Category: Recipes

Easy Sheet Pan Salmon

Easy Sheet Pan Salmon For Two

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This Sheet Pan Salmon recipe is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner and can be doubled for crowds! Full of protein and omega 3’s plus added nutrients from the vegetables! 
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Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 4-6oz Salmon filets
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ⅙ tsp cayenne peppe
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts quatered

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉ Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Toss sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with 2 tsp.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels Sprouts shaved
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400º
  • Trim Brussels Sprouts
  • Toss all ingredients in a bowl to coat
  • Spread on baking sheet
  • Bake 30-40 minutes, checking every 10-15 minutes to remove crispy leaves and turn sprouts

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Red potatoes (medium) quartered
  • 3 Garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 Butter
  • 1/2 cup Milk warmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Drain well. Add the butter, milk and salt; mash. Stir in cheese.

Red Beans & Rice

Red Beans and Rice

This is perhaps the most universal recipe in the world since it's an easy, cheap source of protein and calories. You can cook endless variations of this recipe – for example, using fresh peas instead of cooked dried beans, using Indian spices such as cardamom, or adding other ingredients such as mixed vegetables. You can use any type of long grain rice you prefer.
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Onion peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups cooked red or black kidney beans
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice warm
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Ground red pepper and chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan large enough to hold all ingredients.
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Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (Swabian Potato Salad)

Taken from “The Daring Gourmet“.

Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (Swabian Potato Salad)

This authentic German potato salad comes from the Swabia region of southern Germany where it remains one of the most popular and most delicious of all potato salads!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine German
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds small firm yellow-fleshed waxy potatoes (e.g. Yukon Gold) of similar size, skins scrubbed and peels left on
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 ½ cup water mixed with 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules Vegans: use vegetable bouillon
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • Essig Ezzenz a few splashes (highly recommended for the best, authentic flavor)
  • ¾ tablespoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons mild German mustard If you can’t get it, use regular yellow mustard
  • ⅓ cup neutral-tasting oil
  • Fresh chopped chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes in their skins in lightly salted water until tender.
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Taco Potion #19

Taco Potion #19

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Hot Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put all of the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

All American Beef Taco

All American Beef Taco

Alton Brown
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Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup peanut oil
  • 12 6-inch yellow corn tortillas
  • Kosher for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon for beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 16 oz ground sirloin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 recipe Taco Potion #19 recipe follows
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 6 oz panela cheese crumbled
  • 12 pickled jalapeno slices
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce optional
  • 1 large tomato seeded and chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves optional

Instructions
 

  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil from the skillet and return to medium heat.
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Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A good, flavorful side that goes with poultry for dinner, but can also be a healthy alternative for breakfast potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 6
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tbs dried
  • 2 tbs chopped parsley
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a casserole dish, combine sweet potatoes, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.
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Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken

Excellent savory chicken dish that works well in a crock-pot, but can also be made on the stove top. Good with just about any starch – rice, mashed potatoes, etc.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon mccormick’s montreal steak grill seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 of an onion White, Yellow or red, your choice
  • 1 cup chicken stock from a box
  • 1/2 cup raisins if you want, you can use more
  • 1/2 cup prune if you want you can use more

Instructions
 

  • Olive Oil in pan on high heat.
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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Aarti Sequeira (adapted)
A vegetarian Indian spinach and cheese recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Vegetarian
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces paneer or queso blanco cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 16-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 1 1-inch thumb ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large green serrano chile finely chopped (seeds removed if you don't like it spicy!)
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