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Very Cherry Smoothie
By GratefulSea
Oh, sooooo good! We add 2-3 teaspoons of ground Chia seeds to make this even healthier
- 1 cup Silk Vanilla soy, almond or coconutmilk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet cherries
- 1 Tbsp honey or agave
- 1 cup ice
Spiced Beef Empanadas with Lime Sour Cream
By GratefulSea
1. Heat oven to 375º F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- • 1 tablespoon olive oil
- • 1 small onion, chopped
- • 1/2 pound ground beef (80 to 85 percent lean)
- • 1/3 cup golden raisins
- • 2 tablespoons ketchup
- • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- • kosher salt and black pepper
- • 2 store-bought refrigerated rolled piecrusts
- • 1 large egg, beaten
- • 1/2 cup sour cream
- • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
Sauté de Boeuf a la Parisiene
By GratefulSea
AKA Beef Sauté with Cream and Mushroom Sauce
- 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 Tblsp. butter
- 2 Tblsp. good cooking oil
- 3 Tblsp. minced shallots or green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper
- 2-1/2 lbs. filet of beef; the tenderloin butt
- 1/4 cup Madeira, or dry white vermouth
- 1/4 cup brown stock or canned beef bouillon
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons corn starch blended with 1 Tblsp of the cream
- salt and pepper
- parsley sprigs
Rosemary Pecans
By GratefulSea
May be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container for one week
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Corn Pudding
By GratefulSea
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 ears sweet corn
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Artichoke-Cheese Squares
By GratefulSea
Heat a medium-sized skillet over moderate flame, then add oil
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup minced onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, trimmed, and chopped
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs *
- 1/2 pound Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper or dash Tabasco, to taste
Citrus Martini
By GratefulSea
Shaken, not stirred, evokes the classic martinis of James Bond
- 2 candied clementines, halved lengthwise
- 6 ounces citrus flavored vodka
- 2 ounces triple sec
- Ice
Tarragon Green Beans
By GratefulSea
Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon plus sprigs for garnish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
By GratefulSea
Arrange chicken thighs on the bottom of your slow cooker, and set aside
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Tilapia Piccata
By GratefulSea
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked orzo (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon drained capers