A Divinely Spicy Thai Soup Infused with Heavenly Flavors!
July 28th, 2008
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Exotic Flavors Dressing
July 23rd, 2008
2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1 tb Soy sauce
1 t Bp lemon juice
2 ts Liquid honey
1/2 ts Fresh ginger — minced
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 Clove garlic — minced
1/4 c Olive oil
2 tb Fresh basil — chopped
2 tb Fresh coriander — chopped
In bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, ginger, salt, pepper and garlic; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in coriander and basil.
Breakfast Cookies
July 23rd, 2008
Awesome Breakfast (or anytime) Cookies
Preheat oven to 350
1/2 CUP OATMEAL
1/2 CUP OAT BRAN
1/2 CUP RAISINS (or Craisins, or blueberries)
1 CUP Hodgson Mills Whole Wheat Insta-Bake
1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1/1 CUP UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE
1/2 TEASPOON CINNAMON
1/2 CUP WATER OR ENOUGH TO FORM COOKIE CONSISTENCY
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir with a fork until well mixes. Drop by tablespoonfuls on a nonstick cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the tines of a fork. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
These are a tasty treat for the whole family!
Swiss Chard Chicken
July 23rd, 2008
1 bunch swiss chard
1c chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz chicken breast, cubed
1c cooked (brown) rice
1-2T soy sauce
1/2c shredded cheddar (2oz)
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Wash chard. Cut stems off chard leaves and dice. Cut leaves into 1/2
inch strips.
3. Spray nonstick, ovenproof skillet with cooking spray.
4. Cook chard stems, onion, garlic, and chicken over med-hi heat for
about 8 min.
5. Add chard leaves, and 2T water. Cook 3 more minutes, until chard is
limp.
6. Add soy sauce and cooked rice and cook 2 more minutes.
7. Sprinkle cheese over top and put pan in oven til cheese melts, about
10 minutes. (or simply turn off stovetop heat, cover again until cheese
melts)
Serves 2-4 as main course.
Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup
July 23rd, 2008
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of olive oil (you can substitute low-calorie spray for the olive oil)
3 leeks washed and sliced
1 lb carrots, washed, peeled and sliced
5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
Juice of two oranges
Finely grated rind of two oranges
2/3 cup of plain yogurt
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro to garnish
Zucchini Casserole
July 23rd, 2008
Serves 6-8
3 cups cut-up zucchini
2 carrots shredded
1 small onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup melted butter
4 ounces Pepperidge Farm stuffing
1 ½ cups cooked chicken
Black Bean and Zucchini Chilaquiles
July 23rd, 2008
1 1/2 T olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 16- to 20-ounce can black beans
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 small fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced
12 small corn tortillas, quartered
8 ounces non-dairy Cheddar cheese (optional)
Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly oil a 9 by 13 inch baking pan or 2 quart round casserole.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute the onion until translucent. Add bell pepper and continue to saute until it has softened and the onion is golden. Stir in tomatoes, seasonings, beans, zucchini, and jalapeno. Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Layer as follows in the prepared pan: half the tortillas, half the tomato-black bean mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, then cut into squares or wedges to serve.
Mango Melon Yum
July 23rd, 2008
1 mango, peeled, stoned and chopped
Half a cantaloupe, peeled and chopped
Blend the mango and cantaloupe until smooth and serve. Turn it into a super smoothie by adding a little wheatgrass powder, available at your local health food store.
Fruit Facts:
Mangoes are great immune boosters since they provide lots of Vitamin C. They also contain high levels of carotenoids, vitamin A, folate, potassium and fibre… and they taste good too!
Canteloupes contain betacarotene and Vitamin C which are great if for combating passive smoking.
Flax Seed Hero
June 30th, 2008
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1.Soak 1/3 lb. or more flax seeds in a bowl overnight. Make sure all seeds are wetted. Avoid: |
Lemony-Mint Energy Soup
June 30th, 2008
Blend ingredients in a blender until creamy. This soup is very refreshing and can be eaten any time of day.
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