Ingredient: Lemon Juice

Roasted Shrimp with Cannellini Beans, Olives, and Feta

Roasted Shrimp with Cannellini Beans Olives and Feta
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2
Servings
2
Roasted Shrimp with Cannellini Beans Olives and Feta
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Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
Beans
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Instructions
Shrimp
  1. Place the shrimp that have been well dried in a container with a lid.
  2. Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and stir to coat the shrimp evenly with the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes and as long as 4 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil generously with olive oil cooking spray. Place the shrimp on the sheet in a single layer making sure that they do not touch.
  4. Bake for 4 minutes. Shrimp should be translucent and pink. Remove from oven and keep warm.
Beans
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan. Add the red onion and cook 5 minutes until the onion has softened. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook another minute.
  2. Add the beans to the pan. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Add the vermouth and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and Kalamata olives. Cook another minute or two. Add the basil and toss to combine.
  4. Divide the bean mixture between two plates. Divide the shrimp between the two plates.
  5. Top each serving of the beans with half of the feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired and serve.
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Roasted Brussels Sprout Panzanella

Roasted Brussels Sprout Panzanella
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Panzanella salad in the winter? Absolutely! Roast your favorite veggies and toss them with your favorite bread and dressing. Who needs summer?
Servings
4
Servings
4
Roasted Brussels Sprout Panzanella
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Panzanella salad in the winter? Absolutely! Roast your favorite veggies and toss them with your favorite bread and dressing. Who needs summer?
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Dressing
Salad
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or shake in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Set aside
  2. Place the bread cubes in a baking pan. Spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray and toss to coat evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes until the cubes are dry, crisp and just barely browned. Place in a large serving bowl.
  3. Combine the Brussels sprouts, red onion, and bell pepper in a large roasting pan. Add the tablespoon of olive oil and the salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Roast at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. The veggies should be tender and lightly browned. Pour the vegetables and any liquid over the bread cubes and toss to combine.
  5. Pour the dressing over the mixture in the serving bowl and toss to coat.
  6. Add the tomato halves and toss once more. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Toss again and serve at room temperature.
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Not Potato Salad

Not Potato Salad
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An en"light"ened side dish. The flavors of potato salad join steamed cauliflower for a healthier alternative. Use herbs, vinegar, and mustard that suit you.
Servings
6
Servings
6
Not Potato Salad
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An en"light"ened side dish. The flavors of potato salad join steamed cauliflower for a healthier alternative. Use herbs, vinegar, and mustard that suit you.
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Steam the cauliflower in the mircowave or on the stove. It should be fairly tender but not mushy. Rinse under cold water and set aside to finish cooling.
  2. Combine the cauliflower, onion, red pepper, jicama, lemon zest, and herbs in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and agave nectar together. Add the fat free 1/2 & 1/2 and a pinch of salt and stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine. Chop two of the eggs and gently fold into the salad. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
  5. Spoon into a serving bowl. Slice the remaining egg and lay on top of the salad. Sprinkle lightly with paprika if desired and garnish with a sprig of herb. Chill for at least 3 hours
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Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad
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This recipe is very adaptable. From side dish to main dish to salad topper, it's a tasty addition to any meal.
Servings
6
Servings
6
Tabbouleh Salad
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This recipe is very adaptable. From side dish to main dish to salad topper, it's a tasty addition to any meal.
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Rinse the bulgur and allow it to drain. Heat the chicken broth to just boiling. Put the bulgur in a heat proof bowl. Add the broth and allow it to sit approximately 30 minutes.
  2. The bulgur should puff up some and be chewy, (but chewable.) If there is excess broth, drain it off, but it doesn't have to be bone dry. Leave the bulgur in the bowl.
  3. Place the parsley and mint leaves in the bowl of a processor. Pulse until finely chopped, but don't let it turn into a paste. Scrape the chopped herbs into the bulgur and toss to combine.
  4. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions to the bulgur mixture and toss to combine. Set aside.
  5. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the olive oil, lemon, juice and garlic. Shake until completely blended. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste and shake again. Repeat adding salt and/or pepper if needed.
  6. Pour the dressing onto the bulgur mixture and toss once again to combine. Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Serve as a side dish or as part of a meal salad.
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Italian Beef Stew

DIGITAL CAMERABeef Stew warms the heart and fills the stomach. It’s a comfort food that that can even be romantic when shared with the one you love. This takes a bit of time, but it is worth every minute and step.

 

Italian Beef Stew
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An Italian-ized version of classic Beef Stew. Make it your own with wine, vegetable, and aromatics choices.
Servings
8
Servings
8
Italian Beef Stew
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An Italian-ized version of classic Beef Stew. Make it your own with wine, vegetable, and aromatics choices.
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Before you begin cooking, put your cooking vessel in the oven. Adjust the rack so that the covered pot will fit and slide in and out easily. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Heat a 5 -6 quart dutch oven. Add the bacon pieces and cook until the bacon is brown, but not crisp. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave the drippings in the pan and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  3. Cut the meat in 1-1/2 inch to 2 inch pieces. Dry on paper towels for at least 10 minutes (this helps the meat brown). Season the meat with salt and pepper just before browning.
  4. Brown the meat in batches turning to brown all sides. Put the browned meat into a bowl. If the pot is becoming dry, add additional olive oil. Set the bowl of browned meat aside.
  5. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and carrots to the pot and begin to cook over medium low heat. Add the bay leaf, rosemary, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and tomato paste. Cook, stirring often for 3 or 4 minutes. Return the bacon to the pot.
  6. Add the cup of red wine and stir to loosen the browned bits and de-glaze the pan. Continue to cook for a few minutes until things are smelling beautiful. Add the beef stock and water, (and a little more wine if you want). Bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Add the beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Cook until the mixture returns to a simmer. Once it is gently simmering, cover it and place in the oven. Cook covered for one hour.
  8. Remove the pot from the oven and add the onion wedges and sliced garlic. Mix gently, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and add the mushrooms. Stir to gently combine. Cover and return to the oven.
  10. Check the meat after 45 minutes or so. The meat should be fork tender, but not falling apart. When the meat is perfect, remove the pot from the oven.
  11. Add the lemon juice and olives. Stir to incorporate. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl or ladle into individual dishes. Sprinkle with the parsley.
  12. This can be served as is with crusty bread or on top of your starch of choice; pasta, polenta, farro, etc.
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