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Roasted Root Vegetables
By dena
Cook beets in a separate pan
- 1 cup Butternut squash, diced
- 1 cup Acorn squash, diced
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
- 2 apples, diced
- 2 pears, diced
- 2 beets, diced
- 1 cup baby carrots, halved
- 1 red onion, sliced (add near end of cooking time)
- Olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 2 Tbl melted butter
- 2 Tbl maple syrup
Honey Grilled Shrimp
By dena
In a large bowl, mix together garlic powder, black pepper, 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce, wine, and salad dressing; ...
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Italian-style salad dressing
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- skewers
Ricotta & Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
By dena
Half and deseed the spaghetti squash
- 1 small/medium Spaghetti Squash
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 Green Onions, diced
- 1/2 cup Cooked Sausage, Crumbles
- 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (plus another Tablespoon or so for sprinkling on top)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Blend Seasonings (Garlic, Basil, Oregano, Red Pepper)
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
By dena
Don’t know how to rice cauliflower? Let me teach you the quick easy way
- 1 c. cooked, riced cauliflower
- 2 egg whites
- 1 c. mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 – 1/2 c. pizza sauce
- parmesan cheese, if desired
- pizza toppings
Linguine With White Clam Sauce
By dena
Put a large pot of water over high heat
- 1/2 pound linguine
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 4-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tin flat anchovy fillets, drained
- 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 15-ounce can whole baby clams
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Crusty bread
Ricotta Cheese Pancakes
By dena
Whiz in mini food processor
- 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese (I used whole milk ricotta)
- 1 Egg
- 3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix
- Optional: Sugar Free Maple Syrup nuked
Lemonade
By dena
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 9 lemons)
Fresh Mozarella Orzo Salad
By dena
The salad is perfect for BBQs or potlucks and can be made pretty quick, making it a keeper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese ball, cubed
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- garlic salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Taco Egg Bites
By dena
Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients together
- 5 Eggs, beaten
- Approx. 2 cups of leftovers from Build Your Own Taco Salad Night (Shredded cheese, kidney beans, shredded lettuce w/ cilantro and green onions, black olives, chopped tomato, guacamole)
- 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning (make your own or storebought)
- dash of Salt
- a few twists of Black Pepper