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Fruit and Nut Energy Bars
By courtneyepowell
Grind pecans in food processor
- Apple-Pecan
- 1/3 c pecans
- 1/3 c pitted dates
- 1/3 c dried apples
- Apricot-Muffin
- 1/3 c almonds
- 1/3 c pitted dates
- 1/3 c dried apricots
- Cherry Tart
- 1/3 c walnuts
- 1/3 c pitted dates
- 1/3 c dried cherries
- Peanut Butter Snaps
- 2/3 c peanuts
- 1/3 c pitted dates
- 1/4 t vanilla
- pinch of salt
Blackberry Forest Cake
By courtneyepowell
Our version of the German specialty is wonderfully left to the elements, rather than shrouded in whipped cream and ...
- CAKES
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pans
- 2/3 cup sifted cake flour, plus more for pans
- 1/3 cup sifted Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 large eggs, plus 3 large yolks, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- SYRUP
- 1/3 cup creme de cassis
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- GLAZE
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- ASSEMBLY
- 1/3 cup red- or black-currant jelly, or blackberry jelly
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups fresh blackberries (16 ounces)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Cottage Pie
By courtneyepowell
Heat oven to 350° F. Place the potatoes in a large pot, add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a b...
- 3 pounds new potatoes (about 30)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
Orange-Pomegranate Power Smoothie
By courtneyepowell
Combine the yogurt, orange, berries, pomegranate juice, protein powder, and honey in a blender
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1 peeled orange
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 scoop soy protein powder (18 grams protein)
- 2 teaspoons honey
Quinoa, Mango & Black Bean Salad
By courtneyepowell
**Serve on a bed of Mixed Green lettuce or in a pita pocket with small garden salad
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 small mango, diced (see Tip)
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed may use Dark Red Kidney or Pinto beans
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Wheat Berry Gazpacho Salad
By courtneyepowell
1. In a medium bowl combine wheat berries and 3 cups water
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 6 1/2-inch thick slices whole grain crusty country bread
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces Manchego or Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- 1 15 ounce canchickpeas, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced or chopped English cucumber
- 1/4 cup seeded and chopped yellow sweet pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper
Grilled Chicken Tacos
By courtneyepowell
1. If needed, pound chicken to even thickness
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt (such as Goya)
- 1 package small flour tortillas (8 per package)
- fresh salsa (recipe at familycircle.com/salsa)
- guacamole (recipe at familycircle.com/guacamole)
- shredded lettuce
- sour cream
Kale and Chickpea Tacos
By courtneyepowell
Place a 9 x 13‑inch baking dish in oven then preheat oven to 375ºF
- 3 cup(s) kale, stemmed and chopped
- 1 Tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup(s) white onion, julienned
- 1/2 cup(s) tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp cumin
- 1 cup(s) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup(s) avocado, peeled and sliced
French Toast with Raspberry Syrup
By courtneyepowell
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 thick slices whole-wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
- confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Tex-Mex Black Bean Salsa
By courtneyepowell
Prep tomatoes and onion and put into a large bowl
- 2 med sized Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 med red onion, chopped
- 3 scallions
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 T taco seasoning mix
- 2 T sour cream or plain yogurt