Spinach Quiche

This lower-fat, healthier spinach quiche doesn’t require rolling and fitting a crust; it “miraculously” forms its own whole-grain crust as it bakes. Crust 1 cup King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour, organic or regular 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons Baker’s Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk 2 tablespoons [...]

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California Roll

From Saveur MAKES 7 ROLLS 7 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 2 tbsp. sugar 2 1/4 cups short-grain sushi rice 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 T. chile sauce, such as sriracha (asian ketchup!!!! my favorite.) 7 half sheets thick nori (dried seaweed) 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds 1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat [...]

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Polenta with Spinach and Parmesan

2 cups water 2 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta or cornmeal 1 T. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups packed chopped baby spinach 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 T. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp pepper Combine water, broth and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil [...]

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Quinoa wih Orange and Cranberries

1 T. olive oil 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tsp curry powder 2 cups lower sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium) 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 medium orange, peeled, white pith removed, cut into 1/2 inch [...]

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Lemon Feta Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each) 2-3 T. lemon juice 1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper Place chicken in a 13x9x2 baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese, oregano and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400 [...]

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Maple Shallot Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 tsp salt free garlic pepper seasoning 1/2 c. sliced shallots 3 T. pure maple syrup 1 T. rice vinegar Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.  Sprinkle chicken with garlic-pepper seasoning.  Add chicken and shallots to skillet; cover and cook 8 minutes, [...]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Barbeque Sauce

1 T. ground cumin 1 2 lb head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1 inch florets (about 8 cups) 4 T. vegetable oil, divided 1 tsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 T. sugar Preheat oven to 400. Toast cumin in small skillet over [...]

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Thai Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles

4 1/2 oz. rice stick noodles (maifun) 4 lg. garlic cloves 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 T. sugar 1 T. smooth peanut butter 2 tsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 1/4 tsp. hot chili paste (such as sambi oelek) 1/4 c. vegetable oil 3 purchased roasted chicken breast halves, skinned, [...]

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Asian Spinach

2 T. soy 1 T. miso 1 tsp. rice vinegar Spinach ( i usally use two 16 oz. pkgs, because I heart spinach…and it is too salty for just one package.  I believe the actual real recipe calls for one pound of spinach) 2 T. sliced almonds 1 T. sesame oil 1/2 tsp. ginger Combine [...]

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Hearty Quinoa with Sauteed Apples and Almonds

1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 tsp. olive oil, divided 3/4 c. chopped onion 3/4 c. finely diced carrot (about 2) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 c. organic vegetable broth 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 1/2 c. finely diced unpeeled granny smith apple (about 1) 3 T. slivered almonds, toasted 1/8 tsp. freshly [...]

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