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Chef Meg's Tomato Soup
By Margannl
Top this with a bit of blue cheese (nutrition not included) for a real pop of flavor
- 2 T olive oil 1 yellow or white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds tomatoes, de-seeded, chopped
- 1/4 t red pepper flakes
- 1 T brown sugar
- 1/2 t thyme, dried
- 4 oz. bread, crust removed (about 4 small slices)
- 12 oz chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 T balsamic vinegar black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup croutons (optional)
- 2 T blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Sweet Pepper Coconut Corn Chowder
By Margannl
A fantastic blend of sweet and spicy flavors that work together beautifully
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 1 medium whole leek, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; stems and seeds removed
- 14 oz can garbanzo beans
- 1 each medium red and yellow pepper, seeds and stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned)
- (2) 14 oz cans coconut milk (or light coconut milk)
- 2 cups water
Flaxseed and Onion Crackers
By Margannl
Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 2 whole golden flaxseed, plus 1/4 cup ground golden flaxseed (from about 2 tablespoons whole)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning (optional)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated onion
- 1 1 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 1 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- Freshly ground pepper
Shiitake, Shrimp, and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
By Margannl
Stir fry in wok , low fat
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved (large ones quartered)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces snow peas, trimmed (2 cups)
- 2 scallions (green parts only), chopped
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate and Avocado
By Margannl
The sunflower seeds and spinach in this salad are top-notch sources of magnesium, which enables your body to create...
- 1 pomegranate
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 bunches flat leaf spinach, stems trimmed, well washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons roasted, hulled sunflower seeds
- 1 Hass avocado
California Roast Turkey and Gravy
By Margannl
Citrus zest and juice and fresh herbs imbue this traditional roast turkey with regional flavor
- For the turkey
- 1 16-lb. fresh turkey, neck, tail, and giblets reserved for the gravy
- 5 oz. (10 Tbs.) unsalted butter, softened
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
- For the gravy
- 1 small yellow onion, quartered
- 2 medium stalks celery, halved crosswise
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 cups lower-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups Madeira
- 2-1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Strawberry Cake
By Margannl
HEAT oven to 350°F. COMBINE cake mix and dry gelatin mix in large bowl
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries, divided
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Tomato Soup with Orange & Cumin
By Margannl
What makes this tomato soup extraordinary is the fresh orange and cumin that flavor it; they lend a mysterious, ex...
- 1 small yellow onion (5 oz.), peeled and quartered
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 medium baking potato (9 oz.), peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 cans (28 oz. each) peeled whole tomatoes (without basil), with their juices
- 1 Tbs. packed finely grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt; more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Snipped fresh chives for garnish
South Indian-Style Vegetable Curry
By Margannl
This easy one-pot meatless main gets its complex flavor from a combination of spices including coriander, cumin, tu...
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
- One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (1 Tbs.)
- 1 Tbs. ground coriander
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- 1 Tbs. tomato paste
- 2 cups lower-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- One 3-inch cinnamon stick
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small cauliflower, broken into 1-1/2-inch florets (about 4 cups)
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 1 cup)
- One 15-1/2-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz. baby spinach (about 4 lightly packed cups)
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Vegetables
By Margannl
Place all vegetables in the bottom of a slow cooker
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