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Whole-Wheat Pizza Margherita
By myoung
Whole-Wheat Pizza Margherita Serves: 8 Details: Sometimes nothing satisfies like a slice of cheesy pizza
- Crust:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, plus additional for kneading
- Topping:
- 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced, then cut into half circles
- 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella, thinly sliced into half circles
- Extra-virgin olive oil (optional garnish)
- 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Dash of cornmeal for pizza stone
Spicy Mussels with Tomato and Basil
By myoung
Instructions 1. Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
- 1 small onion(s)
- 3 clove(s) garlic
- 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, red, crushed
- 3/4 cup(s) wine, dry white
- 1 cup(s) tomatoes, crushed
- 4 pounds mussels
Avocado, Bean and Corn Salsa
By myoung
Combine avocado, corn, beans, onion, tomato, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in a medium bowl
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
- 1 cup kidney beans, black beans or pinto beans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
Marinade for Flank Steak or London Broil
By myoung
Pierce meat and marinate for 4 hours or overnight
- 1/3 c. soy sauce
- 1/3 c. salad oil
- 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. chopped chutney (very optional)
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. instant minced onion
Crisp Cucumber Salsa
By myoung
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4-1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- 1/4 c reduced-fat sour cream
- 1-1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1-1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- Tortilla chips
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
By myoung
1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2
- 8 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 large head)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 4 thin slices prosciutto or other cured ham, chopped (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 ounce French bread baguette, torn
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
By myoung
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 to 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Mr. John's Meat-Stuffed Bell Peppers
By myoung
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003
- 6 green bell peppers, tops cut away and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked long or medium-grain white rice
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- Water
Fresh Basil Pesto
By myoung
If you want to freeze the pesto you make, omit the cheese (it doesn't freeze well)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Special equipment needed: A food processor (Check Amazon.com's sales on Cuisinart food processors)
Spicy Nut Mix
By myoung
Details: An outrageous blend of nuts, soybeans, and spices makes a supercharged snack that provides an energy boos...
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup unsalted soy nuts
- 1 cup roasted edamame
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup granular sugar substitute