﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Recipes </title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:02:52 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:18:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Buffalo Chicken Salad</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/buffalo-chicken-salad</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves<br />
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste <br />
2 teaspoons olive oil<br />
1 large heart of romaine, cut across into 1-inch-wide strips (about 8 cups)<br />
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)<br />
2 medium carrots, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)<br />
2 scallions (green part only), thinly sliced<br />
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing (recipe follows)<br />
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<p>Preheat the broiler. Put the chicken between two sheets of waxed paper and pound with a mallet or hammer to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch, then cut the chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips. In a large bowl, combine the hot sauce and oil, add the chicken, and toss until it is well coated. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and broil until it is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, turning once.</p>
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<p>In a large bowl, combine the romaine, celery, carrots, and scallions and toss with the dressing. Divide the greens between 4 plates and top with the warm chicken. Serve with extra hot sauce on the side. </p>
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<p>Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: about 2 cups salad, 5 strips of chicken, and 2 tablespoons dressing</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Per Serving: <br />
Calories 255; Total fat 10g (Sat fat 3g, Mono fat 2.5g, Poly fat 1g); Protein 31g; Carb 10g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 475mg<br />
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<p><strong>Blue Cheese Dressing</strong></p>
<p>3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt<br />
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk<br />
2 tablespoons mayonnaise<br />
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar<br />
1/2 teaspoon sugar<br />
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese<br />
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<br />
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<p>In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt, buttermilk and the mayonnaise until smooth. Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to whisk until well combined. Stir in the blue cheese and season with salt and pepper.</p>
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<p>Makes 3/4 cup<br />
Serving size: 2 tablespoons</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Per Serving: <br />
Calories 71; Total fat 6g (Sat fat 2g, Mono fat 0.5g, Poly fat 0g); Protein 2.5g; Carb 2g; Fiber 0g; Cholesterol 8mg; Sodium 149mg</p>
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<p>Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger. All Rights Reserved.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/buffalo-chicken-salad</guid></item><item><title>Beef Taco Salad with Chunky Tomato Dressing</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/beef-taco-salad-with-chunky-tomato-dressing</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>For the meat:</em></p>
<p>¾ pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)</p>
<p>One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed</p>
<p>2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/3 cup water<br />
1 tablespoon chili powder<br />
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste<br />
<em>For the dressing:</em><br />
4 medium tomatoes, chopped<br />
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
¼&nbsp;teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
<em>For the salad:</em><br />
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped<br />
½ cup grated cheddar cheese<br />
2 ounces baked corn tortilla chips (about 32 chips)</p>
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<p>To prepare the meat, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat with the spoon. Add the beans and garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the water, chili powder, and cayenne and stir until well combined and some, but not all, of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. The meat mixture may be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.</p>
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<p>To make the chunky tomato dressing, in a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes (with their juices), oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. The dressing may be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.<br />
To serve, place 2 cups of lettuce on each plate or in lunch containers. Top each serving with 1 cup of the beef mixture, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese. If making a salad to go, pack [3/4] cup of the chunky tomato dressing in a separate sealable container and put about 8 chips in a separate bag. Right before eating, pour a portion of the chunky tomato dressing on top of each salad, and crush the tortilla chips on top.</p>
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<p>Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 2 cups lettuce, 1 cup beef mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, [3/4] cup chunky tomato dressing, and about 8 crushed tortilla chips<br />
Per Serving:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Calories 430; Total Fat 22 g (Sat Fat 8 g, Mono Fat 10 g, Poly Fat 2 g); Protein 29 g; Carb 36 g; Fiber 9 g; Cholesterol 70 mg; Sodium 770 mg<br />
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<p>Copyright 2010 Ellie Krieger. All Rights Reserved.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/beef-taco-salad-with-chunky-tomato-dressing</guid></item><item><title>Savory Chinese Chicken Salad</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/savory-chinese-chicken-salad</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/SavoryChineseChickenSaladPg.111_thumb_thumb.jpg" />
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<p>1/4 cup sliced almonds</p>
<p><em>For the chicken:</em><br />
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce <br />
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil <br />
