tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51814444855110879102024-03-12T23:24:08.624-07:00Meggan BackwoodFood and recipesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-19094618536732658282013-05-14T22:41:00.004-07:002013-05-14T22:41:44.372-07:00Finger Food Friday – Rice Paper Salad Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients<br />
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10 Round 8 1/2 inch Rice paper rolls<br />
1/2 fresh pineapple – very thinly (mangos would work beautifully too)<br />
2-4 ounces (1/4 – 1/2 cup) of cooked pork tenderloin, diced thinly) (feel free to omit the meat and add cooked tofu for a meatless version)<br />
4 ounces (1/2) cup vermicelli, cooked and drained<br />
2 small carrots, peeled and julienned<br />
1 ripe avocado, very thinly sliced<br />
1 cucumber, julienned<br />
2 cups of green leaf lettuce, shredded<br />
1 cup of spinach, shredded<br />
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://lifemadesweeter.com/?p=1934" target="_blank">lifemadesweeter.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-12492490503720412642013-05-14T22:38:00.004-07:002013-05-14T22:38:50.858-07:00Ramp & sausage lasagna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
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olive oil<br />
2 healthy bunches new ramps (about 5 oz), coarsely chopped (ours were foraged & gifted by Kate!)<br />
1 lb smoked pork sausage, casings removed and sliced (I used pork & garlic from Mountain Products Smokehouse)<br />
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced<br />
3 tbsp red wine vinegar<br />
1 quart tomato sauce (I used homemade & canned sauce with fresh oregano & thyme)<br />
1 and ½ lbs whole milk ricotta (I made mine from Stonewall Dairy raw milk)<br />
1 lb fresh mozzarella<br />
½ lb sharp cheddar (I used “unusually sharp” Crowley Cheese)<br />
1 box lasagna noodles, uncooked (I used gluten-free Tinkyada organic brown rice noodles)<br />
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://localkitchenblog.com/2013/05/01/ramp-sausage-lasagna/" target="_blank">localkitchenblog.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-89509710261965015552013-05-14T02:48:00.004-07:002013-05-14T02:48:55.955-07:00Eggs in Toast Cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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2 slices of bread<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 slice of deli (chicken, turkey, ham or bacon)<br />
1 slice of cheese<br />
butter<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://ouncesandgrams.tumblr.com/post/4603288986/eggs-in-toast-cups" target="_blank">ouncesandgrams.tumblr.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-32697075628574006562013-05-14T02:44:00.002-07:002013-05-14T02:44:39.471-07:00Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans (I use Bush's Garbanzo Beans)<br />
1 large ripe avocado<br />
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped<br />
2 tablespoons chopped green onion<br />
Juice from 1 lime<br />
Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
Bread of your choice (I use whole wheat bread)<br />
Fresh spinach leaves or other sandwich toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, sprouts, etc.<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/smashed-chickpea-avocado-salad-sandwich/" target="_blank">twopeasandtheirpod.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-58338105141109529322013-05-12T21:49:00.002-07:002013-05-12T21:49:22.451-07:00Grilled Minty Thai Chicken Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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2 tspns olive oil<br />
1 Tblspn dried red chile flakes ( we go heavy on this b/c we love heat, adjust to your taste)<br />
1# boneless, skinless chicken thighs<br />
1/2 tspn smoked paprika<br />
2 Tblspns brown sugar<br />
3 Tblspns fish sauce<br />
1/3 C fresh lime juice<br />
1/2 small diced white onion<br />
1Tblspn minced lemon grass ( use the inner layers)<br />
3 Kaffir lime leaves, cut into fine slivers<br />
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded & diced 1/2 C fresh mint leaves, chopped<br />
Red lettuce leaves, to use as the bed<br />
Cilantro for garnish<br />
1 bag shredded cabbbage<br />
A few lime wedges for garnish<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://acoupleoffoodiesintacoma.blogspot.com/2012/06/grillecd-minty-thai-chicken-salad-larb.html" target="_blank">acoupleoffoodiesintacoma</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-24801681709658990802013-05-12T21:47:00.001-07:002013-05-12T21:47:11.030-07:00Wedge Salad with Bacon Blueberries and Blue Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 head Iceberg lettuce<br />
90 grams slab bacon (3.2 ounces) cut into 1/4<br />
50 grams blue cheese (1.75 ounces)<br />
50 grams Mascarpone cheese (1.75 ounces)<br />
1/4 cup plain yogurt<br />
1 tablespoon mayonnaise<br />
1 tablespoon milk<br />
1/2 cup blueberries<br />
salt to taste<br />
fresh ground black pepper to taste<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://norecipes.com/blog/wedge-salad-recipe/#sthash.Mj6bSOS3.dpbs" target="_blank">norecipes.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-41703217141469773982013-05-11T21:52:00.001-07:002013-05-11T21:52:18.458-07:00Beef with Broccoli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided<br />
1/2 cup water, plus<br />
2 tablespoons water, divided<br />
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1 lb boneless round steak cut into thin 3-inch strips (grass fed pasture raise happy please)<br />
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided<br />
4 bunches of broccoli cut into florets steamed in the microwave for 3 minutes<br />
1/3 cup soy sauce<br />
1 tablespoon brown sugar<br />
1 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
hot cooked brown rice<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://kimmysbakeshop.com/beef-broccoli/" target="_blank">kimmysbakeshop.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-11081431623308473022013-05-11T21:49:00.004-07:002013-05-11T21:49:42.106-07:00Creamy Italian Three-Meat Sauce with Fettuccine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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4 tablespoons olive oil<br />
2 large onions, diced<br />
8 ounces (227 g) carrots, peeled and fine grated<br />
4 large stalks celery, diced<br />
5 cloves garlic, minced12 ounces (336 g) Sweet Italian Ground Sausage (or links with casings removed)<br />
2 pounds (~900 g) 93% lean ground beef<br />
4 strips bacon, diced<br />
3 (6-ounce/170 g) cans tomato paste<br />
2 cups (480 ml) low-fat lactose-free milk<br />
2 cups (480 ml) dry white wine (chardonnay is fine)<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grano Padano cheese<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://andreasrecipes.com/creamy-italian-three-meat-sauce-with-fettuccine/" target="_blank">andreasrecipes.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-58932807580410880922013-05-10T22:28:00.003-07:002013-05-10T22:28:26.758-07:00Red Kidney Bean Tostada with Nopales<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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Yields: 8 servings<br />
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1 nopal (prickly pear)<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
½ teaspoon black pepper<br />
3 tablespoons olive oil<br />
¾ cup corn kernels<br />
2 Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped<br />
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped<br />
2 teaspoons agave nectar (or honey)<br />
2 Palestine sweet limes (or regular limes)<br />
2 teaspoons Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)<br />
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed<br />
1 day-old jalapeño Cheddar cheese bread roll<br />
½ white onion, chopped<br />
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped<br />
1 egg, lightly beaten<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
8 small corn tortillas<br />
¼ cup vegetable oil, as needed<br />
¼ cup queso fresco, freshly crumbled<br />
¼ cup crema Mexicana sour cream<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.phamfatale.com/id_3836/title_Red-Kidney-Bean-Tostada-with-Nopales/" target="_blank">phamfatale.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-46037812268919581902013-05-10T22:25:00.001-07:002013-05-10T22:25:14.503-07:00Hot 7 Layer Bean Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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First Layer-bottom<br />
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1 29 oz can of whole pinto beans, drained, rinsed<br />
1/2 small onion, chopped<br />
1/2 small bell pepper, chopped<br />
1 tsp. black pepper<br />
1 tsp. creole seasoning<br />
1 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1 tsp. onion powder<br />
1 chipotle pepper<br />
11X9 casserole dish<br />
cooking spray to coat dish<br />
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Directions: Place everything in a blender, blend well and set aside.<br />
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2nd Layer<br />
8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese<br />
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3rd Layer<br />
1 jar of pickled, sliced jalapenos<br />
<br />
4th Layer<br />
<br />
8 oz grated jack cheese<br />
<br />
5th-6th Layer<br />
1/2 lb fresh andouille sausage, casing removed<br />
1/2 pack of thick cut bacon, diced<br />
