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Red Quinoa and Wheat Berry Salad
By AnnieMro
In a medium saucepan bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup wheat berries, well rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cooked red quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup whole almonds
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp minced shallot (about 1) or substitute green onion or red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp liquid honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Hawaiian Carrot Cake with Coconut Icing
By AnnieMro
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 2 X 9" round cake pans
- Coconut icing:
- 1 cup chopped canned pineapple
- 4 cups grated carrot
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup butter, at room temp.
- 1 1/4 cups golden brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 pkgs. regular cream cheese, at room temp.
- 1 cup butter, at room temp.
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Spicy Cashew Nut Casserole
By AnnieMro
Heat 1 tbsp oil and toast cashews until golden
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup broken cashew nut pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced small
- 2/3 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1 X 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 2/3 cup milk diluted with 2/3 cup water
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Low-Calorie No Bake Cheesecake
By AnnieMro
Spray a springform pan with a non-stick spray
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries or sliced strawberries
- 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 envelopes unflavoured gelatin
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar or equivalent amount in Equal
- 1 cup low-calorie whipped topping
Black bean mango salsa for fish
By AnnieMro
In a non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook the corn on medium high heat for 8 minutes or just until dr...
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced sweet onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- n a non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook the corn on medium high heat for 8 minutes or just until dry and beginning to brown. Place in a serving bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Either on a barbecue or in a non-stick grill pan sprayed with cooking spray, grill the salmon on medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side or just until medium done (10 mins per inch of fish thickness). Serve the salsa over top of the fish.
Braised Brisket with Vegetables
By AnnieMro
Combine spices and 2 tbsp
- Spices:
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. chopped thyme
- 1 tbsp. rosemary
- 2 tsp. cracked fennel seeds
- 2 tsp. cracked peppercorns
- 2 tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 lbs. brisket, in 1 piece
- salt to taste
- Vegetables:
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, with juice
- 3 cups carrots, cut in 2" pieces
- 1 cup turnips (optional)
- 18 cipollini onions or 4 small red onions, cut into quarters
Roasted Halibut with Tomato-Mint Sauce
By AnnieMro
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil
- 6 ripe plum tomatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
- 4 halibut fillets, about 180 g. each
Chicken/Turkey Dijon Medallions
By AnnieMro
Slice chicken or turkey into 3/4" medallions
- 4 chicken breasts
- 5 tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 3/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon or parsley
Broiled Dijon Crusted Sole With Lemons
By AnnieMro
1.Place rack in top position of oven
- 8 Sole Fillets, thawed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Whole Grain Dijon Prepared Mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh Dill, coarsely chopped
- Pepper to taste
- 4 slices lemon, 1/4 in. (5 mm) thick
Prime Rib Roast
By AnnieMro
Place roast on rack in roasting pan, bone side down
- 4 lb. bone-in prime rib oven roast
- 4 cloves garlic, slivered
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. Montreal steak spice