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Smoke and Fire Margarita
By Peggie
If you are looking for a Cinco de Mayo cocktail that is 100% authentic, then this this the drink for you
- 0.75 oz. Ancho Reyes
- 0.75 oz. Montelobos Mezcal
- 0.75 oz. Milagro Silver Tequila
- 1.00 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.50 oz. Agave Nectar -
Homemade Reese Squares
By Peggie
In saucepan melt butters
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
- 6 oz. chocolate morsels
Curry Greek-Style Yogurt Dip
By Peggie
Blend everything together using a whisk, and serve with whole-grain crackers or vegetables
- 1/2 cup plain, nonfat Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt to taste
Super Healthy Banana Muffins
By Peggie
Healthy muffins with no refined sugars and using coconut flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 large ripe bananas (if bananas are small use 3)
- 5 pitted dates
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup melted ghee (you can use coconut oil or butter too)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- (1/2 cup chopped walnuts--optional)
Cranberry Orange Fizz
By Peggie
Add gin, triple sec, and thyme to a cocktail shaker
- 1 ounce gin
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
- Cranberry Sprite
- Ice
Spicy Thai Noodles
By Peggie
One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles are SO good and easy to cook up
- 1 pound linguine
- 2 TBS olive oil , divided
- 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 zucchini , cut in half vertically, then sliced in half circles
- 8 ounces mushroom , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 TBS brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1.5 TBS Sriracha hot sauce (this is A LOT of spice, tone it down if you don't like spicy)
- 2 inches fresh ginger , grated
- 1 handful fresh cilantro , chopped
- 4 green onions , chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts , chopped
Parmesan and Peppercorn Encrusted Chicken
By Peggie
Cycle 1
- Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese – Do not use the Parmesan in the Green Can (if you can't find fat free no big deal as Parmesan is naturally low in fat, so just use less if using regular)
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Eggs – whites only
SNICKERS CHEESECAKE
By Peggie
Add cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling hot water
- CRUST
- 1 cup packed (~200 g) pitted dates
- 1 1/2 cups (115 g) raw walnuts
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- FILLING
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) raw cashews
- optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) full-fat coconut milk (or sub another dairy-free milk, such as almond or rice)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) grape seed or olive oil (or use coconut, but it will impart more coconut flavor)
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice (~1 small lemon), plus more to taste
- TOPPINGS
- 3/4 cup packed (~150 g) pitted dates (plus water to blend)
- 3/4 cup (109 g) roasted salted peanuts (I like the roasted lightly salted peanuts from Trader Joe’s)
- 3/4 cup (90 g) chopped vegan dark chocolate (I like the 72% dark chocolate from Trader Joe’s)
- optional: 1 Tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil
Black Bean Soup with Salsa Cream
By Peggie
Pick over the beans, discarding any stones or misshapen beans, and rinse well
- For the Salsa Cream:
- 2 cups (14oz/440g) dried black beans
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1 or 2 jalapeño chilles, seeded and minced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried coriander
- 1 tsp dried organo
- 8 cups (64 fl oz/2 L) water
- 1/2 small ham hock or ham bone
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro (plus 6-8 sprigs)
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup (4oz/125g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp purchased fresh salsa
- salt and pepper to taste
Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf dish with butter or non-stick spray
- Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice