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Friday Four 030620: Tamale Pie with Roasted Veggies

Friday Four 030620: Tamale Pie with Roasted Veggies

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tamale Pie with Roasted Veggies Bag Cauliflower Florets 2 Large Carrots, Sliced 2 Large Parsnips, Sliced 1 Red Onion, Chopped 2 Tsp Each: Cumin, Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika 1/2 Tsp Each: Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 TB Extra Virgin...

Friday Four 022820: Slow Cooker Moroccan Style Chicken

Friday Four 022820: Slow Cooker Moroccan Style Chicken

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Moroccan Style Chicken Marinade ½ Cup Olive Oil 8 Cloves of Garlic Grated 1 TB Cinnamon 2 Tsp Cardamom 2 Tsp Cumin ½ Tsp Cayenne Zest of 2 Oranges 5 LBS Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 Cups Chicken Broth 1 Cup Dried Apricots,...

Friday Four 022120: French Potato Thyme Tart

Friday Four 022120: French Potato Thyme Tart

No. 1 : Quick Recipe French Potato Thyme Tart 1 ½ Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, sliced 1/8” thick (a mandolin or very sharp knife are the best tools for this job!) 2 TB Unsalted Butter, Melted 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp...

Friday Four 021420: Easy Chicken Mole for V Day

Friday Four 021420: Easy Chicken Mole for V Day

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Chicken Mole 3 TB Avocado Oil 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper 2 Cups Prepared Salsa 1 Cup Chicken or Veggie Stock 2 Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped 6 Sun Dried Tomatoes 4 TB Golden Raisins 4 TB Natural Peanut...

Friday Four – Chocolate Cake for YOUR Valentine – 020720

Friday Four – Chocolate Cake for YOUR Valentine – 020720

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Cake for YOUR Valentine 1 (15 OZ) Can Black Beans, Drained, Rinsed, Dried 3 Large Eggs + 4 Large Egg Whites 1 TB + 1 Tsp Vanilla ½ Tsp Sea Salt ¼ Cup + 2 TB Coconut Oil (Heat the oil until liquid, then measure) ½ Cup Honey ¼ Cup + 2 TB...

Friday Four 013120: Black Bean Chile for the BIG GAME

Friday Four 013120: Black Bean Chile for the BIG GAME

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Black Bean Chili 2 TB Avocado or Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper, Seeded and Chopped 3 Grated Garlic Cloves 2 (15 OZ) Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed 2 (15 OZ) Cans Fire Roasted Chopped Tomatoes ½ Cup Orange*...

Friday Four 012420: Med Style Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta

Friday Four 012420: Med Style Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Med Style Fish 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Large Red Onion, Chopped 2 TB Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1/2 Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Cup Dry White Wine 2 Large Cans (28 OZ) Fire Roasted Tomatoes 1 TB Chopped Parsley 2 TB Chopped Fresh Basil 2 LBs White...

Friday Four – Yummy, Easy, Better-for-YOU Oatmeal Crust Pizza -011720

Friday Four – Yummy, Easy, Better-for-YOU Oatmeal Crust Pizza -011720

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Oatmeal Crust Pizza 2 Cups *Oat Flour  1 Tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites  2 TB Honey 2 TB Water 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil Step One Preheat oven to 400F. Combine oat...

Friday Four – Soup TIME! Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew- 011020

Friday Four – Soup TIME! Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew- 011020

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Onion 1 Cup Chopped Red Pepper 1 Cup Chopped Fennel 1 Cup Chopped Carrot 2 Garlic Cloves, Grated 2 TB Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 Tsp each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...

Friday Four – Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars – 010320

Friday Four – Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars – 010320

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars 3 Cups Raw Roughly Chopped Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts or Cashews or Combination 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds 2 Cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes 6 Cups Rolled Oats, Divided ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour (or Gluten Free Flour) 3 Cups of...

Friday Four 122019: Secret Sicilian Sautéed Shrimp

Friday Four 122019: Secret Sicilian Sautéed Shrimp

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Secret Sicilian Sautéed Shrimp 4 TB Sliced Garlic 1 Tsp Oregano 1- 2 Hot Peppers or Combo Hot and Sweet, Seeded and Thinly Sliced 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 – 2  LB Large Shrimp, Deveined and Shelled ½  Cup Sicilian White Wine 1 – 2 TB Lemon...

Friday Four – Happy Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen – 121319

Friday Four – Happy Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen – 121319

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Refrigerator Tomato Jam and Spiced Nuts 2 (15 oz) Cans Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes  1 Jalapeño, Seeded and Minced 1/2 Cup Turbinado or Raw Sugar 1/2 Cup Sherry Vinegar 1/2 Tsp Fine Sea Salt  In a medium sauté pan, combine the tomatoes with their...

Friday Four 120619:  Yummy Stuffed Mushrooms, an Easy Holiday APP

Friday Four 120619: Yummy Stuffed Mushrooms, an Easy Holiday APP

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms 16 OZ Baby Bella Mushrooms 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided Sprinkle of Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 TB Cilantro, minced 3 TB Green Onions (both green & white parts), minced ½ Cup Water Chestnuts,...

Friday Four 112219:  Ready for Guests! Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread

Friday Four 112219: Ready for Guests! Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread 3 ½ Cups Whole Wheat PASTRY Flour  (Bobs Red Mill here or I find it at Kroger or Whole Foods) 2 1/4 Cups Raw Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Soda  ½ Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Ground *Nutmeg 1 (15 OZ) Can Pure Pumpkin  2...