABs4/RxAPyFzte1o/s640/blogger-image-1423876489.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After finding such a dish at a local Moroccan restaurant (shout out to Casablanca, in Warrington PA!), I just had to find a recipe that was just like it! This one turned out perfect! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Moroccan Carrot Salad </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Source: http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/saladsandsidedishes/r/carrot_salad_paprika_cumin.htm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Sliced carrots are boiled then marinated with Moroccan spices, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Serve warm or cold. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You can dice the carrots if you prefer, but slicing them is the traditional presentation."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Serves 4.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 lb. fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8" slices</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 cloves garlic, smashed </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp lemon juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tsp cumin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tsp sweet paprika</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 tsp smoked hot paprika</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Boil the carrots in salted water, about 15 minutes or until just tender -- fork should go into piece easily with just a little resistance. Drain, and rinse or immerse carrots with cold water to cool and stop further cooking. Drain again, and try to dry them gently, as this will keep from diluting the marinade. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In a medium pan, sauté the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat, 2-3 min. or until garlic is golden. Discard the garlic, and add the carrots, lemon juice, and spices. Sauté over low heat for another 3-4 minutes, and remove from the heat. Stir in cilantro. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Serve the marinated carrots either warm or chilled. (I prefer to chill it, then take it out about 60-90 min before I plan to serve it). </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-86906908892363513282014-06-26T09:59:00.001-07:002014-06-26T09:59:03.954-07:00Broccoli Strascinati<div>Didn't have to change a thing! One my my favorite ways to prepare broccoli now!</div><div><br></div>http://food52.com/recipes/24145-broccoli-strascinati<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZoaUzUfNyuM/U6xRVV9knFI/AAAAAAAABsw/LBySIDh86nk/s640/blogger-image-1504365385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZoaUzUfNyuM/U6xRVV9knFI/AAAAAAAABsw/LBySIDh86nk/s640/blogger-image-1504365385.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-72604375235514785402014-06-26T09:21:00.001-07:002014-06-26T09:56:41.833-07:00Ginger Lime Mango Sorbet<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A creamy, fruity, tangy, refreshing treat, that is easily scoopable and not icy!</span></div><div><br></div><div>Adapted from </div><div>http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/04/mango-sorbet-recipe.html</div><div><br></div><div>Makes 2 qts</div><div><br></div><div>Special equipment needed:</div><div>2-qt ice cream machine</div><div><br></div><div>6 mangoes, peeled, pitted, cubed (about 7 cups)</div><div>1/4 cup lime juice</div><div>1/4 cup orangecello (or you could use orange liqueur)</div><div>1/2 cup sugar</div><div>1/2 tsp coconut extract</div><div>1 tsp ground ginger</div><div><br></div><div>Purée ingredients in food processor or blender. </div><div>Strain mixture through fine mesh sieve. Chill strained mixture in fridge for 30 min to an hour. Discard the remaining substance. </div><div>Add chilled mixture to ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. I used a Cuisinart Ice Cream machine that takes about 20 minutes until the mixture is well-thickened. For this recipe, I needed to run the machine for 25 min. </div><div>Scoop into a freezer safe container. It should 'ripen' or fully firm up in about 6-8 hours. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-26006343331496469272014-06-26T07:57:00.001-07:002014-06-26T09:56:09.834-07:00Roasted Tequila Lime Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mhv39dXJX10/U6w04FAGb-I/AAAAAAAABsg/f2j6ubTynTE/s640/blogger-image-686033810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mhv39dXJX10/U6w04FAGb-I/AAAAAAAABsg/f2j6ubTynTE/s640/blogger-image-686033810.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Original recipe found at http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/04/chicken-jealousy/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Original source: Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In this recipe I doubled nearly everything from the orginal to make sure the chicken would be fully coated...but this might not be necessary. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup gold tequila</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">12 oz 100% lime juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp chili powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp minced jalapeno pepper (I used jarred sliced jalapeños and just squished them up in my hands)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp minced fresh garlic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tbsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tsp freshly ground black pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Original: 3 whole boneless chicken breasts </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Adapted: 1 - 4 lb roasting chicken, quartered </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large container. Add the chicken. Refrigerate and let marinate for 8 hours or overnight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Original: "Heat a grill with coals and brush the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Adaptation: (Used whole bone-in chicken breasts (chicken halves) with 6 drumsticks, with skin) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Place Skin side up in baking dish. Brushed with olive oil. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Preheat oven to 450.