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves</p>
<p><em>For the salad:</em><br />
6 cups thinly shredded napa cabbage (about1/2 head)<br />
2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage<br />
1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)<br />
3 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)<br />
One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained <br />
One 11-ounce can mandarin oranges packed in water or light syrup, drained</p>
<p><em>For the dressing:</em><br />
1/3 cup rice vinegar<br />
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce <br />
2 tablespoons canola oil<br />
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons chili sauce, such as sriracha<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil <br />
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)<br />
1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger</p>
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<p>Preheat the oven to 350°F. </p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.</p>
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<p>To make the chicken, combine the soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl and brush over the chicken on both sides. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until the juices run clear in the center, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and cut across into 1/4-inch-thick slices. </p>
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<p>In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients and the sliced chicken. </p>
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<p>In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour it over the salad and toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates and top each serving with the toasted almonds. This salad will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1 day. Add the almonds when you serve.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 2 1/2 cups salad and 1 tablespoon almonds</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Per Serving: <br />
Calories 415; Total fat 14g (Sat fat 1.5g, Mono fat 7.3g, Poly fat 4.2g); Protein 32g; Carb 41g; Fiber 9g; Cholesterol 66mg; Sodium 930mg</p>
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<p>Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger. All Rights Reserved.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/savory-chinese-chicken-salad</guid></item><item><title>Raspberry Fool</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/raspberry-fool</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/RasberryFoolPg.289_thumb.jpg" style="float: right;" /><br />
<p>&nbsp;<br />
1 1/2 cups vanilla nonfat yogurt<br />
One 10-ounce package frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed<br />
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar<br />
1/ 4 cup well-chilled heavy cream<br />
4 ladyfinger cookie.</p>
<p>
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Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel and let it drain and thicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Discard the liquid and set the thickened yogurt aside.<br />
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Process half the raspberries in a food processor until smooth. Transfer the puree to a fine mesh strainer and strain it into a large bowl, pressing the liquid out with a rubber spatula. Discard the seeds. Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar. Stir in the remaining raspberries.</p>
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In a chilled medium bowl, whip the cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks are formed. Gently fold in the yogurt. Fold in the raspberry mixture.<br />
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Spoon the fool into cocktail glasses and chill, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour and up to one day. Serve with ladyfinger cookies.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1/2 cup<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 240; Total fat 7g (Sat fat 4g, Mono fat 2g, Poly fat 0.4g); Protein 7g; Carb 40g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 62mg; Sodium 85mg<br />
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Excellent source of: vitamin C<br />
Good source of: calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B12<br />
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Copyright 2008 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/raspberry-fool</guid></item><item><title>Shrimp, Snow Pea and Radish Salad with Sesame</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/shrimp-snow-pea-and-radish-salad-with-sesame</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>
1 ¼ pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined<br />
4 cups snow peas (12 ounces)<br />
6 radishes, thinly sliced into half moons (4 ounces)<br />
4 scallions, thinly sliced<br />
1/3 cup rice vinegar<br />
1 tablespoon canola oil<br />
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil<br />
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds<br />
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Bring a large saucepan of water, fitted with a steamer basket, to a boil. Put the snow peas into the steamer basket, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the snow peas into a bowl of ice water briefly to cool. Drain and pat dry.<br />
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Add the shrimp directly into the pot of boiling water. Return the water to a boil, cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then drain. Plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water until cool, then drain and pat dry.<br />
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Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise to form 2 thin rounds. Cut the snow peas on a diagonal into ½ inch diamond shapes, discarding the end piece. In a large bowl toss together the shrimp, snow peas, radishes and scallions.<br />
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In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger and salt. Right before serving, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss until they are evenly distributed.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size 1 ½ cups<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 280; Total Fat 13 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 4 g, Poly Fat 3.5 g) ; Protein 32 g; Carb 7 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 215 mg; Sodium 510 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium<br />
