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MIllet Refried Beans
By AzWench
Adding millet to beans not makes them taste great, but adds much more fiber and nutrition
- 3 cups dry beans, black or pinto
- 1/4 cup uncooked millet
- 9 cups water
- 1 t. salt
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
Yellow Burger
By AzWench
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
- 3 tablespoons pineapple preserves
- 7 ounces chuck ground beef
- Ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 burger bun
- 1 slice provolone cheese
- Lettuce, torn
- 1 slice tomato
- 1 slice onion
- Mustard, for serving
- Ketchup, for serving
- Crushed potato chips, for serving
Oven Fried Chicken
By AzWench
1. Combine the vinegar and garlic in a small bowl and set aside
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken thighs and breasts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced and smashed to a paste
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
Farro Savory Tart
By AzWench
Cook farro in pot of boiling salted water for about 10 minutes, until just tender
- 1 cup farro
- 2 T. butter, plus additional for buttering dish
- 2 T. fine dry bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 1/4 cups whole-milk ricotta
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 t. salt
- 1/2 t. black pepper
- 1/2 t. freshly grated nutmeg
- 2/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated
ATK Greek Spinach and Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
By AzWench
Full-fat sour cream can be substituted for whole-milk Greek yogurt
- Filling:
- 2 (10-ounce) bags curly leaf spinach , rinsed
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 ounces feta cheese , rinsed, patted dry, and crumbled into fine pieces (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt (see note)
- 4 medium scallions , sliced thin (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill leaves
- 3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon grated zest plus 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Phyllo Layers:
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 pound (14 by 9-inch) phyllo, thawed (see note)
- 1 1/2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, grated fine (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds(optional)
Tostados
By AzWench
Fry corn tortillas in oil until crisp, drain on a paper towel lined plate
- Steak, grilled, chopped or shredded
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 large can refried beans
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Iceberg lettuce
- 2 small tomatoes
- 1 pint sour cream (optional)
- Salsa
Sprouted Grain Bread
By AzWench
Note that this bread can take up to 4 days to make, although most of the time is hands off
- Sprouted Grains:
- 3/4 cup wheat berries
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup brown lentils
- 2 cups cool water
- Dough:
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 3/4-2 1/4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1 large egg white, whisked together with
- 1 teaspoon water, for brushing
Carrabba’s Style Herb Mix for Bread Oil
By AzWench
Combine the fresh herbs and garlic in a food processor
- 1/4 cup basil, packed
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley, packed
- 2 teaspoons rosemary, packed
- 4 cloves garlic slightly crushed
- 4 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground sea salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Salad
By AzWench
Salad: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- Salad:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 4 ears corn, kernels removed or 2 cups frozen and thawed corn kernels
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 6 ounces jicama, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon-Thyme Butter
By AzWench
This simple and easy Lemon-Thyme Butter makes the perfect dipping sauce for veggie sticks, crusty bread or even lob
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper