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Seared Scallops with Haricots Verts
By courtneyepowell
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl
- 2 T finely chopped shallots
- 2 T chopped parsley
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 T dry white wine
- 1/2 t Dijon mustard
- 3/8 t black pepper, divided
- 2 quarts water
- 12 oz haricots verts, trimmed
- 1 1/2 T butter
- 21 T canola oil
- 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops (about 16)
- 1/4 t kosher salt
Halibut & Black Bean Burrito Casserole
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly mist an 11-cup (2
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 10 oz boneless, skinless Pacific halibut fillet, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (about 18 pieces)
- 3 tsp fresh lime juice, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin, divided
- 1 cup cooked or BPA-free canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (thawed, if frozen)
- 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup finely diced roasted red pepper (TIP: If you’re opting for store-bought roasted peppers to save you time in the kitchen, select a variety that’s jarred in water, not oil.)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 whole-wheat tortillas (7 inches each)
- 1 1/2 oz low-fat Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, finely grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream or low-sodium salsa for garnish, optional
Rice Pudding with Dried Cherries
By courtneyepowell
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 4 cups milk, 1 cup long-grain rice, 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
By courtneyepowell
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
- 1 15 oz cans black beans, drained
- 1 can Mexicorn, drained
- 1/2 c diced sweet red pepper
- 1/4 c diced purple onion
- 1/4 c diced cucumber
- 2 T diced celery
- 2 T minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 T chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 T chopped fresh basil
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T tomato juice
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 t chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1/2 t chili powder
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/4 t freshly ground pepper
Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl
By courtneyepowell
1. Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside
- 4 ounces thin rice noodles
- 12 ounces ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 red Fresno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cups shredded leaf lettuce
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
- Fresh cilantro, sliced Fresno peppers, lime wedges, and/or sliced green onions (optional)
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
By courtneyepowell
1. Heat oven to 350. Line a 12-hold muffin pan with cases
- 2 very ripe large bananas
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/2 t baking powder
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 pinch of fine sea salt
- 1/2 c light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 c buttermilk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 c light olive oil
- 7 oz blueberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 T raw brown sugar
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By courtneyepowell
1. Spread chicken onto a large cutting board
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped dried mission figs
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salad greens (optional)
Chicken Cordon Bleu
By courtneyepowell
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 large egg
- 2.5 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese (about 10 tablespoons), divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 slices pancetta (about 1 1/4 ounces)
- Cooking spray
Cornmeal Chocolate-Chunk Cookies with Raisins and Fennel Seeds
By courtneyepowell
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted and finely ground
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 5 ounces coarsely chopped milk chocolate (1 1/4 cups)
Soba Salad with Grilled Eggplant and Tomato
By courtneyepowell
STEP 1 Preheat grill for direct heat
- 1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1-inch slices
- Coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 medium tomato, halved
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro