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May 2018

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Caribbean Chicken and "Rice"

Thankful for our friends at the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen for this delectable Caribbean Chicken and "Rice" recipe. Ingredients 4 c. riced cauliflower 1/4 c. water 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 2 tsp. olive oil 1/4 c. sweetened cream of coconut 2 tbsp. Hot sauce 2 limes, halved 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained Cilantro, chopped, for garnish Directions Combine riced cauliflower and water; cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High 6 minutes. Meanwhile, brush chicken with olive oil; season all over with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill on medium 5 minutes, turning over once halfway through. Whisk together sweetened cream of coconut and hot sauce; brush onto chicken. Grill until cooked through (165°F), about 5 minutes longer, brushing and turning 2 more times. Grill 2 limes, halved, until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss cooked...

The most FLAVORFUL and COLORFUL Smoothie Bowl

Did you miss our Smoothie Making Class this past Monday with Shelley Butler and Jennie Dawkins? If so, you missed some excellent recipes for making tasty smoothies for the whole family!! One that stuck out was this take on the Acai Bowls, our own "Smoothie Bowl" which combines the taste of berries, fruits, and vegetables with the immune boosting essentials of beets. Plus this dish is so bright and beautiful to look at you might even get your children to eat it. Give it a try this Memorial Day weekend! Smoothie Bowl Base: 1 1/2 Cups of Water 1/3 Cups Raspberries One small beet, peeled Vanilla Protein Powder ** For a white base, substitute a frozen banana for beets and raspberries Toppings 2 - 3 Tablespoons of fruit - fresh, frozen, or dried 1...

Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Naan Bread

A bold, vibrant red pepper & walnut dip that has just enough spice, and tons of rich flavor. By Kayla Howey Originally posted by The Original Dish If there’s one dip I’d want for the rest of my life… it is this one! Red peppers get roasted until blackened and soft, peeled, and then pureed with classic flavors that add a ton of depth to the dip. I found some dried chipotle morta chiles, but you can use any type of dried chiles that you can find. These get plumped up in hot water until they’re soft enough to work with. I then toast two things: walnuts in a dry pan and grainy bread in a touch of olive oil. The walnuts add that nutty, rich bite to the dip and...

CHICKEN SALAD WITH QUINOA AND ORZO

Chicken Salad with Quinoa and Orzo What a wonderful combination of flavors and textures that is sure to get you craving more! This delightful dish comes to us from our friends at FoodNess Gracious. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Ingredients FOR THE DRESSING 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5-6 leaves sprigs fresh thyme pulled from the stem 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Sea Salt and black pepper to taste FOR THE SALAD 2 cups orzo pasta cooked 1 cup quinoa cooked 1 1/2 cups cooked grilled chicken cubed 1/2 cup kalamata olives cut in half 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 cup spinach leaves 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios Half of an avocado diced into cubes Grated Parmesan to garnish INSTRUCTIONS Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small plastic container and shake vigorously to mix. ...

Veggie Egg Bake – AKA The Lazy Quiche

Thanks to Jennifer Fisher for this simple replacement to those difficult Quiche recipes we all want to make, but just aren't confident enough to give a try. Serves two as breakfast/brunch or 4 as a brunch side. Preheat oven 375 Ingredients 6 organic eggs 4 baby carrots shredded 4 baby Bella mushrooms sliced thin 2 scallions sliced thin 1 jalapeño deseeded and diced 1 roasted red pepper from a jar (press all of liquid out with a paper towel on both sides then dice fine) A handful of fresh spinach torn. JF Universal Salt to taste Directions Scramble eggs in a medium bowl and set aside Shred baby carrots with a coarse cheese grater (watch your fingers, I use a metal glove when doing this, get a Williams-Sonoma, and you will never grate the end of your finger off again) Wipe...

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