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Baked Brown Rice
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005 9
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice, medium or short grain
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Huevos Rancheros-Emeril
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped white onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes and their juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 large corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup warm refried beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pepper Jack
Baked Radiccho
By LaLaCooks
Lidia Bastianich Radicchio Trevisano Al Forno Although it is great in a salad—sweet and bitter at the same time...
- 1 1/2 pounds round or long radicchio, 2 or 3 firm heads
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium-large onion, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch-thick half-moons (2 cups)
- 3 plump garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup freshly grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
- A heavy sauté pan, 12-inch diameter or wider, with a cover
- A baking dish or shallow casserole, 9 by 13 inches or similar size
Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos
By LaLaCooks
Rick Bayless - Mexico - One Plate At A Time
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 canned chipotle chiles en adobo, finely chopped
- salt
- 1/2 small head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken, preferably grilled, roasted or rotisserie chicken
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/3 cup coarsely grated Mexican queso anejo or another dry grating cheese, such as Romano or Parmesan
- 12-16 warm, fresh corn tortillas
Chicken with Rice and Mushrooms
By LaLaCooks
PointsPlus™ Value: 9 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 50 min Level of Difficulty: Easy ...
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1 1⁄2-inch chunks
- 1/2 pound(s) cremini mushrooms, fresh, sliced
- 2 stalk(s) (medium) celery, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrot(s), chopped
- 2 cup(s) leek(s), cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato(es), chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) white wine
- 6 oz instant long grain and wild rice mix
- 2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette
By LaLaCooks
Grape tomatoes sautéed with capers, shallot and cumin form a bright, chunky sauce for seared salmon
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 center-cut salmon fillets with skin (about 7 ounces each)
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
Zucchini Rice Gratin
By LaLaCooks
Andrea Albin Review: I think this recipe was very flavorful and is a great way to use some of the prolific zucchi...
- 1/3 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
Turkey Reuben
By LaLaCooks
PointsPlus™ Value: 5
- 2 slice(s) reduced-calorie rye bread
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 3/4 oz low-fat Swiss cheese
- 2 oz deli-sliced turkey
- 2 Tbsp sauerkraut, squeezed of excess moisture
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
GARLIC AND THYME PAN SAUCE
By LaLaCooks
Serve with Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Pork Chops
- 1 large shallot , minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cut into 3 pieces
Tuna Panini
By LaLaCooks
Serve these hearty sandwiches with sliced apples or a tossed green salad
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons organic canola mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 (1/2-ounce) slices provolone cheese
- Cooking spray