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Six Wonderful Sweeteners Better For You Than Sugar
Even if you never touch dessert it’s still easy to have too much sugar in your diet. We all know now that sugar is virtually everywhere in our food system. Plan Z dieters know to stay away from things like bread, pasta, pancakes, baked goods, sodas, fruit drinks, and virtually every ...Read more
Tantalizing Tuscan Olive Tapenade
Experience the rustic flavors of Italy with this flavorful spread. Tantalizing Tuscan Olive Tapenade is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients.
Ingredients Black olives Capers Olive oilInstructions Blend olives, capers, and olive oil until chunky.
Serve with fresh, crusty bread.
This tapenade is a ...Read more
Rapid Rice Pudding
This quick rice pudding is a creamy and comforting treat. Perfect for a fast yet satisfying dessert.
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar CinnamonInstructions: Heat the rice, milk, and sugar in a pot until creamy.
Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
This Rapid Rice Pudding is a warm, ...Read more
Hasty Hoisin Tofu Stir-fry
This quick and easy hoisin tofu stir-fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu, cubed 2 cups mixed vegetables 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oilInstructions: Heat oil in a pan and add tofu, frying until golden.
Add vegetables and stir...Read more
Fabulous French Toast
Infuse your morning with a touch of gourmet elegance. Fabulous French Toast is a symphony of warm flavors, composed to perfection in your breakfast plate.
Ingredients Bread Eggs CinnamonInstructions Beat the eggs and dip the bread slices in it.
Fry the bread in a non-stick pan until golden on both sides.
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Express Caribbean Chickpea Salad
This quick and easy chickpea salad is a hearty and healthy Caribbean-inspired dish.
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Lime vinaigretteInstructions: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
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Cradle sweet-tart, peak-of-summer fruit in the butteriest, flakiest pastry
For a dessert to showcase summer’s finest blueberries, we wanted a crust that was super flaky, crisp and buttery, with a sweet-tart, juicy filling. A rough puff pastry was the best choice for the crust: It is sturdier than a traditional pie dough and can hold its shape well without the walls of a pie plate to contain it.
To make the rough ...Read more
Express Egg Salad Sandwiches
Turn lunch into a classic, comforting moment with these quick egg salad sandwiches. They're a creamy, satisfying solution to your midday hunger pangs.
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp mustard 1/4 cup chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste 8 slices of breadInstructions: Chop the eggs and mix ...Read more
Hasty Huevos Rancheros
This quick version of Huevos Rancheros is perfect for a speedy yet satisfying breakfast. Packed with flavors and done in under 20 minutes, it's a hearty start to your day.
Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tortillas 1/2 cup refried beans 1/2 cup salsa 1/4 cup shredded cheeseInstructions: Warm the tortillas and spread the refried ...Read more
Burger Sauce
My father was an engineer; a smart and precise man who had his weekend rituals. About once a month, I’d find my father at the kitchen table on a weekend afternoon sharpening the kitchen knives.
He’d have a sharpening stone in front of him set on a spread of newspaper print. He had a little can of oil that looked like a miniature version of ...Read more
Perfect Peanut Butter Banana Toast
Give your morning a boost with this perfect peanut butter banana toast. It's a simple, satisfying, and delicious breakfast that's ready in minutes.
Ingredients: 2 slices of bread 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 banana Honey for drizzlingInstructions: Toast the bread to your liking.
Spread the peanut butter on the toast.<...Read more
Stir Fry Sensation
Take a whirlwind tour of Asia with this quick and vibrant stir-fry. It's like a dance of colors and flavors right in your wok!Ingredients: 1 lb chicken or tofu 2 cups assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, etc.) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions...Read more
Tremendous Truffle Toast
Elevate your breakfast with this gourmet dish. Tremendous Truffle Toast is a luxurious indulgence that transforms your morning.
Ingredients Bread Truffle oil Parmesan cheeseInstructions Toast the bread to your liking.
Drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
This breakfast is a celebration ...Read more
Dessert -- Apple Apricot Pie
1 9-inch pie crust
4 fresh apricots, cored and sliced
3 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
Three quarters cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
One half tsp. nutmeg
Crumb topping
Two thirds cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
One quarter cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. ...Read more
Main Course -- Shrimp Stir-Fry
One quarter cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
Juice from 1 orange
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
3 pounds shrimp, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
One third cup cilantro, finely chopped
Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic and stir-fry until garlic begins ...Read more
Salad -- Watercress and Endive Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
3 cups watercress, washed with large stems removed
3 cups Endive, washed and sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 red onion, sliced
One quarter cup white wine vinegar
One third cup fresh orange juice
Two thirds cup olive oil
One half tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. dried tarragon
Salt ...Read more
Appetizer -- Chicken Sate
2 pounds boneless chicken cut into 1 inch pieces
One third cup orange juice
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Sesame oil
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
One half tsp. ground ginger
Combine all ingredients and allow chicken to marinate for several hours or overnight. Place chicken on skewers ...Read more
Dessert -- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
2 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
Two thirds cup whole-wheat flour
1 Tsp. ground nutmeg
1 Tsp. ground cinnamon
One half tsp. salt
One half tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
One quarter cup molasses
One quarter cup canola oil
One half cup ...Read more
Main Course -- Ginger Chicken
One half cup chicken broth
One quarter cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sugar
One half cup water
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6 boneless chicken breasts
In a saucepan, heat chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, and water until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Meanwhile, in a skillet heat oil and ...Read more
Appetizer -- Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
1 large loaf Italian Bread
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
One third cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
One quarter cup fresh parsley, chopped
One quarter cup olive oil
2 tsp. ground oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Slice bread loaf in half lengthwise. Place bread on a baking ...Read more