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Flat Belly - Spanish Shrimp w/Garlic Sauce
By Treebs
From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 tsp salt, divided
- 4 lg garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp (thawed if frozen)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp medium-dry sherry (optional)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Flat Belly - Greek Grilled Chicken Breast
By Treebs
From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!
- CHICKEN
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- YOGURT CHEESE
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free Greek-style yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cucumber
- 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios coarsely chopped, divided
Tropical Chicken Kabobs
By Treebs
1.) In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce, pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce and garlic
- 1 bottle (11 1/2 0z) sweet-and-sour sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
- 2 med sweet red peppers
- 2 med green peppers
- 2 med onions
- 1 fresh pineapple, washed and top removed
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Hot cooked rice
Ginger Citrus Roast Chicken
By Treebs
Paleo Recipe Book. This recipe serves 4 people
- 5 About 5 tbsp coconut oil (or lard, tallow, butter);
- 3 lemons or limes (if using limes, use 4);
- 2 oranges;
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 1/2 pounds);
- 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger;
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate Malt Frosting
By Treebs
CAKE: 1.) Preheat oven to 350 degree F
- CAKE:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 13.4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs, beaten
- FROSTING:
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup milk + more as needed
- 1/4 cup unflavored or chocolate malted milk powder
- 8 tbs unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups (1 lb) confectioners' sugar, sifted + more as needed
- 1 cup malted milk balls
Cherry-Berry Sangria
By Treebs
1.) In a large pitcher, combine wine, juice, brandy, cherries, strawberries, blueberries and if desired, sugar
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (such as Rioja)
- 2 cups cherry-pomegranate juice or cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 lb cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted and halved
- 1 cup quartered strawberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp superfine sugar (optional)
- 1 can (12 oz) cold lemon-lime soda
Sunshine Morning Muesli
By Treebs
1.) In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, oat bran, raisins, apricots, and cinnamon
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/8 cup oat bran
- 1 tbsp golden raisins
- 3 dried apricots, chopped
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 tsp walnuts, choped
Happy Hour Hot Fudge Milkshake
By Treebs
From Joy the Baker
- FOR THE FUDGE:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 oz good dark chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- FOR THE MILKSHAKE:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 oz bourbon (optional)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Quick French Onion Soup
By Treebs
1.) Heat oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lg sweet onions, sliced
- 2 cups chopped spring onions or leeks, whites and light green parts only
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 3 (14 oz) cans reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives or scallions
- 6 slices whole=wheat country bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or fontina cheese
Chocolate Pots de Creme w/Cherry Whip
By Treebs
Dark Chocolate Yum!
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup + 1 tsp sugar
- 2 lg egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves