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December 31, 2014

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is perfect for the cold days ahead. Simple, healthy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Large Carrot, Diced
  • 1 stalk Celery, Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • ¼ cups White Wine (optional)
  • 1 quart Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cups Uncooked Long Grain Wild Rice
  • ½ pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Raw
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ¼ cups Heavy Cream (optional)
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley, To Garnish If Desired
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Large Carrot, Diced
  • 1 stalk Celery, Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • ¼ cups White Wine (optional)
  • 1 quart Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cups Uncooked Long Grain Wild Rice
  • ½ pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Raw
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ¼ cups Heavy Cream (optional)
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley, To Garnish If Desired

Preparation

1. Set a large pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and half of the butter.

2. Once the pan is heated and the butter melted, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and slightly browned. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Add the flour and stir to evenly coat the vegetables.

4. Next, add the wine, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then add in the rice and raw chicken. Simmer for at least 20 minutes.

5. Remove the cooked chicken from the soup, chop it into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.

6. Stir in the milk, cream (if using) and remaining half of the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Dish into bowls. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Sparkling Apple Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

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A little tart, a little sweet and a whole lot of bubbly for the new year!

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce, fluid Apple Juice
  • 2 ounces, fluid Cranberry Juice
  • 3 ounces, fluid Chilled Champagne Or Sparkling Wine Or More As Desired To Fill Glass
  • Fresh Cranberries, Optional For Garnish
  • 1 ounce, fluid Apple Juice
  • 2 ounces, fluid Cranberry Juice
  • 3 ounces, fluid Chilled Champagne Or Sparkling Wine Or More As Desired To Fill Glass
  • Fresh Cranberries, Optional For Garnish

Preparation

Add the apple and cranberry juices into a Champagne flute and top with the chilled Champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with fresh cranberries, if desired.

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Lemon Streusel Muffins

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Lemony muffins with a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for a weekend breakfast!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE MUFFINS:
  • 2 cups Flour
  • ¾ cups Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 2  Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cups Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • ¼ cups Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cups Vegetable Oil
  • FOR THE TOPPING:
  • ⅓ cups Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cups Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Butter, Cut Into Small Pieces
  • FOR THE MUFFINS:
  • 2 cups Flour
  • ¾ cups Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 2  Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cups Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • ¼ cups Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cups Vegetable Oil
  • FOR THE TOPPING:
  • ⅓ cups Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cups Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Butter, Cut Into Small Pieces

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 F. Prep a 12-count standard size muffin tin with either paper liners or spray the cups with cooking spray.

In a large bowl sift together the dry ingredients (flour through salt). Into the dry ingredients add the eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and zest, yogurt and oil and mix just until combined.

In a separate bowl combine the brown sugar and flour, for the topping. Cut in the butter until distributed. It should be incorporated with the flour and sugar and resemble little pebbles.

Scoop a heaping ¼ cup of batter into each muffin tin. Top each muffin with a generous tablespoon of the topping.

Bake at 400 F for 18-20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check if they’re done—it should come out clean when inserted in the middle. Remove from oven. Allow the muffins to cool for about 10 minutes.

Remove the muffins from the pan to a baking rack and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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December 30, 2014

Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

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Description

A perfect mix between a chocolate chip cookie and a cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE DOUGH:
  • 4 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
  • ¼ cups Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cups Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Large Egg, Room Temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Good Quality Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons (additional) All-purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR:
  • ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • FOR THE DOUGH:
  • 4 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
  • ¼ cups Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cups Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Large Egg, Room Temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Good Quality Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons (additional) All-purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR:
  • ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two sheet pans with Silpat mats or parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes on medium high speed. Stop mixer, scrape down sides and bottom of bowl and then add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat together until fully combined.

3. While that is mixing, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Once egg is completely incorporated, turn mixer speed down to low and add the sifted flour mixture. Beat until just combined.

4. Stop mixer, scrape down sides and bottom of bowl and then add your chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.

5. In a separate bowl or large plate, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Using a 1 1/2″ ice cream scoop (or tablespoon) scoop dough balls and gently place into the cinnamon sugar. Roll dough balls into sugar until entire surface is coated. You may need to toss these around with your fingers and gently form them back into balls as needed.

