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Moist Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Buttercream Frosting
By garciamoss
Preheat oven to 350: Grease or spray a round bundt cake pan
- 1 3/4 c. flour
- 2 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 stick butter, melted
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- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. hot coffee
- FROSTING
- 6 oz. Bag unshelled pistachios
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 5 c. powdered sugar
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- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. milk
Salmon Pan Roast with Garlic Shavings and Basil on Fresh Greens
By garciamoss
1. Divide the greens among 4 dinner plates
- Greens:
- 1 5-ounce bag (or 4 handfuls) fresh spring greens or mesclun mix
- 1/4 pound (or a handful) fresh sugar snap peas, coarse chopped
- 12 fresh basil leaves, torn into large pieces
- Salmon Roast:
- 4 small wild salmon steaks (cut 1-inch thick, or filets), or other firm-fleshed fish (organic if possible)
- Good tasting extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 3 large garlic cloves, sliced paper thin
- 12 fresh basil leaves, torn into large pieces
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- Wedges of fresh lemon
Clean Breeze Smoothie
By garciamoss
This refreshing smoothie is made with cucumber and kiwi and gets a kick from ginger-flavored kombucha and fresh cil...
- 1 small cucumber, chopped
- 2 ripe kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup ginger-flavored kombucha (see Tip)
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 6 ice cubes
Sweet Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Caramelized Walnuts
By garciamoss
This tagine is a perfect example of the sweet chicken tagines of Fez, a glorious blend of sweet and savory, with th...
- 1 generous pinch saffron threads (about 20)
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 bone-in chicken drumsticks and 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed and excess fat trimmed
- 3 medium yellow or red onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (5 cups)
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 5 oz. dried apricots (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- Orange flower water (optional)
- 2/3 cup walnut halves (about 3 oz.)
Spinach and Cheddar Quinoa Cakes with Creamy Buffalo Dip
By garciamoss
These spinach and cheddar quinoa cakes with creamy buffalo dip are packed full of healthy quinoa, barley and spinac...
- For the Creamy Buffalo Dip:
- 1/4 cup quinoa (I used red, but any color will do)
- 1/4 cup barley
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- salt & pepper
- oil for pan frying (extra virgin, coconut or bacon fat will do)
- 3 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2-2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
Almond Cookies
By garciamoss
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) light or regular butter spread
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) egg substitute or 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (90 g) whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (50 g) slivered almonds
Mocha Cupcakes
By garciamoss
Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC (356ºF)
- For the cakes
- 150 g (1 cup) self-raising flour
- 100 g (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) brown sugar
- 250 ml (1 cup) soy milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 4 heaped tbsp dark cocoa powder (and I mean heaped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 heaped tsp coffee granules mixed with a splash of hot water; or a shot of espresso
- 1 tbsp soy yogurt
- For the frosting
- 250 g (1 cup) vegan margarine
- 750 g (& + 1/2 cup) confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tsp coffee extract
Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding
By garciamoss
Heat a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup chopped ham (about 3 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 7 (1-ounce) Hawaiian bread rolls, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Super Blue Layered Smoothie
By garciamoss
Try this delicious healthy Super Blue Layered Smoothie
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 frozen banana, diced
- 1 cup mango
- 2 Tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 cup almond milk or other favorite milk
- 1 cup blueberries
Breadcrumb-Crusted Cod
By garciamoss
This breadcrumb-crusted cod fits the bill
- 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1-1 1/4 pounds cod, tuna, wild salmon or mahi-mahi, skinned if desired, cut into 4 portions (see Tip)
- 4 lemon wedges for serving