2011 Holiday Cookbooks
This holiday season, my goal is to bring “different” foods to the table. The same old turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. My focus this year, is on desserts. I have been fortunate enough to have a huge selection of cookbooks sent to me to browse and find what will fit the needs of my family. (1) The Butch Bakery Cookbook by David Arrick This is number one on my list. These are not your ordinary cupcakes. Think Jack Daniels and...
Read MoreShrimp Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Adapted from the Eat Clean Diet Pineapple Salsa 1 pineapple, grilled 1/2 cup pears, chopped 1/4 cup red onions, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped juice from 1 lime salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp chopped cilantro Mix together in bowl. Shrimp Tacos 1 lb shrimp, deveined, peeled, tails removed 1 tsp Favorite Chile Powder (I used Hill Country Chile Powder, Manzanillo is fine) salt and pepper to taste 6 corn tortillas 1 avocado Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray,...
Read MoreGrilled Portabello, Tomato, Goat Cheese
Good GOD, I would eat 50 of these suckers if I had the ingredients! (Adapted from cookinglight) Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil 4 (6-inch) pita rounds 1 (6-ounce) package portobello mushrooms 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/3 cup (3 ounces) goat cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Preheat a grill pan over...
Read MoreTry Something New With Your Mac & Cheese
Luxury Lobster Macaroni and Cheese Serves 8 You can easily turn this into a vegetarian recipe for delicious mac and cheese by just leaving the lobster out of it. But if you still want the seafood and don’t want to splurge on lobster, consider using an 8 oz. container of lump crab meat instead. 12 oz. cavatappi macaroni (find this curly, longer pasta next to the elbow macaroni) 1lb. lobster or three defrosted lobster tails 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. olive oil ½ cup flour ¾ cup butter 2 garlic...
Read MoreWhy Cranberries?
emonies, and as a medicinal aide, native peoples valued and embraced the benefits of the remarkable cranberry eons before commercial harvesting came into existence. The antioxidants in cranberries can protect your skin. That, in addition to their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, makes cranberries a win-win addition to your diet. With this in mind, it makes good sense to utilize more cranberries in your cooking this fall. Spicy Cranberry Dip With ten minutes to spare before...
Read MoreMake it Vegetarian
Are you in the mood to change your meat and potatoes family into a vegetable-loving brood? Well, you can’t trade them in, but you can transform their favorite meaty dishes into vegetarian dishes. Rather than presenting a completely unfamiliar dish to the meat-eating family, ease them into a meatless dish once or twice a week, starting with some of their familiar favorites. Chickpea Tacos 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 tsp minced...
Read MoreChristmas Peppermint Recipes
Peppermint isn’t just for candy canes, although they do turn hot chocolate into a delectable treat when used as stirrers. But this winter, try using it to add a refreshing kick to a few dishes like these recipes. Chilled Cherry-Mint Soup Serves 2-3 This dish is a soup best served cold—almost a creamy, savory smoothie in a bowl. Garnish with a few mint leaves for an elegant look, and serve with toasted bread. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen cherries; thawed 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup...
Read MoreBacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Eggs
*Courtesy of Bon Appetit Mag* Thanks Guys! There is NOTHING in the world better than a poached egg dripping all over your meal. It would make even horrible dishes delicious again. And if you haven’t had meat or an egg in over 4 months….IMAGINE the HEAVEN! I ran 6 miles today so I could eat this, and I will be finishing it off with coconut and chocolate chip cookies. If I actually find a few more minutes tonight, I will be finishing the behind the curtain work on the tags,...
Read MorePasta Salad with Tempeh and Peanut Sauce
(adapted from Skinny Bitch Cookbook) Ingredients:4 tablespoons of peanut oil1 (8 oz) block of tempeh, crumbled1 large carrot, julienned1/2 cup broccoli (fresh out….I used edamame)1/2 cup of sliced white mushrooms1/2 red bell pepper, julienned8 oz whole wheat pasta 6 tablespoons of unsalted peanut butter2 tablespoons of liquid aminos (soy sauce is fine) 2 tablespoon agave nectar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar3 tsp grated fresh ginger Prep:Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in...
Read MoreCobb Salad Pizza
Ingredients1 premade thin crust pizza (I like GalloLea) Cooking spray 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2...
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