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Quinoa Salad with Hazelnuts, Apple and Dried Cranberries
By YogiRenee
While pregnant with my little girl I was on a quest to find a great quinoa salad and after much tinkering, I came u...
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1 1/2 cup water, for quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks of celery, finely diced
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted, de-skinned and chopped
- 1 bunch (about 5 to 6) green onions, chopped (green parts only)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped * see note
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, thoroughly rinsed and chopped
- 1 gala apple (really, any kind of apple will do)
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- Generous drizzle of any kind of oil (I like hazelnut)
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Hot Cocoa with Almond Milk
By YogiRenee
Directions Bring milk and cinnamon sticks to a boil over medium heat
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk 2 cinnamon sticks, split lengthwise 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder 2 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70 percent cacao), finely chopped 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks, split lengthwise
- 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70 percent cacao), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Tex- Mex Shrimp-and-Corn Salad
By YogiRenee
In a large bowl, toss together the corn kernels, shrimp, cucumber,tomatoes, scallions, ranch dressing and lime juic...
- 2 ears corn, kernels scraped off
- One 12-ounce bag frozen cooked medium
- shrimp-thawed, peeled and patted dry
- 1 English cucumber,halved lengthwise
- and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/3 cup store-bought ranch salad
- dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 romaine hearts, torn into bite-size
- pieces
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- (about 1 cup)
Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac
By YogiRenee
Directions PREHEAT oven to 350° F
- 2 cups (8 oz.) dry elbow macaroni
- 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips (your choice of color)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Rosemary -Infused Lemonade
By YogiRenee
Wonderful variation - but be careful, a little rosemary goes a long way!
- 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for
- serving
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1/2 cup agave nectar pr other natural sweetner
- or more to taste
- Lemon slices for serving (optional)
Dr. Gupta's Calming Creamy Tumeric Tea
By YogiRenee
Mix all ingredients. Heat gently
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ginger
Black Beans and Sausage
By YogiRenee
Make this quick weeknight meal in 40 minutes using canned black beans and smoked sausage, such as Polish kielbasa
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots, diced small
- 2 shallots, diced small
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt, for serving
Beignets with Quick Homemade Blackberry Jam
By YogiRenee
Directions Mix the yeast, water, and sugar in a mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook
- 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water, about 110 degrees F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 quarts canola oil, plus more to oil bowl
- Confectioners' sugar
- Blackberry Jam, recipe follows
Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice Muffins
By YogiRenee
Directions PREHEAT oven to 350º F
- 1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) spice or carrot cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 6 tablespoons egg substitute or 3 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup raisins
Rhubarb Rosewater Parfait
By YogiRenee
In a medium saucepan, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, lemon zest, juice, and sugar
- 1 pound fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see Cook's Note)
- 1 pound fresh or frozen strawberries, halved
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rosewater
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch ground cardamom
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- Kosher salt
- 4 cups Greek yogurt, for serving