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Friday Four 092917: Greek Island Dip and Handmade Pita Chips

Friday Four 092917: Greek Island Dip and Handmade Pita Chips

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mykonos Island Dip 16 Oz Greek Yogurt 8 Oz Soft Light Cream cheese, Room Temp 8 Oz Crumbled Feta cheese 3 Cloves Garlic, Grated Kosher Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste 1 English Cucumber, Peeled and Diced 5 Plum Tomatoes, Seeded and...

Friday Four 092217: Slow Cooker  Butternut Squash Stew

Friday Four 092217: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew 2 (15 oz) Cans Chickpeas, rinsed and drained About 2 ½ Lbs Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 Large Carrots, chopped 1 Large Red Onion, chopped 1 Cup Red Lentils 4 Cups Veg Stock 2 TB Tomato Paste 1 TB...

Friday Four 091517 – Zesty Goat Cheese and Veggie Dip

Friday Four 091517 – Zesty Goat Cheese and Veggie Dip

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Zesty Goat Cheese and Veggie Dip 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Green Onions 3 TB Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¾ Cup Unsweetened Skim Milk 1 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 tsp Sea Salt and ½ tsp  Pepper ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Cup Chopped Broccoli...

Friday Four 090817: South of France Tomato Salad

Friday Four 090817: South of France Tomato Salad

No. 1 : Quick Recipe South of France Tomato Salad 4 Large Ripe Red Tomatoes, Cored and Sliced 1 Bunch Basil, Leaves Removed from the stems 4 OZ Crumbled Goat Cheese 1 TB Red Wine Vinegar 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I like California Olive Ranch) 1 Tsp Herbes de...

Friday Four 090117: Crunchy Meringues  with Fresh Berries

Friday Four 090117: Crunchy Meringues with Fresh Berries

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Meringues with Fresh Berries One Recipe *Easy Meringues 1 Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 TB Lemon Zest 1 Cup Assorted Berries or Sliced/Chopped Fresh Fruit Whisk the yogurt and lemon zest together, top the meringues with about 1 TB and sprinkle...

Friday Four 082517 – Cornbread Sliders with Peach BBQ

Friday Four 082517 – Cornbread Sliders with Peach BBQ

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cornbread Sliders with Peach BBQ 1 (3-4) LB Pork Loin (I prefer Local Pork) Sea Salt and Black Pepper 1 Recipe Peach BBQ Sauce* 1 Recipe Easy Corn Bread Muffins** Dill Pickle Chips Step One Double a big piece of aluminum foil and place on a sheet...

Friday Four 081817 – Chicken and Chile Soft Tacos

Friday Four 081817 – Chicken and Chile Soft Tacos

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chicken and Chile Soft Tacos 9 Dried Chiles, (Anchos, Guajillo, Pasilla) Seeded and in Pieces 4 Large Garlic Cloves ½ tsp EACH Cinnamon, Cumin, Smoked Paprika and Oregano ¼ tsp Ground Cloves ½ Cup Raisins 3 Cups Light Chicken Broth, divided 1 TB...

Friday Four 081017 – YUMMY! and Better-for-YOU Chocolate Chip Cookies

Friday Four 081017 – YUMMY! and Better-for-YOU Chocolate Chip Cookies

No. 1 : Quick Recipe YUMMY! and Better-for-YOU Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 3/4 Cup Almond Meal ½ Tsp Baking Soda ½ Tsp Fine Sea Salt ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter ¼ Cup Canola or Grapeseed Oil 1/3 Cup Turbinado or Raw Sugar 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1...

Friday Four 080417:  Cilantro Shrimp and Dip

Friday Four 080417: Cilantro Shrimp and Dip

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cilantro Shrimp and Dip The Shrimp 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ Cup Cilantro Stems & Leaves 4 Cloves Peeled Garlic 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 TB Ground *White Pepper 2 TB Light Brown Sugar 2 TB **Fish Sauce 2 LB Large Shrimp, Peeled Step One  Put the...

Friday Four 072817: Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Lime Drizzle

Friday Four 072817: Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Lime Drizzle

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Lime Drizzle 1 Large Egg 1 ¼ Cups Light Buttermilk 1 TB Olive Oil ¼ Cup Chopped Red Jalapenos (or other red pepper), Seeds and Ribs removed 1 TB Minced Cilantro ½ Cup Cornmeal ½ Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or...

Friday Four 072117: Fast and Fun Cauliflower Pizza

Friday Four 072117: Fast and Fun Cauliflower Pizza

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Fast and Fun Cauliflower Pizza 2 Cups Cauliflower (pulsed in the food processor so it looks like crumbs OR Purchased “Riced Cauliflower”) 1 Large Egg, Beaten ½ Cup Shredded Skim Mozerella ½ Cup Grated Parmesan 1 Tsp Sea Salt AND ½ Tsp Black Pepper...

Friday Four 071417: Happy Bastille Day French Inspired Tuna Salad

Friday Four 071417: Happy Bastille Day French Inspired Tuna Salad

No. 1 : Quick Recipe French Inspired Tuna Salad - Salade Nicoise 2 LB *Fresh Tuna 1 TB Olive Oil Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper 2 Heads Boston Lettuce 1 Bag Cooked and Halved Fingerling Potatoes 4 Large Boiled Eggs – Quartered ½ LB French Green Beans, Cooked but...

Friday Four 070717: GUAC Stuffed Eggs

Friday Four 070717: GUAC Stuffed Eggs

No. 1 : Quick Recipe GUAC Stuffed Eggs 6 Large Hard Boiled Eggs 1 Avocado 1 Garlic Clove, grated ½ Tsp Hot Sauce like Sriracha or Tabasco ½ Tsp Lime Juice ½ Tsp Sea Salt 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and ribbed, cut in half and sliced Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and...

Friday Four 063017: Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw

Friday Four 063017: Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB Sherry Vinegar 1 TB Dijon Mustard ½ tsp Sea Salt ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 2 – 3 Fresh Ripe Peaches, peeled pitted, and cut into slices 1 (12 – 16 OZ) Pkg Broccoli Slaw 2 TB...