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Fish Tacos Baja Style
By pattie_d
The cabbage slaw adds a nice crunch and peppery bite to the delicate fish tacos
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 pound mahimahi or haalibut or other firm whitefish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups presliced green cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 8 lime wedges
Orange-Cardamom Madeleines
By pattie_d
These shell-shaped, cakey cookies are a French treat traditionally served with tea
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 1 tablespoon good-quality honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons strained orange juice
Pomodoro Sauce
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (oregano, basil, parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch sugar
Daphne Oz's "Alfredo"
By pattie_d
Enjoy pasta without the guilt! This lightened-up version of the Italian classic does the trick
- 1 pound Fettuccine
- 4 cups Cauliflower (cut into large chunks)
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 large Shallot (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (freshly grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup Parsley (chopped)
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Firecracker Cupcakes Recipe
By pattie_d
Directions Cut each licorice twist into five pieces; pull apart one end of each to make firecracker fuses
- 5 red pull-and-peel licorice
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup flaked coconut, divided
- 4 drops blue food coloring
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 24 cupcakes
- Assorted red and blue sprinkles, optional
Smoothie-Memory Boosting Berry
By pattie_d
Berries get their deep hue from anthocyanins, potent antioxidants that protect your brain cells from aging processe...
- 3/4 cup(s) milk, fat-free, (may substitute soy, almond, or rice milk)
- 1/2 banana(s)
- 1 1/2 cup(s) berries, frozen, (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and/or strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds, ground
All-American Chili Recipe
By pattie_d
1. Combine beef, onions, pepper, garlic, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, 2 tablespoons of the chili powder, a...
- 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)
- Slow Cook: on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours
Saffron Lassi
By pattie_d
Lassis are ubiquitous in India; the shakes, made with yogurt or buttermilk, can be sweet or salty
- 1 pinch of saffron threads
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
Ribs Orange Chipotle in the CrockPot
By pattie_d
I used my 6qt smart-pot for this dish--the ribs fit well inside
- 3 pounds beef or PORK ribs
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 T soy sauce (La Choy and Tamari wheat-free are gluten free)
- 2 T brown sugar
- 2 t chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 t cumin
- 1/4 t ground ginger
- 4 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
Spinach, Crab & Artichoke Mini Tarts
By pattie_d
Tired of serving the same old appetizers? Try these mini puff pastry tarts with a savory crab and veggie filling t...
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. sour cream
- Generous dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1/3 cup well drained chopped canned artichoke heart
- 1/3 cup lump crabmeat, well drained
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
- 3 tbsp. Japanese bread crumbs (panko)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 small sprigs fresh parsley