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Sangria
By know1der
1. Add sliced orange, lemon, and sugar to large pitcher; mash gently with wooden spoon until fruit releases some ju...
- 2 large juice oranges, washed; one orange sliced; remaining orange juiced
- 1 large lemon, washed and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 1 bottle inexpensive, fruity, medium-bodied red wine (750 milliliters), chilled (inexpensive Merlot is best)
Lentils
By know1der
Put the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of water, 1 teaspoon salt and the bay leaf
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups lentils
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil,"plus more
- 1 onion, cut into 1/2" inch dice
- 1 large carrot, cut into 1/4" inch dice
- 1 celery rib, cut into 1/4" inch dice
- 1 garlic clove, mashed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2/3 cup dry red wine
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
Margarita Guacamole
By know1der
Mix all ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados, seeded and peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons tequila
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 teaspoons minced serrano pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Man-Pleasing Chicken
By know1der
This recipe originally was posted on "Witty in the City" and went viral on Pinterest
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs*
- 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard (don't use yellow mustard)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (don't use pancake syrup)
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- Optional: fresh chopped rosemary, as a garnish
- NOTE: I've made this with bone-in, skin on chicken thighs, too
Lemongrass Bars with Coconut Shortbread Crust
By know1der
CRUST Preheat oven to 350°F
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- FILLING
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 lemongrass stalks, bottom 4 inches only, tough outer layer removed, finely chopped (scant 1/2 cup) or one tube lemongrass paste
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- Powdered sugar
BBQ Chicken Pizza
By know1der
Roll dough into circle. Brush with olive oil and spread on the minced garlic, rubbing into the oil on top of crust
- Pizza dough
- 1 clove mincd garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Omelet Muffins
By know1der
Mix ingredients and bake in the oven on 350 for about 30 minutes, remove and enjoy!
- Simply spray the muffin pan with Pam, add in your favorite omelet mix ins and cover with scrambled eggs or egg whites.
- Options to try
- spinach and feta
- salsa and cheddar
- chicken and hot sauce
- tomatoes and peppers
Indian Spiced Asparagus
By know1der
Wash and drain the asparagus, then cut into approximately 1-inch lengths, discarding the tough thick bottom ends
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
Romaine Salad with Apples, Pecans and Bleu Cheese
By know1der
Mix all ingredients. Toss lightly with blue cheese dressing when ready to serve
- 4 cups hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1 large unpeeled apple, chopped
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted pecan pieces
Portobello Mushroom Panini with Pesto Mayonnaise
By know1der
Combine mayonnaise and pesto in small bowl
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons purchased refrigerated pesto
- 4 (4-inch) portobello mushrooms, stems discarded
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 slices artisan Italian bread (1/2 inch)
- 4 (1-oz.) slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 purchased roasted red bell peppers, halved