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Grilled Shrimp and Grape Skewers
By cserumga
Makes 16 skewers, 58 calories per skewer
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 2 tap red pepper flakes
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deceived, tails left on (1 lb.)
- 16 each green and red seedless grapes, tossed in olive oil
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon wedges
Eggs in Purgatory
By cserumga
Per serving: 285 cal, 15g total fat, 228mg chol, 623mg sodium, 22g carb, 4g fiber, 14g protein
- 1 cup each finely diced onion and red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes in juice, drained (28 oz)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 eggs
- 4 oz marinated mozzarella, sliced
Salmon Alfredo with Capers and Chives
By cserumga
Per Serving: 649 cal, 35g total fat, 146mg chol, 720mg sodium, 44g carb, 2g fiber,39g protein
- 1 lb fresh salmon, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 8 oz dry fettuccine
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp minced shallots
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated pecorino
- 2 Tbsp capers
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp minced lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Baked Eggplant Parmesan Penne
By cserumga
512 cal, 10 gm fat, 3.9 gm sat fat, 89 gm carb, 16 gm fiber, 23 gm protein
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- One 1 1/4 pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 1/2 cup lightly packed basil leaves, torn
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Classic Pad Thai
By cserumga
Amount per servingCalories: 432 Fat: 19
- 6 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons very thinly sliced banana pepper
- 3 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (2-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thigh, cut into thin strips
- 4 cups fresh bean sprouts, divided
- 3 green onions, trimmed, crushed with flat side of a knife, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon small dried shrimp
- 1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Beer-Can Chicken
By cserumga
- from How to Grill Everything by Steven Raichlen - makes 2 to 4 servings
- 1 can (12 ounce) beer
- 1 chicken (3.5 to 4 pounds)
- 2 Tbsp barbecue rub
- 2 cups wood chips (apple or hickory), soaked in water or beer for one hour
Steak Teriyaki
By cserumga
In a saucepan, bring the rice and 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat
- 1 1/4 cups white rice, rinsed
- 1 pound flank steak
- 3/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/3 cups soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 12 ounces butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Eggplant Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
By cserumga
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 small eggplant (about 12 ounces)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup cooked white beans, such as cannellini or navy (rinsed, if canned), smashed with a fork
- 1 large clove garlic, very finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves or flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup whole-wheat panko-stylebreadcrumbs
- Olive oil mister or nonstick pan spray
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Peking-Style Short Rib Tacos
By cserumga
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the onion with the soy sauce, ginger, sugar, garlic and 1 teaspoon each o...
- 1/2 large onion, grated on a box grater
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 3 1/2 pounds flanken-style beef short ribs, cut 1/3 inch thick
- Warm small flour tortillas, for serving
- Hoisin sauce, julienned cucumbers, grilled yellow squash, sliced hot red chiles, scallions and lime wedges, for serving
Brown-Sugar-Mustard-Glazed Salmon
By cserumga
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 4 7 ounces salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil