April 17, 2012 at 11:43 am (canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, cubed cooked chicken, frozen corn, garlic, ground cumin, jalapeños, Mexican, olive oil, onion, sour cream, stovetop, tomato soup, tortilla chips, white wine, worcestershire sauce)
Serves 8.
1 t olive oil
1 C chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 C shredded cooked chicken breast (about 10 oz)
1 C frozen whole-kernel corn
1/2 C dry white wine
1 T chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 t ground cumin
1 t Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t chili powder
3 1/2 C chicken broth
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
10.75 oz can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 1/4 C crushed tortilla chips
1/2 C sour cream
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Addc onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and next 9 ingredients (chicken through tomato soup); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Ladle soup into bowls; top with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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May 14, 2011 at 2:56 pm (bay leaf, butter, garlic, large shrimp, lemon juice, Main Dish, medium shrimp, oregano, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, stovetop, vegetable oil)
2 servings
1/2 C butter
1/4 C vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 t crushed oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 t crushed red pepper flakes
Dash of lemon juice
1 lb medium – large raw shrimp
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Melt butter in 3-quart pot of skilled with lid. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Toss well. Set aside for 30 minutes (butter may solidify), stirring occasionally.
Place pot over medium-low heat and allow to come to gentle bubble. Stir. Cover and cook shrimp 5 minutes or just till they turn bright pink.
Spoon shrimp into 2 serving bowls. Divide pan juices between servings. Serve immediately.
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May 8, 2011 at 11:01 am (Asian, beansprouts, cilantro, corn on the cob, cornstarch, five-spice powder, fresh ginger, frozen peas, garlic, honey, large shrimp, lime juice, Main Dish, peanut oil, Quick Dishes, red chile pepper, rice sticks, sesame oil, snow peas, soy sauce, stovetop, vegetable oil, vermicelli)
This is the kind of recipe where you can swing by the grocery store on your way home from work, pick up a few bits, and have a great meal on the table within ten minutes of arriving in your kitchen. Just get all your stuff ready for this one–when you start cooking, it all kicks off! Good luck.
Serves 2.
a thumb-sized piece of ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1 fresh red chile
a small bunch of fresh cilantro
peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 lb large shrimp, raw, peeled
1 heaped teaspoon five-spice powder
1 t cornstarch
1/2 C fresh corn kernels
a small handful of snow peas
2 T soy sauce
juice of 1 lime
1/2 t honey
1 t sesame oil
a handful of frozen peas
7 oz rice sticks or vermicelli
a small handful of beansprouts
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To prepare:
Put a large pan of water on to boil.
Peel and finely slice the ginger and garlic.
Finely slice the chile.
Pick the cilantro leaves from the stalks and put to one side, then roughly chop the stalks.
To cook:
Preheat a wok or large frying pan on a high heat and once it’s very, very hot add a good lug of peanut oil and swirl it around.
Stir in the cilantro stalks, ginger, garlic, chile, shrimp, and five-spice powder, and fry for a minute.
Add the cornstarch, corn, and snow peas and give them a good toss or stir for another minute.
Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and frozen peas.
Add the rice sticks (or vermicelli) to the pan of boiling water and use a wooden spoon to break them up a bit.
Cook for just 2 minutes, no longer.
Drain the rice sticks in a colander over a bowl, reserving the cooking water.
Add a large spoonful or ladleful of the cooking water to the wok and cook for a further minutes or two.
To serve:
Use tongs to divide the rice sticks between your serving bowls, or to lift them on to one large serving platter.
Spoon the shrimp, veggies, and any juices over the top and sprinkle with the beansprouts and cilantro leaves.
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May 8, 2011 at 10:47 am (broccoli florets, brown rice, canned garbanzos, carrots, cauliflower, coconut milk, cooked garbanzo beans, curry powder, fresh green peas, frozen broccoli, frozen peas, garlic, ground cumin, Indian, kale, light soy sauce, Main Dish, mushrooms, onion, potatoes, red pepper (cayenne), squash, stovetop, sweet potatoes, turmeric, vegetable stock)
Makes 6 servings
The vegetables listed below are favorites, but any vegetables you have on hand can be used along with the coconut milk and spices. If you decide to use coconut milk, it is important to note that this product has a high fat content and should be used in moderation. Try lite coconut to get the sweet nutty coconut flavor without all the fat. Cauliflower, squash, and sweet potatoes are other tasty choices. This is a great way to use up “going-bad” fresh or frozen vegetables! Serve over rice or your favorite whole grain.
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups water
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
3 large carrots, chopped
¼ cup vegetable broth or water
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
pinch cayenne pepper
1 medium potato, chopped (peeling optional)
3 cups chopped kale
2 cups chopped broccoli florets, or 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli florets
8 mushrooms, sliced
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, or 1½ cup of cooked garbanzo beans
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 cup lite coconut milk, or 1 cup non-dairy milk + 1 teaspoon
coconut extract
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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Bring rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until all the water is absorbed (about 30 minutes).
