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Tofu Frie
By blum099
The first time my friend Andrea told me about these tofu fries I thought she was crazy
- 1 lb extra-firm tofu
- choice seasonings such as Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper or garlic salt
Fruit Pizza
By blum099
When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit ...
- 1/2 package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounces of whipped light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- Fruit of your choice (sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, sliced kiwi, seedless grapes cut in half, blueberries, melon balls sliced in half)
Pork Marsala saute
By blum099
1. pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper
- 6 thin cut boneless pork cops (about 1/2 inch thick)
- salt / pepper
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 3 tbls unsalted butter
- 8 oz white mushrooms quartered
- 1 small onion chopped fine
- 3/4 cup marsala wine 9sweet variety)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tbls parsley
Instant Falafel Pockets
By blum099
These sandwiches are like Middle Eastern tacos in which pita bread (or pocket bread) takes the place of tortillas
- 1 package falafel mix
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 green onions
- 6 pieces pita bread
- 3/4 cup Cucumber Sauce
- cucmumber sauce
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled
- 1 12.3-ounce package firm or extra-firm low-fat silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
spicy orange chicken
By blum099
Servings Per Recipe 4 servings Calories207, Total Fat (g)6, Saturated Fat (g)1, Cholesterol (mg)66, Sodium (mg)521,
- 2 oranges
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 10-ounce packages baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast strips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Bread: easy crusty bread {dutch oven}
By blum099
This is a very easy recipe that yields a gorgeous loaf of crusty bread! This is the perfect bread to make on a lazy...
- In a large bowl, dissolve:
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
- in
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
- Mix in:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- and
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
Lemon - Line Cheesecake
By blum099
Wipe the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan to lightly oil (can use coconut butter or oil)
- Crust:
- 1 cup raw almonds (soaked preferably, this is about 3/4 cup raw, unsoaked almonds, see note)
- 1 cup pecans (soaking not necessary)
- 3/4 cup pitted medjool dates
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- Filling:
- 3 1/4 cups soaked raw cashews (soak first, then measure – this is about 2 1/2 cups unsoaked)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp raw agave nectar (little generous; can substitute maple syrup but the cheesecake will be darker in color)
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out
- 1/2 cup coconut butter, packed (I use Artisana)
- Mango Sauce: (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup raw agave nectar (or pure maple syrup)
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- Pinch sea salt
Cranberry Turtle Bars
By blum099
1. Place the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and blend
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen, not thawed cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups pecans (toasted and coarsely chopped)
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)
Margarita: How to Make the Perfect Cranberry Margarita
By blum099
Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a large saucepan over high heat
- 4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- Agave Syrup
- 3 T Blanco tequila
- 2 T Orange liquor
- Limes
Cider-Braised Cabbage With Apples and Fennel
By blum099
1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large, lidded skillet over medium heat
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 head red cabbage, core removed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, plus fronds, roughly chopped, for garnish
- 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup boiled cider, such as Wood’s Boiled Cider
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper