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Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus
Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus
1/4 c. red wine
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2–2 lb. flank steak
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. quinoa
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into…
Crispy Seared Chicken with Tomato and Avocado Salsa
Crispy Seared Chicken with Tomato and Avocado Salsa
2 chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
1 c. diced red onion
1 c. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 tsp. lime zest
1 tbsp. lime…
Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta
Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 lb. asparagus
1 lb. sugar snap peas
1 lb. bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
4 tbsp. butter
2 clove garlic
1 ripe avocado
½ c. chopped fresh mint, parsley,…
Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
1 1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt or fleur de sel, for serving
Remove and discard the stem…
Rainbow Chard and Strawberry Smoothie
Rainbow Chard and Strawberry Smoothie
1 cup rainbow Swiss chard, well packed
2 cups strawberries, frozen (if using your fresh berries just add ice to the blender)
1 ripe banana
1 cup Cranberry Juice
Toss everything into a blender…
Braised Energy Greens
Braised Energy Greens
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-pound bacon slices, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1-2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Mixture of Collard greens, Mustard Green,…
Southern Style Collard Greens
Southern Style Collard Greens
2 tbsp. Bacon fat
1 Ham hock
8 10 cups chopped collard greens, about 2 pounds
2 Garlic cloves
1 Onion, medium
1 qt Chicken broth
1 Vinegar and hot sauce
1 cups Water
Heat the bacon fat…
Open Faced Egg, Bacon and Watercress Sandwich
Open Faced Egg, Bacon and Watercress Sandwich
1/4 baguette or a hoagie roll
Grainy mustard
Mayonnaise
2 slices bacon
1 hard-cooked egg, sliced
Small handful watercress, thick stems removed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Slice…
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
…
Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes
Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes
4 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
12 garlic cloves, cut in half (don't be shy)
1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
teaspoon dried basil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon…
Sauteed Shrimp with Arugula and Tomatoes
Sautéed Shrimp with Arugula and Tomatoes
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ounces wild or baby arugula…
Kale, Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Kale, Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 avocado, chopped
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons…