Gourmet Green Olives

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 9 -10 ounces green olives in brine, pref. pitted, and weighed after draining. (this is about 280 - 300 g)
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed in mortar and pestle
• 1/2 lemon, cut onto thin slices and halved again (remove the pips)
• 1 orange, zest of, grated (not finely grated and avoid pith)
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems
• 1 hot pepper, seeded and then finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 5 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
• 1 -1 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 put the drained olives in a glass or ceramic bowl.
• 2 add all the flavourings from the crushed coriander seeds down to the fresh orange juice, and toss well. (coriander seeds are widely used in sa cooking. they'll be even more aromatic if slightly scorched in a small pan, shaken over high heat).
• 3 transfer the olives in marinade to a large, very clean, or sterilised jar.
• 4 pour in olive oil to cover.
• 5 shake the jar, screw on top, and allow to marinate for 1 - 2 days at least, in fridge, but will be fine at cool room temperature. it's better to marinate for longer!

Dai Chicken

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs chicken legs (can be combination) or 3 lbs chicken breasts (can be combination)
• 3 tablespoons garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry toasted szechuan peppercorns, ground
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground

Recipe

• 1 use a cleaver to chop the legs into 4 pieces each, whole breasts into 4 to 6 pieces. rinse and place in a wide bowl. set aside.
• 2 place the garlic in a mortar or a small bowl, add the salt, and mash with a pestle or the back of a wooden spoon to blend. add both peppers and blend together.
• 3 add the flavor rub to the pieces of chicken and use your hands to rub it all over them. set aside, covered, while you prepare your grilling arrangement (refrigerate if the wait will be longer than half an hour).
• 4 prepare a low fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium-hot.
• 5 place the chicken on the grill, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through; turn occasionally, working quickly and replacing the lid as soon as possible to keep in the moisture and heat. serve hot.

North Of Two Borders Guacamole

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 avocados
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh lime juice (not quite half a lime's worth)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 -3 tablespoons hot salsa
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 peel and pit avocado. add all ingredients to food processor, whir until smooth.
• 2 enjoy this incredible, healthy snack with some yummy, not-quite-so-healthy tostitos round tortilla chips (or whatever is your favorite).

Second To None Baked Basa

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 basa fillets (fresh or thawed)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons oregano
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup shredded italian cheese blend

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat the oven to 400 f.
• 2 pat the fillets dry with paper towel.
• 3 sprinkle the oregano and garlic powder on both sides of each fillet.
• 4 put them in a baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
• 5 sprinkle some more oregano on top of the cheese.
• 6 cover with foil (or if your baking dish has a lid) and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Quesadillas

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 6-inch flour tortillas
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon oil
• salsa or green chili salsa
• slivered or sliced olive
• sour cream
• jalapeno pepper

Recipe

• 1 to pan fry tortillas, sprinkle 3 of the tortillas with cheese and peppers.
• 2 top with remaining 3 tortillas.
• 3 brush a large skillet or griddle with oil.
• 4 heat skillet or griddle till a drop of water sizzles.
• 5 cook quesadillas, one at a time, over medium heat about 4 minutes (total) or till cheese is melted and tortillas are light brown, turning once.
• 6 to bake quesadillas, brush one side of the 3 tortillas with some oil.
• 7 place tortillas, oiled side down, on a baking sheet.
• 8 top with cheese, peppers, and remaining tortillas, and brush with remaining oil.
• 9 bake at 450f for 6 minutes, or until light brown.
• 10 to serve, cut each quesadilla in thirds, and top with sour cream, salsa, olives and jalapeno peppers, if desired.

Roly Poly Fish Head Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 lb cod cheek, gills removed (or fish heads of any non-oily fish)
• 1 raw chicken liver
• 16 fresh spinach leaves (2 leaves per serving)
• 1 cup snow peas (at least 8 snow peas, one per serving)
• 3 tablespoons chopped mushrooms (can use tree ear, cloud ear, wood ear mushrooms found in asian markets)
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup diced bamboo shoot
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. add the cod cheek(s) or other non-only fish head(s) (make sure those gills are removed!) and the chicken liver. allow the water to come back to a boil, then remove it from the heat. drain the water from the pot and discard the liquid. set the semi-cooked fish and liver aside to cool.
• 2 remove any meat from the fish bones; discard bones, set aside meat. dice the cooked liver into 3/8-inch pieces; set aside.
• 3 fill a small bowl with boiling water and soak the mushroom pieces in the hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• 4 fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. add the spinach leaves and let them blanch for 10 seconds. remove them with a sieve or skinner and immediately run them under cold water to halt the cooking. squeeze any excess water from the leaves and set aside.
• 5 bring the saucepan of water back to a boil and blanch the snow peas for 10 seconds, then remove the peas and run them under cold water. set them aside.
• 6 in a pot bring the chicken broth to a boil, then add the bamboo shoots, chicken liver pieces, fish meat, and soaked mushroom pieces. gently simmer over low heat until the fish flakes easily.
• 7 whisk the cornstarch together with the 1/3 cup cold water, then gradually stir it into the soup. bring the soup to a boil and cook just until the soup thickens, then remove from heat.
• 8 add the blanched spinach and snow peas.
• 9 while the soup is still piping hot, gradually add the egg whites while stirring constantly.
• 10 serve in a soup tureen, garnished with the chopped green onions.

