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Roasted Cauliflower Salad
By jeknudson
Preheat the oven to 425°
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (1/3 palmful)
- Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- One 10-ounce box couscous
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Salt and pepper
- 4 flatbreads or pitas, warmed
Light Creamed Spinach
By jeknudson
Cook the spinach as directed on the package; drain and press with paper towels to remove all of the moisture
- 9 ounce package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup Daisy Brand Light Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemony Ricotta Summer Squash Galette
By jeknudson
1. Sprinkle zucchini lightly with salt
- 2 medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 15 ounce package rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg yolk
Slow-Cooker Marinara
By jeknudson
Deb Wise, Cooking Light JANUARY 2013
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups chopped onion
- 3/4 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon)
- 5 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Green Beans With Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
By jeknudson
Heat a small skillet over medium-high
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 /4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 12 ounces blanched haricots verts
Green Bean Casserole with Cauliflower Cream
By jeknudson
Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°F
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 pound green beans, cut into 2-in. pieces
- 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved
- 1 (8-oz.) container cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 3 cups chopped cauliflower (about 9 oz.)
- 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cooking spray
- 3 ounces whole-wheat bread, torn (about 2 1/2 cups)
Chicken Tamales with Ranchero Sauce
By jeknudson
Making these scrumptious Chicken Tamales with Ranchero Sauce, albeit time-consuming, is part of the fun
- 24 dried corn husks
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups white onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
- 4 cups skinless cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups instant masa harina (such as Maseca)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup lard
- 2 1/2 cups water, divided
Pico De Gallo
By jeknudson
Seed and dice tomatoes. Chop onion, jalapeno and garlic to a fine consistency
- 8-10 Roma tomatoes (seeded)
- 1/2-1 red onion (to taste)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (or more to taste)
- 2 medium cloves garlic
- juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Fried Hominy
By jeknudson
1. Spread hominy on paper towels in a jelly-roll pan
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans white hominy, drained
- Canola oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plain white cornmeal
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Spiced Beef Tostadas with Cilantro-Lime Rice
By jeknudson
These tostadas are inspired by classic taco night toppers and sides
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound 93% lean ground sirloin
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 corn tostadas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1 (8.5-ounce) pouch precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice