Serves: 8Start to Finish: 25 minutes 1½ pound brussel sprouts 2 tablespoons unsalted butter salt to taste 1.  Chop ends off brussel sprouts, cut in half, and rinse. Make sure to keep any leaves that may fall off.2.  Heat butter over medium-high heat in large skillet until melted. Add brussel sprouts, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes, until tender. Add salt to taste. Per Serving:  62 cal., 3 g fat (1.8…

Serves: 8Start to Finish: 20 minutes 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground thyme 1.  Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease large baking pan.2.  In large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss until peas are evenly coated with oil and spices. Transfer to prepared baking pan. Roast until peas are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Per Serving:  28 cal., 1.8 g fat (0.3 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 145.3 mg sodium, 0 mg pot.,…

Serves: 8Start to Finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoon olive oil 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin salt and black pepper to taste 1½ cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1.  Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and cook 7 minutes, until golden brown.  Add peppers and cook 3 minutes, until lightly browned.  Stir in coriander and cumin, and cook until fragrant. Stir in…

Serves: 2Prep: 5 minutesCook: 5 minutes 3 tablespoons almond flour 3 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese (can substitute shredded mozzarella) 1 large egg ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional) ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1.   Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix until completely blended.  Split batter evenly between 2 small microwavable bowls. Microwave for 90 seconds. Transfer breads to plate and let cool 1 minute. Slice breads in half. Toast each slice in toaster oven until browned to taste.Notes….

Serves: 6Prep: 15 minutesChill: 2 hours 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder) ½ tablespoon sesame seeds 1.   Stir all ingredients in bowl.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Per Serving: 22 cal., 1 g fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 218 mg sodium, 18 mg pot., 3 g carb., 2 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 1 g pro.

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1¼ pound chicken breast, cubed 2 cups fresh tomato, diced 1½ cups carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups beef broth ½ cup salsa verde 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder salt and pepper to taste ¾ cup canola oil for frying 12 corn tortillas, cut in thin strips ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.  Add garlic…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes For Dipping Sauce: 1 14 ounce can mangoes, drained ¼ cup apricot preserves 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper For Shrimp: 1¼ cups all purpose flour, separated 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup panko 2 teaspoons lime zest 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ salt ¼ black pepper ½ cup light beer ¼ cup canned coconut milk 1 large egg 1 pound peeled and…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 35 minutes ¼ cup unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ large onion, chopped (optional) 1 large celery stalk, chopped 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (can sub with red bell peppers) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon sweet paprika ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 cup shrimp stock, clam juice or chicken stock 1 cup water salt to taste 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1.  Make a dark roux as follows: Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium-low heat. …

Serves: 5Start to Finish: 15 minutes 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 5 4-ounce tilapia fillets ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tablespoon dried parsley 12 ounces roasted red peppers, pureed 12 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1.  Melt ½ tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add fish and fry 3 to 4 per side, until cooked through.  Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.  Remove fish from skillet and set…

Serves: 6Prep: 15 minutesBake: 25-30 minutes 1 pound 90/10 ground beef 6 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 1 10-ounce package corn kernels, frozen ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 10-ounce can tomatoes with green chilies ½ cup red salsa 1 7.5-ounce tube refrigerated biscuits (can substitute crescent rolls), cut into quarters 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1.  Preheat oven to 350°F.  Coat 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.2.  Brown…

Serves: 8Prep: 15 minutesCook on Low: 7-8 hours 1½ lb lean beef roast, cut up into several chunks (pot or chuck) 1 pound dry pinto beans, cleaned and rinsed ½ onion, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 6 cups water 1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.  Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Remove any excess oil and water with a spoon. Add…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 40 minutes ¼ cup butter ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 small can mild green chilies 1 can cream of chicken soup (undiluted) 1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted) 1 can tomatoes with green chilies 2 cups cooked chicken ¼ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 10 corn tortillas, torn into pieces 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Coat 13×9-inch pan or casserole dish with…