cooking oil<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.creolecontessa.blogspot.com/2013/05/hot-7-layer-bean-dip-my-way.html" target="_blank">creolecontessa</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-5835490745626964732013-05-09T22:31:00.003-07:002013-05-09T22:31:42.769-07:00Beans and Sausage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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2 540 ml (19 fl oz) cans mix bean blend<br />
2 cups of sliced smoked sausage, ie. kielbasa<br />
1 red pepper, chopped<br />
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley<br />
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill<br />
1 680 ml (23 fl oz) can tomato sauce<br />
2 tbsp of vegetable oil<br />
1 large onion chopped<br />
6 cloves of garlic minced<br />
1 tbsp paprika<br />
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper<br />
2 tsp Frank's hot sauce<br />
2 cups water<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.jocooks.com/main-courses/beans-and-sausage-fasole-cu-carnati/" target="_blank">jocooks.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-71732497920450604332013-05-08T21:47:00.002-07:002013-05-08T21:47:28.601-07:00Wasabi-Coconut Panna Cotta with Tuna and Mango<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk<br />
1 tablespoon wasabi powder<br />
pinch kosher or sea salt<br />
1 packet unflavored gelatin<br />
1/4 cup cold water<br />
1 medium mango, peeled and sliced<br />
1 sheet nori<br />
8 ounces sashimi-grade tuna<br />
1/2 tablespoon fish roe<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.janssushibar.com/wasabi-coconut-panna-cotta-tuna-mango/" target="_blank">janssushibar.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-34441880675462263842013-05-08T21:45:00.000-07:002013-05-08T21:45:22.363-07:00Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with an Easy Berry Syrup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
<br />
For the Pancakes:<br />
Makes 6-8 pancakes<br />
<br />
Banana – 2 large (mashed)<br />
Unsalted Butter (melted) – 2 Tbsp<br />
Lemon juice – 1 Tbsp<br />
Honey/Maple syrup – 2 Tbsp<br />
Egg – 1 large<br />
Plain Yogurt – 1/4 cup<br />
Oat flour (finely ground regular or instant oatmeal) – 1 cup<br />
Baking Soda – 1/2 tsp<br />
Salt – 1/4 tsp<br />
Pure Vanilla extract – 1 tsp OR Ground Cinnamon – 1/2 tsp & Grated Nutmeg – 1/4 tsp<br />
Extra butter or non stick spray – to grease the pan<br />
<br />
For the berry syrup:<br />
Yield- 1 1/4 cup<br />
<br />
Strawberries (washed, hulled and halved) – 8 oz<br />
Blackberries (washed) – 1/2 pint<br />
Sugar – 6 Tbsp<br />
Lime Zest – 1 tsp<br />
Water – 1 1/2 cups<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://ambikaskitchen.com/?p=5038" target="_blank">ambikaskitchen.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-86950925009726386162013-05-07T21:13:00.000-07:002013-05-07T21:13:21.871-07:00Herbed Tofu Cakes with Curried Apple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
<br />
for the tofu cakes:<br />
<br />
370 grams firm tofu, drained, pat dry and crumbled<br />
1 ½ tablespoons shoyu<br />
1 tablespoon vegan mayo<br />
2 teaspoons dijon mustard<br />
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal<br />
1 ½ tablespoons lemon thyme, finely chopped<br />
1 ½ tablespoons chives, finely chopped<br />
2 teaspoons rosemary, finely chopped<br />
zest of one lemon<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
<br />
for the curried apple:<br />
<br />
1 large apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced<br />
½ teaspoon curry powder<br />
¼ teaspoon sugar<br />
a pinch of salt<br />
a good squeeze of lemon juice<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
chopped coriander, for garnishing<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://veggiesonthecounter.com/2011/02/17/herbed-tofu-cakes-with-curried-apple/" target="_blank">veggiesonthecounter.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-75114717970826480892013-05-07T21:10:00.000-07:002013-05-07T21:10:11.445-07:00Salt cod chowder with garlic aioli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
<br />
For the chowder:<br />
*1- 1 1/2 pounds salt cod (preferably made with sustainable cod), soaked for 24-48 hours (change the water several times during the soaking period)<br />
*1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped into quarters (reserve the fennel fronds for garnish if you like)<br />
*1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
*1 generous pinch of saffron threads<br />
*1 medium onion, peeled and chopped<br />
*1 cup trimmed, cleaned and chopped leeks<br />
*3 cloves garlic, peeled and slivered<br />
*1 cup Tuscan kale, finely shredded<br />
*pinch of fennel pollen<br />
*28 oz. can of organic whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid<br />
*1/4 cup Vermouth or dry white wine<br />
*1 slice favorite gluten-free or regular whole grain bread, toasted- optional<br />
*1.5 oz. jar of wild caught anchovies in oil (about 2 tablespoons)- optional<br />
*garlic aioli- optional<br />
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For the aioli:<br />
*1 large garlic clove,<br />
*1 large egg yolk<br />
*pinch of coarse sea salt<br />
*1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if necessary<br />
*freshly ground black pepper<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.healthygreenkitchen.com/salt-cod-chowder-with-garlic-aioli.html" target="_blank">healthygreenkitchen.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-40399582116318061912013-05-06T21:55:00.003-07:002013-05-06T21:55:38.453-07:00Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, Ginger Cream Cheese Glaze<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
Pumpkin Cinnamon Dough<br />
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned/unsweetened<br />
2 1/2 cups white flour<br />
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour<br />
1 1/4 cups warm water<br />
1 packet yeast<br />
1/2 cup vegan shortening, melted<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
*extra white flour as needed to handle, knead and roll out dough<br />
<br />
Pecan Cinnamon Sugar Filling<br />
3/4 cup brown sugar<br />
3/4 cup pecans, chopped<br />
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla bean granules - or extract<br />
1/2 cup vegan butter, melted<br />
<br />
Ginger Cream Cheese Glaze<br />
1 1/2 tsp ginger powder<br />
1 cup vegan cream cheese<br />
1/2 cup maple syrup<br />
1/3 cup vegan butter, melted<br />
1/2 cup soy creamer<br />
2-4 Tbsp powdered sugar to thicken as desired (add last, by hand with sifter)<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/10/vegan-pumpkin-pecan-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">lunchboxbunch.com</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-19104588209040107152013-05-06T21:52:00.005-07:002013-05-06T21:52:49.588-07:00Tempeh Reubens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spice Mixture Ingredients<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1 teaspoon ground mustard<br />
1 teaspoon ground coriander<br />
1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes<br />
1 teaspoon ground allspice<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1-2 bay leaves, crumbled<br />
1 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
½ teaspoon ground ginger<br />
1 teaspoon sea salt<br />
<br />
Slaw Ingredients<br />
2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded<br />
¼ cup apple cider vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon sea salt<br />
<br />
Dressing Ingredients<br />
¼ cup vegan mayo<br />
1 tablespoon ketchup, minced<br />
2 tablespoons sweet pickles, minced<br />
1 tablespoon capers, minced<br />
1 tablespoon red onion, minced<br />
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice<br />
sea salt & pepper, to taste<br />
<br />
Sandwich Ingredients<br />
1 package tempeh<br />
2 teaspoons canola oil<br />
¼ cup salt<br />
1 loaf pumpernickel rye bread<br />
Earth Balance butter<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://peasinablog.com/recipes/tempeh-ruebens/" target="_blank">peasinablog.com</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-32549060136785231872013-05-05T20:44:00.000-07:002013-05-05T20:44:08.997-07:00Savory pink grapefruit salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
To make enough of this salad to feed one person (maybe two), you start with one large pink grapefruit.<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.healthygreenkitchen.com/savory-pink-grapefruit-salad.html" target="_blank">healthygreenkitchen.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-493135647151221032013-05-05T20:38:00.003-07:002013-05-05T20:38:37.018-07:00Pumpkin lentil muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
<br />
1 1/4 cup water<br />
1 cup lentil flour (made from whole lentils ground into flour in blender)<br />
1/2 teaspoon sea salt<br />
1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (can be from canned or fresh pumpkin)<br />
1-2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/11/socca-pumpkin-lentil-muffins/" target="_blank">pure2raw.com</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-53099497630680359472013-05-05T00:24:00.003-07:002013-05-05T00:24:58.026-07:00Zucchini and Squash Vegetable Kebab <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
<br />
bamboo skewers<br />
Chicken<br />
3 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes<br />
2 lemons<br />
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
4 sprigs rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried oregano, rosemary, thyme or a mixture<br />
salt and freshly ground pepper<br />
Vegetables<br />
Assorted bell peppers (I used red, yellow, orange)<br />
Zucchini<br />
Summer Squash<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2012/07/grilled-chicken-pepper-zucchini-squash-vegetable-kebabs.html" target="_blank">jeanetteshealthyliving.com</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-73018055691505951882013-05-05T00:21:00.000-07:002013-05-05T00:21:16.992-07:00Cherry pancakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