In a large saucepan, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in vegetable broth or water on medium-high heat until onion becomes translucent. Add curry, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add potato, kale, broccoli, mushrooms, beans, peas, and coconut milk or non-dairy milk mixture. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potato can be pierced easily with a fork. Sprinkle with soy sauce before serving.
Per serving (1/6 of recipe): 320 calories; 5.2 g fat; 2.5 g saturated fat ; 14.7%
calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 12.3 g protein; 59.3 g carbohydrate; 5.9
g sugar; 12.3 g fiber; 407 mg sodium; 115 mg calcium; 4.7 mg iron; 37.7 mg
vitamin C; 6312 mcg beta-carotene; 1.7 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Reilly, R.D.
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May 8, 2011 at 10:36 am (Appetizers, black pepper, blender, canned garbanzos, cooked garbanzo beans, food processor, garlic, ground cumin, lemon juice, Middle Eastern, no-cook, Quick Dishes, roasted red peppers, scallions, tahini, Vegetarian)
Makes about 2 cups (8 ¼-cup servings)
Spread hummus on whole-wheat pita bread or serve as a dip for vegetables. This version is lower in fat than most commercial varieties, which is important when it comes to reducing hormone-dependent cancer risk and keeping your immune system operating smoothly.
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, or 1½ cups of cooked garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup roasted red peppers, packed in water
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If using canned garbanzo beans, drain them, reserving liquid, and rinse beans. Place beans, tahini, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and roasted peppers in food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add reserved bean liquid, or if using cooked beans, water or vegetable broth, as
needed for a smoother consistency.
Per ¼-cup serving: 80 calories; 2.1 g fat; 0.3 g saturated fat ; 23.3% calories
from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 3.9 g protein; 12.5 g carbohydrate; 1.4 g sugar; 2.8 g
fiber; 32 mg sodium; 36 mg calcium; 1.6 mg iron; 23.5 mg vitamin C; 299 mcg
beta-carotene; 0.4 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Reilly, R.D.
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April 15, 2011 at 4:04 pm (butter, fettuccine, garlic, half-and-half, Italian, Main Dish, parmesan, parsley, salt, shrimp, stovetop)
Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 20 Min
Ready In: 40 Min
Serves 6
1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound uncooked shrimp – peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
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1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in the butter for about one minute. Pour in half and half; stir. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. After all Parmesan is added, mix in parsley and salt. Stir frequently making sure it does not boil. Sauce will take a while to thicken.
3. When sauce has thickened, combine with cooked pasta noodles; serve hot.
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March 27, 2011 at 4:35 pm (asparagus, eggs, french bread, fully cooked ham, garlic powder, Italian bread, italian cheese blend, lemon juice, Main Dish, microwave, milk, mozzarella, oven, vegetable cooking spray)
The savory bread pudding called strata has become one of America’s favorite egg casseroles. Strata means layers and layering is almost all you have to do to make one. Once you’ve poured on the custard, bake or microwave the strata right away or cover and refrigerate it for several hours or even overnight. With a cold mixture, allow a little more cooking time to serve up a quick meal whenever you need it the next day.
Makes 6 Servings
Cooking spray
12 to 16 (1/2″ thick) slices French or Italian bread (about 4 oz)
1 C (4 oz) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, divided
1 C (4 oz) chopped cooked lean ham, divided
8 oz fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1″ pieces (about 2 C)
6 eggs
1 C skim or low-fat milk
2 T lemon juice
1/4 t garlic powder
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Even coat 8″ square baking dish with spray. Layer half of the bread slices on bottom of dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 C of the cheese, 1/2 C of the ham and 1 C of the asparagus pieces. Cover with the remaining bread slices, laying them flat or in a shingled pattern. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, ham and asparagus pieces. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder. Pour evenly over layers. Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on full power 5 minutes. Microwave on 50% power until thermometer inserted near center reads 160 degrees and/or knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 10 to 12 minutes.
OR
Cover dish with aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until thermometer inserted near center reads 160 degrees and/or knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
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March 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm (beef broth, canned diced tomatoes, cinnamon, feta, frozen cut green beans, frozen cut spinach, garlic powder, Greek, ground beef, Main Dish, onion, oregano, penne, Quick Dishes, stovetop, tomato paste)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Makes 6 servings.
1 lb ground beef
1/2 C chopped onion
2 t oregano
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t garlic powder
1 (14-1/2 oz) can beef broth
1 (14-1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 T tomato paste
1 1/2 C uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 C frozen leaf spinach or cut green beans, thawed
3/4 C crumbled feta cheese, divided
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Cook ground beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain fat. Add oregano, cinnamon and garlic powder; mix well.
Stir in broth, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes or until pasta is nearly tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 C of the feta cheese. Cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 C feta cheese. Cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
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March 26, 2011 at 11:30 am (Asian, balsamic vinegar, basmati rice, black pepper, butterhead lettuce, canned pineapple chunks, cilantro, cornstarch, five-spice powder, fresh ginger, garlic, long-grain white rice, Main Dish, peanut oil, pork tenderloin, Quick Dishes, red bell peppers, red onion, romaine, sea salt, sesame seeds, soy sauce, stovetop, vegetable oil, yellow bell pepper)
Ok, this is easy but it’s a quick one, so you’ll have to concentrate and stay on the ball. Sweet and sour pork is an absolute classic and was one of the first Chinese-style dishes introduced to Britain. I’ve tried to make it fresh, light, and full of wonderful crunch, sweetness, and flavor. I’ve also brightened it up by introducing some lettuce leaves, which add texture and freshness. It’s best to cook this for two–perfect, fast, one-pan cooking for nights in.
Serves 2.
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 C long-grain or basmati rice
1/2 pound pork tenderloin
1 small red onion
1 red or yellow bell pepper (or 1/2 of each)
a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 – 1 fresh red chile, to your taste
a small bunch of fresh cilantro
peanut or vegetable oil
1 heaped teaspoon five-spice powder
1 t cornstarch
2 – 3 T soy sauce
1 (8 oz) can of pineapple chunks
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 small heart of romaine or 1/2 a butterhead lettuce
2 t sesame seeds
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To prepare:
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and add the rice.
Cook according to the package instructions.
Drain the rice in a strainer, put back into the pan, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until needed.
Halve the pork tenderloin and cut into 3/4″ cubes.
Peel and halve the red onion, then dice into 3/4″ cubes.
Halve the bell pepper, seed, and cut into 3/4″ cubes.
Peel and finely slice the ginger and garlic.
Finely slice the chile.
Pick the cilantro leaves and put them to one side.
Finely chop the cilantro stalks.
To cook:
Preheat a wok or large frying pan on a high heat and once it’s very, very hot add a good lug of peanut oil and swirl it around.
Add the pork and the five-spice powder and toss or stir them around.
Cook for a few minutes until browned then transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
Carefully give the wok or pan a quick wipe with a ball of paper towels and return to the heat.
When it’s really hot, add 2 good lugs of peanut oil and all the chopped ingredients.
Toss or stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch and 2 T of soy sauce.
Let everything cook for 30 to 40 seconds, then add the pineapple chunks with their juice, the browned pork and balsamic vinegar.
Season with black pepper and a little more soy sauce, if needed.
Break apart a piece of pork, check it’s cooked through, and remove from the heat.
Reduce the sauce to a gravy-like consistency by cooking for a few minutes more.
To serve:
Divide the rice and lettuce between 2 bowls or plates.
Spoon the pork, veggies, and sauce over the top and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and reserved cilantro leaves.
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March 26, 2011 at 11:17 am (bananas, brown sugar, butter, butternut squash, canned pinto beans, canola oil, cilantro, Desserts, garlic, green bell pepper, leaf lettuce, lemons, long-grain white rice, Main Dish, onion, orange bell peppers, oregano, pepper, red chile pepper, red wine vinegar, rum, Salad, sea salt, stovetop, vegetable oil, yellow bell pepper)
Recipes by Eric Ripert, Le Bernadin, New York City
Serves: 4
FOR THE BEANS
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced (1-inch)
2 cans (12-15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE RICE
2 cups white rice
3 ¼ cups water
FOR THE SOFRITO
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1. Heat canola oil in a pot over medium heat; add the diced butternut squash and sauté the squash until lightly colored, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the pinto beans and 4 cups of water to the butternut squash, bring the beans to a simmer and let cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes, adding more water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place the rice in a bowl and rinse the rice until the water runs clear; drain. In a pot, bring the rice and the water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff gently with a fork to separate the grains.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sofrito. Heat oil in a pan and add the onions and peppers; sweat until limp, but with no color, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chopped cilantro and oregano; season with salt and pepper. To serve, stir the sofrito into the beans and serve over rice.
FOR THE GREEN SALAD
Ingredients:
• 1 large head green leaf lettuce
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Thoroughly wash and dry the green leaf lettuce and parsley. Tear the lettuce into “bite size” pieces, no larger than 2-square inches. Place the lettuce and parsley in a large bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, zest and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and gradually whisk in the olive oil to make the vinaigrette.
3. Season the greens with salt and pepper. Toss the greens with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Serve immediately.
FOR THE BANANAS FLAMBÉ
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 bananas, peeled
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup rum
Directions:
1. Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise.
2. Heat the butter in a large sauté pan and add the bananas, round-side down.
3. Cook the bananas for 2 to 3 minutes on each side turning them carefully so as not to break them.
4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas and continue cooking.
5. Add the rum and light it. Serve immediately.
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