AnnieMro's profile page
Recipes
Fresh Herb Dressing
By AnnieMro
Place all ingredients in a mini-blender 30 seconds until smooth
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice or a combination
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs: dill, thyme, basil etc.
- pinch salt and pepper
Baked Zucchini Sticks
By AnnieMro
Preheat the oven to 425°F
- Cooking Spray or Oil Mister
- 4 medium Zucchini (200g each), ends trimmed
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Seasoned Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stuffing
By AnnieMro
Directions: Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions, substituting chicken or vegetable broth for the l...
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, mix red and white quinoa
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 medium leeks, washed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 3 ounces curly kale, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs, parsley, chives and thyme, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigretter
By AnnieMro
Puree all ingredients in a mini-blender
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. fresh Parmesan
- 1 tbsp. pine nuts or slivered almonds
- 1 garlic clove
CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE WAFFLES
By AnnieMro
These are ideal for a quick supper, unexpected luncheon guests and even a cocktail party nibble (cut into small por...
- 3/4 cup cooked, coarsely chopped cauliflower florets
- 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white
- 1 cup regular or low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Shrimp with Ouzo
By AnnieMro
Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over high heat
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12-14 jumbo shrimp (1 lb) peeled, de-veined and patted dry
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes or red chili flakes
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup Ouzo
- 1 tsp. cream cheese
- fresh ground pepper
Shisk Tawouk
By AnnieMro
Mix ingredients together. Pour over chicken in shallow casserole dish
- OR:
- 3 tbsp. oil
- 2 tbsp. plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp. ketchup
- 2 tbsp. mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp. Ketchup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. mixed Arabic spices for shish tawouk
- 2 tsp. garlic
Calico Relish Pickles
By AnnieMro
In large pan, combine all ingredients
- 2 cups sliced cauliflower flowerets
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 green pepper, julienned
- 10-12 green beans
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 3/4 cup wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Sesame hoisin salmon
By AnnieMro
In a bowl whick together all marinade ingredients and stir to combine
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed chilies
- 1 side of Atlantic salmon, skin on (about 3 lbs/1.36kg)(you can use skinless)
Chicken Rice Pilaf
By AnnieMro
In saucepan, saute rice and vermicelli in oil until golden, stirring often
- 2/3 cup long grain rice
- 2/3 cup thin vermicelli
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1 cup cooked chicken, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 diced red pepper