Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Honey Mustard Dressing

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Makes: 12 ounces


Ingredients:
1/4 C Honey
1 Tbsp Course Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:
  1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.


Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Mayonnaise


Prep Time: 5 - 10 minutes

Equipment Needed: Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients: 
1 Large Egg
1/2 Tsp Kosher Salt
The juice of 1 lemon
1 cup Olive or Vegetable Oil

1. Pour egg, salt & lemon juice into food processor.
2. Process until mixture has thickened.
3. Gradually add oil, while processing, for about 2 minutes. 
4. Continue to process until mayonnaise has thickened and is creamy.
5. Place mayonnaise in an airtight container & refrigerate up to 10 days.

Variations:

Garlic Mayonnaise
Add a garlic clove during step 1.

Chipotle Mayonnaise
Add 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder or 1/2 chipotle pepper during step 1.




Saturday, November 7, 2015

Sautéed Chicken Thighs w/Fennel Wine Sauce





Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Tarragon
4 Chicken Thighs, bone in
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Butter
1 cup Dry White Wine
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 Tbsp Fennel Seeds
1/2 cup Chopped Onion
1/2 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

  1. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika in a small bowl.
  2. Rinse chicken & pat dry.
  3. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides of chicken.
  4. Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add olive oil to pan.
  6. Wait 30 seconds and add butter to pan and stir to melt.
  7. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet.
  8. Turn chicken when it has browned, after 5-7 minutes.
  9. Continue to cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  10. Deglaze pan with wine.
  11. Add broth, onion, red bell pepper, fennel, and red pepper flakes to skillet.
  12. When wine mixture boils, cover skillet and lower heat to simmer 15 - 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken reads 165°.
  13. Remove from heat and plate chicken.
  14. Ladle sauce over chicken and serve with lemon wedges.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Detox Salad



A healthy, protein & fiber rich salad

Makes: 32oz

Ingredients: 
4  Large Kale Leaves, chopped
1c Chopped  Broccoli
1/2 c Chickpeas
1/2 c Prepared Moong Beans (31g Dietary Fiber & 28g Protein)
1/2 c Prepared Edaname 
1/2 Red Pepper,  diced
1 Tbsp Diced RED Onion
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1/4 c Hemp Oil
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Black Pepper 
Garlic Powder


  1. Add first 8 ingredients to a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl whisk oil, lemon, parsley, pepper and garlic.
  3. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.
  4. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to a week.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Peach Cobbler Cupcakes






Peach Cobbler Cupcake




Makes 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Butter
2 Small Peaches, peeled & diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 Tsp cinnamon
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Dash Salt
3/4 Cup Milk
4 Tbsp Butter, melted
2 Tbsp  Brown Sugar mixed with 1 tsp Cinnamon
  1. Preheat conventional oven to 350°
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  3. Add diced peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla to saucepan and stir to coat.
  4. Sauté for about 4 minutes and remove from heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  6. Stir in milk, mixing until just mixed.
  7. Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup.
  8. Then spoon 2 teaspoons of peach mixture in the center of each cupcake.
  9. Sprinkle the sugar/cinnamon mixture on top of each cupcake.
  10. Bake for 12 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and let the cupcakes cool completely in muffin pan.
  12. Using a butter knife or small spatula remove each cupcake.
  13. Add a tablespoon of ice cream to each and serve.

Uncooked

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Parmesan Tilapia with Fennel Cream Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
4, 5-7 oz Tilapia Fillets
Salt & Pepper
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Tsp Ground Fennel
1 Tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tsp Minced Garlic
4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan

  1. Preheat large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add butter and oil to skillet.
  3. Season fish with salt and pepper and place in skillet.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk cream, fennel, lemon zest and minced garlic.
  5. Brown fish for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip gently.
  6. Cook fish for 1 minute and pour cream mixture over fish.
  7. Add thyme to pan and bring sauce to a boil, gently stirring sauce.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over fillets, lower heat to low and let simmer for about 3 minutes. 
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.


Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Fish Tacos with Spinach Slaw

Servings: 4 (3 tacos each)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup Spinach Slaw
1 tsp each of the following: Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Cumin & Salt
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
4 6-8 oz Tilapia Fillets
8 to 12 Lemon wedges
12 Corn Tortillas, prepared as per manufacturer's instructions (24 tortillas if you prefer two per taco)
2 Avocados, optional
Green Onion, chopped, optional


  1. Prepare Spinach Slaw.
  2. Whisk seasonings together.
  3. Sprinkle each side of each fillet with seasoning mixture.
  4. In a large skillet, preheat oil, over medium heat.
  5. Place fillets in skillet and pan fry for about 3 minutes per side, until the edges are crispy.
  6. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  7. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 fillet, 1 tablespoon spinach slaw, avocado, & green onion.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges.