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A delicious summer treat! Pairs well with a citrus shrimp salad.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice, divided
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Soak quinoa and drain.
- Combine quinoa, 1 cup orange juice and water in saucepan. Bring to boil.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- While quinoa is simmering combine cranberries, apricots, red wine vinegar and remaining orange juice in small saucepan. Bring to boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Drain remaining liquid and add to quinoa when ready.
- Add remaining ingredients.
Published: Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
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This can be a very quick healthy breakfast if you have the rice prepared ahead of time. I usually just make a big batch and then use it throughout the week. Be creative with this one! There are lots of different combinations that would be delicious.
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp chopped pecans
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
- Heat until warm.
Published: Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
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Submitted by: Aunt Maureen
- 12 oz. whole wheat fettuccine
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups brussel sprouts, sliced
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup of finely shredded asiago cheese (plus a little more for garnish)
- Cook pasta until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain, return to the pot and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add mushrooms and brussel sprouts and cook stirring often about 8-10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Add vinegar scraping up any brown bits; bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until the liquid is almost evaporated (should only take 10-15 seconds).
- Whisk milk and flour in a bowl; add to the skillet with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in asiago cheese until melted.
- Add the sauce to the pasta; gently toss. Serve with more cheese if desired.
Published: Monday, August 22nd, 2011
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- 2 small red skinned potatoes, cubed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan.
- Add red potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- After the 5 minutes, add sweet potatoes and cook until all potatoes are tender or you can easily stab them with a fork.
- Heat butter in large skillet and add onions.
- Cook onions for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
- Add potatoes and cook until browned.
- Remove from heat and add spices.
Published: Sunday, August 21st, 2011
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