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Beef and Cabbage Borscht
By Alqualonde
Many traditional borschts contain beets, which are medium GI, so using beef instead lowers the GI and adds texture,...
- 1 lb (454 g) extra-lean ground beef
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) caraway seeds, crushed
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
- 4 cup (1 L) thinly sliced cabbage
- 4 cups (1 L) beef stock
- 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) light sour cream
- dill sprigs
Creamy Kale and Artichoke Dip
By Alqualonde
This creamy kale and artichoke dip is full of flavor and vegetables! The nutmeg and cayenne pepper really take it u...
- 1 bag of frozen artichoke hearts thawed and chopped
- 4 cups of finely chopped kale, spinach, swiss chard or collards
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1 cup organic sour cream (or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 greek yogurt)
- 3 tbsp organic mayo (optional – but really kicks this recipe into high gear)
- 3 tbs raw parmesan or manchego cheese, plus more for top
- coconut oil for greasing
Quick Curried Pineapple Sauce for Ham
By Alqualonde
Check out the recipe, which should take you clear through your Christmas ham and onto your Easter ham
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few grinds of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon corn starch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry
By Alqualonde
This easy, toss together quinoa is fabulous hot from the pan
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 yellow summer squash, sliced
- A fistful of slender asparagus or green beans, trimmed, sliced
- 1 Japanese eggplant (small eggplants are way less bitter), peeled, sliced into bite size pieces
- 1 bell pepper- red, yellow, orange or green, cored, sliced
- 2 cups Baby Bella mushrooms, trimmed, sliced
- A handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- Sea salt and ground pepper
- Herbs, to taste- parsley, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes- whatever you prefer
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Chipotle Black Bean Stuffed Delicata Squash
By Alqualonde
This Chipotle Black Bean Stuffed Delicata Squash is delicious as written but, is just one idea, you could stuff the...
- 4 delicata squash
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn kernels
- 3 green onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream (optional)
Root Beer-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes
By Alqualonde
Make an impression with an easy dinner that's as healthy as it is delicious
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 cup root beer
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- 1 pound peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Salmon Burgers With Green Goddess Sauce
By Alqualonde
The key to perfect salmon burgers is to handle the fish delicately: don’t overseason, overhandle or overcook it
- 1 pound wild salmon fillet, skinned
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or scallion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 4 tablespoons Green Goddess Sauce
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
Homemade Thin Crust Pizza
By Alqualonde
This is such a solid and dependable pizza recipe
- For the dough:
- 3/4 cups (6 ounces) lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon active-dry or instant yeast
- 2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- For the toppings:
- For the base, classic red sauce or a white sauce, a thin spread of ricotta cheese, or a simple brush of olive oil
- For toppings, sauteed onions, red peppers, mushrooms, cooked sausage, or bacon
- For cheese, one or a combination of the following: mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, fontina, romano, and asiago
Zuppa di Fagioli
By Alqualonde
From Italy, zuppa di fagioli is often overlooked in favour of its more illustrious cousin, minestrone
- 2 - 14 oz (400 g) cans low-sodium cannellini beans
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 leek (white and light green parts), cleaned and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 lbs (1 kg) spinach, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups (1 L) homemade or low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Turkey Meatballs with Asian Noodles and Herbs
By Alqualonde
Whether you’re gluten-free or not you’ll enjoy the rich, hearty goodness of these turkey meatballs served over ...
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free bread crumbs
- 1 large spring onion or scallion (or 2 small), diced fine
- 1 medium large carrot, processed or diced very fine
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, fresh chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leave, fresh chopped
- 1 medium juice from fresh lime
- 1 tablespoon molasses or wheat-free tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon raw agave nectar or real maple syrup
- to taste sea salt and ground pepper, (use less salt if you use tamari sauce)
- 1 package thin noodle pasta
- 2-3 spring onions or scallions, sliced (white and light green sections)
- 1 to taste chili, or hot pepper flakes, fresh diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 teaspoons ginger- or to taste, fresh grated
- 3-4 carrots, sliced into matchsticks
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- to taste sea salt
- 1 12 ounce bag of baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons each of parsley, mint and cilantro, fresh chopped
- light olive oil, as needed