Crisp-tender grilled asparagus spears seasoned with garlic, soy sauce and pepper Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus spears2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon soy sauce*1 teaspoon garlic salt8-10 cranks of black pepper Instructions: 1. In clean water, soak 4 long bamboo skewers for at least 20-30 minutes. If using shorter… Read more »
A festive homemade applesauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, with a handful of cranberries and lightly sweetened Yield: 6 cups (12 servings) Ingredients: 5 large cooking apples (not Red Delicious), peeled, cored, and diced (~1-inch chunks)1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves*1/4 teaspoon ground allspice*2… Read more »
Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and grilled Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large red onions, cut into halves and thickly sliced4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size)1 medium head cauliflower, washed, trimmed and cut into florets (bite-size)2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1-2 tablespoons minced garlic… Read more »
Easy and delicious fresh tomato salsa with onions, jalapenos, and cilantro Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 6 medium-large ripe tomatoes1 large sweet oniona handful of fresh cilantrojuice of 1 fresh lime OR 1/2 fresh lemon2-3 fresh jalapeno pepperssalt to taste, optional Instructions: 1. Wash, core, and dice tomatoes. Chop onion and… Read more »
Spicy grilled chicken breast served with a fresh salsa made with tomato, avocado, and green onions Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken ingredients: 4 large (6-8 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breastssaltblack pepper1/4 cup fresh finely chopped cilantrooil, preferably in a spray bottleTapatio hot sauce Avocado salsa ingredients: 2 cups chopped… Read more »
A light creamy guacamole that even picky eaters will love! Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados*2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro1/4 cup minced red onion1/2 teaspoon saltSeveral shakes of Tapatio or your favorite hot sauce1/2 cup sour cream Instructions: 1. Slice open avocados, remove… Read more »
Thin-sliced grilled steak and grilled stir-fry veggies, tossed together with Romaine lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and feta cheese for a flavor-rich and filling salad! Yield: 4-6 servings (as a main dish) Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size broccoli florets1 large red onion1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons (about 4… Read more »
Crisp-tender grilled bell pepper halves, stuffed with a delicious Chicken Santa Fe rice and shredded Mexican cheese blend Yield: 8 stuffed pepper halves Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved with stems and seeds removedOlive oil 1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced fresh tomato1/4 cup chopped… Read more »
A delicious and healthy strawberry smoothie with spinach! Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup milk1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves (about 3oz.)1 tablespoon sugar or xylitol (optional)*1 small banana (optional)**6-8 frozen strawberriesWhipped cream, for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. Whirl milk, spinach, and sweetener in blender on high until foamy and… Read more »
Yield: 7-8 cups of salsa Ingredients: 1 large ripe peach1 large ripe mango3 medium-size tomatoes1/2 sweet onion1/2 green, red, or yellow bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons (or more) minced fresh Jalapeno pepper1/2 cup (or more) freshly chopped cilantro1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar Instructions: 1…. Read more »
