Friday, April 25, 2014

Asian Chicken Edamame Pizza


Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 pre-baked pizza crust, 12-inch
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled, cooked according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chow mein noodles


Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Wild Blueberry Coconut Granola Bars

Ingredients

Crust
  • 6 tablespoons warm water
  • 2 tablespoons flax meal
  • 1/2 cup almonds, ground into flour
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup stevia in the raw
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, cold, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Wild Blueberry Chia Jam (see below)
  • Almond-Coconut Granola (see below)
Granola
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup slivered or chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Monday, April 21, 2014

Party-Perfect Tofu Skewers with Soynut Satay Dipping Sauce

ngredients

Sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup soynut butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soybean oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh green onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
Skewers:
  • 1 package (20 ounces) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 42, 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soybean oil
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 14 bamboo skewers
  • Additional soy sauce and oil for brushing


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Black bean burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Black Bean & Roasted Corn Salsa
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef*
  • 6 sesame sandwich rolls


Chicken Skewers with Avocado Cream Dip

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons key lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Achiote paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (5-ounce) chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes, 36 pieces total

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes

 
Ingredients
  • 3 cups ham, shredded and warmed
  • 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and thinly sliced
  • Cheese Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped


Monday, April 14, 2014

Sweet Southern Slow Cooker Ham

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in fully cooked ham, about 5 1/2 pounds
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation
    1. Place ham in large slow cooker. Whisk cider with brown sugar, water, vanilla, honey and mustard. Slowly pour over ham. Scatter thyme sprigs into slow cooker.
    2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until very tender. Remove ham to rest on cutting board. Pass remaining cooking liquid through fine mesh sieve into saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Carve ham into serving pieces. Brush ham pieces with cooking liquid before arranging on platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
4 to 8 hours





Serves
12 servings




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