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Brussels and Bacon
By minicoopercraig
Brussels sprouts are the type of food that strikes horror in the hearts of picky eaters
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, cut in half
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
Pepperonata
By minicoopercraig
This magical pepper trifecta is beloved by Italians
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 bell peppers, cut into 1/2" chunks
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cole Slaw
By minicoopercraig
Crunchy, cool and suffused with vinegar tang, this slaw has nothing to do with those soupy, mayo-drenched, overswee...
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (red wine, white wine, or cider)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 head green cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 1/2 head red cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 3 carrots, cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- Pickled Jalapenos, (search recipes), optional
Pesto
By minicoopercraig
You can buy perfectly fine pesto in the refrigerated section of most supermarkets (like Cibo), but it will never t...
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Loaded Pizza
By minicoopercraig
Ordering a supreme pizza for delivery is an open invitation for caloric calamity
- 12 " Boboli whole-wheat thin pizza crust
- 1 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (like Muir Glen)
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 15 slices turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 jar (6 oz) artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
Roasted Squash
By minicoopercraig
Butternut squash, especially when roasted, is one of the vegetables that is so delicious you almost feel guilty eat...
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 8-10 fresh sage leaves (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Breakfast Burritos
By minicoopercraig
Heat the oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cook chicken sausage links, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro
- 4 whole-wheat tortillas (10"; La Tortilla Factory is preferred)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and heated
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
- Salsa
- Pickled Jalepenos (optional) (search recipe)
Guacamole
By minicoopercraig
Many American versions of guacamole include ingredients like cumin, scallions and (gasp!) sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1 Tbsp minced jalapeno
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Caprese TOmato Towers
By minicoopercraig
The classic tomato salad from Capri, Italy, is a study in simplicity: sweet, acidic tomatoes contrasted with creamy...
- 4 medium tomatoes (preferably different color heirloom tomatoes)
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella
- 16 large fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Tortilla Soup
By minicoopercraig
Over he past 2 decades, tortilla soup has rivaled chicken soup as a comforting mainstay on major restaurant menus
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Juice of 2 limes
- Hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into cubes
- Chopped onion, pickled jalapenos, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro (optional)