1/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup water 1/3 cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup brown rice 2 cups water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions Mix the soy sauce, 1 cup water, …
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Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
2 1/2 cups flour (plus more for rolling out cookies) 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp kosher salt 2 sticks room temp butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla Whisk together flour, baking soda & salt. Beat together butter & sugar until smooth. Add egg and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla and beat …
Kielbasa & Roasted Vegetables w/ Mustard Sauce
Using 2 rimmed sheet pans, roast 2 chopped leeks, 1 large onion, 4 carrots and 5 Yukon Gold potatoes that have been tossed with olive oil, salt & pepper at 500 degrees for 30 minutes (or until browned). Add sliced kielbasa to the roasting vegetables 15 minutes into the cooking time. Mustard Sauce: 1/2 cup …
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Meatball Souvlaki
Make a regular Greek yogurt sauce (Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice or whatever variation you enjoy) Meatballs are made of: 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 1/3 water 1 small onion, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp each garlic powder, salt & pepper 1 lb ground beef Mix meatball ingredients, make small tbsp sized …
Mexican Pasta
1 lb browned hamburger (or ground turkey w/ tsp of oil added) 1 small onion, chopped & sauteed 2 tsp cumin 1 can enchilada sauce 1 can corn 2 cups cooked pasta Mix ingredients in skillet, heat through. Serve garnished with cheddar cheese and maybe sour cream & salsa.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
12 corn tortillas (6-inch), toasted 2 cups cooked, shredded dark-meat chicken 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles 1 1/2 cups green or red salsa 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (6 ounces) Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, layer 4 tortillas, 1 cup …
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
2 pounds ground turkey breast 2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning or poultry seasoning 1 egg white Salt and ground black pepper 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons dried thyme Directions In a large bowl, combine …
Tzatziki Sauce (version #1)
2 cups Greek strained yogurt 1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 garlic clove 2 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank’s Red Hot) 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Special equipment: food processor Add the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice and zest in a food processor and blend until smooth. …
Lamb Kabobs
12 (6-inch) wooden skewers 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 2 scallions, finely chopped 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Directions Salt and freshly ground black pepper Oil, for brushing 1 bag pita bread, …
Chickpea, Tomato & Feta Salad
1 15 ounce can of chickpeas (rinsed) 4 tomatoes (plum work best, sliced into half-moon shapes) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, minced (we use parsley) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup crumbled Feta (approx. 4 ounces) Salt & Pepper 1 tablespoon of oil Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry the …