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Stir-Fried Carrots, Corn & Peppers
By MaryEllen
Combine rice wine (or sherry), soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl
- 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine (see Note) or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons reduced sodium-soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño pepper with seeds, or more to taste
- 1 cup sliced carrot (1/4 inch thick)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2-3 medium ears; see Tip)
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 4 medium leaves)
- Note: Shao Hsing (or Shao xing) is a seasoned rice wine. It is available at most Asian specialty markets and in the Asian section of some larger supermarkets. If unavailable, dry sherry is the best substitute.
- Tip: To remove corn kernels, stand an ear of corn on one end and slice the kernels off with a sharp knife. One ear will yield about 1/2 cup kernels.
Low FODMAP Quinoa, Greens & Bell Pepper Puff
By MaryEllen
Preparation:Position rack in middle of oven
- 10 ounces (280 g) Swiss chard
- 5 ounces (140 g) baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil, or purchased equivalent
- 1 /2 cup (36 g) finely chopped leeks, green parts only
- 1 /2 cup (32 g) finely chopped scallions, green parts only
- 1 /2 red bell pepper (150 g), cored and diced
- 1 /2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 /4 cup (81 g) shredded Gruyere or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa
Shortbread Caramel Brownie Bars
By MaryEllen
These were really tasty and a huge hit with everyone! They cut beautifully
- 1 1/2 cups (3/4-pound) butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 12 ounces individually wrapped soft caramels, such as Kraft
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
One Pan Pork Chops, Turnips and Green Beans, GF
By MaryEllen
Nice one pan meal if you have all the ingredients!
- Ingredients
- 1 1 1 lb turnips, peeled and cubed
- 1 1 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1.33 1.33 1.33 lbs boneless lean pork chops (or bone-in)
- 2 2 2 tbsp ketchup (Paleo/Whole30 complaint or tomato paste)
- 1 1 1 tbsp soy sauce (GF if needed)
- 1 1 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 3 3 cup green beans
Chopped Fritos Salad , GF
By MaryEllen
Corn chips add a salty crunch that makes this entree salad irresistible to adults and kids alike
- 1 1 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 1 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 1 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1 1 head chopped romaine
- 1 1 1 head chopped romaine
- 1 1 1 head chopped romaine
- 4 4 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 4 4 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 4 4 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 2 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 2 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 2 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 1 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 1 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 1 2 cup fresh corn (from 2 ears)
- 1 1 2 cup fresh corn (from 2 ears)
- 1 1 2 cup fresh corn (from 2 ears)
- 1/4 1/4 2 cup plus 2 Tbsp lime vinaigrette (like Kraft)
- 1/4 1/4 2 cup plus 2 Tbsp lime vinaigrette (like Kraft)
- 1/4 1/4 2 cup plus 2 Tbsp lime vinaigrette (like Kraft)
- 3 3 3 cups corn chips (like Fritos)
- 3 3 3 cups corn chips (like Fritos)
- 3 3 3 cups corn chips (like Fritos)
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 1 1 avocado, pitted and cubed (omit for FODMAP) Sus. Black Olives instead
- 1 1 1 avocado, pitted and cubed (omit for FODMAP) Sus. Black Olives instead
- 1 1 1 avocado, pitted and cubed (omit for FODMAP) Sus. Black Olives instead
PUMPKIN BARS
By MaryEllen
Submitted by Chery Wolozyn, Village Newsletter
- Now that it’s Fall, this is a good time to take these delicious pumpkin bars.
- 1 . 1-1/2 c. pumpkin pie filling
- 2 . 2 c. sugar
- 3 . 1 c. vegetable oil
- 4 . 4 eggs
- 5 . 1 t. vanilla
- 6 . 2 c. flour
- 7 . 2 t. baking powder
- 8 . 1 t. baking soda
- 9 . 1/2 t. salt
- 10 . 1 c. chopped nuts
- 11 . 1 can cream cheese frosting
- 12 . food coloring
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
By MaryEllen
This luxurious treat has a brownie crust, a creamy filling and two ganache toppings
- DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
- 10 ounces good-quality dark chocolate
- 2 ounces unsweetened baker’s chocolate
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs plus 1 yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 chocolate brownie crust, prebaked (see separate recipe)
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (not lite)
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter or dairy-free margarine
- MILK CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
- 9 ounces milk chocolate,* chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (not lite)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter or dairy-free margarine
Gary Fansler's Marinade
By MaryEllen
1. May be doubled or tripled
- 1 cup rice wine
- 1 cup plum jam
- 1/2 cup green onion, minced
- 1 Tbs white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbs dry mustard
- 1 tsp ginger, fresh grated
- 1/4 tsp red hot pepper flakes
- Servings: 8
- Reviews
- 4 stars - Gary was one of the chef's at Griswold's Hotel. He died of an asthma attack. Very sad. - ME 1/21/2007
Gyros with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
By MaryEllen
1. Heat broiler and broiler pan
- YOGURT SAUCE:
- 1 1/4 lb ground chuck
- 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped fine
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- Servings: 4
- Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (5.7 ounces).
- Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
- Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 385.76
- Calories From Fat (70%) 269.53
- % Daily Value
- Total Fat 29.95g 46%
- Saturated Fat 13.4g 67%
- Cholesterol 93.96mg 31%
- Sodium 665.8mg 28%
- Potassium 315.96mg 9%
- Total Carbohydrates 4.06g 1%
- Fiber 0.39g 2%
- Sugar 3.32g
- Protein 23.65g 47%
- Reviews
- 4 stars - Very Greek! - ME 1/24/2007
Cheese Tortellini with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By MaryEllen
Create a fancy pasta dish in as much time as it takes to boil water
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen broccoli
- 1 (16-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup shredded Italian-blend cheese