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Slimming Sea Scallops & Veggies
By Joelene
Heat oil in a medium skillet over moderate heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, cut into fine matchsticks
- 10 large sea scallops
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Pineapple, cucumber, and avocado salsa
By Joelene
Stir together cucumber, pineapple, green onions, and chile in medium bowl
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (1 1/3 cups)
- 1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced (1 1/4 cups), plus more for juicing
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
- 3 –4 tsp. finely chopped Fresno chile or red jalapeño chile
- 1 8-oz. avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
Asian Noodle Salad
By Joelene
1. In a skillet over medium low to medium heat, toast almonds and sesame seeds until light brown
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 8 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 7 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 16-oz. bag coleslaw mix
- 2 packages Ramen noodles, broken up (throw seasoning away)
Red, White and Blue Strawberries
By Joelene
Wash the strawberries and gently pat them dry with paper towel
- 12 large strawberries
- 4 ounces white chocolate or white candy coating (about 2/3 cup chopped)
- 1/4 cup blue sprinkles
United States of Potato Salad
By Joelene
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup grated 5-year aged yellow Cheddar
Tropical Tabbouleh
By Joelene
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients
- Start to finish: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- 2 cups cooked and cooled pearl barley
- 1 cup firmly packed chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Beef and Bacon Threaded Kebab
By Joelene
Special equipment: 8 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in water before using)
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons light agave
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 ounces flank steak, cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick strips
Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Black Beans and Spinach
By Joelene
Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork, place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high, turning over halfw...
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 can black beans
- 0.50 tsp. ground cumin
- 0.13 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 bunch spinach
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 large lime
- 6 oz. nonfat Greek yogurt
- scallions