(Roast setting)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bake for 40 min.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tent with foil after about 15 min or when the skin is nicely browned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cover with foil for 15 min after removing from oven, before serving. Internal temp must reach 165 (can take out at 160) to be done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sprinkle with cilantro to serve. Serve hot! </div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-80258929274846845072014-06-17T11:24:00.001-07:002014-07-24T08:14:17.573-07:00Oatmeal Cookies with No-added Sugar<div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If there ever was a 'healthy' cookie, this one might fit the bill...<br />No added sugar, just the natural sweetness of dates, raisins, and bananas. Rolled oats, flaked coconut, ground flaxseed, cashews, and defatted powdered peanut butter, add some healthy fats, protein, and fiber. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />This was an experiment really, so I wasn't sure how it would turn out. But, I think they turned out pretty great for something I just threw together (that's why I had to estimate quantities in the recipe).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup raisin paste (about 1/4-1/3 cup packed raisins, processed into a paste/purée </span>—<span style="font-family: inherit;"> another good idea might be to boil and soak the raisins to soften them, and then puree them. You could just use more dates and puree those, but raisins are cheaper!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup (P2B) defatted, powdered peanut butter</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-89849137450866076492014-05-23T09:19:00.001-07:002014-05-23T09:19:52.690-07:00Coconut Lime "Tarabars"I love Larabars, but I wanted to find a way to make them myself to save $$, and to devise my own favorite flavor combos! <div><br></div><div>These are made much like the Figgy Walnut Bars I posted previously, but I was going for a 'key lime' kind of flavor. I think it came together pretty great, and I hope you do too! </div><div><br></div><div>So without further ado...</div><div><br></div><div>Makes 12 'Tarabars' :)</div><div><br></div><div><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div>1/2 cup rolled oats</div><div>1 1/2 cups dried pineapple chunks</div><div>3/4 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened</div><div>1 cup whole almonds</div><div>1/2 tsp ground ginger</div><div>1/4 tsp coconut extract</div><div>1 tbsp lime juice (or to taste; zest might be even better)</div><div>2 tbsp ground flaxseed</div><div>1 tbsp coconut oil</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1fJoiF_2zu4/U391J90dWyI/AAAAAAAABpU/VQMniw6K9Xo/s640/blogger-image-1561860576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1fJoiF_2zu4/U391J90dWyI/AAAAAAAABpU/VQMniw6K9Xo/s640/blogger-image-1561860576.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Combine everything into a food processor. Process until it forms nice clumps, and holds together well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jk6YEBs5vek/U391IDe1sBI/AAAAAAAABpE/0WVFhkbYG3k/s640/blogger-image--2026354362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jk6YEBs5vek/U391IDe1sBI/AAAAAAAABpE/0WVFhkbYG3k/s640/blogger-image--2026354362.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Line a 8x8 pan with plastic wrap with enough to wrap over the mixture. Press mixture evenly into pan. Wrap with plastic. Pop into fridge for 15 min (helps to firm it up, and make it easier to cut).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_dOoIE2lrmU/U391GdxAMfI/AAAAAAAABo8/vSeHd5G61aM/s640/blogger-image-2015610839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_dOoIE2lrmU/U391GdxAMfI/AAAAAAAABo8/vSeHd5G61aM/s640/blogger-image-2015610839.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Cut into 12 bars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SOnog1YzILg/U391JGqaHrI/AAAAAAAABpM/nh-90ekcFLo/s640/blogger-image-1095089149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SOnog1YzILg/U391JGqaHrI/AAAAAAAABpM/nh-90ekcFLo/s640/blogger-image-1095089149.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Store these in a cool place (fridge is best for longer storage, and to keep them firmer), wrapped individually, or layer wax paper in between the bars to prevent them from sticking together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think they should keep for several weeks if they are wrapped well, since it's just dried fruit & nuts. And the citric acid in the lime juice is a natural preservative too, so that can't hurt ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-64267981276184787522014-05-09T08:31:00.001-07:002014-05-09T08:31:28.092-07:00Wegmans Hummus<div class="sfContent_LeftRightSpacer" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 9px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;">Tried these new flavors from the hummus bar! I must figure out how to make these at home!</div><div class="sfContent_LeftRightSpacer" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 9px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><br></div><div class="sfContent_LeftRightSpacer" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 9px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;">1) Caramelized onion flavor (info copied from wegmans' site)</div><div class="sfContent_LeftRightSpacer" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 9px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="sfProduct_Details" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; border-spacing: 0px; width: 2290px;"><tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="sfProduct_DetailsLarge" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="sfProduct_DetailsLargeBold" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span>: Chickpeas, Filtered Water, Caramelized Onions (Onions, Canola Oil, Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Spices, Citric Acid), Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste), Canola Oil, Sea Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Lemon Juice Concentrate, White Vinegar, Citric Acid, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Canola Oil, Citric Acid)</span><div class="sfBR_Spacer" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="sfProduct_DetailsLargeBold" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold;">Warnings</span>: ALLERGENS: Contains None.</span><div class="sfBR_Spacer" style="margin: 0px; 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-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Calories</b></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">120</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Calories from Fat</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">60</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="right" colspan="2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"></b></span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="center" colspan="2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><hr noshade="" size="3" width="100%" align="center"></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="right" colspan="2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*</b></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="center" colspan="2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><hr noshade="" size="3" width="100%" align="center"></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Total Fat</b></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7 g (11%)</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Saturated Fat</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">0 g (0%)</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Trans Fat</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">0 g</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cholesterol</b></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">0 mg (0%)</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sodium</b></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">320 mg (13%)</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Total Carbohydrate</b></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">12 g (4%)</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Dietary Fiber</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4 g (16%)</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Sugars</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 g</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Protein</b></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4 g</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="right" colspan="2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"></b></span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="center" colspan="2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><hr noshade="" size="3" width="100%" align="center"></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Vitamin A</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">0%</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Vitamin C</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4%</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Calcium</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2%</span></td></tr><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><td align="left" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Iron</span></td><td align="right" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- See more at: http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=730461#sthash.nmaLptzw.dpuf</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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Sweet potato ?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-53588020810841635612014-05-02T17:26:00.001-07:002014-05-02T17:42:13.044-07:00Carrot Pineapple LoafMy mom made this for our Easter dinner.<br />
It made with regular wheat flour, but I am posting it in case anyone was wondering how it was made! I'd love to try it sometime with a GF flour.<br />
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Makes 4 small loafs<br />
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<li>3 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 tsp baking soda</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 tsp ground ginger</li>
<li>1/2 tsp baking powder</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped walnuts</li>
<li>3 eggs</li>
<li>1/2 cup vegetable oil</li>
<li>1/2 cup applesauce</li>
<li>3/4 cups sugar</li>
<li>3/4 cups baking stevia</li>
<li>2 cups shredded carrots</li>
<li>8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained</li>
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and dust with flour loaf pans.</div>
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Mix flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, baking powder together. Set aside.</div>
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In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, oil, and applesauce until thickened, about 2 minutes.</div>
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Mix in carrots and pineapple. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in nuts, and pour into loaf pans.</div>
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Bakes 50 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean with a few crumbs. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-86108440720997116512014-04-24T10:17:00.001-07:002014-05-02T17:42:44.453-07:00Easter DinnerMy mom and I received so many kind words about our Easter dinner dishes, and I must say it really meant a lot to me, after all our hard work! I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves at the party, enjoyed the food, and hopefully were pleasantly surprised to have some new dishes to try, mixed in with some long-standing family favorites!<br />
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Here is the complete menu! Send me a message if you are interested in one of the recipes without a link—those are from cookbooks I have!</div>
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<a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/05/14/sunny-white-sangria/" target="_blank">Sunny White Sangria</a><br />
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Garlic Herb Hummus with assorted vegetables (DF)</div>
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Black Pepper-Crusted Herbed Goat cheese with crackers</div>
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<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Parsi-Deviled-Eggs-Food_com-107330" target="_blank">Parsi Deviled Eggs</a></div>
