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Sesame Scallops with Citrus Sauce
By MaryEllen
Combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; set aside
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Substitutions for Applesauce
By MaryEllen
Sub cup for cup
- Below are the list of substitute for applesauce:
- Apricot or peach puree.
- Pureed prune.
- Banana puree.
- Yogurt or sour cream.
- Melted butter or oil.
- Fresh pineapple puree.
Gluten-Free Master Pizza Dough
By MaryEllen
This gluten-free recipe makes enough for two 12-inch pizzas, six pizza pockets or one large focaccia
- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free high-protein flour blend of choice
- 1/2 cup millet flour
- 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chopped dry or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, optional
- 5 teaspoons instant active dry yeast
- 1 1/3 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Chiles Relleno Quiche
By MaryEllen
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 12- x 8- x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese w/peppers
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup All-purpose baking mix
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- Cooking spray
Blue Cheese Dressing
By MaryEllen
1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 oz blue cheese
- Servings: 16
- Recipe Type: Salad, Sauce
- Reviews
- 5 stars - If I had to live with only one salad dressing, this would be it! - ME 1/21/2007
Jules GF Brownies
By MaryEllen
Whether you like your gluten free brownies cake-like or fudgy, these bites of gluten free brownie heaven will pleas...
- Ingredients:
- 2 2 100 ounces unsweetened chocolate (nondairy = two 100 percent cacao baking squares)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy or nondairy, e.g. Enjoy Life®)
- 8 8 8 Tbs. butter or nondairy alternative (Earth Balance® Buttery Sticks)
- 1 1 1 cup granulated cane sugar
- 2 2 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 2 2 large eggs or egg substitute of choice (see Free for All Cooking or my article on egg substitutions)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup black coffee, prepared
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup gfJules™ All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking powder
Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Sauce to Die For!)
By MaryEllen
I fell in love with tzatziki the first time I tried it and was on a quest to find the recipe that included those in...
- 2 cups. Non-Fat, Plain, Greek Yogurt or plain yogurt (strain per instructions below if plain yogurt is NOT Greek)
- 1 large Hothouse or English Cucumber (or 2 medium cukes)
- 1 tbs. and 1/2 tsp. (Kosher) Salt
- Pinch (1/4 tsp.) Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. White Wine Vinegar
- 2 ounces (tbs.) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (reconstituted is OK in a pinch)
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced
- 2 tsp. Minced Fresh Dill Weed (no stalks)
- 2 tsp. Minced Fresh Mint Leaves (optional and Instead of Dill)
Roasted Veggies
By MaryEllen
Some of the best things in life are simple - like these roasted carrots
- 12 carrots
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced thyme, rosemary or Herbs de Provence
One Pot Blow your MIND Tomato Basil Pasta
By MaryEllen
No Straining, just Stirring
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1 large sweet onion, cut in julienne strips
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 2 large sprigs basil, chopped
- 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (regular broth, NOT low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Mini Muffin-Tin Lasagnas
By MaryEllen
These healthy muffin tin lasagnas use wanton wrappers instead of noodles and their mini size keeps portions just ri...
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4-cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large minced shallot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups thinly sliced asparagus
- 1 cup part skim ricotta
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 12 Wonton Wrappers