Marinade 4 9-ounce Porterhouse pork chops, 1 inch thick 1 scallion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Korean chili paste (Gochujang) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, […]
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Sesame Lime Chicken with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
1 lbs of chicken breasts, cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil salt & pepper ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon of low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar 1 teaspoon of grated ginger {or ½ teaspoon of ground […]
Chipotle Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter Wrap
3 sweet potatoes (medium-sized) 2 canned chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce 1+ cup crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup water 6 whole wheat wraps or large burrito-style tortillas 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt or cream cheese 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions (green part only) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, […]
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
1 cup quinoa 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth 1/4 cup pepitas, toasted (see Note) 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup chopped scallions 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt
Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
2 cups corn (~4 ears) 1/2 cup flour* (or corn flour, or rice flour, etc) 1 egg 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature 2+ jalapeno peppers, diced 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon coriander, toasted and ground 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful […]
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks
1 roll Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust (Substitute 12 ounces of refrigerated pizza dough) 1 cup buffalo wing sauce 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Barbeque Pork Burgers
Slaw 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon milk 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage 1/2 cup very finely shredded carrot 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives or scallions Salt and freshly ground black pepper Burgers 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste […]
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
Burgers: 2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tsp sriracha sauce (or more if you like it spicy) 8 slices fresh pineapple 8 buns 8 lettuce leaves Pineapple teriyaki sauce: 1/2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 […]
Baked Potato Soup
2 large baking potatoes peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 3 cups milk Salt and pepper 1/2 head cauliflower, cored and chopped 1 bunch scallions, white and green portions thinly sliced separately 4 slices bacon 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces) 1/4 cup sour cream In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, […]
Spicy Black Bean Soup
Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (4-ounce) dry-cured chorizo sausage, chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 canned chipotle chile plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 3-4 cups chicken broth (recommend 3 if you like thicker soup) Sliced green […]
Monterrey Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 c. bar-b-que sauce ( I use Bull’s Eye) 1/4 c. real bacon bits 1 c. colby and jack cheese, shredded 1 14 oz. can Rotel tomatoes, drained (canned with green chilies added) sliced green onions pepper
Peanutty Chicken Pad Thai Sliders
Patties: 2 pounds ground chicken 1/4 cup white onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice powder 2 tablespoons olive oil Peanut Pad Thai Sauce: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1/2 cup Extra Crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon chili sauce 3 tablespoons […]
Sriracha-Sesame Turkey Meatballs
1 T finely minced garlic 1 T finely minced fresh ginger root 3 green onions, sliced and then finely chopped 1 1/2 lb. ground turkey (use turkey with less than 10% fat for South Beach Diet) 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (you can make your own from 100% whole wheat bread) […]
Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken
24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast 14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies 15 oz can black beans 8 oz frozen corn 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth 3 scallions, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper […]
Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce
1 lb 99% fat-free lean ground turkey breast 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 green onion, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 buns Baby spinach leaves For the peanut sauce: 3 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon soy sauce […]
General Tso’s Chicken
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 peanut or vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 tablespoon for stir-frying 8 dried whole red chilis, or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon white […]
Spicy Thai Beef and Jasmine Rice
3/4 lb 95% lean ground beef 1/2 onion, chopped 6 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 3 carrots thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup Jasmine Rice 2 tbsp soy sauce (plus more to taste) 1 tsp Asian fish sauce 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Korean Beef
1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1/2 – 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (to desired spiciness) salt and pepper 1 bunch green onions, diced
Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch
Egg Rolls 2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1-9 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towel 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese 1-7oz can diced green chiles, drained 4 green onions, finely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt […]
Smoky Chipotle and Black Bean Chilaquiles
10 6-inch corn tortillas or 4-5 cups stale corn tortilla chips 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander Zest and juice of 1 lime, divided 1 medium red onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce […]