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Asparagus, Olives & Sundried Tomatoes Loaf
By Hester
Swap cheddar for feta and asparagus for sun dried tomatoes
- bunch of green asparagus, about 250g, cut into 3 pieces, wooden parts removed
- 250 g self raising flour
- few basil leaves, roughly torn
- 100 ml milk
- 4 small eggs
- 100 ml olive oil
- tsp English mustard
- handful of black olives, whole, pitted
- 8 halves of sun dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 60 about 60g of mature cheddar, coarsely grated
Kohlrabi Spaghetti alla Foriana
By Hester
1.Place the walnuts, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 5 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly
- 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium kohlrabi bulbs, peeled, Blade C, noodles trimmed
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- salt and pepper, to taste
Rice With Indian Spices, Cashews, And Chiles - {Nimbu Rice}
By Hester
In a casserole set over moderate heat, warm the oil, add the lentils, asafetida powder, turmeric, and chilies and c...
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lentils
- 1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 hot green chiles - (to 4) sliced (such as jalapeño)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 2/3 cup raw cashew nuts
- 8 cups cold cooked rice
- Juice of 1 lemon or to taste
- Salt to taste
Spinach Salad with Honey Bacon Dressing
By Hester
Combine first 6 ingredients with 5 of the cooked, crumbled bacon strips in a large bowl
- 8 cups torn fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, shredded on large holes of grater
- 7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Salad!
By Hester
1. Place cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/3 cup water
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3 tbsp. Hellmann's/Best Foods Dijonnaise
- 1/2 envelope dry ranch dressing/dip mix
- 2 tbsp. fat-free non-dairy liquid creamer
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 hard-boiled egg whites, chilled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 3 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. chopped dill
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley, plus more, for optional garnish
- Optional garnish: paprika
Sourdough Starter
By Hester
Stir sugar into warm water in medium bowl
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Noodles
By Hester
Homemade version of Noodles & Sauce
- 8 oz. egg noodles, cooked
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp. parsley
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- dash salt
Curried Chicken & Cashew Rice
By Hester
Whip up a curry in next to no time - perfect for those evenings when you're too tired to be in the kitchen for long
- 1 tbsp curry paste
- 1 chopped chilli, if you like spicy food
- 250 g pack cooked basmati rice
- some shredded cooked chicken or turkey
- a handful of frozen peas
- 50 g pack roasted cashews
- a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Balsamic and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
By Hester
1. Roast the garlic in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven until soft, golden brown and fragrant
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
Strawberry-Almond Smoothie
By Hester
1. Combine strawberries, almond milk (or low-fat milk), tofu and sugar in a blender
- 10 Strawberries (frozen whole )
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 1/2 cup Vanilla Yogurt ((4 ounces))
- 2 tablespoons White Sugar