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Buckwheat Noodle Salad
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 12 ounces buckwheat noodles, cooked according to package directions, rinsed under cold water and drained
- 1 carrot, peeled and grated on box grater
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
- 1/4 English cucumber, peeled and grated on a box grater
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna
By pattie_d
Total Time: 2 hours on High or 4 hours on Low Combine egg, ricotta, spinach, mushrooms and zucchini in a large bow...
- 1 large egg
- 1 15- to 16-ounce container part-skim ricotta
- 1 5-ounce package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 3 large or 4 small portobello mushroom caps, gills removed (see Tip), halved and thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
- 15 whole-wheat lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces), uncooked
- 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided
Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Lemon, and Asparagus
By pattie_d
Here's our pick for poultry one-pan wonder: One whole chicken, cut up, and a single pan -- plus some citrus, new po...
- 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 package cut-up whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
- 1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
Grilled Sardines, Olive Pesto and Cauliflower Puree
By pattie_d
For the cauliflower puree: Cook the cauliflower in salted boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes
- 1 head cauliflower, cut in small pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup green olives
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted peeled almonds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 sardine filets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Good quality olive oil
Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 (12-ounce) basket fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced
- 1 (6-ounce) basket fresh raspberries
- 1 (4.4-ounce) basket fresh blueberries
- 1 pint vanilla bean gelato or ice cream
Apple Pie Tartlets Recipe
By pattie_d
Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of the tiny apple pie treats shared by Mary Kelley...
- FILLING:
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Dash ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 cups diced peeled tart apples
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Chili All American Style
By pattie_d
1. Combine beef, onions, pepper, garlic, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, 2 tablespoons of the chili powder, a...
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Slow Cook: 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn bread mix, prepared according to package directions (optional)
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Hearts
By pattie_d
You may use any size heart cutters you like to make these shortbreads; the chocolate is optional
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon canola oil or pure vegetable shortening
Black Bean Salad with Mango, Cilantro and Lime
By pattie_d
In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, honey and cumin
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 small ripe mango, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into small dice
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1 small red onion, cut into small dice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Pecan Paté
By pattie_d
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender
- 2 cups pecans
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 Tbs poultry seasoning
- 1-2 Tbs Nama Shoyu
- 1 lemon
- 3-4 celery stalks