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Chocolate Avocado Pudding
By courtneyepowell
Puree all ingredients in a high powdered blender, adding a little extra milk if needed to process
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pit removed
- 1/2 c soy, hemp or almond milk
- 4 T natural cocoa powder
- 6 dates, pitted
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- Berries, optional
- Whipped topping, optional
Bruschetta
By courtneyepowell
Mix first 5 ingredients and refrigerate a couple hours to blend flavors
- 1 c diced tomatoes
- 2 T chopped basil
- 2 t olive oil
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- toasted bread
Buffalo Chicken Satay with Feta Dip
By courtneyepowell
Preheat broiler on high and place oven rack 4 in below flame
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lbs), sliced into 12 strips
- 1/3 c plus 2 T buffalo sauce
- 1/2 c nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/4 c crumbled feta (1 oz)
- 2 T finely chopped fresh mint plus add'l leaves to garnish
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 t kosher salt
- 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
- 1 English cucumber, cut into sticks
Crock Pot Minestrone
By courtneyepowell
Add all ingredients except rice to crock pot
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, scrubbed, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 14 1/2 oz. can vegetable broth
- 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 2 15 1/2 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
- 2 tsp. dried marjoram
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
Norwegian Meatballs
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 3-qt rectangular baking dish; set aside
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 c milk
- 2/3 c crushed saltine crackers (about 18)
- 1/3 c finely chopped onion (1 small)
- 1/2 t celery salt
- 1/2 t ground nutmeg
- 1/2 t black pepper
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 10.75-oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 3/4 c milk
- Egg noodles
Gluten-free Pecan Pancakes
By courtneyepowell
Finely grind pecans in a food processor to a flour-like texture
- 1 1/2 c pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1 banana, mashed (optional - if not using, increase pecans to 2 c)
- 2 T honey
- 1 t pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 t ground cinnamon
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 1/4 t salt
- Coconut cooking spray / butter
- Maple syrup, pecans and berries for servving
Gingerbread Trifle
By courtneyepowell
1. Make the Gingerbread: Heat the oven to 350°
- FOR THE GINGERBREAD:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, slightly softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup dark molasses
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- FOR THE VANILLA CUSTARD:
- 9 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar and
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FOR THE FILLING AND GARNISH:
- 3 (12-ounce) packages frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and drained
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar and
- 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries
Pork Medallions with Apples
By courtneyepowell
1. Potatoes. Heat oven to 450 degrees
- Potatoes
- 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Pork
- 8 thin boneless pork cutlets (about 11/4 lbs total)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen chopped onion, thawed
- 1 tablespoon jarred chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Steamed green beans (optional)
Stuffed Baked Apples with Maple Yogurt Cream
By courtneyepowell
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
- 4 large apples, such as Rome, Cortland or Granny Smith
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted prunes or dates
- 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
Crock Pot Enchiladas
By courtneyepowell
Brown meat in a skillet over med-high heat
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- 2 cans (4 oz each) green chiles
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10 3/4 oz can cheese soup
- 1 15 oz can enchilada sauce, divided
- 4 c shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 10 corn tortillas, quartered