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Artichoke Quiche
By garciamoss
This quiche has a cheesy rice crust instead of a pastry crust, so not only is it a hearty meatless main dish, it’...
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 3/4 cup egg substitute, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- Cooking spray
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Green onion strips (optional)
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
By garciamoss
This healthy chocolate mousse is perfect for a special occasion but easy enough for a weeknight
- 2 cups water
- 4 large eggs, separated, divided
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon Chambord
- 1 tablespoon low-fat milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped and melted (see Tips)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Red Wine Sangria with Strawberries
By garciamoss
*Most red wines will work
- 2 bottles red wine*
- 3/4 cup brandy (preferably Spanish, but any kind will do)
- 1/2 cup orange-flavoured liqueur (e.g. Cointreau)
- juice of one large orange, strained (approx. 1 cup)
- 1 large orange, sliced into rounds (optional: reserve a couple slices for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise (optional: reserve a few for garnish)
- 1 large bottle of carbonated water (e.g. Perrier)
- ice cubes
Loaded Italian Chicken Sub Sandwiches
By garciamoss
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in a small saucepan
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 slices bacon, halved
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbs. caesar salad dressing
- 2 hoagie or submarine buns
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 pepperoncinis, stems removed and sliced
- 8 – 10 pepperonis
- a few slices of provolone cheese (or cheddar)
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Peanut-Butter-Cup Smoothie
By garciamoss
Place banana in freezer; freeze until firm (about an hour)
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana
- 1 cup 1% chocolate low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt
- 2 tablespoons natural-style peanut butter
- 1 (8-ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
Garlicky Peppers and Shrimp
By garciamoss
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated spinach fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 small bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange , seeded and cut in strips)
- 2 medium onions, cut in thin wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
Marble Rye Bread
By garciamoss
Contrary to popular belief, the dark swirl in a loaf of marble rye is not pumpernickel
- For the light dough
- 8 oz. (1-3/4 cups) unbleached bread flour; more as needed
- 4 oz. (3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs.) light rye flour(see All About Rye Flours for more information)
- 1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. instant (quick-rise) yeast
- 1 tsp. whole caraway seeds (optional)
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. room temperature water (70°F to 75°F); more as needed
- 1-1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil; more as needed
- 1 Tbs. unsulfured mild molasses
- For the dark dough
- 8 oz. (1-3/4 cups) unbleached bread flour; more as needed
- 4 oz. (3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs.) light rye flour
- 2 to 3 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. instant (quick-rise) yeast
- 1 tsp. whole caraway seeds (optional)
- 3/4 cup plus 3 Tbs. room temperature water (70°F to 75°F); more as needed
- 1-1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil; more as needed
- 1 Tbs. unsulfured mild molasses
- For shaping
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Vegetable oil
- For baking
- 1 large egg
Thai Curry Carrot Sauce
By garciamoss
This recipe has been written for the Vitamix 5200 with Standard 64-ounce container
- 2 (122 g) medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon lemon grass, sliced thin
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
- 1 Tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon red Thai curry paste
- 1/2 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 cup (2 g) fresh cilantro leaves
Spinach Feta Breakfast Wraps
By garciamoss
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until the whites and yolks are completely combined
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 pound (about 5 cups) baby spinach
- 4 burrito-size whole wheat tortillas (about 9-inches in diameter)
- 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Butter or olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Creamy Key Lime Pie Smoothie
By garciamoss
In a blender, puree all ingredients together until smooth
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
- Ice – to your preferred taste