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Roasted Broccoli, Chicken and Cheddar Quinoa Bake
By Kathy C.
http://www.domesticate-me
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 large red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup shredded chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes, drained
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1 3/4 cups mild cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko bread crumbs (optional)
Mexican Layered Salad ~Taste of Home
By Kathy C.
In a 2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer fresh vegetables
- 4 cups torn romaine
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, optional
- 1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium ripe avocados, sliced or cut into 1/2-in. chunks
- 1 each large green and sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced
- 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Black Bean Brownies (gluten-free)-Chocolate Covered Katie
By Kathy C.
Nutrition facts Per Brownie: Calories 115; Fat 5
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder- dutch or regular (10g) (add a little extra if desired)
- 1/2 cup quick oats (40g) (See nutrition facts link for all substitution notes.)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave (Honey will work, but not for strict vegans.) (75g)
- 2 nunaturals stevia packs or 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil (40g) (See “nutrition facts” link for all substitution notes.)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips (115-140g) (Not optional. Omit at your own risk.)
- optional: more chips, for presentation
Decadent Salted Caramel Brownies (Paleo/Gluten Free)
By Kathy C.
Decadent Salted Caramel Brownies (Paleo/Gluten Free) (Adapted from Baked Explorations by There is No Secret to Gett...
- Caramel Filling:
- 1 can of full fat organic Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp sea salt
- Brownie Batter:
- 11 ounces 60%-72% dark chocolate, coarsely chopped, such as Strita
- 1 cup coconut oil (refined)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup honey (melted if raw)
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Emma's Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
By Kathy C.
Found this recipe in Kindle Book by Sandra D
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Outer mixture
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
Lasagna
By Kathy C.
Family favorite recipe passed down multiple generations, with my alterations
- 1 pound ground beef or sausage
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic, minced
- 40 ounces tomato sauce (or 24 oz sauce + 16 oz canned tomatoes)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2-1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 15 ounce Ricotta Cheese or Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Macaroni & Cheese with Smokies
By Kathy C.
1. Cook macaroni noodles. Drain
- 1-2 pounds Smokie links
- 6 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup flour (or thicken with guar gum instead)
- 4 1/2 cups milk (or can use chicken broth for half of liquid)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 16 oz macaroni noodles, cooked
Tuxedo Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
By Kathy C.
(Reprinted with permission from Practically Raw Desserts) Brownie Layer: In a high-quality food processor, combine ...
- For the brownie layers:
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup cocoa or cacao powder
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup pitted dates
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 1 cup cashews, soaked 2 to 4 hours and drained
- 1/4 cup water or milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 30 drops liquid stevia (or 3 packets stevia or 2 tablespoons sugar of choice)
- Substitutions:
- Pecans: additional walnuts, or macadamia nuts or almonds
- Walnuts: additional pecans, or almonds or Brazil nuts
- Cacao powder: unsweetened cocoa powder or carob powder
- Dates: soft raisins
- Cashews: macadamia nuts
- Variations:
- Lower-Fat Cheesecake Brownies: Replace 1/2 cup of the walnuts with old-fashioned rolled oats. Replace 1/4 cup of the cashews in the cheesecake layer with plain or vanilla nondairy yogurt.
- Oil-Free Cheesecake Brownies: Replace the coconut oil in the cheesecake layer with coconut butter, adding extra water if needed to blend the mixture smoothly.
- Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies: Replace the water in the cheesecake layer with Raspberry Coulis (recipe can be found in Practically Raw Desserts), raspberry purée, or raspberry jam.
- Cheesecake-Stuffed Blondies: Use the recipe for Famous Five-Minute Blondies (recipe can be found in Practically Raw Desserts) in place of the brownie layer recipe above.
Instant Pot Kālua Pork
By Kathy C.
Kālua Pork by Barbara Schieving http://instantpot
- 4 lb Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt) roast, cut in two pieces
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp Hickory Liquid Smoke (I used Wright's)
- 2 tsp coarse Kosher salt (or Hawaiian salt)
Chile and Cheese Spirals
By Kathy C.
Here is another easy and delicious appetizer
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (4 ounce can) diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup (about 3) sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
- 4 (8-inch) soft taco-sized flour tortillas (the green ones I get are 12 inch so I only use 3)
- Salsa