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Chilled Avocado Soup Topped with Crab
By Realtychick
In a blender, puree the Guacamole with the cold buttermilk, bottled clam juice, ice water and lime juice
- 1 cup of Guacamole with Charred Jalapeño and Scallions
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 3/4 cup bottled clam juice
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- Jumbo lump crab meat
- Crème fraîche, fried tortilla strips and finely chopped chives, for garnish
Strawberry & Diet Ginger Ale Chiller
By Realtychick
Combine first four ingredients in a blender
- 16 oz unsweetened frozen strawberries, partially thawed
- 12 oz diet ginger ale
- 1/3 cup(s) sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
- 2 cup(s) ice cube(s), crushed
Skillet Bruschetta with Beans and Greens
By Realtychick
Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- 8 3/4 "-thick slices crusty bread
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 bunch kale or mustard greens, ribs removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Celery Soup with Bacon Croutons
By Realtychick
In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 medium leeks, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 12 large celery ribs (2 pounds), trimmed and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces bacon, finely diced
- Three 1/2-inch-thick slices of country bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- Lemon olive oil, for drizzling
Orange-Cilantro Black Bean Salad (2 points)
By Realtychick
In a large skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium uncooked red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium orange(s), peeled, segmented (or 1.5 cups mandarins in juice)
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F
- Rub:
- 3 tablespoons pimenton
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 (bone-in 7 to 9-pound) Boston butt, "X" patterns cut in the fat cap
- 1 beer
- Sauce:
- 3 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 Fresno chilies, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 12 Buns
Sautéed Pears with Bacon and Mustard Dressing
By Realtychick
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around edges, 10–1...
- 6 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick, slices cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 4 ripe but firm Bosc pears, quartered, seeds removed
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted pecans
- Sliced chives (for serving)
Fried Green Tomato BLTs
By Realtychick
Preheat the oven to 400° and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound unripe green tomatoes or large tomatillos, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Canola oil
- 8 thick-cut slices of whole wheat or multigrain bread, toasted
- Low-fat mayonnaise and baby arugula, for assembling
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (10 points)
By Realtychick
Whisk the broth, vinegar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker
- 1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika, mild-flavored, preferably smoked paprika
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 3 pound(s) raw lean flank steak, two 1 1/2-lb steaks, trimmed of any fat
- 2 medium red onion(s), thinly sliced into rings
- 2 large sweet red pepper(s), seeded, cored and chopped
- 2 medium apple(s), peeled, cored and shredded through the holes of a box grater
- 3 stalk(s) (medium) celery, thinly sliced
- 3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 1/2 cup(s) cilantro, leaves, packed, chopped
Grilled Avocado with Grapefruit Chermoula
By Realtychick
Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from grapefruit; discard
- 4 Large Avocados
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1/2 small preserved lemon, flesh discarded, peel finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
- 2 teaspoons harissa paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
- Freshly ground black pepper