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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange Essence
By cserumga
Steam the potatoes in a large covered pan fitted with a steamer basket until they are tender, about 8 minutes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), peeled and cut into a large dice
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, warmed slightly
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional
Bison Chili with Chickpeas and Acorn Squash
By cserumga
Amount per servingCalories: 295 Fat: 9
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 cups unsalted beef stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh cremini mushrooms
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground bison or ground sirloin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark Mexican beer
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled acorn squash
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Spicy Beef Taco Salad
By cserumga
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the corn in 2 tbsp
- 1 1/2 cups cups thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, plus 1 tbsp sauce
- 2 limes, juiced
- salt and pepper
- 1/25 1/2 ounce can black beans, rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 20 large tortilla chips
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, shredded (4cups)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Ginger Rogers
By cserumga
Put the mint in a pilsner or collins glass, cover with the syrup, and muddle lightly until the mint begins to relea...
- 8 to 12 mint leaves
- 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- Ginger ale
- Lime wedge for garnish
Blueberry-Beet Smoothie
By cserumga
1. Cut 1/2 beet into large chunks
- 1/2 medium roasted beet (4 oz.)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup nut, oat, rice, or hemp milk, or water
- 1/4 avocado, cubed
- 1/2 Tbs. lime juice
- Raw honey to taste, optional
- 2 ice cubes
German Pot Roast (Sauerbraten)
By cserumga
1. MARINATE BEEF Combine water, vinegar, onions, carrot, celery, peppercorns, and bay leaf in large non-aluminum po...
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups red wine vinegar
- 2 onions, halved and sliced thin
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorn
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (5-pound) boneless eye-round roast (see note)
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 10 pitted prunes
- 10 gingersnaps, broken into pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Lemon Pan Sauce
By cserumga
Cut 2 lemons in half and squeeze juice into a measuring glass or small bowl; you should have ¼ cup juice
- 3 lemons
- Small handful of chives
- 12 large dry sea scallops
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
By cserumga
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 , 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 , 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 , 12-ounce beer (I used an IPA; any dark or amber beer would be great too!) or substitute additional low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 – 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- For serving: cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Grilled Zucchini Guacamole
By cserumga
Makes 8 servings, 35 calories per serving
- 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
- Cooking spray
- 1 avocado--pitted, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
Lemon Cream Shrimp Scampi
By cserumga
In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, four turns of the pan, over medium-high
- 4 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2- 2 pounds large shrimp-peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup vodka or dry vermouth
- 1/3 cup creme fraiche or mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup basil (a small handful), roughly torn
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Crusty bread