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Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves
- fresh lemon juice, just a squeeze
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup water
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 551.6
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1019.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 77.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
The Trick for Amazing Hummus
I found the secret to making amazing hummus from Chef Roberto Martin in his cookbook vegan Cooking For Carnivores. Roberto states…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or can use Great Northern)
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- cayenne pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 420.4
- Calories from Fat: 255 g
- Total Fat: 28.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 882.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 11 g
White Bean Hummus
A great change of pace from your regular hummus. Love the toasted garlic flavor. This is a very easy recipe to…
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
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Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1⁄2 lbs peeled large cooked shrimp
- Romaine lettuce hearts, leaves
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Nutrients
- Calories: 244.8
- Calories from Fat: 170 g
- Total Fat: 18.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 165.8 mg
- Sodium: 497.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.1 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
Shrimp Shooters
This very refreshing appetizer comes from Southern Living, June 2007. Cook time reflects time to chill. I hope you will enjoy…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 400
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 161.1 mg
- Sodium: 366.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
This salad from EatingWell Magazine is fairly close to the original from a restaurant in Hollywood, CA, however the blue cheese…
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Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through garlic press, about 2 tsp)
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- table salt
- 1⁄3 cup vodka (premium is best)
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
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Nutrients
- Calories: 660.1
- Calories from Fat: 185 g
- Total Fat: 20.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
- Sodium: 58.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 101.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.5 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 11.4 g
Penne alla Vodka
It is suggested when you make this recipe that you use a premium vodka as a less expensive brand will give…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (frozen)
- 2 plum tomatoes (may sub. reg. tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 red bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 bunch scallion (diced)
- 8 pieces asparagus (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (chopped)
- 1 green zucchini (sliced)
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley (to garnish, dried parsley)
- 6 cups water, for boiling
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Nutrients
- Calories: 623.1
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 53.2 mg
- Sodium: 2276.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
Tortellini with White Wine Primavera
Who does not like pasta?? We love it, and especially prepared this way, yummy and good for you!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 440.6
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
- Sodium: 297.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…
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Ingredients
- 1 (3 lb) whole chicken
- 12 medium red potatoes, trimmed around center
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed, halved crosswise
- 3 carrots, cut into sticks
- olive oil
- paprika, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1⁄4 cup shallot, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon, zest of, minced
- fresh chives, minced
- salt, to taste
- cayenne, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 4683.7
- Calories from Fat: 1715 g
- Total Fat: 190.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 69.5 g
- Cholesterol: 784.2 mg
- Sodium: 1895.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 523.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 53 g
- Sugars: 109.3 g
- Protein: 214.6 g
Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables and Lemon-Honey…
Have you ever considered roasting your chicken vertically? Your results will be tender and juicy. You can buy vertical roasting stands…
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Ingredients
- 1 (2 lb) butternut squash
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (I like freshly grated)
- toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, to garnish
- fresh parsley, to garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 818.1
- Calories from Fat: 378 g
- Total Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.4 g
- Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
- Sodium: 1122.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 79.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
Winter Risotto
Risotto is so versatile it really can be served for any occasion. Warm, comforting and even reasonably priced for large quantities…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1 yellow squash, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1⁄2 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks
- 3 fresh pineapple, 1 inch thick rings, cut into quarters
- 12 asparagus, cut into 3 inch lengths
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Nutrients
- Calories: 167
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 166.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 18.9 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Skewers
It's getting ot be that time of the summer when you may need some new ideas for what to do with…
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces baby arugula (6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 43.5
- Calories from Fat: 41 g
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 52.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
Arugula with Lemon and Olive Oil
Try this fresh summer salad from Gourmet. Would be great to serve at your next cookout!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (2 oranges)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup radish, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and slivered
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
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Nutrients
- Calories: 111.8
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.5 mg
- Sodium: 468.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Citrus-Fennel Salad
From Cuisine at Home.
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Ingredients
- 3 stalks celery, cut up
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 lbs roasting chickens
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 10 dried tomatoes, halves
- 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3⁄4 - 1 lb wild mushroom, sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- salad greens
- water or dry red wine
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Nutrients
- Calories: 754.8
- Calories from Fat: 356 g
- Total Fat: 39.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
- Sodium: 361.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
- Sugars: 9.2 g
- Protein: 41.8 g
Penne with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms
It is easiest to roast the chicken for this recipe the day before. From Better Homes and Gardens.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutrients
- Calories: 433.2
- Calories from Fat: 282 g
- Total Fat: 31.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
- Sodium: 459.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Sugars: 9.3 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)
I am always looking for new ways to serve vegetables. They can get to be pretty boring if you aren't willing…
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces white mushrooms, halved if large
- 3 ounces prosciutto, sliced (optional) or 3 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled well drained (optional)
- 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- minced fresh chives, to garnish
- toasted bread
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Nutrients
- Calories: 519.9
- Calories from Fat: 290 g
- Total Fat: 32.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.4 g
- Cholesterol: 157 mg
- Sodium: 166.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 29.9 g
Terragon-Cream Chicken
Flexibility is the secret to this recipe. If you don't have the wine, you can use chicken broth. Can't find prosciutto?…
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- cooked angel hair pasta
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Nutrients
- Calories: 455
- Calories from Fat: 184 g
- Total Fat: 20.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 167.7 mg
- Sodium: 1594.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 19.5 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
Chicken Parmesan
This classic Italian dish starts out with two breast halves split in half -four pieces. Once flattened, they easily make four…
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Portuguese-style red pepper paste
- 6 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, trimmed
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄4 salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 260.7
- Calories from Fat: 91 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
- Sodium: 58.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 2.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 24.5 g
Portuguese-Style Pork Chops (or Chicken)
This recipe honors the Portuguese explorers who did so much to introduce peppers to the Old World. Try to start this…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup port wine
- 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 617.4
- Calories from Fat: 254 g
- Total Fat: 28.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 958.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 56.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 39.4 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
Balsamic Port Drizzle
Ruby-red Port give this dressing a sophisticated sweetness ad depth that makes it ideal for drizzling over dark greens topped with…
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 lb assorted wild mushroom, coarsely chopped (such as crimini and stemmed shiitake)
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 3⁄4 lbs white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch-thick rounds
- 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
- 1 head bok choy, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide slices
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Nutrients
- Calories: 338.9
- Calories from Fat: 71 g
- Total Fat: 7.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1187.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 54 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.7 g
- Sugars: 10.5 g
- Protein: 13.4 g
Wild Mushroom and Potato Stew
A nice vegetarian stew for a change?
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mixed tomatoes, chopped (cherry, plum, grape, any home-grown)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 8 green pimento stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 298.5
- Calories from Fat: 221 g
- Total Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 186.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 8.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Tomato and Avocado Salad
A great way to use your summer vegetables. The olives add an unexpected salty flavor. Could be served as a main…
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 2 crookneck yellow squash, sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 49.2
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 11.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
Mediterranean Vegetables
Very simple and simply delicious!
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp
- 1⁄3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 limes, juice of
- garlic butter
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Nutrients
- Calories: 218.6
- Calories from Fat 121 g:
- Total Fat 13.5 g:
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g:
- Cholesterol 190.7 mg:
- Sodium 857.2 mg:
- Total Carbohydrate 2.9 g:
- Dietary Fiber 0.1 g:
- Sugars 0.3 g:
- Protein 20.7 g:
