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. [...]
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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 »
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 [...]
Steamed Broccoli with Parsley
Posted in Gluten-Free, High-Fibre, Low Sodium, Low-fat, Side-Dishes, Special Diet, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Broccoli is soooo good for you. It is full of vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, and fiber. Not only is it good for you, it is tasty too. Ingredients: 2 medium heads of broccoli 1 Tbs. butter 1/4 cup parsley 1 tsp. white wine vinegar Directions: Strip the broccoli stems with a vegetable [...]
String Beans
Posted in Anti-Inflammatory, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, High-Fibre, Low Sodium, Low-fat, Side-Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ingredients – vary amounts based on how many people you are feeding Olive oil (a few tablespoons) String beans Pine nuts Salt & pepper Directions Trim stem-side of string beans Heat a saute pan on medium; add a handful of pine nuts (or the amount you prefer) and a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add [...]
“Light” Waldorf Salad
Posted in Anti-Inflammatory, Dairy-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Low-fat, Salad, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This salad has all of the essential Waldorf salad ingredients except for the mayonnaise used in the traditional dressing. Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup finely diced Granny Smith apple 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted 1 small head butter lettuce [...]
