tabbouleh salad

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup medium bulgur, dry
• 2 cups finely chopped ripe tomatoes (1 pound)
• 3 cups finely chopped curly parsley
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
• 1/2 cup minced white onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 large scallion, thinly sliced

carolina pulled pork

I made this on Tuesday night, after having it at a friend’s house. This pork recipe is AMAZING. I highly recommend it for any gathering or party food.

Ingredients:

• 3 lb pork shoulder (good for about 8 servings)
• For the Meat Rub: Black pepper, Onion powder, Garlic powder
• 1 Tbs Flour (to coat the pork)
• Thyme and rosemary sprigs
• Teaspoon of brown sugar
• Sea salt
• Cayenne pepper
• Cumin and coriander
•  Cinnamon applesauce (or thin apple slices)
• At least a half cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tsp butter
• Water
•  Olive oil

** For the recipe, you will need frying pan and a CROCK POT

artichoke flatbread

Ingredients:

• whole wheat flat bread – or for low carb – use Trader Joe’s low-carb tortillas
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 6 ounces garlic and herb flavored goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

dinner in big sky

I have been skiing with my family in Big Sky, Montana for the past 5 days. On the second night, Greg and I made everyone dinner.

Our Menu:
Barbecued Chicken Breasts with sage, thyme and rosemary; Baked Sweet Potatoes drizzled with cinnamon and 2 tsps butter; Jicama, Tomato & Avocado salad with croutons and light balsamic dressing

jicama, avocado, cucumber & mango quinoa salad topped with pomegranate

This might be my FAVORITE salad ever.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peeled and chopped cucumbers
• 2 cups chopped jicama
• 1 cup chopped avocado
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 mango, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 4 cups cooked quinoa
• Balsamic vinegar (or other preferred dressing)

turkey sausage, peppers, onions & tortellini salad

Last night I made a new version of THIS delicious tortellini salad. I added turkey-apple sausage (Trader Joe’s), cooked peppers, onions, sun dried tomatoes and mixed greens.

chickpea salad with apples & pecans

Ingredients:

• 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzos beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons dill relish
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kelp granules
• Ground black pepper to taste

healthy low-carb snack ideas

Here are some great low-carb, high-protein snacks to eat throughout the day:

• Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls
• Caprese Salad
• Cucumbers with Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip
• Prosciutto & Melon

Source: FitSugar

celery & grapefruit salad with parmesan

Ingredients:

• 6 stalks celery, chilled
• 1 grapefruit, chilled
• Pinch sugar
• Extra-virgin olive oil, of finishing quality
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Parmesan cheese

roasted sweet potato & pear salad

I saw this photo on Food Gawker via The Kitchen Fix. I will be making this soon!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sized sweet potato, cut at a 1/2 dice
• 1 medium pear, 1/2 dice
• 5-6 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup well-toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp pear juice
• 2-3 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp all-spice
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 large garlic clove, smashed
• 1 tsp chopped fresh sage (optional)

roasted squash & spicy cucumber salad

On Sunday night, I made roasted squash with Parmesan and herbs. We added spicy turkey sausage and red pepper flakes to give it some extra kick. One the side, I made a lime cucumber salad. It was a delicious, healthy Sunday night dinner.

Recipe for Cucumber Salad:  Cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and chile powder

kale, apple & turkey bacon salad

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces sliced turkey bacon, diced
•  1/4 cup champagne vinegar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small head radicchio, shredded
• 1 8-ounce bunch kale, stems discarded, leaves shredded
• 2 tart yet sweet apples, sliced into thick matchsticks
• 3/4 cup pecans, toasted if desired

summertime caprese salad

Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 heirloom tomatoes
• 8 oz mozzarella
• 1 avocado
• 2 ears of white corn
• 1/2 cup of english peas
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/3 cup of basil
• 1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

big fat greek salad

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large red tomatoes (1 pound), cut into chunks
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups hothouse cucumber chunks
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 8 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 4 cups torn mixed dark-hued greens, such as escarole and romaine lettuce, or use all romaine
• 4 ounces feta cheese, chopped

homemade pesto

 

Tonight we had homemade pesto atop whole wheat pasta. We mixed cooked spicy chicken sausage into the pasta. On the side: spinach salad with candied walnuts, feta cheese and dried craisins.

Homemade Pesto:

• 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
• 2 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt