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Kale & Quinoa Salad with Dates, Almonds & Citrus Dressing
By Alqualonde
Dress it up with shreds of chicken, or eat it just as it is; it's robust enough for a filling lunch all on its own,...
- For the salad and toppings:
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1 1 large onion, diced
- Salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup red quinoa
- 1 1 clove 1 small clove garlic, smashed
- 1 1 to 1 lacinato kale (3/4 to 1 pound, with stems)
- 1/2 1/2 cup 1/2 heaping cup whole dates
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup roasted salted whole almonds
- For the dressing:
- 1 1 1 clementine or mandarin orange, juiced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 2 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Just-Like-Panda-Express Orange Chicken
By Alqualonde
This recipe delivers. The sauce is gloriously thick and sticky with a hint of spice
- Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, uncooked
- 3 well beaten eggs
- 2 T. milk
- 1 c. cornstarch
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Orange Sauce
- 1/2 c. soy sauce
- 1/4 c. catsup
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1/4 c. orange juice concentrate
- 2 T. white vinegar
- 1 T. dried chives
- 1 T. red pepper flakes
- 1 T. sliced almonds
Brown Butter Tomatoes
By Alqualonde
The tomatoes and butter together are mysteriously, deliciously reminiscent of lobster with melted butter
- 2 large or 3 small ripe beefsteak tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Flaky sea salt, like Maldon
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Baguette or other country bread, for mopping up the butter
Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
By Alqualonde
These are perfect for an appetizer, meal with a simple salad, or party treat – switch up the cheese and veggies t...
- 3 cups of cooked high fiber pasta (I used elbows)
- 1 cup cooked, drained spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese*
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese*
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 clove of crushed garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- any of your favorite cheese would work and you can lower calories with reduced fat versions
Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
By Alqualonde
Since this makes such a large batch, you can freeze what you don't think you'll eat in a week
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 all-purpose potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 (16-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juices
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10-ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup coconut milk
Tomatillo Chicken Soup
By Alqualonde
Other traditional Mexican soup toppings include sliced radishes for some crunchy zip and lime quarters to squeeze
- 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 32 ounce box chicken broth or use your own
- 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced*
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Dairy sour cream, chopped green onion, chopped red sweet pepper, sliced jalapeno peppers, snipped fresh cilantro, and/or tortilla chips (optional)
Wheat Belly Pizza Crust
By Alqualonde
Stop weight gain and blood-sugar spikes with this wheat-free recipe from Dr
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups ground almonds
- 1/4 cup garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
- 1/4 ground golden flaxseeds
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
Crispy Lemony Chicken Roasted with Potatoes
By Alqualonde
Tangy, crispy chicken on a bed of roasted potatoes that are surrounded by a lemony sauce…how is that for a perfec...
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, trimmed
- 2 lemons
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or red bliss)
- A few twigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Zesty Bean Dip & Chips
By Alqualonde
Stirring salsa into versatile canned refried beans makes a quick and healthy bean dip
- 1/4 cup fat-free refried beans, canned
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 scallion (optional), minced
- 1 ounce tortilla chips, (about 10)
Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites
By Alqualonde
Into the food processor go pitted medjool dates and equal portions of sesame, chia, hemp, and cocoa powder
- 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates (12-13 large)
- 1/4 cup hulled hemp seed
- 1/4 cup chia seed
- 1/4 cup sesame seed
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs (or mini dark chocolate chips)