Category: Dinner

Polenta Sausage Skillet

Posted on by Lisa P

Substitute leftover chicken sausage for the ground turkey. Chop the cold sausages into small pieces.

  1. Skip the turkey browning in step 3, add sausage when you add the marinara sauce.
  2. Omit meat altogether, or substitute 1/2 can (drained) of chickpeas to make this a vegetarian dish.
  3. Use the spaghetti sauce you made on Sunday night for the marinara sauce.
  4. Omit oregano (the sauce has plenty)

Chicken and Arugula Tortilla Wraps

Posted on by Lisa P

INGREDIENTS

Pan #1

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 – 14 oz can of small dice organic tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • 12 ounces raw or cooked chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 2-3 cups arugula
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp crushed dried red pepper, or to taste

Pan #2

  • 5-8 GF corn tortillas

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, chopped garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 2 minutes.
  2. Add chicken, stir and and cook a couple of 2 minutes. If using raw chicken make sure it is opaque when determining doneness.
  3. Stir in arugula and balsamic vinegar. Reduce heat to low; cook until arugula wilts. Season with salt and pepper if desired and keep warm.
  4. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet (Pan #2) over medium heat. Add tortillas one at a time and heat for about 1 minute per side.
  5. Serve chicken and arugula in tortillas. Add optional toppings such as salsa, chopped olives,
    thinly sliced cabbage, etc.
Sautéed Tofu and Greens

Sautéed Tofu and Greens

Posted on by Lisa P

http://www.marthastewart.com/338939/sauteed-tofu-with-bitter-greens

I made this Martha Stewart recipe last night and attempted to adjust it to make it faster to prepare. I think I mostly succeeded, but it still took almost an hour. The first time you make a new recipe, especially if you are deliberately revising it to suit your own purposes, always takes longer than it should. Anyway, here’s what I did: Continue reading “Sautéed Tofu and Greens” →

Vegan “Dirty” Brown Rice

Posted on by gch_admin

This is a wonderful rice dish as a vegan main course or a side dish to a piece of fish or chicken. You can spice it up with any of your favorite vegetables and or hot peppers.  For a protein-rich version add a drained and rinsed can of black or red beans along with the vegetables. (See note in directions.)

Ingredients

1 cup of fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup of fresh cauliflower, chopped
1 cup of sliced carrots
2 cups of long grain brown rice
5 1/2 cups of water
2 tablespoons of garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon of your favorite dried herb or herb blend (optional)
1 can of drained beans or chickpeas (optional for protein if desired)

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups of long grain brown rice and 5 1/2 cups of water in a large saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Add carrots and seasonings, stir and bring to a boil. (Add 1-2 tbsp of butter or oil if desired.)
  2. Reduce heat and cover tightly.
  3. Simmer 30 minutes, then lift cover and quickly add the cauliflower and broccoli. Don’t stir.
    Re-cover immediately. [To make this a complete meal with protein, you can add a can of drained beans or chickpeas right here as well.  Add them first, stir the pot, then add the cauliflower and broccoli on top.]
  4. Simmer 15-20 minutes longer, or until rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.
  5. Fluff lightly with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Info

Nutritional Value of Brown Rice (1 cup cooked)

216 Calories
1.8 g Total Fat
0 g Cholesterol
10 mg of Sodium
84 mg of Potassium
45 g Total Carbohydrates
5 g Protein

Nutritional Values of Vegetables (1 cup raw)

73.6 Calories
.8 g Total Fat
0 mg Cholesterol
89 mg Sodium
2607 mg Potassium
15 gr Carbohydrates
5.26 g Protein

Orange Broiled Salmon

This recipe for Broiled Salmon using orange marmalade and soy sauce is super easy and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

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Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine tamari (or soy), sesame oil, and marmalade and whisk up well with a fork. If using, mince up a small chunk (1/2 inch) of ginger and stir that in. This is your marinade.
  2. Gently rinse salmon in cool water and put in a gallon-size zip lock bag. Add the marinade and zip the package closed. Gently shake and turn the bag over a few times to cover the salmon with the marinade. Let sit on the counter for 20 minutes or so.
  3. While the fish is marinating, line a cookie sheet or other shallow baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  4. Rinse and trim the scallions, then thinly slice and set aside.
  5. Preheat the broiler on high.
  6. Pull the salmon carefully out of the zip lock bag. Hold it over the bag for a few moments to let the excess marinade drain off. Place the fish skin side up on the cookie sheet. Pour the remaining marinade into a small sauce pan. Add a few shakes of fish sauce (about a teaspoon) if you happen to have some on hand.
  7. Broil the fish for 5 minutes, and then remove from oven. Carefully peel off the skin and discard.
  8. Turn the fish over, then broil for another 5 minutes. It will be a little bit rare, so if you like it less rare, just add another minute. When it's done, remove to a shallow serving dish.
  9. Turn heat to medium under the saucepan and gently bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. It will thicken a little after a few minutes, and then you can pour it over the fish. Sprinkle the scallions on top and serve.
Recipe Notes

If you don't have marmalade, try using leftover chinese duck sauce!  I actually tried it once when I was desperate and it came out great.

Other variations...

  • Omit the sesame oil and add sesame seeds to the remaining marinade when you heat it.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Use sugar-free marmalade instead of regular.
  • Add garlic instead of ginger.
  • Top with chopped parsley instead of scallions.
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Roasted Holiday Brussels Sprouts

A delicious recipe for Roasted Holiday Brussels Sprouts, which I modified from a recipe I found online to make it more festive.

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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, kosher salt and pepper.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Put the brussels sprouts evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  4. Roast the sprouts, stirring occasionally for even browning. They are done when until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  5. Place brussels sprouts back in bowl. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cranberries, and walnuts and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve.
Recipe Notes

*If you have some brussels sprouts that are very large, cut them into quarters. The pieces will cook more evenly if they are all about the same size.

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