14 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley ½ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp white pepper Combine ingredients to make salsa; cover and chill. Good with chicken. (http://www.busycooks.about.com)
3 Tbsp lemon juice (one large lemon) 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Place salad greens in a bowl. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and drizzle on extra-virgin olive oil. Add salt and freshly ground pepper, and toss gently. (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-healthy-easy-recipes-for-salad- dressing.html#ixzz3cdLNLmmx)
(Less fat and more fiber than most cookies) ½ cup soft non-hydrogenated margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup wheat germ 1½ cups raisins or dried [...]
1 medium brown onion 800g (about 1 ¾ lb) fresh button mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil juice of 1 lemon 1 small glass dry white wine 4 coriander seeds + 4 black pepper corns 1 teaspoon tomato paste a few sprigs parsley and a small sprig thyme, tied together Chop onion finely and wash and [...]
3 T. (1/4 cup) ground whole flax seed ½ t. baking powder 1 t. Splenda (or sugar to taste) 1 t. cinnamon 1 large egg 1 t. butter Put the dry ingredients into a coffee mug. Stir. Add the egg and butter, mix well. Microwave on high for 1 minute (or more). 1 muffin. (http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=540150)
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided ¾ cup low-fat lemon yogurt 3 T reduced-calorie mayonnaise 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts ½ cup sliced green onions/scallions ¾ cup diagonally sliced celery ½ cup diced sweet red bell pepper Reserve a few blueberries for garnish. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise with pinch of salt. Add the remaining [...]
250g cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce 1 tablespoon chopped dill 134 g tinned salmon 2 small spring onions, finely chopped salt and pepper, to taste Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, horseradish and dill. Mix in the salmon and spring onions until it forms a smooth mixture. Season [...]
Heat together 5 to 8 minutes in electric frying pan at 350 degrees, stirring until brown: 3 Tbs olive oil 3 cups pecans Add 3 Tbs whole rosemary 2 Tbs paprika 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt to taste Cool on paper towels.
1 bag or bar of dark chocolate (12 oz) 1- 2/3 cups raw cashews 8 oz dates, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Zest of 1/2 of an orange Melt chocolate in double boiler until just melted. Meanwhile, blend 2/3 cups cashews with 2/3 cups water in blender on high for 30 seconds. Chop remaining [...]
Romaine lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried Thin ham slices Provolone (or any low-fat) cheese slices Dijon mustard Small pineapple chunks Lay out the lettuce so it's nice and flat. Spread a small amount of Dijon all over the lettuce. Layer on the ham, cheese and pineapple. Roll up tight & enjoy. http://littlebcooks.blogspot.ca/2013/01/hawaiian-lettuce-wraps.html Use lettuce to [...]