makes 8 medium pancakes<br />
<br />
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted*<br />
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum<br />
1/4 cup water<br />
1/4 cup agave (or sweetener of choice)<br />
<br />
Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://spabettie.com/2012/08/03/perfect-cherry-pancakes/" target="_blank">spabettie.com</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-43335986351953719282013-05-03T21:48:00.001-07:002013-05-03T21:48:26.170-07:00Green Beans with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Garlic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
<br />
1 pound fresh green beans<br />
11/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
3/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds<br />
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 4 pods)<br />
3/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes or to taste<br />
salt to taste<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://cookinginwestchester.com/2012/09/green-beans-with-toasted-garlic-and-mustard-seeds.html" target="_blank">cookinginwestchester.com</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-14401387098653462952013-05-03T21:45:00.000-07:002013-05-03T21:45:14.054-07:00Blueberry Bliss Krispy Treats with Maple Icing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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64g (1/3 cup) Granulated Erythritol, for rolling<br />
128g (1/2 cup) Natural Peanut Butter (no sugar/salt/oil added)<br />
123g (1/2 cup) Unsweetened Applesauce<br />
13g (2 tbs) Ground Flaxseed + 1/4 cup Water<br />
2/3 cup Homemade Brown Sugar*, packed (128g Granulated Erythritol+15g Molasses)<br />
1/2 tsp Salt<br />
180g (1+1/2 cups) Peanut Flour<br />
3/4 tsp Baking Soda<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://chockohlawtay.blogspot.com/2012/08/blueberry-bliss-krispy-treats-with.html" target="_blank">chockohlawtay</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-4123457101221113882013-05-02T22:23:00.000-07:002013-05-02T22:23:04.482-07:00Southwest Chicken Salad with Healthy Avocado Buttermilk Dressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 pound chicken (2 medium sized breasts)<br />
2 teaspoon chili powder<br />
2 teaspoon paprika<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
½ teaspoon oregano<br />
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
2 romaine hearts, chopped (about 5-6 ounces)<br />
1 jalapeño, sliced thinly<br />
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese<br />
1 large tomato, diced<br />
3 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro<br />
2 cups corn<br />
2 cups black beans<br />
Avocado Dressing (recipe below)<br />
Chili Croutons (recipe below)<br />
Avocado Dressing<br />
1 ½ cups diced avocado (about 2 small avocados)<br />
1 ¼ cups buttermilk<br />
¼ cup low-fat mayo<br />
¾ teaspoon garlic powder<br />
¾ salt, plus more to taste<br />
½ teaspoon dried dill<br />
½ teaspoon dried basil<br />
Pinch of black pepper<br />
Chili Croutons<br />
2 ½ cups cubed day old bread<br />
1 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil (or whatever you have on hand)<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon garlic powder<br />
¼ teaspoon chili powder<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://www.cookingforkeeps.com/2013/04/24/southwest-chicken-salad-with-healthy-avocado-buttermilk-dressing/" target="_blank">cookingforkeeps.com</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615033285342671334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5181444485511087910.post-9319533480047607072013-05-02T22:19:00.004-07:002013-05-02T22:19:49.644-07:00Spring fava bean, quinoa, radish, avocado, & mint salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ingredients:<br />
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Quinoa - 1 cup dried<br />
Fava beans - fresh pods, several big handfuls. (once shelled I had a scant 2 cups)<br />
Radish - 1 bunch<br />
Avocado - 1, sliced into small chunks<br />
Apple - 1/2 and apple, cut into small chunks<br />
Red onion - 1/2 an onion, finely chopped<br />
Olives - I had 6 kalamata olives left in my fridge, I sliced the meat off the pit into slivers.<br />
Feta - about 1/3 cup<br />
Mint - fresh, 3-4Tb finely chopped<br />
Lemon - juice of 1 lemon<br />
Butter - 1TB<br />
Olive oil - a drizzle<br />
Salt/pepper - to taste<br />
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Source, details, tips and full instruction at: <a href="http://l-o-r-e.com/blog/2013/4/24/spring-fava-bean-quinoa-radish-avocado-mint-salad" target="_blank">l-o-r-e.com</a><br />
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