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Citrus Mashed Plantains
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Plaintains are members of the banana family, but they are starchier
- 1 large plantain
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Grilled Turkey Breast with Caramelized Onion, Black Pepper & Vinegar
By lorik
Grill up your Thanksgiving turkey and season with caramelized onion, black pepper and vinegar to give it even more ...
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 1⁄4 turkey breast, cut into 4" pieces and pounded into 1⁄6–thick medallions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna with Mango Fruit Salsa
By á-174535
Fresh and tropical flavors make this Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna with Mango Fruit Salsa to-die-for
- MANGO SALSA:
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- BALSAMIC GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- CHIA CRUSTED TUNA:
- 2 (5-ounces) fresh or frozen tuna fillets
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon whole chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
Roasted Yam & Kale Salad
By YOder
Super foods make a super salad! Nutrient-rich kale and garnet yams are the keys to this colorful salad
- 2 garnet or jewel yams, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes
By á-174535
Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes are a great twist on the a traditional dish
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded, about 1-pound
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- sliced pecans, if desired
Best Bread Machine Buns
By Carolanne
Olive oil and egg give these bread machine buns a rich texture and flavor
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 3/4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon fast rising yeast or 1 tablespoon bread machine yeast
Vegan Portobello and Poblano Enchiladas with Smoky Poblano Queso
By GuidingVegan
Vegan Portobello and Poblano Enchiladas with Smoky Poblano Queso is a completely meatless meal that your family is ...
- QUESO SAUCE:
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large diced yellow onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, diced
- 2 yellow zucchini, diced
- sea salt to taste
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup water
- 2 diced yellow squash
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of cayenne
- AVOCADO SAUCE:
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- green onions, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, to taste
Vegan Lentil Burgers
By á-175897
Healthy vegan lentil burgers are easy to make and delicious when prepared on the grill
- 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed, strained and picked through
- 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, half finely chopped and half thinly sliced
- Juice 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
- Cooking spray
- 6 whole-grain vegan hamburger buns
- Baby arugula, basil, roasted red bell peppers and spicy mustard, for serving, optional
Beef Broccoli Lo Mein with Flank Steak
By npstahl@gmail.com
This beef broccoli lo mein recipe is an excellent way to use up flank steak or round steak
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 pound whole grain spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons healthy cooking fat or ghee
- 1/2 pound flank steak cut into thin slices (1/4 inch or less)
- 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts
Mummy Face Pizzas
By Nicole S
These pizza mummies are fun and easy to make
- 1 plain bagel, cut in half horizontally
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 2 sticks string cheese
- 4 slices black olives
Zesty Stuffed Olives
By carvalhohm
You only need four ingredients to make these zesty stuffed appetizers: Italian dressing, cream cheese, black olives...
- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Spread
- 1 can (5.75-ounces) colossal black olives, drained
- 2 tablespoon. Zesty Italian Dressing
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Butternut Squash Tamales
By wandab0811
These Butternut Squash Tamales have tons of flavor, not difficult, a fantastic option for a meatless Monday meal
- 16 About 16 corn husks or 22 corn husks for smaller tamales (soaked in water until soft)
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped (white and green)
- 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce (chiles for filling)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups masa harina, preferably Columbian such as Pan Harina
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small bunch scallions, (white and green) finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Spanish olives with pimentos, chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 scant teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Hot sauce for serving, optional
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