This makes a light, healthy recipe. Great for parties. (Based on a recipe from The Food Network website.) Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 teaspoons mint, minced 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Kosher salt 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 chicken breasts 1 [...]
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Chicken Salad Pita with Hummus
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Entrees, High Protein, Weight Loss on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dairy-Free Mushroom Risotto
Posted in Dairy-Free, Entrees, Side-Dishes on October 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ingredients: Olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped onion 1 cup cremini mushrooms, chopped 1 cup fresh white button mushrooms, chopped Fresh thyme 1 1/s cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 3-5 cups chicken or vegetable broth Directions: Saute chopped garlic and onions in 1 Tbsp. olive oil for 6-8 [...]
Poached Salmon
Posted in Dairy-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Seafood, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Poaching salmon in a vegetable broth adds some nice flavor to the fish. This recipe makes a great, quick weeknight meal. Healthy too. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, bones and skin removed 2 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. lemon zest 1 small onion, chopped 1 [...]
Caponata
Posted in Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-fat, Sauces & Marinades, Seafood, Side-Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My hubby and I recently took a cooking class at the local Sur La Table. This was my favorite take-away. We ate it as a side dish with Salmon, but would make an equally lovely side-dish or topping for other types of fish, chicken, or red meats. The longer this simmers, the better it tastes. [...]
Balsalmic Glaze (Marinade)
Posted in Anti-Inflammatory, Beef, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-fat, Sauces & Marinades, Special Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This marinade is great for grilling vegetables, chicken, pork, or beef. Marinade meat overnight for best results. Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbs. fresh rosemary (dried words too) 1 Tbs. dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. salt & pepper 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Directions: Blend garlic, rosemary, mustard, salt, pepper, and balsamic [...]
