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Coconut Chicken Salad
By Hester
A cool and creamy Thai-inspired salad of rice noodles and peanutty-sauced chicken, blended with a citrus coconut dr...
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
- 8 cups water
- 8 oz Small rice stick noodles
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed & sliced
- 1 1/2 cups red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp Chili paste (sambal oelek)
- 1 tsp salt
Honey-Lemon Asparagus
By Hester
1. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Potato Broccoli Soup
By Hester
Saute onion and garlic in butter in large saucepan or dutch oven for about 10 minutes until soft and starting to tu...
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups potato, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon poweder
- 4 cups broccoli, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups water
- 13 1/2 oz can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Italian Bread Bowls
By Hester
1.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Soapy Spray Cleanser
By Hester
Grimy, greasy surfaces need the added power of orange essential oil
- 1 tsp. borax
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup natural liquid dishwashing soap
- 10 drops orange essential oil
Shortcake
By Hester
Use for Strawberry Shortcake
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 3/4 cup milk
Creamy Mushroom Sauce/Gravy
By Hester
Serve with Chicken Wellington
- 3-4 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 cup white wine (or use 3 cups chicken stock instead of the wine)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3-4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or to taste) (optional)
- salt and pepper
Mock Tuna
By Hester
Serve in sandwiches with lettuce or use on crackers or rice cakes
- 1 19oz. can chickpeas, drained
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 4 green onions, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- pinch salt
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 cup carrot, chopped fine
- 1 cup celery, chopped fine
Vegetable Pilau
By Hester
In 2-quart microwaveable casserole, combine cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peas, and 2 Tbsp
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 6 oz. brown basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
By Hester
1. Heat a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat
- 1 cup Onion (chopped )
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 cups Chicken Broth (less-sodium fat-free)
- 1 (16-ounce) package Broccoli (florets)
- 2 1/2 cups Milk (2% reduced-fat )
- 1/3 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 8 ounces Velveeta Light (cubed)