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TUSCAN CHICKPEA SOUP
By Silvermama
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 (15 1/2-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
GRILLED FIVE SPICE STEAK FRIES
By Silvermama
Nice "kick" to plain meat
- 3 large Idaho potatoes, skin on, cut into wedges (1/2-inch slices), soaking in ice water
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Five spice
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Canola oil
CAULIFLOWER, LEEK AND PARMESAN GRATIN
By Silvermama
1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and blanche 4 minutes, or until very crisp-t...
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Oven Temp: 400
- Ingredients
- U.S. Metric Conversion chart
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) regular or golden cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
- 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise, rinsed, and thinly sliced crosswise (3 cups)
- 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 fresh breadcrumbs, mixed with Parmesan cheese
LEMON FINGERLING POTATOES
By Silvermama
LEMON FINGERLING POTATOES PREP TIME: 10 MIN
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
ROASTED LEMON CILANTRO CHICKEN
By Silvermama
Preheat oven to 375° degrees Fahrenheit
- Step 1: Making the Cilantro Paste
- 1 garlic head
- 2 shallots
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Kosher salt - can substitute with 1/2 tsp table salt
LOW FAT EGGPLANT MANICOTTI
By Silvermama
Comfort food without the uncomfortable calories
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 cup fat free ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup 2% fat mozerella cheese
- 1.5 cups Classico tomato/basil sauce or other
- sugar free tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups chopped fresh basil
PARMESAN OVEN FRIES
By Silvermama
Also use cooking spray; these tend to stick
- 1/4 Parm cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne (red pepper)
- salt
- 3 russet potatoes, cut into 8 wedges (1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
HERB VINAIGRETTE
By Silvermama
Red wine, white wine, or champagne vinegar will work in this recipe; however, it is important to use high-quality i...
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar (see note)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons very finely minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon regular or light mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme , tarragon, marjoram, or oregano
POTATO LATKES
By Silvermama
Nice side dish or serve for breakfast with sunny side up eggs
- 8 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium onion
- Lemon juice
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 cup melted butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
MAD DASH CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN
By Silvermama
Began using Mrs. Dash seasonings to reduce sodium
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tbs Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins