Archive for July, 2008

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Papaya & Feta Salad

Ingredients:
-6 cups peeled, seeded, and diced papaya
-1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-3 tablespoons lime juice
-1 tablespoon honey
-1 cup crumbled feta cheese
-1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
-salt
-pepper
1. Place the papaya and mint leaves in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, honey, and some salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
3. [...]

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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Fettuccine with Asparagus & Smoked Salmon

Ingredients:
-12 oz dried fettuccine
-2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1 inch lengths
-1 tablespoon oil
-2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
-1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into chunks
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
-3 tablespoons minced chives
-6 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
-salt
-pepper
1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2. Add [...]

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Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Basil Shrimp

Ingredients:
-2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-2 lemons, juiced
-1/2 cup minced fresh basil
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-salt
-pepper
-3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
-skewers
1. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter.
2. Stir in lemon juice, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.
4. Cover, and [...]

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Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Chicken Mango Skewers

Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon soy sauce
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1/4 teaspoon chili powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
-1 mango
1. In large bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
3. Add to bowl and stir to coat; let stand [...]

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Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Garbanzo Bean Salad

Ingredients:
Vinaigrette:
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
-1 cup garbanzo beans
-2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
-1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
-1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, rinsed
-5 romaine lettuce leaves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
-1-ounce Parmesan, crumbled into 1/4-inch pieces
1. For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, [...]

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Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Baked Felafel Sandwiches

Ingredients:
Felafel:
-1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-1/4 cup minced onion
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 teaspoons ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 cup cilantro leaves
-1/4 cup parsley leaves
-2 tablespoons olive oil
Tahini Sauce:
-1/2 cup pure tahini paste
-3 tablespoons lemon juice
-4 tablespoons water
Salad:
-1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
-2 (4-ounce) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
-1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, [...]

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Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Rolled Chicken Sandwich with Arugula

Ingredients:
Aioli:
-1/2 cup lightly packed baby arugula
-1/2 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
-1 anchovy fillet
-2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
-1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
-1 cup plain yogurt
-1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
-1 teaspoon lemon zest
-salt
-pepper
Sandwich:
-8 ounces roasted chicken breast, shredded
-4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
-1 1/3 cups baby arugula
1. For the Aioli: Place all the ingredients, except the salt [...]

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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Baked Peaches with Honey & Ginger

Ingredients:
-4 peaches, sliced in half
-1/4 cup honey
-1/2 tsp ginger
-1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut peaches in half and take out the pit.
3. Place the peaches in the baking pan, slice side up.
4. Drizzle with honey and ginger.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until peaches are tender.
6. Serve topped with pistachios.

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