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Beer-Glazed Sausage and Apples
By courtneyepowell
1. In a large saucepan combine 1/2 of the beer and the crushed red pepper; bring to boiling
- 1 12 ounce bottle Belgium-style wheat beer
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 14 - 16 ounce package smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut in 3-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium cooking apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 8 small sage leaves
Turkey and Apricot Bread Salad
By courtneyepowell
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups torn hearty whole grain bread
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut in thin slivers
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 fluid ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
Mango-Carrot Cake
By courtneyepowell
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups refrigerated mango juice blend (such as Odwalla Mango Tango or Naked Juice Mighty Mango)
- 3 cups finely shredded carrot
- Carrot ribbons*
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 8 ounce packagecream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Gemelli with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas
By courtneyepowell
Bring pasta, garlic, broth, 2 cups water, and oil to a boil in a large straight-sided skillet; season with salt and...
- 12 ounces gemelli or other short pasta
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic (from 4 large cloves)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 3/4-inch slices
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, plus more, coarsely chopped, for serving
Confetti Corn Salad
By courtneyepowell
Remove husks from ears of corn
- 6 ears fresh corn
- 1 cup canned unsweetened light coconut milk
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 red sweet peppers, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chopped cantaloupe
- 1 cup roasted, salted cashews
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
- 1/2 cup corn nuts (optional)
Spiced Shrimp with Beans
By courtneyepowell
Place the couscous in a large bowl
- 1 cup couscous
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 15.5-ounce can white beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Raw Beet Salad
By courtneyepowell
Thinly slice or grate raw peeled beets
- Beets
- Feta cheese
- Fresh mint
- Red onion, minced
- Fig or cherry balsamic vinegar
- EVOO
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By courtneyepowell
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, lime zest and jalapeño; set aside
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3/4 pound yellow squash, diced
- 6 scallions, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 12 Boston lettuce leaves
- Chopped peanuts
Cranberry Pesto
By courtneyepowell
In a food processor pulse all ingredients until combined
- Leftover cranberry sauce
- 1/3 c grated Parmesan
- 1/3 c toasted walnuts
- 2 T olive oil
- 1-2 chopped cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
The Loaded Bowl2
By courtneyepowell
1. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions, cover and set aside 2
- Dressing:
- 3 c quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 c fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 avocados, pitted and peeled
- fresh lemon juice
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- lime juice
- 1/4 c EVOO
- 1/4 c white vinegar
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- sea salt and pepper to taste