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Onion & Thyme Tart (GF, DF)</div>
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<a href="http://tmpnutrition.blogspot.com/2014/04/chicken-marbella.html" target="_blank">Chicken Marbella</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Hoisin_glazed-Beef-Tenderloin-With-Shiitake-Mushrooms-Recipezaar?columns=5&position=4%2F9" target="_blank">Hoisin-Glazed Beef Tenderloin</a></div>
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Green beans, blue cheese, & walnut salad with vinaigrette</div>
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<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/01/warm-butternut-squash-and-chickpea-salad/" target="_blank">Warm Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad with Tahini dressing</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/dijon-vinaigrette-potato-salad" target="_blank">Dijon Vinaigrette Potato salad</a></div>
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<a href="http://tmpnutrition.blogspot.com/2014/01/ratatouille.html" target="_blank">Ratatouille</a></div>
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Strawberry Jello Mold</div>
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Black Skillet Baked Beans</div>
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(Dinner rolls and sliced French bread)</div>
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Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart (GF, DF)</div>
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Dark Chocolate Sunbutter Crisp Bon Bons (I followed all the directions from the original recipe, <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/12/16/peanut-better-balls/" target="_blank">Peanut Better Balls</a>, only I swapped out the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter)</div>
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<a href="http://tmpnutrition.blogspot.com/2014/05/carrot-pineapple-loaf.html" target="_blank">Carrot Pineapple Loaf</a></div>
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And...here are some other tasty treats family members brought!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing</div>
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Chocolate-covered strawberries</div>
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(Blueberry Pie)</div>
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Irish Potato Candy</div>
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(Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake)</div>
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Assorted Cookies: (Chocolate chip blondies, wedding cookies, sugar cookies)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-76223346381214844542014-04-24T09:10:00.001-07:002014-05-02T17:16:09.883-07:00Chicken Marbella<div>
This has to be one of my new favorite ways to prepare chicken. And one of the best things, is that it uses the whole chicken (well, the major meaty parts anyway...thighs, legs, breasts), so you could actually save $$ by not buying boneless, skinless, breast meat. Additionally, I am not usually a fan of the dark meat, but this preparation actually makes all of the meat equally yummy! Win-win, I think! Yes, dark meat is higher in calories and fat, but as long as you are not overdoing these things in other meals, etc, you should not be afraid to go for these pieces, for they are succulent and super flavorful! </div>
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For more information on the nutrition of white v. dark meat, there is a short article on the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics website.</div>
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http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442471213</div>
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It also explains that dark turkey meat is an even healthier option than dark chicken meat! And this recipe would be probably equally as good if you used all turkey pieces too! </div>
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I copied this from a printout my mom had…there weren't many clues to its source, but I think it's from The Silver Palate recipe book? If there is such a thing...haha. </div>
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This dish is best if served hot or at room temperature.</div>
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If you're feeling confident and/or adventurous, buy a whole chicken and chop it up yourself. I recommend that you watch a quick tutorial if it's your first time! I watched 3 different videos and it was still tricky! Here is one I recommend:</div>
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http://youtu.be/BwVWOo_mYF8</div>
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Otherwise, you could purchase bone-in chicken pieces with skin.</div>
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Serves 10-12</div>
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4 chickens, quartered (about 2.5 lbs each)</div>
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1 head of garlic, peeled, pureed (equivalent to about 10 large cloves, or 3 tbsp minced or puréed garlic)</div>
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¼ cup dried oregano</div>
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coarse salt</div>
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fresh ground pepper</div>
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½ cup olive oil</div>
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1 cup pitted prunes</div>
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½ cup red wine vinegar</div>
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½ cup pitted Spanish green olives (many jarred ones are stuffed with pimientos--if you care to take them out, go ahead, but I don't feel like it makes a difference)</div>
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½ cup capers with a bit of juice</div>
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6 bay leaves (break into a few pieces by hand )</div>
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1 cup brown sugar</div>
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1 cup dry white wine (I like using a good non-oakey Chardonnay; and it's recommended that you never cook with a wine you wouldn't want to drink!)</div>
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¼ cup italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped</div>
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In a large bowl, combine chicken quarters, garlic, oregano, pepper & coarse salt to taste, vinegar, olive oil. prunes, olives, capers, juice, and bay leaves.</div>
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Cover and let marinate, refrigerated, overnight. </div>
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Preheat oven to 350 F.</div>
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Arrange chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon marinade over it evenly. Sprinkle chicken pieces with brown sugar and pour white wine around them.</div>
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Bake for 50 min. to 1 hour, basting frequently (try every 15-20 min?) with pan juices. Chicken is done when thigh pieces pricked with fork at thickest part, yield clear yellow rather than pink juice. (Or, if you would rather use a trusty instant-read cooking thermometer, insert into thickest part of thigh, but not touching bone, and aim for about 170 deg F-- if you shoot for 5 degrees less than "done", the "carryover" cooking that will happen after taking it out of the oven will finish the cooking, and you will avoid over cooking. In my experience, it seems a number of people think chicken has to be firm and dry to be cooked sufficiently, but chicken can be juicy and tender when cooked properly!)</div>
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Serving the dish:</div>
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With a slotted spoon transfer chicken, prunes, olives, and capers to serving platter.</div>
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Moisten with a few spoonfuls of pan juices and and sprinkle generously with parsley. Reserve the remaining pan juices to be served on the side. (You can decide if you want to first strain this through a mesh strainer or not).</div>
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To serve Chicken Marbella 'cold,' cool to room temperature in cooking juices, before transferring to a serving platter. If chicken has been covered and refrigerated, allow it to return to room temperature before serving. Spoon some of the reserved juice over chicken. </div>
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Hope you enjoy!</div>
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Here's a shot of the leftovers we had at Easter...not the best picture, but we were so busy that day I forgot to take pictures beforehand!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-24483800948297177912014-03-25T07:07:00.001-07:002014-04-24T09:23:38.573-07:00Baked Oatmeal<div><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Directions </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">are basically the same or similar for each variation... Please see the instructions under "spiced pumpkin" version.</span></div><div><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></b></div><div><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Spiced Pumpkin Coconut </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">(for 4 ramekins)</span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">3/4 cup canned pumpkin</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">1 tsp baking powder</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">1/2 tsp cinnamon</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Dash of allspice</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Dash of salt</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">2 tsp coconut cream</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">1 tsp vanilla extract </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">2 egg whites</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">2 cups rolled oats</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut flakes (optional; divided among servings)</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional: can be mixed in or on top</font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QD4Uba9WcR8/UzGNoWTdUNI/AAAAAAAABiw/seboi05sElI/s640/blogger-image--896365204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QD4Uba9WcR8/UzGNoWTdUNI/AAAAAAAABiw/seboi05sElI/s640/blogger-image--896365204.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><i><b>Directions</b></i></span></div><div>Preheat oven to 375. </div><div>Bake 20 min. </div><div><br></div><div>These actually hold together well enough to pop out of the ramekins like little muffins. You could serve them with a little pat of butter (vegan for me), or a drizzle of maple syrup. </div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Coconut-Craisin</b></div><div><br></div><div>1 tbsp coconut flakes, unsweetened </div><div>1/2 tsp Truvia</div><div>1/2 cup rolled oats</div><div>1/4 cup pear or apple sauce</div><div>1 egg white</div><div>1/4 tsp baking powder</div><div>2 tbsp blueberry flavored craisins (or 1/4 cup blueberries)</div><div>Coconut oil (for greasing baking dish)</div><div>Optional Topping:</div><div>1 tbsp Maple syrup + 1 tbsp cashew butter + 1 tbsp soy milk</div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For the <b>Original recipe</b>, (and more variations) </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Go here! http://mmmmarleemar.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/apple-blueberry-baked-oatmeal/</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-84844777518518662092014-03-07T15:22:00.001-08:002014-03-07T15:49:28.059-08:00Figgy Walnut BarsThough these are quite similar to Larabars, the orange extract used in them makes them delightfully different from any of the available Larabar flavors. I made these based on a recipe from Whole Foods.<div>Dates and figs are naturally very sweet, so they are great for us folks with the occasional sweet tooth, but, as fruits, they are also healthy for you! (Certainly more nutritious than plain ol' table sugar! Blech).</div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7MIbcdmFVYA/UxpUs9V3BkI/AAAAAAAABhs/hkJupMhSztI/s640/blogger-image--1217180236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7MIbcdmFVYA/UxpUs9V3BkI/AAAAAAAABhs/hkJupMhSztI/s640/blogger-image--1217180236.