Ingredients: 5 small zucchini, ends trimmed Olive oil 1 cup sourdough or french bread, crusts removed 1/4 cup sliced scallions 1 1/2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes 2 teaspoons FRESH thyme sprigs (not dry) 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (appx 2 cloves) 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper 1
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Caribbean Mango Shrimp Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup medium red onion, chopped kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 oranges peeled and deveined into segments 1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp 2 mangoes 1 medium fresh jalapeño pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 medium avocado, cut into 1 inch chunks fresh ground black
Green Goddess Dip
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 0% greek yogurt (I prefer Fage brand) 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup mashed avocado 1/2 cup chopped FRESH basil (not dry- only use up to 1/4 cup dry if absolutely necessary) 1/4 cup chopped Fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice dash of
Cheesy Mozzarella Bites
Ingredients: 12 sticks reduced sodium part skim mozzarella string cheese 2 eggs 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 5 tablespoons seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs 5 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped Olive oil spray Cut each piece of string cheese into quarters, put on a baking
Shrimp and Grits- 311 calories
Grits: 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/4 cup reduced fat milk 1 cup quick cooking grits (not instant) 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup Havarti cheese 1 Tbsp Pecorino cheese 1/2 Tbsp butter Shrimp: 1 lb raw shrimp Old Bay seasoning 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 oz deli ham, chopped up
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup- 260 calories/serving
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried green split peas, rinsed 1 meaty ham bone or 2 cups thick diced ham (ham hocks) 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup chopped yellow onion 2 celery stalks 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaf 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 6 cups chicken broth 6 sprigs
2 potato gratin
No heavy creams. Great side dish for Thansksgiving or other family gatherings. Only 218 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 medium baked potatoes, peel and cut into thin 1/4 inch strips 2 medium sweet potatoes, also peel and cut into 1/4 inch strips 2 quarts chicken broth 2 Tablespoons canola oil 3 Tablespoons flour 2 garlic