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DeTox Salad
By cook_kjacook_kja
In a food processor process the broccoli (no stems) until fine, add to a large bowl Now process the cauliflower (no...
- 2 heads of broccoli (1 bunch), stems removed
- 1 head cauliflower, stems removed
- 2.5 C shredded carrots
- 1/2 C sunflower seeds
- 1 C currants
- 1/2 C finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 C raisins
- 4-8 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 1/2 Tsp Kosher salt
- Lots of pepper
- kelp granules or Herbamare (optional), to taste
- pure maple syrup, to drizzle on before serving
Aioli
By cook_kjacook_kja
In a bowl whisk together the egg yolk, mustard and 1 Tbsp of the olive oil until an emulsion forms
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 Tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 C olive oil
- 1/3 C safflower or peanut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 Tbsp warm water, if using aioli as a sauce
Fruit & Pudding Salad
By cook_kjacook_kja
In a large bow, combine peaches, pineapple and vanilla pudding with their juices
- 1 (29oz) cans slice peaches, undrained
- 1 (20oz can pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1 (3 1/8oz) box dry vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 Lb strawberries, stemmed and quartered
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 Pt blueberries
- 1 bunch of grapes, halved if needed
- 1-2 Tbsp sugar (optional)
To Die 4 Peach Cobbler
By cook_kjacook_kja
1st Bowl: Mix sliced peaches with 1 C sugar, cinnamon and mutmeg and sEt aside
- 4 C sliced peaches
- 1 C sugar
- 1 Stick butter
- 1 C Sugar
- 3/4 C plain flour
- 2 Tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 C milk
- 1/4 Tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 Tsp nutmeg
Roasted Chicken Baked Pasta
By cook_kjacook_kja
Preheat oven to 425F in middle position Season chicken breast halves oll over with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 (8-oz) chicken breast halves with skin and bone
- 3 Tbs unsalted butter
- 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
- 2 C low sodium chicken broth
- 1 C water
- 1 Tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 Tsp dried red peper flakes
- 1 Lb penne regate
- 8 Oz shredded Munster or Monteray jack cheese
Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts w/Cranberries & Pecans
By cook_kjacook_kja
Heat skillet with drizzling of EVO over medium heat
- 1 Lb brussels sprouts, de-stemmed and halved
- 2/3 C fresh cranberries
- 1/3 C gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 C pecans
- 2 C barley, cooked
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- EVOO
- Salt
- Pepper
Easy Punch
By cook_kjacook_kja
In a large punch bowl combine drink mix, pineapple juice, sugar and water
- 4 (0.13 oz) packages unsweetened strawberry-flavored drink mix powder
- 2 (46 fl oz) cans pineapple juice
- 3 C white sugar
- 4 Qts water
- 2 Liters ginger ale
Pita Stuffed w/Tabbouleh
By cook_kjacook_kja
Place bulgur in a large bowl, pour in boiling water, add lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1 C bulgar wheat
- 1 1/2 C boiling water
- 1/4 C freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/4 C EVOO
- Kosher salt
- 1 C minced scallions, white & green parts (1 bunch)
- 1 C chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch)
- 1 C chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and medium diced
- 2 C cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 Tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 Lb feta cheese
- 4 pita breads, cut in half
Banana Bread
By cook_kjacook_kja
PointsPlus value:4
- 3 sprays cooking spray
- 5 Lg bananans, very ripe
- 1 C whole wheat flour
- 1 C whilte all-purpose flour
- 2 Tsp baking powder
- 1 Tsp baking soda
- 1/2 Tsp sea salt
- 5 Tsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 C packed light brown sugar
- 1 Lg egg, at room temperature
- 1/4 C fat-free skim milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 C chopped walnuts
Herbed Quinoa
By cook_kjacook_kja
For the quinoa: In a medium sauce pan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa
- Dressing:
- 2 3/4 C low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 C fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 C quinoa
- 1/4 C EVOO
- 1/4 C fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 C chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 C chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 Tsp lemon zest
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper