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Lime-Cilantro Chicken
By courtneyepowell
Saute onion in olive oil and vegetable broth for 2 mins
- 1/4 c minced yellow onion
- 1 t EVOO
- 1/4 c low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 c sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 minced red bell pepper
- 1 t lime juice
- Pinch cayenne
- Pinch black pepper
- 3 oz cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 c cooked brown rice
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 T chopped cilantro
Charred Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 425. Put a baking sheet on the middle rack and heat for 5 mins
- 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/2 t coarse smoked salt
- 1/8 t fresh ground black pepper
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz Parmesan, shaved into thin strips
Mini Coconut Cupcakes
By courtneyepowell
Serve with chai tea
- 1/4 c sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 c flour
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 c sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 1/2 c reduced fat coconut milk
- 3/4 c reduced fat dried coconut
- 4 T (2 oz) reduced fat cream cheese, at room temp
- 2 T powdered sugar
- 1/2 c heavy cream
Hummingbird Cake
By courtneyepowell
Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cake
- 1 cup safflower oil, plus more for cake pans
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped ripe bananas (from about 3 medium)
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Dried Pineapple Rounds, for serving (optional)
Maple Pecan Pie
By courtneyepowell
Dough: Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl
- Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- Filling
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 cup maple syrup, preferably grade A
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves
Sticks and Stones
By courtneyepowell
1. Heat the oven to 300º
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup frozen orange or apple juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups oatmeal cereal squares (we used Quaker Oatmeal Squares)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 1/2 cups whole almonds
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Holiday Kale Salad
By courtneyepowell
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 4 - 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups cooked wild rice, cooled
- 1 small bulb fennel, cored and shaved or cut into very thin wedges
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red sweet pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Coconut Almond Energy Bar
By courtneyepowell
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup whole raw almonds
- 1/2 cup whole raw cashews or peanuts
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
- 1 1/2 cups tahini (sesame seed paste) or natural peanut butter
- 1 cup honey (you'll need an entire 16-ounce bottle)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Roasted Acorn Squash with Orange Oil
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 375. In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest and 1 T EVOO, until well combined; set aside
- 1 T freshly grated orange zest
- 2 T EVOO
- 1 large acorn squash (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1/3 c fresh orange juice
- 1/4 t kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/8 t fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 small sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed
Cherry, Chocolate & Nuts Trail Mix
By courtneyepowell
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to mix
- 1 c cashews, unsalted
- 1 c almonds, unsalted
- 3/4 c dried cherries
- 1/4 c dark chocolate chips