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20 Minute Garlic Ginger Shrimp
By jakbdiva
This is an easy recipe and super delicious! Serve shrimp with cooked marinade sauce and a garnish of green onion
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 pound medium uncooked shrimp
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- OPTIONAL: chopped green onion for garnish
Beef Picadillo Empanadas
By jakbdiva
668 cal; 41g fat; 21g protein; 5g carb
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup each chopped pimento-stuffed olives and raisins
- 1 cup shredded cooked beef brisket
- 3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1 (14 oz) pkg reduced fat refrigerated pie crusts, brought
- to room temperature
- 1 large egg, beaten
Tomato and Parmesan Rice
By jakbdiva
rice, tomato, cheese
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Spanish Tortilla w/Manchego and Green Olives
By jakbdiva
Dense with onions, potatoes, olives, and cheese, this homey, one-skillet wonder hits the spot at breakfast, lunch, ...
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 lb. red potatoes
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 c. chopped green olives
- 1/4 lb. aged manchego cheese
Sweet Onion Potatoes Au Gratin
By jakbdiva
This is a great alternative to standard mashed potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large or 2 medium sweet onions (Vidalia) thinly sliced
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground thyme or dried if ground isn't available
- 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
- 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes or fingerling potatoes
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 lb grated Gruyere or other Swiss cheese
Banana Cashew Smoothie
By jakbdiva
This banana cashew smoothie is very refreshing, but also filling
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Mango Smoothie
By jakbdiva
Fresh and fruity! 344 calories; 4g fat (2g saturated fat); 13mg cholesterol; 99mg sodium; 9g protein; 75g carbohyd...
- 1 cup chopped ripe mange
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
Asian Beef Roll-Ups
By jakbdiva
Appetizing and snappy!
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 to 2 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce
- 1 lb. flank steam
Balsamic Rosemary Pork Loin
By jakbdiva
1. Preheat oven to 450˚F
- 2 1/2 lbs. boneless top loin pork roast
- 1 1/2 c. fresh rosemary leaves
- 12 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 1/2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2" wedges
Cashew Chicken
By jakbdiva
Very flavorful
- 4 (1 3/4 lbs total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly
- sliced
- 3 tbsp dry sherry (dry Marsala wine will do in a pinch
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted toasted cashews
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp-red pepper flakes