6. Place cinnamon sugar coated dough balls 2″ apart onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake in the center of your oven for 12-14 minutes, or until cookies are puffed and set in the center. Remove from oven when done. Allow to cool 10 minutes on the sheet pan before moving onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:
1. Cookies can be baked up to 24 hours ahead. Just place completely cooled cookies into an airtight container and store at room temperature.
2. Makes about 28 cookies, if using a 1 1/2″ ice cream scoop.
3. Recipe adapted from the Trader Joe’s Semisweet Chocolate Chip bag.

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Description

Super rich and chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and quick cooking oats.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE COOKIES:
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • ¾ cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cups All-purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1-¼ cup Quick Cooking Oats
  • ¾ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • FOR THE VANILLA ICING:
  • ½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk
  • ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • FOR THE COOKIES:
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • ¾ cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cups All-purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1-¼ cup Quick Cooking Oats
  • ¾ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • FOR THE VANILLA ICING:
  • ½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk
  • ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Preparation

For the cookies:
Preheat oven to 350 F.

Into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add butter and sugar and cream until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined, another 1-2 minutes.

Combine flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredient to the mixer in two parts, mixing as you go. By hand, fold in the oats and chocolate chips.

Scoop about 1 tablespoon sized scoops of batter and roll into a ball with slightly wet hands. You should get about 18-24 cookies depending on how large or small you make the cookies. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet that you’ve lined with a silicon mat to prevent sticking. You do not need to grease this.

Place in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm. The center may still look under-baked but that is OK. It makes them extra soft and chewy. Remove pan from the oven and let cookies set on the pan for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Drizzle vanilla icing onto each cookie once cooled. (I just used a spoon for this.)

For the simple vanilla icing:
Add powdered sugar and milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk until combined, 1-2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract. If icing seems too thin add a bit more powdered sugar. If it is too thick add more milk.

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December 29, 2014

Spicy Party Mix

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Level: Easy

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Quick and easy paleo Spicy Party Mix is a cinch to throw together for a party or snack. Made of cashews, pecans, almonds, golden raisins, and spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 1 cup Pecans
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Golden Raisins
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 1 cup Pecans
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Golden Raisins

Preparation

Place nuts in a large bowl and toss with oil. Sprinkle chili, chipotle, and salt over nuts, tossing to incorporate.

Spread on a large cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool, then toss in raisins. Serve.

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Orange-Cranberry Pound Cake

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Description

Perfectly moist and tender pound cake with hints of orange and pops of cranberry.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Milk
  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 1-½ teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1-½ cup Cake Flour
  • ¾ cups Sugar
  • ¾ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • 1 whole Orange, Zested
  • 13 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 1-½ cup Fresh Cranberries
  • 3 Tablespoons Milk
  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 1-½ teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1-½ cup Cake Flour
  • ¾ cups Sugar
  • ¾ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • 1 whole Orange, Zested
  • 13 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 1-½ cup Fresh Cranberries

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a standard size bundt pan and dust with flour.

In a medium bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla, and orange juice.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low for 30 seconds. Add the orange zest, butter and half of the egg mixture. Mix on low until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Beat for 1 minute on medium. Add the remaining egg mixture and beat for 30 seconds.

Stir in the cranberries. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven.

Let the cake sit in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting on a rack to cool completely.

Slightly adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum’s The Cake Bible.

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Pomegranate Mojito

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Refreshing and filled with healthy antioxidants this would make a great holiday drink.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • FOR THE MOJITO:
  • 8 leaves Fresh Mint, Plus More For Garnish
  • ¼ cups Pomegranate Seeds, Plus More For Garnish
  • 1  Lime, Juiced
  • 3 ounces, fluid White Rum
  • 2 ounces, fluid Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Ice
  • Soda Water, To Top Off The Glass
  • Lime Wedges, Optional For Garnish
  • FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • FOR THE MOJITO:
  • 8 leaves Fresh Mint, Plus More For Garnish
  • ¼ cups Pomegranate Seeds, Plus More For Garnish
  • 1  Lime, Juiced
  • 3 ounces, fluid White Rum
  • 2 ounces, fluid Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Ice
  • Soda Water, To Top Off The Glass
  • Lime Wedges, Optional For Garnish

Preparation

For the simple syrup:
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir to let sugar dissolve and remove from heat. Let syrup cool.

For the Mojito:
In a sturdy glass add mint leaves, pomegranate seeds, lime juice, rum and simple syrup. With a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle to extract juices from mint leaves and pomegranate seeds. Add ice to the glass and top with soda water. Garnish with more pomegranate seeds, mint leaves or lime wedges.

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December 28, 2014

Pimento Cheese

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Description

Delicious, flavorful, slightly smoky…and absolutely addictive.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • ½ cups Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard (more To Taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon Adobo Sauce From Canned Chipotles (more To Taste)
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Or Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
  • 4 ounces, weight Sliced Pimentos, Drained
  • 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • ½ cups Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard (more To Taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon Adobo Sauce From Canned Chipotles (more To Taste)
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Or Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
  • 4 ounces, weight Sliced Pimentos, Drained
  • 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Dill

Preparation

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, adobo, and black pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix it until totally combined (if you have a few lumps from the cream cheese, no problem; you won’t see them later!)

Add the cheddar, Monterey Jack, pimentos, and dill and mix gently until combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrap the bowl and make sure all the ingredients are mixed together. Taste and mix in more of whatever you think it needs.

Refrigerate pimento cheese for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serve with crackers, small hollowed-out peppers, carrot and celery sticks, and olives. (Or make small sandwiches or even a grilled cheese with it!)

***Note: For best results, make sure the cheddar and jack cheeses are nice and cold when you mix them in.

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Grilled Salmon Kebabs

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Level: Easy

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Description

Simple ingredients, incredible flavor and super-easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1-½ pound Salmon Fillet Cut Into Bite-Sized Chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill
  • ½ teaspoons Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2  Lemons Sliced Into Thin Rounds
  • 1-½ pound Salmon Fillet Cut Into Bite-Sized Chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill
  • ½ teaspoons Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2  Lemons Sliced Into Thin Rounds

Preparation

Note you will also need kebab skewers. Recipe makes 4 skewers and I used 2 skewers per kebab. If using wood, make sure to soak them in water for several minutes prior to using.

Put fish pieces into a bowl then add the salt, pepper, dill and oregano and toss to coat. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.

Alternate threading fish chunks and lemon slices (folding lemon slices in half) onto the skewers. I used two skewers for each kebab.

Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat. Spray skillet with olive oil. Add salmon kebabs and sear for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and serve.

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Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Description

A flavorful, creamy and cheesy dip filled with spinach and roasted red peppers. The perfect dip to serve at your next party!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Low Fat Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
  • 1 cup Plain, Non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 7 ounces, weight Roasted Red Peppers (from A Jar), Drained And Diced
  • 8 ounces, weight Frozen Spinach, Defrosted And Squeezed To Remove Excess Liquid
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 4 ounces, weight Part Skim Mozzarella, Shredded
  • Crackers, For Serving
  • 8 ounces, weight Low Fat Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
  • 1 cup Plain, Non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 7 ounces, weight Roasted Red Peppers (from A Jar), Drained And Diced
  • 8 ounces, weight Frozen Spinach, Defrosted And Squeezed To Remove Excess Liquid
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 4 ounces, weight Part Skim Mozzarella, Shredded
  • Crackers, For Serving

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a small baking dish with cooking spray. I used a 10-inch cast iron skillet but an 8×8 dish should work just fine.

Combine all of the ingredients (except crackers) in large bowl, reserving a few tablespoons of the shredded cheese for topping the dip. Using a rubber spatula, fold everything together until it is completely combined.

Pour the dip into the prepared baking dish and top it with the remaining cheese. Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Remove from oven and serve with your favorite crackers for dipping or spreading.

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December 27, 2014

Brown Ale French Onion Soup

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Description

A comforting favorite, this beer-infused French onion soup is topped with garlicky croutons and gooey melted Gruyere and Fontina cheese!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cubed French Bread
  • Non-stick Canola Oil Spray
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ cups Unsalted Butter
  • 4  Large Yellow Onions, Sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • ¾ cups Brown Ale Beer
  • 3 cups Beef Stock Or Broth
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • Black Pepper To Taste
  • 6 slices Gruyere Cheese
  • 6 slices Fontina Cheese
  • 4 cups Cubed French Bread
  • Non-stick Canola Oil Spray
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ cups Unsalted Butter
  • 4  Large Yellow Onions, Sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • ¾ cups Brown Ale Beer
  • 3 cups Beef Stock Or Broth
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • Black Pepper To Taste
  • 6 slices Gruyere Cheese
  • 6 slices Fontina Cheese

Preparation

Spread the cubed French bread on a large baking sheet that has been lined with foil. Spray bread with canola oil spray and season with garlic powder. Place under the broiler and toast the cubes, stirring after a minute or so. Keep a close eye, as the bread is subject to burn quickly. Remove from heat once they are nicely toasted. Set aside.

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized.

Add the garlic and fresh thyme and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden.

Stir in the brown ale, and scrape any brown bits that have gathered on the bottom of the pot. Cook until reduced to almost no liquid. Stir in the beef stock, vegetable stock and balsamic vinegar. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until thickened. Season with black pepper to taste.

Divide the soup among oven-safe single serving crocks or baking dishes. Top with toasts and layer one slice of Gruyere and one slice of Fontina on each dish, making sure to completely cover the toasts. Place the crocks under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melty and bubbly. Keep a close eye that the toasts don’t burn. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Shrimp Larb

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Description

A Thai salad loaded with awesome flavors and textures. Sweet, sour and spicy flavors with fresh herbs, poached shrimp, cabbage leaves, roasted peanuts and fresh green beans.

Ingredients

  • 10 whole Medium Sized Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • ½ cups Fresh Shallot, Thinly Sliced
  • 2 whole Thai Bird Chilies, Chopped (use Half If You Want Less Spice)
  • 1 Tablespoon Palm Sugar Or Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (I Like Red Boat)
  • ½ cups Fresh Mint Leaves, Torn
  • ½ cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Rice Powder
  • ½ cups Roasted Peanuts, Or As Desired (optional For Serving)
  • ¼ heads Green Cabbage
  • 10 whole Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed
  • 2 cups Cooked Sticky Rice, Or Jasmine Rice, Optional
  • 10 whole Medium Sized Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • ½ cups Fresh Shallot, Thinly Sliced
  • 2 whole Thai Bird Chilies, Chopped (use Half If You Want Less Spice)
  • 1 Tablespoon Palm Sugar Or Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (I Like Red Boat)
  • ½ cups Fresh Mint Leaves, Torn
  • ½ cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Rice Powder
  • ½ cups Roasted Peanuts, Or As Desired (optional For Serving)
  • ¼ heads Green Cabbage
  • 10 whole Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed
  • 2 cups Cooked Sticky Rice, Or Jasmine Rice, Optional

Preparation

Start by adding your shrimp into a skillet in a single layer. Add the water (add enough to come halfway up the sides of the shrimp) and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the shrimp until slightly firm and cooked through. This should only take 3-4 minutes once it comes to a simmer. Once cooked, drain off the water and set the shrimp in a mixing bowl.

In another bowl, make the sauce. Add the lime juice, shallot, Thai chilies, palm sugar, and fish sauce. Mix well until the sugar gets dissolved. Once dissolved, taste, and adjust any seasoning if you prefer. You might want a bit more fish sauce, sugar, or lime. The goal is a sweet, sour and spicy combination. Once you have achieved this, add the mint, cilantro, and toasted rice powder. Give this a good stir.

Add the shrimp into the sauce, toss to coat, and get ready to plate.

Onto two serving plates, add some peanuts and half of the cabbage and green beans. Add some rice to each plate then add the shrimp larb to the other side. Put a bit of rice and shrimp into a green cabbage leaf and top with some green beans and peanuts.

The end result is nothing short of amazing. It packs the perfect punch in flavor, texture, spice and overall balance. Plus it is super fresh and healthy to boot. This is a perfect dish for any party or any day of the week. Hope you enjoy!

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Baba Ganoush

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A healthy, gluten-free, easy to follow recipe for classic Mediterranean eggplant dip, baba ghanouj a.k.a baba ganoush. Make it with or without tahini.

Ingredients

  • 2  Large Eggplants (aubergines)
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Tahini
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Plus More Oil For Drizzle
  • 1 Tablespoon Pomegranate Seeds (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
  • Salt To Taste
  • 2  Large Eggplants (aubergines)
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Tahini
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Plus More Oil For Drizzle
  • 1 Tablespoon Pomegranate Seeds (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
  • Salt To Taste

Preparation

1. Wash and cut the eggplants in half lengthwise.
2. Blacken the eggplants over an open flame on your stove burner, turning regularly with tongs, until completely charred and soft. Or you can put the eggplants on a baking tray and broil until soft on all sides. Allow to cool.
3. Scoop out the eggplant flesh in long strands and discard the skins.
4. Mix together the lemon juice, tahini, garlic and oil in a mixing bowl.
5. Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork, and stir into the tahini mixture. Season to taste.
6. Put the mixture into a serving bowl. Top with the herbs and the pomegranate seeds, if using. Pour a moat of oil around the edge of the serving bowl and serve.

Notes :
1. It is better to surround the stove rings with foil when you char the eggplant, as it can get messy.
2.. Use less tahini if you prefer a less nutty flavor or omit it per personal preference. If tahini is not at hand, grind roasted sesame seeds and add to the dip.
3. Feel free add anything from broiled bell peppers to a dollop of plain yogurt or roasted tomatoes to transform it into something quite different.
4. Adjust other ingredients per your taste preference. A good baba ganoush yields from blending, stopping, stirring, tasting, adding more of this or that per your taste.

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December 26, 2014

Skinny Cordon Bleu-Stuffed Peppers

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Level: Easy

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Description

Two of your favorite comfort foods mashed into one light and healthy dinner! Gluten-free and low-carb too.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE PEPPERS:
  • 4  Large Red Bell Peppers
  • 1 dash Salt
  • FOR THE STUFFING:
  • 12 slices Thin-cut Lean Deli Ham, Divided
  • 2-½ cups Cauliflower, Roughly Chopped
  • ½ teaspoons Paprika
  • 1-¼ cup Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, Grated And Divided
  • FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon White Whole Wheat Flour (or All-purpose)
  • ½ cups 2% Milk
  • 1 cube Vegetable Bouillon (or Substitute 1 Teaspoon Of Granules For The Cube)
  • 2 teaspoons Dry White Wine
  • ½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • ½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • FOR THE PEPPERS:
  • 4  Large Red Bell Peppers
  • 1 dash Salt
  • FOR THE STUFFING:
  • 12 slices Thin-cut Lean Deli Ham, Divided
  • 2-½ cups Cauliflower, Roughly Chopped
  • ½ teaspoons Paprika
  • 1-¼ cup Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, Grated And Divided
  • FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon White Whole Wheat Flour (or All-purpose)
  • ½ cups 2% Milk
  • 1 cube Vegetable Bouillon (or Substitute 1 Teaspoon Of Granules For The Cube)
  • 2 teaspoons Dry White Wine
  • ½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • ½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce

Preparation

For the peppers:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray (use one that’s big enough to fit all of the pepper halves in a single layer).
2. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and gently scrape out the seeds. Cook the peppers in the boiling water until just fork tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to dry.
3. Roughly chop 1/3 of the deli ham and set aside. The remaining 2/3 of the slices will be used to line the peppers.
4. Place the chopped cauliflower into a small food processor and process until finely chopped and the cauliflower has the consistency of rice. Transfer to a medium bowl and microwave the cauliflower “rice” for 3 minutes.
5. Stir the paprika into the cooked cauliflower until evenly incorporated. Then add 3/4 cup of the grated Swiss cheese and the chopped ham. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
6. Place the peppers into the baking dish in a single layer, cut side up. Place one slice of ham into each cut pepper.
7. Spoon the cauliflower mixture evenly between all of the halved peppers, really pressing the mixture into each. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of grated Swiss cheese.
8. Cover the dish of peppers with tinfoil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

For the sauce:

9. While the peppers bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan on low heat. Whisk in the flour, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth, creamy and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
10. Combine the milk, bouillon, wine, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a small measuring cup and heat in the microwave for a few seconds or just until warm, to help dissolve the bouillon.
11. Once the butter is smooth, whisk in the milk mixture and stir frequently until the sauce thickens about, about 7-10 minutes.
12. Spoon the sauce over the peppers and devour!

Recipe adapted from a recipe for Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers on foodfanatic.com who adapted the Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce from food.com.

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