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Easy Greens with Spicy Lemon Dressing
By Merichef342
Whisk the olive oil. lemon juice, garlic, and mustard together in a large salad bowl (not wooden)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- I tablespoon Dijon or other spicy mustard
- 10 to 12 ounces mixed greens
- grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sweet Potatoe Casserole
By Merichef342
Combine first 6 ingredients
- 3 cups mashed sweet potato
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 whole eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Panini
By Merichef342
1. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl to blend
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 8 slices ciabatta bread
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces prosciutto
- 2 ounces roasted red peppers
Black Bean Soup (cooking light)
By Merichef342
4 pts - calories 215 per serving Fat 4
- 1 pound black beans
- 2 bacon slices, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 (14 oz) chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup minced cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tea salt
- 1/2 tea black pepper
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Five-Cup Salad
By Merichef342
Desert with marshmallows and fruit
- 1 cup drained manadarin oranges
- 1 cup drained crushed pineapple
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup sour cream
Cuban Rice Salad
By Merichef342
Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently
- 1/2 cup avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 cup plum tomato, chopped and seeded
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 15 ounces black beans
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
Dad's Chili
By Merichef342
Mix
- 2 pounds beef ground, extra lean, R-T-C
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 16 ounces water
- 6 tablespoons ground chili pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons masa corn flour
Lemon Spinach Chicken
By Merichef342
1. Cook spinach 2 min 2
- 10 ounces spinach
- 1/2 cup flour
- 24 ounces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 whole garlic cloves
Cold Summer Pasta
By Merichef342
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 3/4 pound asparagus, cut diagonally
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup cavatappi
- 1 cup cherry tomato, halved
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow squash
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle Chili
By Merichef342
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat
- cloves cloves, Chimichurri:
- cup parsley, Chimichurri:
- cup cilantro leaves, whole, Chimichurri:
- tablespoon red chili flakes, Chimichurri:
- Zest of 2 lemons , Chimichurri:
- tablespoons red wine vinegar, Chimichurri:
- cup olive oil, Chimichurri:
- 1 whole chipotle chili , Spice rub: , stem and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 24 ounces steak, 4-6 whole flank