80 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 3 slices maple bacon 2 slices cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1 small artisan roll Butter Salt and Pepper ~To do~ Cook bacon, reserving a small amount of bacon grease. Beat eggs lightly in a small bowl; turn skillet to high. Add eggs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then scramble. When…
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Heirloom tomato toasts
160 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ Olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped 4 tomato slices 1 garlic clove, minced salt and pepper 2 small slices whole graine baguette, lightly toasted 3 Tbsp feta 3 Tbsp goat cheese 2 Tbsp pine nuts ~To do~ Preheat broiler; Heat a small skillet and add a drizzle of olive…
Sweet potato skins
79 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/2 weet potato (sliced lengthwise) Olive oil 1/2 shallot minced 1 cup spinach, chopped 2 Tbsp chickpeas 1 Tbsp cream cheese 1 Tbsp sour cream 1/4 cup mozzarella Salt and pepper ~To do~ Preheat oven to 350F. Wrap sweet potato loosely in foil and place in oven on baking sheet for…
Summer pasta in white wine sauce
~ Shopping List ~ 1 pound dried fettuccine pasta 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 medium onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced 1/2 cup dry white…
Broccoli & Pepper Strata
~ Shopping List ~ 9 Lasagna noodles 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1.5 cups defatted chicken stock 15 oz part-skim or nonfat ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 jar (15 ounces) roasted red peppers, well drained 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon dried parsley (2 tablespoons fresh) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons…
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
We ran across a similar gumbo on our honeymoon in New Orleans (pre-Katrina). This recipe is an adaptation of the recipe from the restaurant the Gumbo Shop. ~ Shopping List ~ 2 lbs. fresh or frozen shrimp1/4 lbs. Andouille sausage (or any hot sausage)3 quarts broth (chicken, beef or vegetable according to your taste)2 tablespoons cooking…
Ragoût à la Jacqueline
This hearty, traditional Québec dish is always a family winter favorite.
Empanada
Dough ~ Shopping List ~ 2.25 cups all purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1 large egg 1/3 cup ice water 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Empanada Filling Egg wash ~ What to do ~ Sift flour with salt into a large bowl and blend in butter with fingertips until it resembles…
Almost Vegetarian Chili
~ Shopping List ~ 2 tablespoons olive oil 1.5 cups chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 cups diced sweet red pepper 2 easpoons minced jalapeno pepper 2.5 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon dried basil 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes 1 cup stock (vegetable or defatted chicken) 1/2 cup mild or medium…
Banana Muffins
~ Shopping List ~ 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup mashed bananas 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 6 tablespoons milk 2.5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Mix flour, baking powder,…