These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in the sauce. The rice vermicelli is optional because you are using rice wrappers. Serve...
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Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad
420 Calories 2.5g Saturated Fat 17g Protein Ingredients 2 cans (5 oz each) drained or 1 pouch (5 oz or 6.4) oz tuna 1 pound dry small pasta shells 1 jar (7.5 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered or frozen package 1/4 cup capers, drained 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata...
Swiss Chard with Shallots
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 bunches Red or White Swiss chard, rinsed well (I prefer the red, it is sweeter) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar (I prefer the balsamic) 1/2 teaspoon...
Chicken Satay Skewers – March 2011
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons rice vinegar Agave nectar...
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) – January 2011
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz.) light coconut milk (available at Trader Joe’s) 1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth 6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in 1-in. pieces 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-in....
Baked Apples – December 2010
Ingredients: 6 Rome Beauty, Braeburn or Golden Delicious Apples 3-4 Cans Sugarfree Black Cherry, Raspberry or Red Soda Some clients enjoy adding sugar free Canada Dry Ginger Ale Cinnamon 2 Teaspoons of Raisins per apple Walnuts, added as desired Directions: Preheat...
Butternut Squash Fries and Butternut Squash El Natural
PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe): 125 calories, 0.5g fat, 158mg sodium, 33g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars, 3g protein -- POINTS® value 2* Getting baked butternut-squash spears crispy in the oven can be a bit of a challenge. This newly improved recipe will show you the way......
OCT 2010 – Portobello Steak Burger with Caramelized Onions
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 portobello mushroom caps (about 1 1/2 pounds) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced...
SEP 2010 – Warm Shrimp Cranberry Balsamic Salad
Linda enjoys going to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She is glad to share with you one of her favorite shrimp salads that she often orders at a popular restaurant in Bucherias called Mezzaluna. 1 1b. fresh large shrimp with shells 3 cloves garlic minced 4 T olive oil 3 T...
AUG 2010 – Veggie Quinoa
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly 2 cups water ½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp garlic, minced 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 - 3 handfuls spinach leaves 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh mint,...