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“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich

“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons tahini 1 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced pickle 1 teaspoon capers, drained 

Healthy Pasta

Healthy Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups any shape pasta, uncooked 1 cup pasta water, reserved 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto, divided 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in halves 4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (2 

ASIAN GLAZED DRUMSTICKS

ASIAN GLAZED DRUMSTICKS

INGREDIENTS:

8 medium chicken drumsticks, skin removed
olive oil spray, I used my Misto
3/4 cup water
1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce, more or less to taste
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp honey, or sugar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp chives or scallions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • In a heavy large saucepan, brown chicken on high for 3-4 minutes with a little spray oil.
  • Add water, balsamic, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, hot sauce and cook on high until liquid comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bring heat to high, allowing sauce to reduce down, about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes thick, turning chicken occasionally. (Keep an eye on glaze, you don’t want it to burn when it start becoming thick).
  • Transfer chicken to a platter and pour sauce on top.
  • Top with chives and sesame seeds and serve.

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Source:skinnytaste.com

MANGO LASSI

MANGO LASSI

INGREDIENTS: 2 ½ cups fresh (or frozen mango) 1 can coconut milk (full fat) (or plain yogurt) ½ tsp cardamom 2-3 Tbsp honey Handful ice cubes Handful Nature’s Path Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 

Strawberry Awayukikan Dessert

Strawberry Awayukikan Dessert

Ingredients: 5 strawberries300ml water4g powdered kanten agar agar1 egg white50g sugar How To Prepare: Wash the strawberries and remove the stalks. Then mash 3 strawberries with a fork and slice the rest thinly for decoration. Set the sliced strawberries aside for later. Mix the water 

Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped red sweet pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 16 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cubed, peeled potato (1 medium)
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half or light cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3 – 4 tablespoons bottled cayenne pepper sauce (Frank’s Red Hot)
  • Chopped celery and/or crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Directions:

  • Step 1:In a large saucepan, cook onion, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in corn, broth and potato. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2:Stir together half-and-half and flour until combined. Add to corn mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in 1/2 cup blue cheese and Swiss cheese and heat until melted and smooth. Stir in bottled pepper sauce. If desired, top with chopped celery and additional crumbled blue cheese.

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Source:midwestliving.com

Paleo Lobster Bisque

Paleo Lobster Bisque

Ingredients: 2 Sizzlefish Lobster Tails 2 lb Cauliflower 1 Large Shallot 2 Garlic Cloves 1 -2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste White Pepper to taste 2 – 3 cups Vegetable or Seafood Stock 3 TBSP Tomato Paste 1 tsp Seasoned Salt 2 

Mind-blowing vegan chocolate pie

Mind-blowing vegan chocolate pie

This vegan chocolate pie is a five-ingredient, no-bake miracle. The ultra-thick and creamy chocolate pie filling is made with (wait for it)… tofu, almond butter, almondmilk, and melted chocolate. Easy! INGREDIENTS: For the chocolate pie filling: 12 ounces firm silken firm tofu 1/2 cup Almond Breeze Chocolate Almondmilk 1/2 

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 link chicken apple sausage
  • 1 medium bell pepper, red
  • 2 medium carrot
  • 2 stalk green onion
  • 2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 3 tablespoon cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions:

  • In a large saute pan or wok, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add diced sausage (if using). Cook until it’s starting to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chopped bell pepper and peeled and chopped carrots. Cook about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • In a small bowl , stir together soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
  • To the pan, add cooked rice, chopped pineapple, chopped cilantro, scallions, and soy sauce mixture. Stir to combine.

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Source:superhealthykids.com

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (LOW CARB)

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (LOW CARB)

INGREDIENTS: 2 x 400ml (13.7oz) cans full fat coconut cream or coconut milk *See Notes 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener (or confectioners | icing sugar if not counting carbs) 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder pinch of salt (optional! About 1/4 teaspoon. Adjust to your tastes) 20 g | 2 squares 70% chocolate , shaved (optional for extra