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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
By minicoopercraig
Asparagus is one of our favorite vegetables, mostly because its sweet, nutty flavor takes well to all sorts of cook...
- 1 bunch asparagus, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Blueberry Pancakes
By minicoopercraig
Using yougurt and cottage cheese to make these pancakes does two things: It brings extra protein to the breakfast t...
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage 0%)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
- 3 eggs
- Juice os 1 lemon
- 1 cup white whole-wheat flour (like King Arthur's)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Potato Salad
By minicoopercraig
This version is about as classic as potato salad gets, except for the fact that we resist the urge to drown the veg...
- 3 lb red potatoes, all similar in size
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles, preferably gherkins or cornichons
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Blueberry Pancakes
By minicoopercraig
Using yougurt and cottage cheese to make these pancakes does two things: It brings extra protein to the breakfast t...
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage 0%)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
- 3 eggs
- Juice os 1 lemon
- 1 cup white whole-wheat flour (like King Arthur's)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Macaroni & Cheese
By minicoopercraig
Ask Americans what they would eat for their last meal on earth and most would likely tell you mac and cheese
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, minced
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb elbow macaroni, penne or shells
- 1/2 jalepeno, seeded and minced
- 2 oz prosciutto or ham, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Yellow Cake with Peanut Butterscotch Topping
By minicoopercraig
This is an old family recipe that's been handed down from mother to son, and now to me
- 1 yellow cake mix, prepared according to package instructions in a 9 X 13 pan (Reduced Sugar Pillsbury is recommended)
- 12 oz butterscotch morsels
- 2 cups peanut butter (Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter, Creamy is recommended)
- 2 cups Corn Flakes, crushed
Seared Scallops with White Beans and Spinach
By minicoopercraig
You have to look long and hard to find a scallop on a chain restaurant's menu and we can't quite figure out why
- 2 strips bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cans white beans (14 oz each), rinsed and drained
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
Turkey Chili
By minicoopercraig
Though it's never been a shy subject to profess anyones undying love for chili, it's not without it's dangers, name...
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 piece (1 oz) dark chocolate or 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer
- 1 Tbsp chopped chipotle pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Hot sauce or cayenne (optional) to taste
- Raw onions, shredded cheese, chopped scallions, lime wedges, sour cream (optional)
Balsamic Vinaigrette
By minicoopercraig
combine all ingredients in an airtight container, place top on, and shake
- 1 Tbsp minced shallot
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste.
Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
By minicoopercraig
Combine all ingredients in an airtight container, place the top on and shake to mix well
- 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp red or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Salt and pepper to taste