Pecan-crusted Artichoke Spread

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, softened (neufchatel)
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise, dressing or 1/2 cup salad dressing
• 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (2 oz.)
• 2 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• french baguette, sliced and toasted

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degree.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
• 3 add spinach; cook for 3 to 5 minutes more or until onion is tender and spinach is cooked, stirring frequently.
• 4 remove from heat.
• 5 stir in chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mayonnaise dressing, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and hot pepper sauce.
• 6 transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-quart casserole.
• 7 bake for 40 minutes.
• 8 top with pecans; bake for 10 minutes more.
• 9 serve with toasted bread slices.

Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts

Total Time: 3 hrs 12 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh, not bottled)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 -8 boneless chicken breasts

Recipe

• 1 combine first 6 ingredients.
• 2 add chicken breasts, turning to coat.
• 3 refrigerate 2-3 hours, or up to 8 hours.
• 4 grill on medium heat until just cooked through, no pink showing.

Elswet's Deluxe Spanish Rice

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 large onion, any type, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, minced
• 1/2 cup celery, minced, stalks and leaves
• 1 cup tomato, finely chopped, fresh (2 medium tomatoes)
• 3 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups chicken bouillon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 3 large black olives, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 in a four-quart sauce pan, over a medium heat, heat the oil. add in the brown rice and cook, stirring constantly until rice is lightly toasted. [this step requires constant attention.].
• 2 add chopped onion, green onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and cumin. stir until blended, and continue cooking until onions begin changing translucent.
• 3 add tomatoes and chicken stock [or bullion water]. return to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for approximately 20 minutes.
• 4 add the cream cheese. stir well until the cream cheese is entirely melted and blended, recover, and cook for approximately 15 more minutes.
• 5 allow to stand, removed from heat, for 5-8 minutes, fluff with a fork, garnish with cheese and black olives, and serve hot!
• 6 note: this may be served as a side dish, or with sliced smoked sausage, shredded chicken or beef, shrimp, or other seafood and served as a main dish. also, if you want it more spicy, you can add in the cumin and cayenne while you are toasting the rice. that will breatly enhance the heat level of these spices. hope you enjoy it!

Quesadillas And Scrambled Eggs

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• tortilla
• mozzarella cheese
• egg
• tomato
• onion
• salt
• bell pepper

Recipe

• 1 first heat a couple of tortillas, when they are warm put cheese on only one side of the tortilla. fold the tortilla in half and flip it until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is cooked. repeat this process for how many quesadillas you will like.
• 2 cut onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers into small chunks. get a pan will a small amount of oil in it. crack three eggs and mix everything together. keep cooking it until the eggs are fully cooked. add salt to add flavor -- the end.

Green Jasmine And Rose Tea, Iced

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 cups water, filtered
• 4 green jasmine tea bags
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks (use 1 if you like a light touch of cinnamon)
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• sugar (or honey or splenda) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat pure filtered water (for clear tea) with the tea bags and cinnamon just to boiling.
• 2 put a lid on the pan and remove from the heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
• 3 discard the tea bags.
• 4 you may leave the cinnamon in the tea if you like, it will add more flavor if it remains in the tea.
• 5 add the rose water and stir.
• 6 cool to room temp or chill.
• 7 sweeten to your taste.
• 8 serve over ice (you can certainly drink it hot if you wish).

Creamed Ham On Rolls

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 ounces cooked ham
• 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• 2 whole whole wheat rolls
• 2 small gherkins
• 1 tablespoon small caper
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Recipe

• 1 if necessary, remove rind and then dice the ham.
• 2 pulse the ham into the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor, or mash and mix until smooth with potato masher. season with pepper and paprika and mix well.
• 3 slice rolls in half and spread with ham mixture. slice the gherkins to use as a garnish and top with capers and chives.

Simple Healthy Lunch

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• 1 portobello mushroom
• seasoning salt (to taste, as much or little as you like)
• broccoli floret (about a handful)
• salt (to taste)
• kraft fancy shredded american and cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 portobello: turn on the stove to medium. then spray cooking spray on cooking pan.
• 2 when pan is warmed up put the portobello mushroom into pan and add some seasoning salt. let it cook for a few minutes with cover.
• 3 when mushroom slightly softened flip it, add a sprinkling of seasoning salt and let it cook for a few more minutes with cover. when complete it is softened it is done. this will be done in no time so keep an eye on it.
• 4 broccoli: get a microwavable bowl add broccoli. then add some water, but only enough to rinse them. do not drain. cover the bowl tightly, either with a lid or with microwave-safe plastic wrap. i use a ziplock bag with some holes poked in it.
• 5 put it in the microwave for about 3 minutes (depends on your microwave). you'll know when it is done when the broccoli is bright green. careful when removing from microwave.
• 6 now drain broccoli, add the cheese and a dash of salt. and your side is done!
• 7 enjoy!

Lemon Cheesecake - Diabetic-friendly

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup reduced-calorie margarine, melted
• 2 cups 1% fat cottage cheese
• 3/4 cup egg substitute
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 5 (1 g) packets artificial sweetener (calorie-free sweetener such as equal, etc.)
• lemon slice (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine cracker crumbs and margarine; stir well.
• 2 press into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. freeze 30 minutes.
• 3 preheat oven to 300*.
• 4 place cottage cheese in a food processor or blender; process 1 minute or until very smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
• 5 add egg substitute and next 5 ingredients; process until smooth.
• 6 pour mixture into prepared crust. bake at 300* for 50 minutes or until almost set (center will be soft but will become firm when chilled).
• 7 remove from oven; cool on wire rack.
• 8 cover and chill at least 8 hours.
• 9 to serve, cut into wedges. garnish with lemon slices.

Sarahbeths Texan Style Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste (puree)
• 1 cup sugar free cola
• 1 tablespoon onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar substitute
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredient together in a small pot. bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Green Jello Dessert

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 ounces canned crushed pineapple
• 16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese
• 8 ounces cool whip free
• 1/3 ounce lime jell-o gelatin

Recipe

• 1 bring pineapple and jello to a boil. let stand for 10 minutes. add in cottage cheese and cool whip, mix well. let set up in refrigerator.

Double Chocolate Diabetic Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar, granulated
• 40 packets sugar substitute (1 packet = 1/4 tsp)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 cream butter, sugar and sugar substitute.
• 2 add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
• 3 in a separate bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder mix well.
• 4 slowly add to butter mixture, mix well.
• 5 add chocolate chips.
• 6 put spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 7 minutes.

Horseradish-and-herb-crusted Beef Rib Roast

Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 head garlic, cloves coarsely chopped
• 1 cup prepared horseradish
• 1/4 cup chopped thyme, plus
• 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
• 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary
• 3 tablespoons chopped sage
• 1 (16 lb) beef rib roast
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325°f.
• 2 in a food processor, combine the butter with the garlic, horseradish, thyme, rosemary and sage and process to a paste.
• 3 stand the roast in a very large roasting pan.
• 4 season generously all over with salt and pepper and set it fatty side up.
• 5 spread the horseradish-herb butter all over the top.
• 6 bake for about 3 1/2 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125°f for medium rare.
• 7 transfer the roast to a carving board to rest for at least 20 minutes or for up to 1 hour before serving.

Steamed & Sauteed Green Beans And Chicken

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 lb frozen green beans
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• fresh ground pepper
• minced garlic (optional)
• herbs
• onion
• shallot
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 6 ounces cooked chicken breasts, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Recipe

• 1 place a high sided 10" heavy skillet on high heat, pour in water, add oil and seasonings, stir, add green beans and cover.
• 2 cook for 6 minutes.
• 3 remove cover, add chicken and soy sauce, stir until liquid is almost gone.
• 4 adjust seasoning and serve.

Seasoning Shaker (no Salt Salt Substitute)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (ground)
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (ground)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (ground)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (ground)
• 1 teaspoon dried savory (ground)
• 1 teaspoon mace
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1 g saffron

Recipe

• 1 grind the herbs in a coffee grinder or food processor.
• 2 add all seasonings together and mix well.
• 3 place in a shaker.
• 4 enjoy.

Indonesian Island-style Curry Powder

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 cardamom pods ()
• 6 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons celery seeds
• 2 inches piece cinnamon sticks
• 8 cloves
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy frying pan, dry-fry the first six ingredients till a rich aroma can be smelled. do not allow to burn.
• 2 when cool, remove cardamom seeds from pods and discard pods.
• 3 grind all roasted seeds. add chili powder to resulting mixture. use immediately or store in airtight jar away from light for no more than one month.

Cottage Cheese Loaf

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (32 ounce) container cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 beef bouillon cubes (dissolve in the butter) or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes (dissolve in the butter)
• 5 cups special k cereal

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together in a large bowl & put into a greased baking dish.
• 2 bake at 350°f for about 40 minutes or until firm in the center.

Steamed Kabocha For Low-sugar Diets

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -5 lbs kabocha squash
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons cary's sugar-free syrup

Recipe

• 1 the kabocha is a round squash with a hard, inedible green rind and deep grooves that divide the squash into lobes. slice the kabocha in half and then cut through the grooves, dividing each half into its separate lobes.
• 2 using a carrot peeler or similar tool, peel away the rind, exposing the orange flesh of the squash. throw away the seeds and the rind.
• 3 cut the orange flesh of the squash into rough 1-1/2 inch chunks and place in the basket of a steamer (or the steaming basket of a wok).
• 4 steam for approximately 45 minutes.
• 5 mash the still warm steamed squash into a coarse consistency, mix with the syrop and margarine, and blend. the result will be less smooth than frozen squash, but sweeter and with a taste similar to chestnuts.
• 6 serve warm as a side dish with either spicy vegetarian foods, grilled or steamed fish, or grilled meats.

Green Goddess Green Beans

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 fill a 6 to 8 quart pot full of water, add a teaspoon of salt, and bring it to a boil.
• 2 prepare a bowl of ice water.
• 3 place the beans in the salted boiling water, uncovered, and cook until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 4 transfer to a colander, drain, and immediately plunge into the bowl of ice water to halt the cooking.
• 5 when the beans have cooled, drain and pat dry.
• 6 in a blender, combine the parsley, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth to make the dressing.
• 7 place beans in a bowl and combine with the dressing; toss to coat.
• 8 serve and enjoy!
• 9 note: you can make the dressing 1 day ahead and store covered in refrigerator, if desired.

Simple Light Crepe

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• vanilla
• splenda granular

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together.
• 2 spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
• 3 on medium heat pour about 1/4 cup batter on skillet. cook till it has some brown spots on one side. then flip to continue cooking on the other side.
• 4 repeat with the rest of the batter.

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (6 -8 ounce) salmon steaks
• 2 -3 teaspoons seafood, magic seasoning blend
• 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 generously sprinkle both sides of salmon with seafood magic (about 2-3 teaspoons total).
• 2 put pistachios and olive oil in a food processor and grind.
• 3 evenly distribute the crushed nuts on both sides of the salmon, pressing in with your fingers.
• 4 melt the butter in a large skillet and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
• 5 add salmon steaks to the skillet over medium heat, cooking each side for 3-5 minutes.
• 6 turn off heat and keep covered in the skillet until ready to serve.
• 7 season the salmon steaks with the juice of the other 1/2 of lemon.

Asparagus Risotto

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 wash and snap off butt ends of asparagus, cut stems into 1/2 inch pieces, set tips aside.
• 2 melt margarine in a saucepan or flame proof casserole.
• 3 add asparagus pieces and onion, stir, cook 5 minutes until onion is transparent and soft.
• 4 stir in rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, simmer 10 minutes.
• 5 add asparagus tips, simmer 5 minutes longer.
• 6 stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• 8 sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
• 9 diabetic- 2 starchy and 1/2 fat choices.

Asparagus Ham Roll-ups

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 16 asparagus spears, fresh, trimmed
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 16 strips
• 8 ounces havarti cheese, cut into 16 strips
• 8 slices deli ham, thin sliced, we like brown sugar ham
• 16 chives, whole

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. add the asparagus, cover and cook 3 minutes.
• 2 drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water till cool. drain and pat dry.
• 3 place an asparagus spear, red pepper strip and cheese strip on each slicde of ham. roll up tightly and "tie" with a chive.
• 4 refrigerate until serving.
• 5 note - i don't like the crunch of raw pepper so i boiled mine with the asparagus, but the kids had theirs raw.

Green Grape Tomato Appetizer

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, green grape (or other heirloom cherry tomatoes)
• 2 1/2 ounces chevre cheese, softened
• black pepper, fresh ground, to taste

Recipe

• 1 stem 8 ounces green grape or other cherry tomatoes; cut in half lengthwise.
• 2 if needed, trim a little off rounded side so tomatoes sit stably.
• 3 mound about 1/2 teaspoon chèvre on each cut side.
• 4 sprinkle with fresh-ground pepper to taste.

Green Grape Granita

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups green seedless grapes
• 2 tablespoons apple juice
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 fresh mint leaves (optional)

Recipe

• 1 blend grapes, juices and mint until smooth.
• 2 freeze mixture in shallow baking pan until it's almost solid — 1 to 2 hours depending on your freezer.
• 3 remove from freezer, break up pieces and blend in blender again.
• 4 serve with lime wedge.

Green Goddess Salad Dressing (low Fat, Low Sodium)

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 2, if you like)

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a blender.
• 2 process until mixture is smooth.
• 3 store tightly covered and refrigerated.

Green Goddess Dressing (low Fat)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 cup packed arugula or 1 cup watercress leaf
• 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt (or more)
• 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons packed fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons packed fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon packed fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook arugula or watercress in medium saucepan of boiling water 30 seconds. drain. rinse under cold water. drain again. pat dry with paper towels.
• 2 transfer arugula or watercress to blender. add 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt and all remaining ingredients and puree until smooth, thinning with more yogurt or water, if desired.
• 3 transfer dressing to bowl. season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Simple Healthy Summer Salad, Green And Tossed

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 head lettuce, washed, torn into bite sized pieces
• 4 ounces spinach, fresh whole leaf
• 1 cucumber, peeled, quartered, and sliced thin
• 1 fresh tomato, washed and diced
• 1 green onion, washed and minced

Recipe

• 1 assemble all ingredients and toss gently to mix well.
• 2 may be served with salad dressing of choice and crackers or bread.

Simple Krab Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 6 ounces krab meat (surimi)

Recipe

• 1 combine the first 4 ingredients and stir well.
• 2 add the krab and mix to combine.
• 3 this may be served as a salad. i like it surrounded by fruit, including strawberries. it may also be served as a sandwich fillling.

Norwegian Cauliflower With Shrimp Sauce - Blomkal Med Reke

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 lb fresh medium shrimp, in the shells
• 1 large cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 peel and de-vein the shrimp, reserving the shells, and coarsely chop the shrimp meat into 1/2-inch sized pieces; then set the meat aside.
• 2 place the reserved shrimp shells only (not the uncooked shrimp meat) in a stockpot together with the water; turn temperature to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 while stock is simmering, break the cauliflower into small florets and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 strain shells from the stock and reserve the liquid.
• 5 add flour to butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until golden.
• 6 gradually stir in the shrimp stock and half and half and whisk together until thick.
• 7 add salt and pepper and stir well, then add the uncooked chopped shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink, careful not to overcook or the shrimp will toughen.
• 8 remove from heat and pour the sauce over the steamed cauliflower in a large serving dish; serve with bread and a green salad.
• 9 note: if you put the completed dish into a crockpot or other thermal container, it can also travel well to potlucks.

Lori's Southern Style Lemonade Slushie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 whole lemons, cut in half and juiced,reserve juice and empty lemon rind shells for later use
• 1 lemon, cut into garnishing slices (1/8" thick)
• 3/4 gallon ice
• 1/2-3/4 cup lemon juice (store bought kind is terrific)
• 1 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 36 small red raspberries
• 12 sprigs large leaf mint

Recipe

• 1 you will also need: 6 straws, cut in half.
• 2 place ice in a blender, add all ingredients except for the whole slicing/garnishing lemon, red raspberries, mint and empty lemon shells.
• 3 blend all ingredients until completely smooth.
• 4 fill each lemon rind shell full with the lemon slushie.
• 5 place 3 red raspberries, mint sprig and lemon slice decoratively atop the lemon slushie.
• 6 add straw.
• 7 place in freezer (yes, the straw and all) for about 30-45 mins just enough to ice craze the slushie and allow the berries to slightly freeze.

Garlic Steak With Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin steaks
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package baby portabella mushrooms

Recipe

• 1 using a garlic press, crush cloves into medium bowl. stir in olive oil, steak seasoning and salt. cut steak into four servings and add to garlic mixture. press mixture into steaks and turn to coat completely. let stand 10 minutes.
• 2 preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. place steaks and garlic mixture in pan. cook uncovered 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium, turn steak and cook 6-8 more minutes until internal temperature is 140°f.
• 3 note: the cook time is for medium-rare steak, recommended for flavor and food safety. add 4-6 minutes for a more well done steak.
• 4 add butter to pan and turn steaks to coat. remove steaks and keep warm. add (rinsed) mushrooms to same pan. cover and cook 5-7 minutes until tender. serve with steaks.

Chorizo Sausage

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground lamb
• 3 large dried new mexico chiles (chile colorin) or 3 large mild red chilies (about 3.5-inches)
• 4 small dried chile de arbol (chile dearbol) or 4 small chilies, according to how hot spicy you want your chorizo
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dry oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 3 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 break the colorin chiles into 3 pieces, and put them and the dearbol peppers in a bowl.
• 2 pour the boiling water over them and let them sit until they're re-hydrated and soft.
• 3 place the re-hydrated chiles together with the liquid into a food processor and add the garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, sugar, vinegar, tequila, and salt, and process until the mixture is smooth.
• 4 place ground lamb and the liquid mixture into a sturdy electric mixer (such as a kitchenaid) and mix well.
• 5 when secured in a sealed container, this chorizo keeps well in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. i usually let it sit in the fridge for a couple of days to let the flavors meld, then divide it into smaller portions of 3 to 4 ounces (that's about two servings) and freeze it. if you have casings, you can also stuff it into those and smoke it - very tasty!

Horseradish Sauce

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus some for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, horseradish, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• 2 garnish individual servings with ground black pepper, if desired.

Sapporo Style Chicken Ramen

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 200 g miso
• 200 g brown miso
• 100 ml regular soy sauce
• 100 ml water
• 10 g sugar
• 4 soft-boiled eggs, peeled
• 200 g bamboo shoots, drained
• 5 g sesame oil
• 100 g regular soy sauce
• 10 g sugar
• 2 g red chili pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 liters hot chicken stock, strained
• 400 g cooked chicken (chicken breast or thigh cooked in the hot stock, then pulled off the bone in strips and dressed with)
• 110 g good-quality fresh ramen noodles (at a pinch, you could use another type of noodle)
• 200 g bean sprouts, blanched
• 100 g frozen corn kernels, thawed drained
• 10 g wakame seaweed (rehydrated in cold water for one hour, then drained and set aside)
• 60 g unsalted butter, cut into four equal slices
• 20 g chives, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 mix together the and brown miso in a bowl and set aside.
• 2 in another bowl, mix the soy, water and sugar for the eggs, then marinate the peeled eggs overnight if possible, but for at least three to four hours.
• 3 stir fry the bamboo in the sesame oil until dry, add the other ingredients, stir-fry again until dry and set aside.
• 4 now you're ready to finish the dish. have all the ingredients laid out ready to use quickly. have one pot on the go with the hot stock and another with boiling water, for cooking the noodles.
• 5 divide the miso tare between the four bowls and divide the stock equally on top. whisk until the tare has blended into the stock, to ensure an even taste.
• 6 cook the noodles to the texture you like, drain and divide between the four bowls. top with bean sprouts, bamboo, pulled chicken, corn, wakame, egg, butter and chives, and serve piping hot.

Mustard Cream Steak Gravy

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• pan dripping, from any steak cut (4 steaks)
• 1/4 cup dry vermouth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe

• 1 blend vermouth, mustard and thyme in a small saucepan.
• 2 heat to simmering.
• 3 remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes (this is a good time to prepare your steak).
• 4 set steaks aside and remove pan drippings from skillet or broiler plate (take as little standing oil as possible, you are just capturing the meat flavor), and add to wine mixture and return to high heat.
• 5 add butter and cream and boil rapidly until mustard gravy is thick and golden, stirring constantly.
• 6 remove from heat; transfer to gravy boat or pour over sliced meat.

Potato Onion Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
• 2 whole large onions
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 (8 ounce) cans whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 cup butter

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients except onions and butter into pot. (place on low heat)for approx 25 minute.
• 2 cut onions into 1/8 inch strips.
• 3 sautee onions in butter ontil golden brown.
• 4 mix onions and left over melted butter into pot with soup.
• 5 top with paprika, salt and pepper to task.
• 6 bacon bits are a great addtion.

Easy Grilled/broiled Lamb Chops

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 -8 lamb chops
• 2 -3 teaspoons kitchen bouquet
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed (divided)

Recipe

• 1 rub both sides of the chops with the kitchen bouquet.
• 2 sprinkle the chops with half of the garlic salt and celery seed on each side.
• 3 grill or broil on medium to medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side for thin chops or 8-10 minutes per side for thicker chops or until medium-well or well-done, according to personal preference.
• 4 do not overcook or they will be dry.

Orange Soy Dressing

Total Time: 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons oranges, rind of
• 3 cm piece ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey (splenda for diabetics)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 grate rind of the oranges and juice. peel and grate ginger. crush (garlic press)/finely mince garlic.
• 2 combine orange rind, orange juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey (or splenda) and salt and pepper in a screw top jar.
• 3 secure lid and shake until well combines.
• 4 recommended for noodle salad, rice salad or asian style coleslaw.
• 5 store dressing in jar for upe to 7 days in the fridge.

Chris Young's Tofu Dinner Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces soyboy tofu, sliced into 1/2-inch bricks (caribbean or tofu lin)
• 4 -6 cups baby greens
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 apple, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon honey

Recipe

• 1 pan-fry the tofu in olive oil until barely brown on the edges.
• 2 drain on paper towel and let cool.
• 3 whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• 4 mix all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl and top with the dressing.

Easy Grain Free Bread Ready In 35 Minutes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup rice flour
• 3/4 cup sorghum flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon raw honey, heaping
• 1 egg

Recipe

• 1 mix dry ingredients.
• 2 mix wet ingredients.
• 3 mix both.
• 4 bake immediately at 375 in a loaf pan for 25-30 minutes.
• 5 check at 20 minutes, if already brown on top then cover with foil the last 5-10 minutes.
• 6 notes:.
• 7 this size loaf lasts me (one person) a week which is perfect because after that it starts to get moldy.
• 8 i use this bread for everything - sandwiches, to make french toast, to make stuffing, to eat as a snack, etc.
• 9 you can always substitute 1 1/2 cups of your favorite all-purpose grain free flour.
• 10 you can adapt this into cornbread, instead of 3/4 cup rice flour just use 3/4 cup corn meal.

North African Spiced Shrimp

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 teaspoons coriander, ground
• 1 teaspoon pepper, aleppo (1-2 dried red chili peppers ok too)
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs shrimp, peeled (16/lb if possible)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 mix coriander, aleppo pepper, cumin, ginger and turmeric in a large bowl.
• 2 add 2 tablespoons of the oil; stir to combine.
• 3 add shrimp; toss to coat. marinate 15 minutes, or in refrigerator 4-6 hours.
• 4 heat remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat; add shrimp in batches, discarding marinade.
• 5 cook until browned and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side.
• 6 transfer cooked shrimp to a large bowl. toss with lime juice; season with salt.

Menudo Rojo (red Menudo)

Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 gallons water, divided
• 2 1/2 lbs beef tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 5 chili peppers, de arbol
• 6 chili peppers, japones (seeds removed)
• 6 cups hominy, canned drained (yellow or )
• 1/2 onions, chopped and or 1/2 green onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• lime wedges or lemon wedge
• crushed red pepper flakes
• dried oregano
• corn tortillas (to accompany) or flour tortilla (to accompany)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, bring 1 gallon water to a boil.
• 2 place tripe in the pot, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours.
• 3 periodically skim off fat with a spoon. drain water, reduce heat, and pour in a fresh gallon of water.
• 4 continue to simmer tripe for 2 hours; drain.
• 5 pour remaining 1 gallon water into the pot with tripe, and bring to a boil.
• 6 stir in garlic and 1 chopped onion. season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper.
• 7 reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
• 8 preheat the broiler.
• 9 arrange the de arbol chile peppers on a baking sheet, and broil about 2 minutes, just until they begin to scorch.
• 10 remove from heat, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds.
• 11 in a blender or food processor, blend the de arbol chile peppers and japones chile peppers until very finely chopped. mix into the pot, and continue cooking 2 hours over low heat.
• 12 mix the hominy into the pot and continue cooking 1 hour.
• 13 serve with condiments as listed under ingredients.
• 14 menudo is at it's best made a day ahead of time to allow the ingredients to "marry.".

North Indian Subzi

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 7 ounces onions
• 1/4 cup leek, sliced
• 1/4 cup celery rib
• 5 ounces carrots
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, crushed
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 5 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 ounce onion
• 1/4 ounce garlic
• 3/4 ounce carrot
• 3/4 ounce french beans
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 3/4 ounce cauliflower
• 1 1/2 teaspoons green peas, shelled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

Recipe

• 1 first step (prepare in advance) is to combine all the stock ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 40 minute strain the stock, discard any residue and allow to cool. set aside.
• 3 while the stock is being made, cook the brown rice according to package directions with the water and then puree it. allow to cool. set aside.
• 4 second step (ready to make dish) is to chop the onion, garlic, carrot and french beans. set aside. have stock and rice at the ready for later steps.
• 5 heat the sunflower oil in a saucepan then sauté the onion and garlic until they turn light brown. add the chopped vegetables, cauliflower and green peas. adjust the taste with salt and pepper and sauté for another 1 min over low fire.
• 6 add the pureed brown rice and vegetable stock. simmer until the vegetables are fully cooked. transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot.

Queenslander Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/8 ounces butter or 2 1/8 ounces margarine
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter or margarine over a medium heat in a clean pan.
• 2 add the juice of 1 lemon, parsley, and macadamia nuts.
• 3 heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles.
• 4 pour over hot grilled or broiled fish.

Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 lb medium yellow potatoes or 1/2 lb yukon gold potato
• 8 -16 garlic cloves, peeled
• 5 tablespoons cooking water (from the potatoes)
• salt, to taste (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 wash the potatoes, but do not peel them, cut them into 1-inch pieces, place in a medium saucepan and add cold water to cover, cover the pan with a lid and bring water to a boil, boil gently for 10 minutes.
• 2 add the garlic cloves and continue to boil the potatoes, covered for 5 minutes more.
• 3 remove 5 tbsp of the cooking water and set aside, drain the remaining water from the potatoes and garlic.
• 4 pass the potatoes and garlic through a potato ricer or food mill, or mash them by hand; whisk the reserved water into the mixture, (if using a food processor, add the water and process only until potato and garlic are just blended, about 5 seconds).
• 5 add salt, if using, and pepper to taste.

Banana Bread/ Diabetic

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup applesauce (instead of oil or butter)
• 1 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups wheat flour
• 5 bananas
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Recipe

• 1 put applesauce, eggs, and bananas in the mixing bowl and mix until well mixed.
• 2 add soda, and flours, one cup at a time.
• 3 i placed them in 6 small loaf pans in order to be able to figure serving size.
• 4 bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Gracie's Double Chocolate New Year's Cookies, Low Sugar

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (i use safflower)
• 1/2 cup splenda granular, for baking
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unbleached flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/8 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Recipe

• 1 mix together the oil, sugar substitute, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• 2 sift together the flours, cocoa powder and salt.
• 3 stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
• 4 mix in chocolate chips and nuts.
• 5 form into 15 1-1/2 inch balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet.
• 6 bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. cool for 10 minutes.
• 7 while still warm, dust cookies with cocoa powder.

Roasted Pepper Mayonnaise For Fries

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, drained
• 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped

Recipe

• 1 in food processor, process mayonnaise, peppers and garlic until smooth, pulsing on and off.
• 2 place in a small bowl.
• 3 cover and chill until ready to serve.
• 4 serve with fries or potato wedges.

Emanon Potatoes

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 lbs hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups crushed potato chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 mix all the ingredients, except the potato chips and melted unsalted butter, together in a 9-inch by 13-inch casserole dish.
• 2 refrigerate; (can be made the night before.) before baking, add 2 cups crushed potato chips and â½ cup melted butter to the top of the casserole.
• 3 bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
• 4 refrigerate leftovers.

Banana Bread (diabetic)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, splenda blend
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (light)
• 2 eggs
• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sift flours together with baking powder and salt.
• 2 mash bananas and mix with oil and eggs.
• 3 add the sugar blend to flour mix and then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.
• 4 fold in walnuts if using.
• 5 sprinkle with a little brown sugar if you wish after putting in loaf tin.
• 6 bake in a loaf tin at 170 celsius for 40 minutes.

Seattle Salad With Raspberry-sesame Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup baby arugula
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2 inchspears
• 1/4 red bell pepper, seeds removed,finely diced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 1 -2 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic sprouts
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine the salad greens and arugula in a colorful bowl or directly on serving plates.
• 2 sprinkle the pineapple chunks over the greens and top with sprinklings of red bell pepper and sesame seeds.
• 3 for the vinaigrette, combine the sesame oil, one tablespoon of the raspberry vinegar, and herbs.
• 4 whisk or stir, and taste.
• 5 sesame oils vary in quality and flavor—we prefer dark oils with a nutty, toasted flavor.
• 6 raspberry vinegars also vary in acetic quality—some taste slightly sweet, while others are more acidic but have stronger raspberry flavor.
• 7 adjust all quantities to your preference, and serve in a small vinaigrette carafe.
• 8 a tiny drizzle on your salad will deliver a cargo of flavor.
• 9 wine suggestion: the tropical flavors of a chilled viognier or roussanne would complement spicy dishes like prawns in ginger-peanut sauce, and would be excellent served with this fruity, yet spicy, salad.

Finger-licking Curried Chicken

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed thyme
• 1 stalk scallion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless chicken pieces (breast, drumstick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped

Recipe

• 1 mix together curry powder, thyme, scallion, hot pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, ginger, onion, and salt.
• 2 sprinkle seasoning mixture on chicken.
• 3 marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• 4 heat oil in skillet over medium flame.
• 5 add chicken and sauté.
• 6 add water and allow chicken to cook over medium flame for 30 minutes.
• 7 add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
• 8 add onions and cook 15 minutes more or until meat is tender.

Horseradish-and-herb-crusted Beef Rib Roast

Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 head garlic, cloves coarsely chopped
• 1 cup prepared horseradish
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme, plus
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 16 lbs beef rib roast
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325°f
• 2 in a food processor, combine the butter with the garlic, horseradish, thyme, rosemary and sage and process to a paste.
• 3 stand the roast in a very large roasting pan.
• 4 season generously all over with salt and pepper and set it fatty side up.
• 5 spread the horseradish-herb butter all over the top.
• 6 bake for about 3 1/2 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125°f for medium rare.
• 7 transfer the roast to a carving board to rest for at least 20 minutes or for up to 1 hour before serving.
• 8 make ahead the horseradish-herb butter can be refrigerated overnight.
• 9 let the butter soften before using.
• 10 serve with popovers from popovers and make with 3 tablespoons of the fat from the roast, french string beans, a nice bread and a sustantial cabernet sauvignon; cabernet's firm tannins help cut the richness of the red meat.

Louisiana Crab Cakes With Creole Tartar Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon creole mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt-free cajun-creole seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)
• 4 slices bread
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb lump crabmeat (shell pieces removed)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• fresh parsley sprig (optional)
• lemon wedge (optional)

Recipe

• 1 to prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. let stand 10 minutes.
• 2 to prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg ); mix well. divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty. place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow dish. dredge patties, one at a time in bread crumbs.
• 3 heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium -high heat. add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. serve with tartar sauce. garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

Kickin' Creamy Chicken Stew In A Slow Cooker

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 frozen skinless chicken breasts or 20 frozen chicken tenders
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
• 1 (18 ounce) can black beans
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese

Recipe

• 1 place frozen chicken breasts or tenders in bottom of slow cooker.
• 2 add remaining ingredients except cream cheese.
• 3 cook on high for 4-5 hours (less if chicken isn't frozen).
• 4 at this point i remove about 1/2 the liquid because i like my sauce thick, like a stew.
• 5 you can leave all the liquid if you want a soup.
• 6 add cream cheese, cook on warm setting for 30 minutes, then stir.
• 7 this can be served over rice or wrapped in flour tortillas.
• 8 one healthy serving is 1/2 a breast or 2 large chicken tenders.

Chicken Drumstick With Couscous Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 chicken drumsticks (skin removed)
• cooking spray
• ground black pepper (fesh)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (grated)
• 1/4 cup parsley (small fresh continental leaves, flat leaf)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon (cut into wedges to serve)
• 125 ml orange juice (1/2 cup freshly squeezed)
• 80 ml water (1/3 cup)
• 80 g pearl couscous (blu gourmet pearl specified 1/2 cup see note in intro)
• 1 lebanese cucumber (chopped)
• 30 g rocket (baby leaves 2 cups)
• 50 g snow pea sprouts (trimmed)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Recipe

• 1 preheat a barbecue plate to medium high and spray the chicken drumsticks with cooking spray and season with pepper and put the chicken on the barbecue plate and cook turning often, for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and then reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook turning twice, for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (juices should run clear when poked with a skewer - timing could depend on size of drumsticks).
• 2 couscous salad - meanwhile put the orange juice and water in a small saucepan and cover and bring to a simmer over over a medium heat and then add the couscous and reduce the heat to low and cook covered for 10 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the couscous is just tender and then transfer to a large bowl and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
• 3 now add the cucumber, capsicum, rocket, snow peas sprouts and vinegar to the couscous and sitr to combine.
• 4 put the lemon jice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic and oil in a small bowl and season with pepper and set aside.
• 5 divide the salad between plates and top with the chicken drumsticks and spoon the lemon mixture over to serve and accompany with the lemon wedges.

Horseradish Dill Sauce

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1/4 teaspoon no salt all purpose seasoning (i used don's flavor enhancer with very low sodium)
• 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt

Recipe

• 1 mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving. (it is best if left 24 hours for flavors to truly come together).