Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
1 tbs Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, dill, or cilantro leaves, finely chopped
In bowl, mix vinegar, Dijon, salt and pepper until mixed. Whisk in oil until blended. Whisk in herb of your choice or all of them together. Mix or […]
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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 ounces chicken, cut into strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
In a large nonstick skillet, warm 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, garlic, and ginger. Cook, […]
Making Black Bean Soup…..Again.
The truth of the matter is, I love the stuff. Not only are beans economical, they go a long way. They have loads of protein - when I eat beans, I lose my craving for meat - I don’t even miss it. They fill you up quickly. They naturally have no fat, […]
Salsa Marinated Chicken
1 1/2 cups good-quality prepared salsa
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Preheat the broiler or prepare the grill. In a […]
Stuffed Peppers
3 bell peppers 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 c. corn 1 c. cooked white rice or brown basmati rice 1/2 c. onions, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 oz. low fat cheddar cheese, grated 1 oz. low fat Jalapeno Jack cheese, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. […]
