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BROCCOLI RABE*****Roasted Rapini
By Unblond1
- 4 servings
- 1 head broccoli rabe, washed and coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves sliced garlic
- pinch of red pepper flakes or thinly sliced fresh finger chilies
- pinch of malden salt
- 2 tbsp. EVOO
CARROTS****Roasted Carrots - 3 Points
By Unblond1
* Wash carrots and cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 package of whole baby carrots from Costco, about 14 ounces (I used coloured carrots the first time, very pretty)
- 1 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper
- OPTIONAL: finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme; minced ginger and/or garlic
TUNA****Spicy Sesame Tuna Salad
By Unblond1
11/06/17 - I loved this. I had it for Sunday lunch on a couple of round Rye Vita with mixed baby lettuce underneath
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (taste to decide)
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili-garlic paste or sweet chili sauce (if Dan's eating it too)
- 1 teaspoon toasted black and white sesame seeds
- pinch red pepper flakes (my portion only)
- 1 small can tuna, drained
- 1 or 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
FRIED*****Kimchi Fried Rice (Actifry)
By Unblond1
21/01/18 - Great for both
- 5 slices (150 grams) bacon (Tarini's), cut into lardons
- 1/2 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
- 4 to 5 scallions, whites only, finely sliced on the diagonal
- 1 - 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 " fresh ginger, cut into small matchsticks
- 1 packed cup kimchi, with juice, (12 ounces) drained and chopped, juice retained
- 1/2 pound small cooked shrimp, thawed, or chicken or pork (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons gochujang, to taste - didn't need with my current batch of kimchi
- 1 cup Jasmine rice (to equal 3 to 4 cups cooked rice)
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 5 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
- 1/2 stalk green onion, thinly sliced, to garnish
- roasted seasoned seaweed, shredded, to garnish, optional
- 1 fried egg per person, to serve on top
BREAST****Chicken Satays with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
By Unblond1
Mix the coriander, cumin, turmeric, lemongrass, shallot, garlic, ginger, chili, lime, fish sauce, sugar and oil
- THAI SPICY PEANUT SAUCE:
- CHICKEN SKEWERS
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds (toasted and ground)
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (toasted and ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (ground)
- 2 stalks lemongrass (peeled & chopped)
- 1 shallot (diced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
- 1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger, grated)
- 1 birds eye chili (sliced)
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound chicken (cut into thin strips)
- wooden skewers (soaked in cold water for 30 minutes)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (add by teaspoon to taste)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce such as sriracha (or to taste)
- finely minced fresh cilantro, basil and mint
- 2 tablespoons peanuts roasted and chopped
AIOLI****Orange and Saffron Aïoli
By Unblond1
Had with seafood and clam bourride
- 8 servings
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup Hellmann's Light
- pinch saffron threads
- pinch grated orange rind
BRATS****Sausages en Croûte with Caramelized Onions and Crispy Gruyère
By Unblond1
04/01/14 - This was very good, but very rich
- 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed according to package instructions and unfolded
- 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, cut into appropriate-sized pieces, each 1/4 inch thick
- 6 bratwurst links, cooked according to Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion recipe, each quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thirds (or other sizes of choice)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 tsp. water
- Cornichons and assorted mustards for serving
SF SMOOTHIE****Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Smoothie
By Unblond1
Calories 235.1 Total Fat 3
- 1 scoop Slimfast® Advanced Nutrition Creamy Chocolate Smoothie Mix
- 1/2 small Banana
- 3/4 cup Fat free milk
- 6 grams / 1 tbsp. PB2 - regular or chocolate
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup Ice cubes (about 6 or 7 cubes)
KIT****Eat Smart Strawberry Harvest Superfood Salad Kit
By Unblond1
09/08/17 - VVG for both. I topped it with a small avocado between the two of us and some extra feta
- Kale, beet greens, broccoli stalk, carrots, red cabbage, quinoa, almonds, feta cheese, strawberry vinaigrette.
BREAST*****Roast Chicken with Olives and Yogurt
By Unblond1
Don't overlook this, the sauce is surprisingly good
- SAUCE:
- Serves 3
- 2 5-ounce boneless chicken breast halves, or 7 - 8 ounces of leftover roast chicken
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 nicoise olives pitted and coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. EVOO
- 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped capers
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. coarsely chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup chicken broth - if required
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt