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Salmon Fillets with Mango
By DebbieQ
Place salmon, skin-side down, in greased 13x9-inch ( 33x23cm) baking dish
Chickpea and Black Bean Salad
By DebbieQ
In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook green beans until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes
- Chili Lime Dressing:
- Ingredients
- 2 2cups cups(500 mL) (500 mL) chopped green beangreen beans
- 1 1can (19 oz/540 ml) can (19 oz/540 ml)chickpeas
- 1 1can (19 oz/540 ml) can (19 oz/540 ml)black beanblack beans
- 1 1sweet red peppersweet red peppers, diced
- 1 1cup cup(250 mL) (250 mL) corn kernels
- 2 2green oniongreen onions, sliced
- 1/4 1/4cup cup(50 mL) (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander
- 1/4 1/4cup cup(50 mL) (50 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 1tsp tsp(5 mL) (5 mL) grated lime rind
- 3 3tbsp tbsp(45 mL) (45 mL) lime juice
- 1-1/2 1-1/2tsp tsp(7 mL) (7 mL) chili powder
- 1 1tsp tsp(5 mL) (5 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/4 1/4tsp tsp(1 mL) (1 mL) salt
Peppery Vegetable salad
By DebbieQ
In a large bowl, combine the peppers, cauliflower, carrots, red pepper, olives and garlic
- Ingredients
- 15 * 15 poblano and/or banana peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 7 cups)
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 * 3 small carrots, coarsely chopped
- 1 * 1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 * 1 cup pitted ripe olives
- 3 * 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 * 1 cup water
- 1 * 1 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup olive oil
- 4 * 4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
Soda Bread
By DebbieQ
Combine dry ingredients and lift to let air in
- 5 C fresh whole wheat flour
- 2 C white flour
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Baking Soda
- 4 heaping Tbsp honey
- 1 Ltr buttermilk
Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
By DebbieQ
Quinoa is an ancient grain native to South America
- ½ cup ( 125 mL) quinoa, rinsed 2 cups ( 500 mL) chopped broccoli florets 1/ 3 cup ( 75 mL) dried cranberries or raisins
- ¼ cup ( 60 mL) unsalted roasted sunflower seeds ¼ cup ( 60 mL) light mayonnaise ¼ cup ( 60 mL) plain yogurt 1 tsp. ( 5 mL) grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. ( 15 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. ( 5 mL) liquid honey Pinch salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Corn & Shrimp Chowder
By DebbieQ
1. To a medium-sized pot over medium heat, add olive oil, turkey bacon, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaf and thy...
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 slices raw turkey bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced carrots
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced red pepper
- 2 cups (500 mL) corn kernels
- 3 cups (750 mL) skim milk
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) raw shrimp (or raw chicken breast, diced)
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lunchtime Burritos
By DebbieQ
These wraps are so easy to make, and kids love them
- 1 cup ( 250 mL) shredded cooked chicken, turkey or beef ¾ cup ( 175 mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/ 3 cup ( 75 mL) salsa
- ¼ cup ( 60 mL) low-fat sour cream or plain yogurt Four 8-inch ( 20-cm) whole wheat flour tortillas 1 green onion, chopped 1/ 3 cup ( 75 mL) chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup ( 125 mL) chopped romaine lettuce 1 avocado, thinly sliced ( optional)
chicken in bell pepper sauce
By DebbieQ
1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat
- * 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- * cornstarch (1-2 tablespoons)
- * 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- * 1 cup roughly diced onion
- * 3/4 cup diced celery
- * 2 cups seeded and roughly chopped red bell pepper
- * 2 cloves garlic
- * 2 cups chicken stock
- * or 2 cups water
- * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- * 2 bay leaves
- * coarse salt and ground black pepper
- * 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (optional)
Poached Salmon with creamy Piccata Sauce
By DebbieQ
Easy poached salmon is sophisticated with a creamy caper-and-lemon sauce
- 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions
- 1 cup dry white wine, divided
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons capers, rinsed
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Corn, Bean and Avocado Salad
By DebbieQ
Salad Method: 1. Peel the corn and grill it over medium low heat on your BBQ
- 5 cobs fresh corn
- 2 3 black beans cooked, or 3 cups canned black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 avocados peeled and cubed
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- Dressing
- 1 large shallot diced fine
- 2 small garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
- 1 of 1 small lime
- 1 of 1 small lime (1 tablespoon)
- 2/3 cup grapeseed oil