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Tex Mex Tuna Wraps (6 points)
By Realtychick
Combine the tuna, bell pepper, scallions, salsa, and cilantro in a bowl
- 6 oz canned chunk white tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup yellow pepper, finely chopped
- 2 medium scallion, thinly sliced (white and light green portions only)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 4 tsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 2 medium flour tortilla(s), (6-inch)
- 1/2 cup spinach, fresh, baby leaves, loosely packed
Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Gorgonzola Polenta
By Realtychick
One day in advance: Arrange ribs in single layer in 9x13" baking dish
- 4-5 lbs meaty beef short ribs, bone-in
- 1/2 tbsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 750-ml bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp all purpose flour
Chinese Chicken Salad with Red Chile Peanut Dressing
By Realtychick
Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola ...
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- Chili oil
- Grilled lime halves, for garnish
Charred Raw Corn with Chili & Cheese
By Realtychick
Prepare grill for medium heat
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/2 red chile (such as Holland or Fresno), with seeds, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 oz. fresh Cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
Creamed Kale with Carmelized Shallots
By Realtychick
Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- Shallots:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped Spanish onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk, scalded
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 pounds kale, center stalk removed, and coarsely torn into pieces
- Caramelized Shallots, recipe follows
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 10 shallots, peeled and sliced, or 40 baby onions, peeled
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cilantro-Crusted Roast Beef Sandwiches with Cilantro-Horseradish Pesto
By Realtychick
Line a broiler or roasting pan with aluminum foil
- For the roast:
- 4 Kaiser or other crusty sandwich rolls
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
- 1 (3-pound) boneless rump roast, trimmed
- For the Cilantro-Horseradish Pesto:
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon prepared grated horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
Turkey and Spinach Lasagna Rolls (6)
By Realtychick
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions
- 2 item(s) dry lasagna noodles
- 1/3 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast
- 1/2 medium onion(s), chopped
- 1/2 item(s) bell pepper(s), yellow, seeded and finely chopped
- 8 oz marinara sauce, refrigerated, fresh
- 1/8 cup(s) water
- 1/3 cup(s) fat-free ricotta cheese
- 2.5 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/8 cup(s) basil, chopped fresh
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 large egg(s), lightly beaten
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
By Realtychick
For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil
- 1 pound linguini
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
Tandoori Chicken
By Realtychick
Toss the chicken breasts in 1 cup tandoori marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Aarti's Tandoori Marinade, recipe follows, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- Olive oil, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Rosemary-Mustard Pork With Peaches
By Realtychick
Preheat a grill to high. Pat the pork dry and season with salt and pepper
- 1-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for the grill
- 1 1/2 firm-ripe peaches, halved, pitted and cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/8 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 or 2 small sprigs