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 »
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 [...]
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 [...]
