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Fiesta Red Snapper
By Shirl
Green chilies and cilantro add some zip to this main course
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style or regular stewed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 pounds red snapper fillets
- Lime wedges
Raspberry And Spinach Salad - Very Good!
By Shirl
Salads are great. They are tasty and crunchy and they can often be put together in a matter of minutes
- 3 tbsp olive oil;
- 2 tbsp raspberry vinegar;
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, crushed to a puree;
- 8 cups baby spinach;
- 2 cups fresh raspberries;
- 4 tbsp walnuts, crushed;
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped;
- 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced;
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
Turkey Burgers with Avocado Sauce
By Shirl
“I love burgers and I love Southwestern food, so why not combine the two in a light and juicy burger? I like to w
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- Shredded lettuce and reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional
- Sliced tomato and red onion, optional
Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups - VERY GOOD
By Shirl
I also made some without the chocolate on the bottom and they were just as good and actually a little easier to ea...
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (10 oz) (WF’s 70% cacao)
- 1 cup of Almond Butter (TJ’s creamy with sea salt)
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil (melted)
- 1/3 cup of dark raw honey
- 1/2 tsp of celtic salt
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla
Brownies 3 Layer Mint
By Shirl
Make brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F
- For brownies
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 nd layer
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 rd layer
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
By Shirl
Everyone who has tasted these creamy, cheesy potatoes asks how to make them
- 6 * 6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 * 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 * 1 egg
- 2 * 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- * Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad
By Shirl
This is such an impressive salad! It’s been a hit with people of all ages at every get-together we’ve ever brou...
- 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 8 cups torn romaine
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
CHRISTMAS RICE SALAD
By Shirl
Blend rice, sugar salt & lemon rind
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tsp. grated lemon rind or I tsp.vanilla
- 1 cup coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped marachino cherries
- 3 cups cold cooked rice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup nuts
- 2 cups marshmallows
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies - Keto and LactoPaleo
By Shirl
Makes 24 good sized cookies Or more if you go smaller! Just remember to adjust your baking time if you make them a ...
- 2/3 c almond flour
- 1 cup sweetener
- 3 eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbs butter, softened
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/4 t vanilla
- 1/2 t xantham
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/4 c coconut shreds (optional but amazing)
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter (optional, any nut butter will do)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips of choice
Glazed Carrots - Alton Brown
By Shirl
Total Time: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Level: Easy
- 1 pound carrots, approximately 7 medium, peeled and cut on the bias 1/4-inch thick
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- Heavy pinch kosher salt (add a little more)
- 1 cup good-quality ginger ale
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves