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Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish
By Valarie
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- 8 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4
- inch cubes 1 poblano chile, finely diced 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced 2 cans pinquito or pinto beans, drained, rinsed and drained again Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat
- leaf parsley, for garnishing
Tilapia with Tomato-Olive Sauce
By Valarie
Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds tilapia
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive tapenade
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
By Valarie
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By Valarie
Elaine Magee, M.P.H., R.D
- 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted cashews
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
- 2 (2-ounce) whole wheat hamburger buns
Crunchy Veggie Wrap
By Valarie
Quick and easy veggie wrap makes a healthy and tasty lunch or dinner
- 1 light flatbread original wrap, such as Flatout® brand
- 1/4 medium avocado, peeled
- 1/8 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1/4 small cucumber, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1/4 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Italian Casserole - Recipe.com
By Valarie
Stay home and enjoy your favorite Italian dinner
- 2 cups dried multigrain or whole grain penne pasta (about 6 ounces)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper or sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained, cut up
- 1 8 ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
Prime Rib Roast Foolproof
By Valarie
Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour
- 1 (5-pound) standing rib roast
- 1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
Roasted-Pepper-Pasta-Stuffed Peppers
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- Salt
- 1/2 pound short whole wheat pasta
- 4 large red bell peppers, tops cut off and reserved, seeded
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for drizzling
- 4 jarred roasted red peppers
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 small portobello mushroom caps, chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 sprigs rosemary, stems discarded and leaves chopped
- 1 28 ounce can fire-roasted crushed or diced tomatoes
- 2 cups arugula or baby spinach (a few generous handfuls)
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- 1 cup grated pecorino-romano cheese
Honey Cipotle Pork Tacos
By Valarie
Yields: 4 In a skillet, heat the EVOO over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons EVOO - Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 2-pound bone-in pork shoulder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons puréed chipotle in adobo
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 16 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 pound Manchego cheese, grated
Greek Omelet by Michael Symon
By Valarie
In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil (plus more to drizzle)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh Oregano
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Greek Feta (crumbled)
- Salt and freshly ground Pepper