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Balsamic and Grape Quinoa
By Jaclyn
1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil
- 1 2/3 c. water
- 1 c. red quinoa
- 2 T. chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1 T. white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 20 halved seeded red grapes
Cream of Broccoli Soup
By Jaclyn
1. In a medium pot, melt butter over medium heat
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 med. onion, diced
- 1/4 c. flour
- 4 c. low sodium chicken broth
- 1 c. water
- 1 lb. broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
Roasted Shrimp Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
By Jaclyn
1. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and the sliced garlic to a large skillet placed over medium-high heat
- 2 T. plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 T. thinly sliced garlic plus 1 (peeled) clove
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup pitted Nicoise olives, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (white parts only)
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 tablespoon dried Sicilian oregano
- 4 slices bread
Salted Caramel Brownies
By Jaclyn
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- Brownies:
- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 6 T. butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 3 1/2 T. evaporated fat-free milk, divided
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/8 tsp. coarse sea salt
Grilled Ratatouille Muffaletta
By Jaclyn
1. In a colander, toss eggplant with 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 cup pitted mixed olives, such as Kalamata and Cerignola
- 2 pepperoncini, stemmed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 4 small tomatoes (1 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise 1/4-inch-thick
- 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, patted dry
- 1 (8-inch) round loaf rustic bread, split horizontally and hollowed out
Shrimp, Sausage and Grits
By Jaclyn
In a larger sauce pan, bring the milk and heavy cream to a boil
- 1 c. stone-ground grits
- 3 c. milk
- 2 c. heavy cream
- 6 shrimp per person
- 1 lb. of your favorite sausage
- 2 c. white wine (once again, use one you like)
- 1 yellow pepper julienne
- 1 red pepper julienne
- 2 T. minced shallot or red onion
- 2 T. minced garlic
- 5 T. unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Chickpea Shawarma Dip
By Jaclyn
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and add well-drained chickpeas to a mixing bowl
- CHICKPEAS
- 1 15-ounce (425 g) can chickpeas, well drained
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- GARLIC HERB SAUCE
- 1/4 cup (60 g) hummus (store-bought or DIY)
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 3/4 - 1 tsp dried dill (or sub 2-3 tsp fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp or 9 g)
- Water to thin
- PARSLEY SALAD
- 1 cup packed (75 g) finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced cherry or roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (35 g) diced red onion
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Pinch each sea salt and black pepper
- HUMMUS
- 16 ounces (453 g) hummus (store-bought or DIY)
- FOR SERVING
- Pita chips or fresh pita
- Vegetables (cucumber, red pepper, etc.)
- Chili garlic sauce (I love Huy Fong Foods brand)
Mexican Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
By Jaclyn
1. Preheat broiler to high
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
- 1 small red onion, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
- 1 (12-ounce) ciabatta bread loaf, halved horizontally
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces reduced-fat pepper-Jack cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
Mom's Maple Dressing
By Jaclyn
Mix together ingredients and serve
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 T white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Streusel Coffe Cake
By Jaclyn
Cooking time: 18-22 min
- Topping:
- 1/3 c. Bisquick
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 T firm margarine or butter
- Cake:
- 2 c. Bisquick
- 2/3 c. milk
- 2 T sugar
- 1 egg