Unblond1's profile page
Recipes
CHICKEN****Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Bowl
By Unblond1
21/02/15-This was vg for both
- 5-6 oz. chicken, cooked, cut into small cubes
- 3 ounces rice noodles or vermicelli (I used the vermicelli nests - you could do 1/2 oz. or whatever one nest weighs less than this if cooking noodles only for dinner or 4 oz. total if cooking noodles for the leftover portion as well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/3 long red fresh chili, finely chopped (it could have taken more)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup mixed sweet peppers, diced
- 1 bag Edamame, shelled
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kecap manis
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek or other hot sauce (if not using fresh chili)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (to garnish)
- chopped basil, coriander or mint (to garnish)
Thai-Style Coconut Stock
By Unblond1
1. Combine coconut milk, 2 cups water, fish sauce, the juice of a lime and some chunks of ginger (you can leave the...
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Ginger chunks (you can leave the skin on)
- 1 chile
- Garlic
- 1 stalk lemongrass (optional)
GROUND****Basil Mushroom Chicken (or Turkey) Meatloaf
By Unblond1
Saute vegetables in olive oil over medium heat until softened
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 cup panko
- 30 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, minced (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg or equivalent
- 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
- 1/4 cup cherry tomato sauce or marinara sauce of choice
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) shredded mozzarella or Kraft 4 cheese blend
CARROT****Apple and Carrot Salad
By Unblond1
This was surprisingly good for both - when I made it, it just tasted like vinegar and I was sure I'd wind up tossin...
- 1 medium apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup shredded carrots (or carrot slaw)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp. EVOO
- 1/2 tsp. sugar or honey
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives or scallions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 oz. light feta cheese, crumbled
Chicken****Greek Salad in a Jar
By Unblond1
15/03/16 - VG as written. Fills me up for the whole afternoon
- 6 tablespoons low fat Greek Vinaigrette (see recipe)
- 1/2 cup garbanzos or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 large red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 ounces diced feta cheese
- 4 ounces chopped poached chicken
- 6 Nicoise or Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
SALSA*****Spicy Red Mexican Sauce
By Unblond1
05/04/15 - Initially made for Red Chilaquiles and I thought the heat got away on me but the more I eat this, the mo...
- 3 dried California Chili Peppers
- 6 dried del Arbol Pepper
- 1 SMALL pieced dried chipotle
- 10 - 12 ounces ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1-2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pinch epazote
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- large pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Strawberry, Quinoa, and Ricotta Salata Salad
By Unblond1
Make salad: Heat oil with chile and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes
- DRESSING:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 small dried red chile, broken in half
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained if needed
- 1 package mixed baby lettuce, something with arugula in it
- 1 1/2 cups quartered or halved strawberries
- 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1 small spring onion bulb or 2 green onions, cut into 2-in. slivers
- 1/4 pound ricotta salata or feta cheese, thinly sliced
- spiced pumpkin seeds, to garnish (see your Actifry recipe for making those)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped strawberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- About 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
VEGGIE - Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili
By Unblond1
Place all ingredients in your slow cooker tasting for heat and adjusting chipotle to taste
- TO SERVE:
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 sweet bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 small jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1 - 1 lb. package PC butternut squash, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder - blend your own, everything but chipotle
- 1/2 + tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo (start with 1/2 tablespoon and add more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup each black-eyed peas and cannellini (because I had already open on hand - garbanzos should work too)
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- diced avocado
- crispy tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips
- chopped fresh cilantro
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- dollop of Greek yogurt mixed with a bit of lime zest, salt and cumin
- sprinkle of grated light Tex-Mex blend
- thinly sliced green onions
- thinly sliced jalapenos
- lime wedges
HAM - Roasted Sugary Rum Peameal Bacon
By Unblond1
Preheat oven to 350F. For easy cleanup, line with foil a baking dish large enough to hold bacon, such as an 8-inch...
- 2 lb (1 kg) piece peameal bacon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rum, preferably dark, or Bourbon or apple or orange juice
ASIAN*****Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
By Unblond1
27/02/15-VVG. Used for Teriyaki Salmon Rice bowl
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (I used half dark and half Kikkoman low sodium)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda Brown
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes (my addition)
- 1/4 cup water mixed with 3 teaspoons cornstarch