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Mongolian Beef
By classycook
Prepare the meat: First, make sure the steak slices are dry (pat them dry) and mix them with the corn starch
- 1 lb of flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons of canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger (about 1/2 inch piece)
- 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic (about 2 -3 large cloves)
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce (I use low sodium)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 3 large green onions, sliced crosswise into thirds
Blueberry Coconut Smoothie
By classycook
Blend well
- 2 cups frozen or fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups coconut water (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup dried, shredded coconut (make sure you find an unsweetened, natural brand)
- 2 pitted dates (more if desired)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 handful spinach or any other greens
Traditional Salisbury Steak
By classycook
In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder and pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
- 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
- 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
By classycook
Bake or microwave potatoes (I microwaved to save time) until fork tender
- 4-5 large red potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup bacon, crumbled (about 4-5 slices)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
By classycook
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Yields 2 servings
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Crushed red pepper, to taste
- 2 4-5 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Taco Seasoning
By classycook
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin...
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon black pepper
Crepes…or tortillas…or lasagna noodles (grain-free, paleo)
By classycook
Whisk the crepe ingredients together in a bowl
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Coconut oil or butter for pan
- (yields 10 crepes)
Mixed Greens with Citrus Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
By classycook
Mix salad ing. (can be prepared early in the day)
- Dressing:
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 2 oranges, segmented
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- Sea salt
Jamie's Minestrone
By classycook
By: Jamie "I created this soup after becoming tired of the excess salt and lack of veggies in canned minestrone
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
- 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
- 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup seashell pasta
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Crispy Parmesan Asparagus Sticks
By classycook
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 bunch of asparagus (mine had about 30 spears)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour)
- 1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper