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Diane’s Mixed Herb Pesto Crab Cakes with Avocado “Cream”
By pattie_d
Make the Pesto: combine first 7 ingredients in food processor and process to paste-like consistency
- For the Mixed Herb Pesto:
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 tablespoons of toasted pignoli nuts or your favorite toasted nuts
- 1 clove garlic; crushed
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- For the Crab Cakes:
- 8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg white; beaten
- For the Avocado “Cream”:
- 1 whole ripe avocado, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Baked Brie
By pattie_d
2008, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1/4 wheel brie
- 4 tablespoons honey
Brined Grill-Roasted Pork Loin
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (4 to 5 pound) bone in pork loin roast
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup with Chicken
By pattie_d
Martha Condra, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2008
- 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 (2.75-ounce) package quick-cooking wild rice (such as Gourmet House)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup prechopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 (4-ounce) packages presliced exotic mushroom blend (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Walnuts California Spiced
By pattie_d
As an added flavor add some cayenne pepper to the recipe
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups California walnut halves and pieces
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Thai Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
By pattie_d
Ani’s Raw Food Essentials is the "go-to book for all things raw
- Fillings:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon nama shoyu
- 2 Thai red chilies
- 1/2 cup (125 g) raw almond butter
- juice of 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- 1 cup (240 ml) filtered water
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup (105 g) mung bean sprouts
- 1/2 bunch basil leaves
- 1/4 bunch mint leaves
- 1-2 Thai chilies, finely chopped
- Wrapper:
- 2 large collard green leaves, ribs removed, and leaves halved
Pumpkin Thyme Rigatoni
By pattie_d
Any shaped pasta, such as penne, farfalle, and fusilli, can substitute for the rigatoni
- 1/2 pound rigatoni
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium-size onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 2 cups Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Frozen Raspberry Pie
By pattie_d
This creamy, luscious pie is made by combining a fluffy cooked meringue with a raspberry puree, then pouring the mi...
- 32 chocolate wafers, (about 6 1/2 ounces; see Note), plus 1 for garnish
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature (see Tip)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Mexican Chicken Soup
By pattie_d
From Food Network Kitchens
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium rib celery, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned
- 1/4 cup canned green chiles
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can posole, drained or frozen corn kernels
- 4 canned whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked skinless shredded chicken breast (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crumb-Coated Chicken & Blackberry Salsa
By pattie_d
Maple lends a sweet touch to blackberry salsa
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil