Recipes
09-02-10
Chicken and Broccoli Braid
As seen on the following webpage: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-and-Broccoli-Braid/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=43566238&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2010-09-02&prop28=DailyRecipe&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/4 cup diced onion
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg white, beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F).
2. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, almonds and onion.
3. Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet. Pinch together perforations to form a single sheet of dough. Using a knife or scissors, cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side. Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip. Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.
4. Brush braided dough with the egg white. Bake in the preheated oven 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 580 calories; 36 g fat; 3.5 g fiber; 33 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein
09-02-10
Zucchini Pie
As seen on the following webpage: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Moms-Zucchini-Pie/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=43566238&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2010-09-02&prop28=RecipeOption&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 cup margarine
4 cups sliced zucchini
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Unroll crescent rolls, and press into a 9 inch pie pan, covering sides and bottom.
2. Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini and onion until tender. Season with parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove skillet form heat, and mix in the eggs and cheese.
3. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 351 calories; 23 g fat; 1 g fiber; 19 g carbohydrates; 15 g protein
08-31-10
Zucchini-Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes 10 Servings
Ingredients:
CAKE
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup olive oil (not extra-virgin)
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING
1/2 8-ounce package Philadelphia-brand cream cheese (do not use reduced-fat or fat-free), room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
For cake:
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with parchment paper. Coat parchment paper with nonstick spray.
Whisk flour, baking powder, coarse salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in medium bowl to blend well. Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl to blend well; fold in flour mixture, then grated zucchini and pecans. Transfer cake batter to prepared pan.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on rack, about 1 hour. Cut around sides of pan to loosen. Turn cake out onto platter; peel off parchment paper.
For frosting:
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in medium bowl until blended. Beat in sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread frosting thickly over top of cake. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Cut cake into wedges and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 485 calories; 58.5 g fat; 1.5 g fiber; 45 g carbohydrates; 5.4 g protein
08-31-10
Halibut with Zucchini Salsa Verde
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
10 ounces zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
1/3 cup chopped white onion
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chiles
1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 6-ounce skinless halibut fillets or cod fillets
Directions:
Combine zucchini, chopped cilantro, and next 4 ingredients in blender. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt. Puree until salsa is smooth. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; chill.
Preheat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick spray. Combine 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper, coriander, and remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; stir to blend. Pat fish dry. Sprinkle fish on all sides with seasoning mixture.
Arrange fish on prepared pan. Broil until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Transfer fish to plates. Spoon some salsa over. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with remaining salsa.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 361 calories; 25.5 g fat; 1 g fiber; 3 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein
08-31-10
Bruschetta with Rosemary, Roasted Plum Tomatoes, Ricotta, and Prosciutto
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 large plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered lengthwise
12 1/2-inch-thick diagonally cut baguette slices (each 3 to 4 inches long)
12 tablespoons ricotta cheese, divided
6 thin prosciutto slices, cut in half crosswise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup microgreens or baby arugula
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir 6 tablespoons oil, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in large bowl to blend. Add tomato quarters and stir to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lift tomatoes from marinade and arrange, cut side down, on prepared baking sheet (reserve marinade for toasts).
Roast tomatoes until skin is browned and blistered and tomatoes are very tender, about 35 minutes. Cool tomatoes on sheet. Maintain oven temperature.
Meanwhile, arrange bread slices on another rimmed baking sheet. Brush top of each with reserved marinade (including garlic and rosemary bits).
Roast bread until top is golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool toasts on sheet.
Spread 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese on each toast; sprinkle with pepper. Fold prosciutto halves over and place on ricotta. Arrange 2 tomato quarters atop prosciutto. Whisk lemon juice and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in medium bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Add microgreens and toss to coat. Top bruschetta with microgreens. Arrange on platter and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 328 calories; 20.5 g fat; 3 g fiber; 22.5 g carbohydrates; 12 g protein
08-31-10
Blueberry Cobbler with Easiest-Ever Biscuits
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
Filling:
5 cups fresh blueberries (from about 2 1/2 eleven-ounce containers)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of coarse kosher salt
Biscuits:
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 cups crème fraîche or sour cream plus additional for serving
All purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
Filling:
Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F.
Combine blueberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, cornstarch, lemon juice, and coarse salt in large saucepan. Whisk over medium-high heat until cornstarch dissolves. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to 11×7x2-inch glass baking dish.
Biscuits:
Combine self-rising flour and coarse salt in medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups crème fraîche; stir until dough forms. Gather dough into ball in bowl. Sprinkle work surface with all purpose flour; turn dough out onto work surface. Using floured hands, shape dough into log. Cut log crosswise into 6 rounds. Pat each into 3/4-inch-thick 3-inch round. Arrange biscuits atop filling. Sprinkle each biscuit with 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
Place baking dish on rimmed baking sheet. Bake cobbler until bubbling and golden, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm with additional crème fraîche.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 387 calories; 10.5 g fat; 4 g fiber; 64 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein
08-31-10
Grilled Salmon with Quick Blueberry Pan Sauce
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil plus additional for brushing
3/4 cup sliced shallots
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme plus additional for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice plus additional for seasoning
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 7-ounce salmon steaks or fillets with skin (each about 3/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint, divided
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon allspice. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add blueberries, 1/4 cup water, and vinegar. Stir to blend. Mash berries with potato masher or back of fork and cook until sauce thickens, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before using.
Brush grill rack with oil. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush salmon on both sides with oil; sprinkle with coarse salt, thyme, allspice, and black pepper.
Grill salmon until just opaque in center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Stir 2 tablespoons sliced mint into warm blueberry sauce. Spoon sauce over salmon and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 400 calories; 18 g fat; 1 g fiber; 10 g carbohydrates; 46 g protein
08-31-10
Caramel Coconut Shortbread
Makes 24 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces soft caramel candies
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Using a mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then add to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed just until the dough comes together. Press evenly into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using a fork, prick the dough at 1-inch intervals. Bake until golden, 20 to 22 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the caramels with the cream and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over medium heat. Stir in the coconut, then spread over the shortbread.
- Using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate on top. Let cool completely before slicing.
08-31-10
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch
Makes 16 Servings
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- One 16-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, melt half of the chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup peanut butter, then 2 cups rice cereal. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan; refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Wash out the saucepan.
- In the saucepan, combine the remaining 2 sticks butter and the salt; melt over medium heat, stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining peanut butter and the confectioners’ sugar. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture over the cereal layer. Top with the remaining 1 cup cereal.
- In a small bowl, microwave the remaining chocolate at medium power until melted, 1 1/2 minutes. Stir into the remaining peanut butter mixture. Spread evenly on the cereal-topped peanut butter layer; refrigerate until set, about 45 minutes. Cut into 16 pieces.
08-31-10
Chicken Adobo
As seen on the following webpage: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Famous-Chicken-Adobo/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=43304613&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2010-08-31&prop28=DailyRecipe&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
Directions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, then remove. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until they soften and brown, about 6 minutes.
2. Pour in vinegar and soy sauce, and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf. Add the browned chicken, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 362 calories; 22 g fat; 1 g fiber; 6.5 g carbohydrates; 33 g protein