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Greek-Style Orzo Salad (no garlic)
By aribear
Bring a salted pot of water to a boil over high heat
- 1/2 pound orzo
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped finely
- 1 cup crumbled Greek feta
- 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Artichoke and spinach strata
By aribear
Thaw the artichoke hearts according to microwave directions, or in the refrigerator for 2 hours
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
- 8 ounces whole-wheat sourdough bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 5 cups)
- 4 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- Cooking spray
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
Peanut Sauce (no garlic)
By aribear
With motor running, drop ginger into a blender and blend until finely chopped
- 1 1" piece ginger, peeled
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/4 -1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Pesto Chicken Penne
By aribear
Cook the pasta Saute chicken and rest slice tomatoes slice chicken Toss with pesto, parmesan, lemon juice and zest
- Pasta
- chicken breasts, cut into strips
- Italian mixed herbs
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Parmesan shavings, to serve
- Fresh basil leaves, to serve
Oatmeal and cranberry breakfast bars (low FODMAP)
By aribear
1. Preheat the oven to 320F/160C and grease and line a square tin
- Optional:
- 125 g unsalted butter
- 150 g soft brown sugar
- 75 g golden syrup
- 300 g rolled oats
- 100 g mixed dried cranberries
- A large handful of mixed suitable nuts such as pecans, walnuts, Brazils and peanuts, very roughly chopped.
- A handful of suitable mixed seeds such as chia, sunflower, pumpkin and pine nuts.
Slow-cooker or pressure cooker tomato, basil and eggplant beef (no onion, no garlic)
By aribear
Place beef and flour in a large snap-lock bag
- 750 g gravy beef, cut into 5cm pieces
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 eggplant, halved, cut into 1cm thick slices
- 1 zucchini, halved, sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 x 410g cans chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2/3 cup Campbell's Real Stock Beef
- 1/2 cup small fresh basil leaves
- Soft polenta, to serve
Roasted Pumpkin Sage Soup (Low-FODMAP)
By aribear
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 small (4-4 1/2 pound) pumpkin, kabocha squash or butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil
- 1/2 cup bacon (diced; replace with 1 teaspoon butter for vegetarian version)
- 1 cup green leek tips (diced)
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock, or water
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh sage
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (or balsamic vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cream (lactose-free, or almond milk if necessary)
- 1 cup water (if necessary)
Healthy Strawberry Oat Squares
By aribear
1. Make the strawberry filling first by mixing the cornstarch with the warm water until it all of the cornstarch ha...
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons warm water
- 2 cups finely diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/4 cup quick oats (not whole rolled oats)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted almond butter (or peanut butter or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple butter*
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Red Cabbage, Carrot & Mint Salad
By aribear
A colorful, refreshing, crunchy salad that is versatile and will suit pretty much any cuisine
- SALAD:
- 4 cups red/purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 carrot, julienned
- Handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
- DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Lemonade syrup
By aribear
Instead of buying it, make this syrup and keep for a week in the fridge
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups lemon juice or lemon concentrate