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Friday Four 041618: Spring is Here! Margarita Cupcakes

Friday Four 041618: Spring is Here! Margarita Cupcakes

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Margarita Cupcakes 1½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 2 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tsp Lime Zest ½ Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Cup Sugar 1 Large Eggs 4 Large Egg Whites ½ Cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil *Margarita Frosting **Lime Garnish Step One Preheat...

Friday Four 033018: Sensational SPRING Carrot Salad

Friday Four 033018: Sensational SPRING Carrot Salad

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sensational SPRING Carrot Salad 1 Garlic Clove, grated 2 TB Chopped Cilantro ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Lemon, zested and juiced ½ Orange, zested and juiced 2 TB Honey 6 Large Carrots, grated 1 Cup Golden Raisins 1 Cup Sliced Almonds Step One...

Friday Four 032318: Happy Spring! 
Kale Caesar Salad

Friday Four 032318: Happy Spring! 
Kale Caesar Salad

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Happy Spring! Kale Caesar Salad 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½  Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, Grated 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper...

Friday Four 031618: Roasted Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce

Friday Four 031618: Roasted Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Shallot and Manchego Souffle 3 TB Capers, drained and rinsed 6 (4 - 5 OZ) Salmon Steaks or Filets 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice 4 Garlic Cloves, grated Zest of 2 Lemons ¼ Cup Minced Parsley 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Red Onion, very thinly...

Friday Four 030918: Slow Cooker Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew

Friday Four 030918: Slow Cooker Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew 2 (15 oz) Cans Chickpeas, drained and rinsed well About 2 ½ LBs Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 Large Carrots, chopped 1 Large Red Onion, chopped 1 Cup Red Lentils (or *Brown) 4 Cups...

Friday Four 030218: Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta

Friday Four 030218: Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Inspired Ratatouille Pasta 1 Zucchini, in 1-inch cubes 1 Yellow Squash, in 1-inch cubes 1 Fennel Bulb, in 1 by 2 inch strips 1 Small Eggplant, in 1-inch cubes 10 Grape  Tomatoes, halved 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp...

Friday Four 022318: Cilantro Fish Tagine

Friday Four 022318: Cilantro Fish Tagine

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cilantro Fish Tagine 7 Garlic Cloves, divided 1 Tsp Each: Sea Salt, Cumin, Smoked Paprika 2 TB Lemon Juice ½ Cup Packed Cilantro 3 TB Olive Oil 2 LB Fish Cut into 1” chunks 2 Cups Gold Potatoes, chopped ¼ Cup Olive Oil 2 (15 oz) Cans Fire Roasted...

Friday Four 021618:  Angels on Earth Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce

Friday Four 021618: Angels on Earth Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce 1 LB Crabmeat 1 Large Egg, Beaten 1 TB Chives, Chopped Zest from a Lime 2 TB Lime Juice 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1 TB Cilantro, Minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce ½ tsp Sea Salt ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes 3 Cups Crushed...

Friday Four 020918: Chili Chocolate Cake with Chili Chocolate Glaze

Friday Four 020918: Chili Chocolate Cake with Chili Chocolate Glaze

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chili Chocolate Cake ¾ Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 ½ Cups Pecans, toasted ½ Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Ancho Chili Powder ¼ tsp Cayenne ¼ tsp Cinnamon 8 Large...

Friday Four – South American Inspired Seafood Soup – 011918

Friday Four – South American Inspired Seafood Soup – 011918

No. 1 : Quick Recipe South American Inspired Seafood Soup 1 Yellow Onion, chopped 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Cups Coconut Milk 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 tsp Smoked Paprika ½ tsp Sea Salt ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Can (15 oz) Fire Roasted...

Friday Four 011218: Red Pepper Risotto

Friday Four 011218: Red Pepper Risotto

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Red Pepper Risotto 2 oz Unsalted Butter 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion 1 Garlic Clove, grated 1 ½ Cups Arborio Rice 1 ½ Cups Dry White Wine 5 Cups Veg Broth 4 - 6 oz Shredded Parmesan Reggiano Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper 2 TB Mascarpone Cheese...

Friday Four 010518: Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew

Friday Four 010518: Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew 1 ½ Cups Quinoa 1 TB Olive Oil 3 Cups Veg Stock ½ tsp Sea Salt 1 TB Turmeric 3 Cans (15 oz) Seasoned Black Beans (this is about the only recipe I EVER use the sauce in a can of beans. I’m keeping it for the...

Friday Four 122917: Black Eyed Peas Sliders

Friday Four 122917: Black Eyed Peas Sliders

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Black Eyed Peas Sliders 3 Cups Cooked Black Eyed Peas OR 2 (15 OZ) Cans Black Eyed Peas, rinsed and drained 1 Large Egg, beaten 1 1⁄2 Cups Minced Red Pepper 3 TB Minced Jalapeño 2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice 2 Cups Rice Cracker Crumbs 1 Cup Minced...