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Grilled Shrimp with Garlic-Red Chile-Thyme Marinade
By BClover
Directions Place chiles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand for 1 hour to soften
- 2 ancho chiles
- 1 New Mexican red chile
- 1 pasilla chile
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing on shrimp
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds shrimp or prawns, head and shell on
Breakfast Bacon-Wrapped Smoky Chicken Thighs
By BClover
Yield: Approximately 4 servings
- Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 tsp Smoky Spice Blend
- Smoky Spice Blend: Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp onion powder (eliminate to make this FODMAP-free)
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1/2 Tbsp black pepper
- Preparation: Combine all spices in a bowl, then store in a small container. Yield: 4 bacon-wrapped chicken thighs
4 layer pizza dip
By BClover
Preheat oven to 350 In a blender combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces finely shredded Italian cheese blend (divided)
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon galic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped (or 1/4 cup real bacon pieces)
CINNAMON ROLL CAKE
By BClover
Directions: Mix everything together except for the butter
- Cake:
- 3 c. flour
- 1/4 tsp.salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. butter, melted
- Topping:
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- Glaze:
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 5 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Late-Night Breadsticks Recipe
By BClover
In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots
By BClover
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: about 2/3 cup) Total time: 16 Min Nutritional Information Calories 90 Fat 2
- 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced shallot (about 1 large)
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Slow & Smothered Beef Steaks with rustic potato cauliflower mash (clean eating)
By BClover
Serves 4. Hands on time: 17 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 22 minutes Calories per serving: 285
- STEAKS
- 2 Tbsp whole grain flour
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1 lb lean top round beef, trimmed of fat, tenderized and cut into 4 pieces
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (I've used chicken broth, too)
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- POTATO/CAULIFLOWER MASH
- 12 oz Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 8 oz fresh or frozen cauliflower florets (thawed, if frozen)
- 3 Tbsp skim milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground back pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Greek-Style Chicken
By BClover
1. Combine first 4 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until ground
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped English cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 green leaf lettuce leaves
- 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 12 slices
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ounces feta cheese, sliced
- 2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges
Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes (light)
By BClover
Per serving: Calories 413; Fat 16 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 76 mg; Sodium 98 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 5 g;
- 1 pound small fingerling potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
- 4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Korean Meatballs
By BClover
1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 8 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Cooking spray