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Roast Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
By Hester
Strawberry and Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garam Masala
By Hester
Heat the cinnamon, bay leaves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardomom pods, peppercorns, coves and chile in a mediu...
- 1 cinnamon stick, 2 1/2 - 3 inches long, broken into pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup cumin seeds
- 1/3 cup coriander seeds
- 1 Tbsp. green cardomom pods
- 1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
- 2 tsp. whole cloves
- 1 small dried red chilie, stemmed
- 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. ground mace
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
By Hester
1.Toss the tomatoes in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated...
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced into noodles
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
Millet Patties
By Hester
Mix all ingredients together and shape into patties
- 1 1/2 cups millet, cooked
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pecans, groung
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
- 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
Tilapia & Lemon Sauce
By Hester
1. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Crispy Rice Vermicelli
By Hester
Heat the oil in a wok. Break the rice vermicelli apart into small handfuls about 3 inches long
- oil for frying
- 6 ounces rice vermicelli
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, rinsed
- 4 ounces minced pork
- 4 ounces uncooked shelled prawns, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown bean sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamarind or lime juice
- 4 ounces bean sprouts
- For the Garnish
- 2 green onions, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
- 2 heads pickled garlic, optional
- 2 egg omelette, rolled and sliced
Grease Cutting Cleanser
By Hester
This heavy duty cleanser removes the greasy build-up that can accumulate on kitchen walls and cabinets
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 tsp. liquid dishwashing soap
- 1 gallon hot water
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
By Hester
Pierce squash with tip of sharp knife in several places; place on paper palte and microwave on high 10 minutes, or ...
- 1 spaghettie squash (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
- 2 tsp. oilive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 oz. ground veal
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. grouhnd black pepper
- 1 1/2 oz. shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Soup
By Hester
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 large head of garlic
- 1 ⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1⁄2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 ⁄3 cup dry white wine
- 1 ⁄2 cup water
- 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, plus up to 2 more as needed for desired consistency
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 ⁄3 cup half-and-half
- 3 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon
- additional olive oil or truffle oil, for serving
Strawberry and Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad
By Hester
A fresh spring strawberry salad with balsamic glazed grilled chicken, bacon, goat cheese and pecans dressed in a ro...
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
- 4 strips bacon, cooked
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pecans or candied pecans
- 1/4 cup roasted strawberry balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette