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Seared Scallops with Mimosa Dressing

Tequila Shrimp

Tequila Shrimp Tequila Shrimp Ingredients: -2 tablespoons unsalted butter -3 cloves garlic, chopped -1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined -1/2 cup tequila -1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro -salt and pepper to taste 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat 2. Saute garlic until light brown 3. Place shrimp in the pan, and cook for 3 minutes 4. Pour in tequila, and season with cilantro, salt, and pepper 5. Cook for 2 more minutes 6. Serve over rice Tequila Shrimp

Green Pea Soup

Green Pea Soup Green Pea Soup  Ingredients: -1 teaspoon olive oil -1 large onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) -2 1/2 cups chicken broth -3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon -1/2 teaspoon salt -Freshly ground black pepper -1 (10-oz) bag frozen peas -4 teaspoons plain nonfat yogurt 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over moderately-low heat 2. Add the onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes 3. Add the broth, tarragon, salt and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil 4. Add the peas and cook just until defrosted 5. In a blender, puree the soup in 2 batches until very smooth 6. Return the soup to the pot and bring just to a simmer 7. Stir the yogurt so that it is smooth and top each serving with a swirl of yogurt Green Pea Soup

White Chocolate & Strawberry Cookies

3.White Chocolate & Strawberry Cookies White Chocolate & Strawberry Cookies Ingredients: -3/4 cup flour -1 cup regular oats -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1/4 teaspoon salt -3/4 cup brown sugar -1/4 cup butter, softened -1 teaspoon vanilla extract -1 large egg -3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried strawberries -1/3 cup white chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 2. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cups; level with a knife 3. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; stir with a whisk 4. Place sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer; beat at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes) 5. Add vanilla and egg; beat well 6. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until blended 7. Add strawberries and chips; beat at low speed just until blended White Chocolate & Strawberry Cookies

Blackberry-Lemon Pie

1.Blackberry-Lemon Pie Blackberry-Lemon Pie Ingredients: -1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 cookie sheets) -3 tablespoons butter, melted -2 tablespoons 2% milk -3 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen) -1/4 cup fresh lemon juice -1/4 teaspoon salt -4 large egg whites -1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar -6 tablespoons water -fresh blackberries for garnish 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until moist 2. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch  spring form  pan coated with cooking spray 3. Combine 3 cups blackberries and fresh lemon juice in a blender; process until smooth 4. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl’ discard solids 5. Place salt and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy 6. Combine sugar and 6 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil 7. Cook, without stirring, until thermometer registers 250 degrees 8. Gradually pour the hot sugar syrup into egg white mixture, beating at medium spee

Mocha Pudding Cake

1.Mocha Pudding Cake Mocha Pudding Cake Ingredients: -1 1/4 cups sugar -1 cup flour -8 tablespoons powdered cocoa -2 teaspoons baking powder -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, softened -1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla -1/2 cup brown sugar -1 1/4 cups hot coffee 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F 2. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour,  3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt 3. Blend in milk, butter and vanilla and beat until smooth 4. Pour the batter into a 9-inch square pan 5. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar,  5 tablespoons cocoa and brown sugar; sprinkle over batter recipe1k.blogsopt.com

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

2.Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients: -2 teaspoons cornstarch -1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth -2 tablespoons soy sauce -2 teaspoons lemon juice -2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger root -2 tablespoons vegetable oil -1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips -4 cups broccoli flowerets -2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup) -1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup) -1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves -3 cups hot cooked regular brown rice 1. Mix cornstarch, broth, soy sauce,  lemon juice and ginger until smooth; set aside 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat 3. Add chicken and stir-fry until browned and done; remove chicken 4. Heat remaining oil over medium heat 5. Add broccoli, carrots and onion and stir-fry until tender-crisp 6. Stir cornstarch mixture and add 7. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly 8. Return chicken to skillet and heat through 9

Roasted Chicken

1. Roasted Chicken Roasted Chicken Ingredients: -3 cups white wine -2 cups orange juice -2 tablespoons honey -1 large sweet onion, sliced -2 teaspoons salt -1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper -2 whole chickens -herbs (anything you like), finely chopped  For the rub: -12 to 16 cloves fresh garlic, minced -2 teaspoons fresh pepper -3 tablespoons kosher salt 1. Mix all marinade ingredients together in large bowl 2. Add chickens and cover 3. Put in refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours 4. Pre-heat oven at 400 degrees F 5. In a bowl, mix rub ingredients together 6. Remove chickens from marinade and cover with rub 7. Place in roasting pan and cook for 1 1/2 hours in oven, or until done 8. Remove from heat when done and let rest 15 minutes before cutting Roasted Chicken

2.Beet and Asian Pear Salad

2.Beet and Asian Pear Salad Beet and Asian Pear Salad Ingredients: -4 trimmed beets (about 1 pound), scrubbed -1 Asian pear -1 tablespoon apple jelly -2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice -1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard -1/4 pound mixed baby greens -chopped fresh chives 1. In a saucepan simmer beets in water to cover by 1 inch,  covered, 40 minutes or until tender 2. Drain beets and cool 3. Peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch wedges 4. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 5. In a small saucepan heat jelly, lemon juice,  and mustard over low heat, stirring, until blended and jelly is melted 6. In a bowl combine beets and pear with warm dressing, tossing to coat 7. Divide greens among 4 salad plates and spoon beet mixture over them 8. Sprinkle salads with chives Beet and Asian Pear Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Wrap

1.Mediterranean Tuna Wrap Mediterranean Tuna Wrap Ingredients: -2 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained well -1/4 cup finely diced red onion -1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves -1/4 cup chopped Calamata olives -3 tablespoons olive oil -1/2 teaspoon lemon zest -2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice -Salt -ground black pepper -6 cups mixed greens -4 whole-grain tortillas -2 large tomatoes, sliced 1. In a medium bowl combine the tuna,  onion, parsley, olives 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil,  zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper 3. Pour about 2/3 the dressing over the  tuna mixture and toss to combine 4. In a separate bowl, pour the rest of the  dressing over the greens and toss to combine 5. Place some tuna salad onto each piece of tortilla 6. Top with 1 1/2 cups of greens and a few tomato slices 7. Roll the wraps and serve Mediterranean Tuna Wrap

Green Apple Salad

      1. Green Apple Salad Green apple Salad Ingredients: -6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated -1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided -1 cup green onions, chopped -2 cloves garlic, minced -2 teaspoons soy sauce -1 teaspoon chili paste -1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved -5 oz watercress or arugula 1. Toss grated apples with 2 tablespoons lime  juice in a large bowl to keep from browning 2. Stir in green onions 3. Whisk together remaining lime juice,  garlic, soy sauce, and chili paste in small bowl 4. Add to grated apples, and toss to combine 5. Stir in cherry tomatoes, and serve over watercress Green Apple Salad 

Pesto Halibut Kebabs

1  .   Pesto Halibut Kebabs Ingredients: -1 1/2 pounds halibut, cut into chunks -1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks -3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto -2 tablespoons white wine vinegar -1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat broiler 2. Place fish and bell pepper in a shallow dish 3. Drizzle pesto and vinegar over fish mixture; toss to coat 4. Let fish mixture stand 5 minutes 5. Thread fish and pepper alternately onto each of 4 skewers; sprinkle with salt 6. Place skewers on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray 7. Broil for 8 minutes, turning once