May 21, 2014
Chicken Artichoke Salad
Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 2 tsp lemon
- 1/2 tsp coarse brown or Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped dill
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 3/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts jarred
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 Roma tomato diced
Whisk together lemon, mustard, dill and olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, until frothy.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
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May 20, 2014
Scallops In Creamy Cucumber Sauce
Florence
- 2 large seedless cucumbers-diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided in half
- 3 tsp butter divided in half
- 3 tsp olive oil divided in half
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops patted dry
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice for serving
Dice cucumbers, then put in a colander over plate. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and set aside for 30 minutes. This will help the excess water come out of the cucumbers.
In skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/2 the butter and 1/2 the olive oil.
When oil and butter are hot, add the drained cucumbers and cook, until cucumbers soften and lightly browned (stir often).
Add the sour cream,cook and stir for approximately 1 minute or until creamy and hot.
Add the remaining butter and olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the scallops to hot butter and oil, sprinkle with the remaining salt and all the black pepper and cook, turning, until lightly browned. Do NOT under cook the scallops.
Add cucumber mixture back in to skillet and mix well until evenly heated.
Serve over 1/2 Cup brown rice.
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Cantaloupe Soup
Florence
Course Soup
Cuisine American
- 1 medium cantaloupe cleaned, diced
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeds removed, and diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil
- 2 tsp fresh mint
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp white wine vinegar
- dash cayenne
Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until smooth.
Place in bowl and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour for flavor blending.
Remove from refrigerator and stir. Server cold. Place a dollop of yogurt and mint on a garnish.
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May 19, 2014
Quinoa Chili Casserole
Florence
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves grated or minced
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 - 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 - 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease 13x9 baking pan.
In large skillet over medium-high heat, combine olive oil, onions, red bell pepper and cook until vegetables are tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients EXCEPT cheese.
Bring mixture to a boil, turn down to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Place mixture in the 13x9 pan and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes (cheese should be bubbly and melted)
Remove and let stand for approximately 10 minutes to let it all set together.
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Broiled Black Bean Cheese Burgers
Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American
- 1 - 15.5 oz can black beans drained
- 1 large egg whisked
- 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- favorite burger toppings and buns
In bowl mash black beans.
All all remaining ingredients and mix well.
Lightly grease aluminum covered broiler pan.
Divide mixture in to 4 and make firm patties out of them.
Broil until top gets crusty and browned slightly, flip and repeat on other side.
Server on whole wheat buns.
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May 18, 2014
Grape Mocktail
- 3 cups black seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 4 glasses chilled water or soda
Boil grapes in water and simmer for 2 minutes after boiling has been reached.
Cool grapes.
Add sugar and blend in food processor.
Strain to remove skins.
Add chilled water, salt and pepper to the pulp
Beat until frothy
Serve in tall glasses
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Pink Salmon Patties
Florence
Course Fish
Cuisine American
- 1 can 5 oz salmon, skin and bones removed, drained
- 1 whole egg
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Make 4 to 5 patties out of mixture.
In large skillet cook patties over medium-high heat in Olive Oil until browned on both sides.
Serve on buns.
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May 17, 2014
Cheese Cornbread
Florence
Course Bread
Cuisine American
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 large yellow onions
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 package yellow corn muffin mix
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with non-stick spray.
In large skillet saute onions in butter until golden brown.
Whisk together eggs, and milk until smooth.
Stir in corn, bell pepper, muffin mix & dried oregano and mix well.
Grease 9x9 pan and pour mixture into small baking pan.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and top with cheese.
Return to oven to melt & brown cheese for 5 minutes.
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Black Bean Spinach Salad
Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 - 15 oz. cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cups chopped spinach
Whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper in a bowl.
Add black beans, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and cilantro and toss to coat with the dressing.
Place a bed of spinach 4 salad plates and spoon mixture over salad.
Serve immediately.
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Tomato Salsa Fresca
Florence
Course Salsa
Cuisine Mexican
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 or 2 jalapenos - seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp olive oil
Chop tomatoes in food processor, do not puree them.
In Glass or Plastic Bowl, Add salt, onion, lime juice, jalapenos, cilantro and olive oil.
Refrigerate for 1 hour, so that the flavors will meld together.
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May 16, 2014
Htipiti
Florence
Course Spread
Cuisine Macedonian
- 1/2 pound feta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium Italian pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 pickled green pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon -- strained juice only
- black olive -- for garnish
In medium bowl, mash feta with potato masher and slowly add olive oil, chopped peppers, oregano, and black pepper
Add mixture to food processor and process for approximately 2 minutes adding in lemon juice a little at a time, until feta is creamy
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving
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Roasted Citrus Curried Shrimp Salad
Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 2 large oranges peeled, segmented
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided in half
- 2 lbs shrimp cleaned
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Mix Greens for serving over
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Cover 13x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
Place orange pieces evenly on 13x9 pan.
Sprinkle oranges with 1/4 tsp of salt and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly browned and the edges are dry.
Remove from oven.
Put shrimp in a bowl with 1/4 tsp salt, the olive oil, curry powder, and the black pepper.
Add Shrimp to oranges and stir together. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until shrimp is completely cooked.
Server over mixed salad greens.
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