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Ingredients</b></div><div>10 oz medjool dates, pitted</div><div>10 oz Turkish figs (hard stem part removed)</div><div>1 cup walnuts</div><div>1/4 tsp orange extract</div><div>1 tsp vanilla extract</div><div>1 tsp cinnamon</div><div><br></div><div>In a food processor, combine all the ingredients. Process until you get a small crumb.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P2LvgSuFtxc/UxpUqSQWaXI/AAAAAAAABhc/u9h5p5bFOFw/s640/blogger-image--1697609752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P2LvgSuFtxc/UxpUqSQWaXI/AAAAAAAABhc/u9h5p5bFOFw/s640/blogger-image--1697609752.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Remove half of the mixture. Set aside. </div><div>Process the rest until it looks close to a paste, and sticks together easily. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lajBaXIEa6I/UxpUpStStkI/AAAAAAAABhU/yZ-llj8tnfs/s640/blogger-image--1572415962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lajBaXIEa6I/UxpUpStStkI/AAAAAAAABhU/yZ-llj8tnfs/s640/blogger-image--1572415962.jpg"></a></div>Now. Press it into a baking pan lined with wax paper. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J4ebv-z9UYg/UxpUq374GOI/AAAAAAAABhk/nh29fvWfpjQ/s640/blogger-image-220077690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J4ebv-z9UYg/UxpUq374GOI/AAAAAAAABhk/nh29fvWfpjQ/s640/blogger-image-220077690.jpg"></a></div>Once it's all smooshed evenly, cover it with plastic, and set in in the fridge to firm up, about 2 hours. Lift out with wax paper, and cut into bars. Wrap individually or separate with sheets of wax paper for storage. Keep refrigerated so they keep their shape. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm sure there are many fruit/nut combos we all could come up with for these bars... So I look forward to using my own creativity and hopefully hearing from you about what you did too! </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g_2P8a6dNTQ/UxpbBg3irZI/AAAAAAAABh8/VofBFGATJ_A/s640/blogger-image--659682790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g_2P8a6dNTQ/UxpbBg3irZI/AAAAAAAABh8/VofBFGATJ_A/s640/blogger-image--659682790.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-68172334681333271782014-03-06T18:07:00.000-08:002014-03-06T20:02:33.497-08:00Cauliflower and Broccoli in Cashew Cream Red Curry Sauce<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CYYcBU9e5go/Uxkov526_gI/AAAAAAAABgo/GO6_W4ku_ZY/s1600/2014-03-06+15.05.55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CYYcBU9e5go/Uxkov526_gI/AAAAAAAABgo/GO6_W4ku_ZY/s1600/2014-03-06+15.05.55.jpg" height="320" width="320"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Spicy warning! </b></i>(about as spicy as "medium" salsa)</span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This recipe is more of a <b>side dish</b>, but could be <b>made into a main dish by adding a protein</b>, like meat or beans (there are a few suggestions at the end of the recipe). </span></span><br>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">If you would like to make this a main dish, you will probably want to double the sauce recipe, so there </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">will be enough to</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> cover everything well.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">About 4 servings</span><br>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Ingredients</u></b><br>
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<li>3 cups cauliflower florets</li>
<li>3 cups broccoli florets</li>
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<b>Curry-cream sauce:</b><br>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 cup <a href="http://tmpnutrition.blogspot.com/2014/02/cashew-nut-cream.html" target="_blank">cashew cream</a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 cup red curry sauce*</span></span></li>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">*Red curry sauce</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (For the original recipe, go to </span><a href="http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaicurrypasterecipes/r/redpaste.htm" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">About.com Thai Food</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span><br>
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<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1/4 cup white onion, chopped</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">3 Tbsp. prepared lemongrass </span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">4 cloves garlic</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1 thumb-size piece ginger, sliced</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">2 Tbsp. tomato ketchup</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1 tsp. ground cumin</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">3/4 tsp. ground coriander</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1/4 tsp. ground black pepper </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce, however, original recipe called for fish </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">sauce</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;">)</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1 tsp. sugar</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1 tsp coconut liquid aminos (or use more soy sauce)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1-1/2 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder (use less if you don't like it too spicy)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">3 Tbsp. thick coconut milk, or just enough to keep the blades turning (reserve remaining for cooking the curry)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">2 Tbsp. lime juice</span></li>
<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: inherit;">1/4 tsp. cinnamon</span></li>
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First, prepare red curry sauce. Chop, peel, grate, etc. ingredients as listed and add to a food processor. Process until smooth.</span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">In a small bowl, mix together the equal amounts listed of prepared curry sauce and cashew cream. Set aside. </span></span><br>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Note: this ratio of sauce to nut cream can be </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">adjusted</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> to taste</span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">…</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> If you want it more spicy, add more curry sauce, if not, add more nut cream. Also, if the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out, adding a few tablespoons of coconut, soy, or almond milk at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Steam vegetables until tender.</span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Add the vegetables to a skillet, and toss with the prepared curry cream sauce, making sure everything is coated well. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">frequently, until the mixture is heated through. Serve hot, and <b>enjoy</b>!</span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Main dish add-in variations:</b></span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Meat-lovers:</span><br>
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<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Cooked and cubed chicken breast</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Vegetarian:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 can (15 oz) rinsed, drained </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">chickpeas</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-60924203752469515912014-03-06T10:00:00.001-08:002014-03-06T18:11:17.145-08:00Easy Mushroom-Tomato Pasta Sauce<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A super easy, tasty, accompaniment to your favorite pasta! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 large onion, diced (about 1-1/2 cups)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are starting with whole mushrooms, very quickly rinse them under cold water to remove dirt (don't soak, because mushrooms easily absorb water and then you are left with yucky soggy mushrooms!); afterwards, gently dry them on a clean towel, and spread out to let dry further.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Heat oil in large non-reactive skillet (stainless steel preferably; don't use aluminum as the acids in the tomato can discolor and give an off flavor to the sauce ). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add mushrooms, and add a dash of salt. Stir to coat, and sauté over medium-high heat for about 4-5 min. Stir in onions, sprinkle another dash of salt in, and cook another 5 or so until onions are translucent. Add in tomatoes, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and cook about 4 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper to finish the sauce. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are ok with cheese, you can stir in about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan at this point. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and fresh parsley (you can reserve some to around on top or mix it all in). Now, dig in!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978531061921359559.post-90137657932848803252014-03-06T09:19:00.001-08:002014-03-06T09:22:55.342-08:00Italian Turkey Meatloaf<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><br></span><table width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="text-align: start; border: 0px solid black;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0px 10px;"><div style="max-width: 700px; margin: 30px auto 0px;"><div style="max-width: 670px; margin: 0px auto;"><h1 class="block-name" style="font-weight: normal; margin: 10px auto;"><a href="http://sprng.me/lZyL5ic7Pxs2anJvOyp1vNzs3HzcyZnMjOyszLyMiZmc3GycvHnA2" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Italian Turkey Meatloaf</font></a></h1><div class="via-box" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://sprng.me/lZyL5ic7Pxs2anJvOyp1vNzs3HzcyZnMjOyszLyMiZmc3GycvHnA2" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img src="http://embed.springpad.com/springpad/images/icons/favicon.12.springpad.png" alt="Springpad Icon" height="12" style="max-width: 12px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;">springpad.com</font></a></div></div><div style="max-width: 415px; margin: 0px auto 50px;"><div class="summary-text" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 10px; border-top-width: 2px; border-top-style: ridge; border-top-color: rgb(240, 240, 240);"><p><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><strong>Ingredients</strong><br>1-1/2 pounds 93/7 lean ground turkey<br>1 egg <br>1/2 cup coarse ground rolled oats (or steel cut oats)<br>1/4 cup sweet vermouth<br>2 tbsp olive oil<br>4 oz basil pesto (dairy free)<br>4 large cloves garlic, minced<br>1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped<br><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://6" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6">1-1/4</a> cups tomato sauce (could use canned crushed tomatoes, with 1/2 cup liquid reserved)<br>1/4 cup tomato paste<br>Small handful of Fresh, chopped parsley<br>1/2 tsp fresh ground black peppercorns<br>1 tsp onion powder<br>1 cup diced onion<br>2 tsp oregano<br>2 tsp basil<br>1 tsp Salt<br><br><strong>Directions</strong><br>Preheat oven to 375°F. <br><br>Heat oil in skillet. Sauté onions for several minutes: add vermouth. Sprinkle a little salt. Cook several min. Until onions are tender and liquid is mostly cooked out. Add garlic and cook for another couple minutes.<br><br>In a medium bowl, combine ground meat, egg, oats, cooked onion mixture, pesto, half of chopped parsley, sun dried tomatoes.<br><br>In small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, paste, herbs & spices. Add 3/4 cup of sauce to meat and mix well. <br><br>Baking options:<br><br>1) lightly form meat into a long loaf about 8 inches by 3 inches, on an ovenproof casserole dish, or 2" deep baking pan. <br><br>OR<br><br>2) lightly press into a 8x4" baking loaf pan. <br><br>Pour remaining sauce over top. <br><br>Cheese variation: Mix in shredded Parmesan or small cubes of mozzarella, and sprinkle cheese on top before baking. <br><br>Bake 60 minutes; meat loaf will have shrunk some from the sides of the baking dish, with an internal temperature (use instant thermometer inserted into middle) should be 150 degrees F.</span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550055162764780860noreply@blogger.com0