Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Balsamic Shallot Reduction
This wonderful salad can be served at any time, but is guaranteed to impress your guests at your next party. INGREDIENTS • 1 large tomato, sliced • 1 large cucumber, sliced • 1 cup baby spinach • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1 shallot, sliced • 1T olive oil • salt and pepper to taste Place the balsamic and shallots in a small sauce pan on high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and reduce the vinegar by half. Set aside and let cool slightly while you prepare the remaining items. 2.Create a bed with the spinach for the tomato and cucumber to lay on; alternate...
Read MoreSpicy Maple Sweet Potatoes
This side dish is a great addition to any meal. The sweet potatoes combined with the sweet maple syrup and spicy chilies create a great balance. This side dish is recommended for the entire family. Serves 4 as a side INGREDIENTS • 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/2 inch half moons • 1.5 Tbsp Grade B maple syrup • 1 Tbsp olive oil • pinch of cayenne (optional) *Reduce or omit cayenne if serving to children • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp salt Preheat oven to 400F 1. Place sweet potatoes cut side up on a large...
Read MoreCheezy Lacinato Kale
Kale chips are one of my favorite things to eat especially the cheezy kind. This dish takes my favorite snack and turns it into the perfect side. Lacinato, also known as Dinosaur Kale or Tuscan Kale, is great in this recipe but you could use any dark leafy green such as collards, spinach or other varieties of kale. This recipe is great for the entire family, even the “health food haters” will love this dish. Serves 2-4 as a side or snack INGREDIENTS • 1 bunch of Lacinato Kale, about 4 cups thinly sliced • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond...
Read MoreBlack Eyed Peas with Greens
This dish is spicy, savory and tomato-y! This is a perfect meal for the nights you are looking for something quick, satisfying and healthy. INGREDIENTS • 1T olive oil • 1 medium sweet onion, diced • 1 carrot, peeled and diced • 1 celery stalk, diced • 4-5 medium garlic cloves, minced • 1 jalapeno, minced* • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1/4 tsp tumeric • 1/2 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1/3 cup white wine or vegetable broth • 1 bay leaf • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth • 1 (6oz) can tomato paste • 1 (15oz) can of...
Read MoreVeggie Sushi Series: Dessert Sushi
FIG & PEAR ROLLS WITH STRAWBERRY CASHEW DIP This dessert sushi is the perfect addition to any sushi dinner. The combination of the sweet, creamy and salty makes for a delicious roll. You can make these using tortillas instead of the nori if the thought of fruit and seaweed doesn’t tickle your fancy. For Sushi Rice: • 1 cup short grain/sushi rice • 1 (15oz) can lite coconut milk • 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1. Cook rice according to rice cooker directions substituting lite coconut milk for water. 2. Transfer to a large mixingbowl and stir in the cinnamon. Then allow to come to room...
Read MoreVeggie Sushi Series: Tex Mex Sushi Rolls
You won’t find these rolls at you local sushi restaurant the fajita veggies with the crunchy jicama and creamy avocado make for a tasty roll combined with my Smoked Paprika Aioli. For Sushi Rice: • 1 cup short grain/sushi rice 1. Cook rice according to rice cooker directions. Transfer to a bowl and allow mixture to come to room temperature. For the Roll: • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 4-6 button mushrooms, sliced • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced • 1 small red onion, sliced • 1 tsp each of chili powder,granulated garlic and salt • 1/2 tsp each of paprika and black pepper • 1 Tbsp...
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