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Melon-Cucumber Smoothie
By courtneyepowell
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan
- 1 1/2 c water
- 2 T turbinado sugar
- 1 c loosely packed mint leaves
- 4 c watermelon cubes
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 c pomegranate or cranberry juice
Applesauce Muffins
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups store-bought applesauce
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
Mexican White Bean Soup
By courtneyepowell
1. Rinse beans. In a 4- to 5 quart Dutch oven combine beans and 6 cups water
- 6 cups water
- 8 ounces dried navy beans ( 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, mined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 orange
- 1 cup salsa verde
- Light dairy sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
- Cayenne pepper
Poblano Chicken
By courtneyepowell
Slice kernels off cob and place kernels in the bottom of a slow cooker
- 2 fresh ears of corn
- 2 chicken breast halves
- 1 large poblano pepper
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
Rolled Date-Filled Cookies
By courtneyepowell
Mix dough ingredients together and divide into 2 balls
- Dough:
- 1 c butter
- 1 c white sugar
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 t baking soda
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 t vanilla
- 4 c sifted flour
- 1/2 t salt
- Date filling:
- 1/2 lb dates
- 1/2 c water
- 1 c nutmeats
- 1/2 c sugar
Pork Tenderloin with Chocolate Barbecue Sauce
By courtneyepowell
Allow meat to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon decaf instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate
Grapefruit, Salmon and Avocado Salad
By courtneyepowell
This grapefruit, salmon, and avocado salad is so fresh and flavorful—equal parts citrusy, savory, and creamy
- 2 skinless wild-salmon fillets (each about 8 ounces, 1 inch thick)
- coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 ruby red grapefruit, peel and pith removed, segmented
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 2 cups sunflower shoots, watercress leaves, or a combination of both
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Sticky Toffee Figgy Cupcakes
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place liners in a 12-cup muffin tin
- Cake
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped dried figs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Caramel Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
Layered Hummus Dip
By courtneyepowell
1. Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil
- 1 8 ounce box 5-minute tabbouleh (such as Casablanca Gardens)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 17 ounce container plain hummus (such as Sabra)
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- Whole wheat pitas, sliced cucumbers or carrots for dipping (optional)
Oat-Crusted Chicken with Maple Sweet Potatoes
By courtneyepowell
1. Place sweet potatoes in a medium lidded pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling (optional)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Arugula (optional)