Recipe Database
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Lettuce-wrapped cod with herb oil
Years before the low-carb movement, this dish was fashionable among obsessive calorie-counters who frequented fancy French restaurants. It looks and taste great, and the edible green wrapper of lettuce not only seals in the juices but also adds to its…read more
Categories:Protein Entrees
Lemon spinach with toasted pistachios
A touch of lemon-laced olive oil brightens the grassy flavor of spinach, and a quick saute preserves the integrity of the leaves. A handful of pistachios adds some vitamins, minerals, and a little healthy fat. All in five minutes. Serves…read more
Categories:Vegetable Dishes
Lemon asparagus
Serves 4 1 bunch asparagus, cut bottom ends off 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons olive oil dash salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut bottom ends off asparagus and place in a baking dish. Squeeze lemon over asparagus add…read more
Categories:Vegetable Dishes
Lemon and macadamia nut oil dressing
There are as many variations on this as your imagination can dream up. One of my favorites is to add garlic and fresh basil, although any fresh herb will do nicely. You might also try a couple of drops of…read more
Categories:Salads/Dressing
Hummus
Serves 8 2 14-oz cans chick peas, drained-keep liquid 4 lemons, juiced 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil 1 small clove garlic, kept whole salt to taste Put all ingredients in food processor and pur’e. If consistency is too thick,…read more
Categories:Bean Dishes Snacks
Greek shrimp salad
Serves 4 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, or salt substitute 12 cups chopped lettuce 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 cucumber sliced…read more
Categories:Protein Entrees Salads/Dressing
Garlicky greens
Serves 4 1 pound fresh spinach (about 12 cups) 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced Wash the spinach well and remove the stems. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick…read more
Categories:Vegetable Dishes
Fennel and pear with parmigiano reggiano and balsamic glaze
Serves 2 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shaved into long strips 1/2 cup of fennel bulbs, shaved into thin strips 1 organic Bosc pear, sliced Black pepper, freshly ground In a saucepan, reduce the balsamic vinegar…read more
Categories:Salads/Dressing Vegetable Dishes
Cool and crunchy coleslaw
Serves 4 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound green cabbage (about 12 cups), finely shredded or chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion…read more
Categories:Vegetable Dishes
Cold poached chicken, avocado and mango mousseline
Whip together juicy, mango and fleshly avocado and you get a beautiful sauce with intriguing flavor and mousselike texture; you also get antioxidant vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene. Avocados, once a no-no on many diets, are full of beneficial…read more
Categories:Protein Entrees
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