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Caesar Grilled Asparagus
By Hester
Crisp, tender and smokey grilled asparagus in a caesar dressing with crunchy croutons and plenty of parmesan!
- For the parmesan croutons:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- 1 cup bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (gluten free for gluten free)
- 1 tablespoon parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- For the light caesar dressing:
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons buttermilk (or milk or water)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- 1 anchovy fillet, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- For the caesar grilled asparagus:
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Mexican Grilled Corn
By Hester
1. Preheat grill to medium-high
- 2 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 4 tablespoon finely shredded Cotija (see Shopping Tip) or Parmesan cheese
- 1 lime, quartered
Spinach Dip in a Cob
By Hester
A great appetizer for a party and very simple to make
- Dip:
- 1 large sourdough loaf
- 1 x 250g packets of Frozen Spinach
- 1 x 30g packet Spring Vegetable Soup Mix (dry)
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Light Sour Cream
- 4 Spring Onions, Chopped
- 1 x 190g Water Chestnuts, Sliced
- Note:
- Water Chestnuts can be optional
- Normal Sour Cream can be used instead of Light Sour Cream
Chocolate Almond Bars
By Hester
Place wafers on lightly greased cookie sheet, sprinkle almonds over top
- graham crackers to line cookie sheet
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Creamy Vegetable Korma
By Hester
1.Heat the oil in a large pan
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 3 cardamom pods , bashed
- 2 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 green chilli , deseeded (if desired) and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- thumb-size piece ginger , finely chopped
- 800 g mixed vegetables , such as carrots, cauliflower, potato and courgette, chopped
- 300-500 ml hot vegetable stock
- 200 g frozen peas
- 200 ml yogurt
- 2 tbsp ground almonds (optional)
Turkey and Ricotta Burger
By Hester
Saute onions in the olive oil over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 15 minutes
- 20 20 20 oz turkey, lean
- 1 1 1 cup onion, chopped finely
- 2 2 2 t olive oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup ricotta, low fat
- 2 2 2 t garlic
- 1 1 1 t smoky paprika
- 2 2 2 t good quality yellow mustard (I used Coleman’s English mustard)
- 1 1 1 t Worcestershire (or low sodium soy sauce)
- to red pepper flakes to taste
- to ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1 1 T fresh parsley, chopped fine
- 4-6 4-6 4-6 buns, whole wheat
Meat Hand
By Hester
see website
- Meat Loaf
- Plastic hand mold
- mashed potatoes
- cheese
- ketchup
Coleslaw Dressing
By Hester
Dash Diet
- 16 oz bag coleslaw
- 1/2 cup low-cal mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. sugar substitute
- 1/4 tsp. celery seed
Spaghetti with Shrimp in Curry Cream Sauce
By Hester
Sauté shrimp, snow peas and ginger in olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 3/4 lb medium shrimp
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1/4 white wine
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fat free cream
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
Smoked Salmon Spread
By Hester
During this holiday season, serve this appetizer on cucumber slices, jicama, celery sticks and on whole grain crack...
- 1 tub (12 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke*
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can (14.75 ounces) red salmon, drained, or 2 cups cooked and flaked fresh salmon
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion