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PGX Couscous Grilled Tenderloin of Beef
By pavaldez
In a bowl, combine couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, orange mint dressing, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt a...
- 5 ounces of tenderloin, cut into 2 pieces
- 4 cups cooked couscous (cook with low fat chicken stock)
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup diced cucumbers, seedless and skinned
- 1/2 cup fat free tangerine mint dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Salt/pepper to taste
Bobby's Grand Champagne Cocktail
By pavaldez
Add the orange-flavored liqueur, honey and strawberries to a food processor and process until smooth
- 4 shots orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 4 fresh strawberries, tops trimmed
- 1 bottle Champagne, well chilled
- Special equipment: 4 chilled Champagne flutes
Oven-Crips Potato Wedges
By pavaldez
1. Preheat oven to 525 derees
- 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tsp finely minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Chew: Carla Hall's Chocolate Cream Pie
By pavaldez
In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt
- Meringue:
- 1 blind-baked pie crust
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk (scalded)
- 2 teaspons vanilla
- 3 tablepsoons butter (room temperature)
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 8 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
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Dip: Creamy Spinach Dip
By pavaldez
Purée all ingredients in a food processer until smooth
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped organic spinach, thawed and well drained
- 8 oz soft tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cube no salt added vegetable bullion
Dressing: Simple Salad Dressing
By pavaldez
Smash the garlic clove with the back of a knife
- 1 whole clove garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Christmas: Cheddar BBQ Meatloaf Muffins
By pavaldez
Cook's Note: This recipe may be doubled and frozen for future meals
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork and veal)
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar (about 5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 small green onions, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Serving suggestions: mashed potatoes and a green salad
Pat's Southwestern Rub
By pavaldez
In a small bow, combine all the inredients, using your hands to break up the sugar
- 1/3 cup coarse salt
- 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cumin
- 1/4 cup coriander
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, optional
Ina’s Old Fashion Carrot Salad
By pavaldez
Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment
- 2 bunches topped carrots
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/2 golden pineapple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Comfort Food Diet Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
By pavaldez
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
- 3/4 cup HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips