Tag Archives: Low-Carb
Soy-Garlic Chicken & Broccoli with Peanuts
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 4 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World), divided 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips ½ cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
Spicy Chicken Cakes with Aioli Remoulade Recipe
Ingredients:For the chicken cakes:2 tablespoon unsalted euro butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions1/4 cup finely chopped celery1 cup red and or/yellow bell peppers, chopped finely1 lrg clove garlic, minced3/4 teaspoon saltCayenne pepper to taste, i use about 2 tsp3 cups leftover cooked chicken, shredded or chopped in the food processor3/4 cup dried fine bread crumbs1/3
Burger With Guacamole On Sweet Potato Noodle Bun
Serves 2 Author Notes Ramen noodle buns are all the rage now. I’m sure they are delicious, but not so healthy. It seems like every food blog has some version of this burger/bun combo. Here’s mine. This sweet potato noodle bun is the answer to the health-conscious-foodie’s desire to hop on the ramen bandwagon. This
Kale Chips
Serves 2 Author Notes I have been obsessing over Kale. If you haven’t seen it already, watch the video of my Kale and Quinoa salad (on the messimake.com). I’ve had Kale in many forms…salads, sautéed with a poached egg over it, kale and lentil soup, Indian entrees, smoothies and many more. Kale is considered one
Homemade Grain-Free Dog Food
I developed this homemade grain-free dog food because my dog is getting older and his health has become more of a priority. I worry about how many nutrients kibble may lose through the cooking process. This food includes all of the vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that my dog needs. It took me a
Coriander Chicken
Ingredients:1⁄4 cup vegetable oil2 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 (1”) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced1 tsp. minced fresh hot green chile (serrano or thai)10-12 curry leaves6 tsp. ground coriander seeds1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1⁄4 tsp. cayenne1⁄4 tsp. turmeric2 pinches ground cinnamon2 pinches ground cloves2 pinches ground
Chicken Mango Samosas
Serves 6 Author Notes Samosas, like many other savoury patties can be found in most coffee shops in Lisbon, and are eaten mostly mid morning or mid afternoon. In Portugal they are called “Chamuças” – my guess being they were introduced by emigrants from India and Mozambique, where Portugal had colonies. Although my granddaughter is
Six-Spice Hanger Steak
During a research trip to Hong Kong, food editor Ian Knauer discovered that every family has its own recipe for five-spice powder, a pivotal ingredient in so many Chinese dishes. He took things a step further by adding black peppercorns to the aromatic mix, which holds its own against the robust flavor of hanger steak.
Vietnamese BLT Wraps
To prepare rolls: Cook shrimp in boiling water just until curled and opaque in the center, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Transfer to a clean cutting board to cool, then chop. Combine the shrimp with sprouts, scallions, mint, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a