Ingredients: 2 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red onion 1 1/2 cup farro 1/2 cup white whine 1 pound medium shrimp 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Optional additional ingredients: 1/4 cup cherry or heirloom tomatoes, halved
Refreshing & Healthy Salads
Edamame Quinoa Salad: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained. 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 cup of fresh or frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup lime juice 2 Tbsp olive oil In small saucepan, cook quinoa according to instructions on box. In
Bel Air Presbyterian Women’s Lunch- Tea Sandwiches
I hosted an early Valentine’s Day luncheon for my women’s bible study group at Bel Air Presbyterian. Wanting to be able to converse with the ladies and not end up in the kitchen cooking the entire time, I was brainstorming for the perfect spread of cold foods. Finally I came up with the idea to
Stuffed Zucchini
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
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