Dan Dan Noodles with Shiitakes, Pork, Pickled Mustard Greens, & Spicy Chili Oil
My husband bought me this cookbook for my birthday called Shroom: Mind-bendingly Good Recipes for Cultivated and Wild Mushrooms. I made these noodles, which were delicious. I used Swiss chard instead of mustard greens.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Parmesan & Gruyère Roasted Cauliflower
This Parmesan & Gruyère Roasted Cauliflower recipe is a great snack or side dish. Cauliflower is low in fat, low in carbohydrates but high in dietary fiber, folate, water, and vitamin C, possessing a high nutritional density. A high intake of cauliflower has been associated with reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
Lentil Salad
Try this Lentil Salad. Lentils are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are a good source of potassium, calcium, zinc, niacin and vitamin K, but are particularly rich in dietary fiber, lean protein, folate and iron.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread is a “quick bread”, which doesn't use yeast as a leavening agent and require no fermentation, so the dough can be baked immediately.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 2 loaves
Buttermilk Chicken
This is the most moist, tender chicken I have ever made. Buttermilk Chicken is a must to add to your repertoire. I have a half a carton of buttermilk in the refrigerator, so when life gives you buttermilk make this chicken! This is the most moist, tender chicken I have ever made. I did marinate it for a full 24 hours, due to the fact that I was too tired to cook the night before! I also cut the breasts in half before marinating.
- Prep: 4 hrs
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Fig & Blue Cheese Savories
These Fig & Blue Cheese Savories are delicious with a glass of red wine. The sweet fig jam pairs perfectly with the pungent blue cheese.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes about 36 hors d’oeuvres
Pecan Crusted Tilapia
This Pecan Crusted Tilapia is light and crispy. Tilapia are low in saturated fat, calories, carbohydrates and sodium, and are a good protein source.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Jalapeño Cheese Crisps
These Jalapeño Cheese Crisps are truly addictive and they have no carbs!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Lemon Tarragon Shrimp
This Lemon Tarragon Shrimp can be served as a main course or an appetizer with Lemon Aoli.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Roasted Purple Cauliflower with Garlic & Onions
This is such a beautiful vegetable. Roasted Purple Cauliflower with Garlic & Onions is is very low in fat, cholesterol, & a good source of protein, fiber, and a slew of vitamins & minerals. Purple cauliflower contains more anthocyanin, the same antioxidant found in red wine.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings