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Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/shrimp-snow-pea-and-radish-salad-with-sesame</guid></item><item><title>Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Toasted Garlic</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/spaghetti-with-cherry-tomatoes-and-toasted-garlic</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>
¾ pound whole grain spaghetti<br />
3 tablespoons olive oil<br />
4 medium cloves garlic, finely sliced<br />
3 cups (1 ½ pounds) cherry tomatoes, halved<br />
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons<br />
1/3 cup fresh, coarsely grated parmesan cheese<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
<br />
Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package. Drain.<br />
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Meanwhile, put the oil and garlic in a large skillet over a medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.<br />
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Add the tomatoes to the toasted garlic. Turn the heat up to medium-high, cover and cook until the tomatoes are warm and softened but still retain their shape, about 3 minutes.<br />
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Add the pasta, ¼ cup basil, ¼ cup of the cheese, salt and pepper to the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Serve garnished with the remaining cheese and basil.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 ½ cups<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 470; Total Fat 15 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 8 g, Poly Fat 1.5 g) ; Protein 18 g; Carb 72 g; Fiber 12 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 470 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, Thiamine, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K<br />
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Good source of: Calcium, Folate, Molybdenum, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2011 Ellie Krieger All Rights Reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/spaghetti-with-cherry-tomatoes-and-toasted-garlic</guid></item><item><title>Apple Brown Betty</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/apple-brown-betty</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/Apple%20Brown%20Betty%20lr_thumb.jpg" />
<p>5 large Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced<br />
1 cup apple cider<br />
3 tablespoons brown sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
2 tablespoons unsalted butter<br />
3 slices whole-wheat bread (1 ounce each; crusts included), or enough to make about 2¼ cups crumbs<br />
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts<br />
Preheat the oven to 350°F.<br />
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Combine the apples, apple cider, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar, the vanilla, and ½ teaspoon of the cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still retain their shape, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter until melted, remove from the heat and transfer the apple mixture to a 9-inch pie plate or a ceramic dish.<br />
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Place the bread in the food processor and process until crumbs are formed, about 15 seconds. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Toss the crumbs with remaining melted butter, walnuts, remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Scatter the crumb mixture on top of the apples and bake for 30 minutes, until the topping is crisped and lightly browned.<br />
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Makes 6 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 cup<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 230; Total Fat 7 g (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 2 g); Protein 3 g; Carb 42 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 75 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Fiber, Manganese<br />
Good source of: Vitamin C</p>
<p>Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/apple-brown-betty</guid></item><item><title>Pumpkin Pie Muffins</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/pumpkin-pie-muffins</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Cooking spray<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1 cup whole-grain pastry flour or whole wheat flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar<br />
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses<br />
1/4 cup canola oil<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk<br />
1/4 cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds<br />
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. <br />
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In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours, the baking soda, salt, and spices. <br />
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, molasses, oil, and one of the eggs until combined. Add the other egg and whisk well. Whisk in the pumpkin and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the buttermilk, just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each one about two-thirds full, and sprinkle the surface of each with the pumpkin seeds. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of one of the muffins comes out clean, about 20 minutes.<br />
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Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the muffins to loosen them and unmold. Enjoy warm or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. <br />
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Makes 12 muffins<br />
Serving size: 1 muffin <br />
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Per Serving: <br />
Calories 205; Total fat 7g (Sat fat 1g, Mono fat 3.5g, Poly fat 2 g); Protein 5g; Carb 32g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 36mg; Sodium 233mg<br />
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Excellent source of: thiamin, vitamin A<br />
Good source of: manganese, vitamin K<br />
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Copyright 2008 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/pumpkin-pie-muffins</guid></item><item><title>Roasted Salmon with Shallot-Grapefruit Sauce</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/roasted-salmon-with-shallot-grapefruit-sauce</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/RoastedSalmonwithShallotGrapefruitSaucePg.225_thumb.jpg" />
<p>
This delightfully different champagne-pink sauce has a tangy, sweet, and spicy balance that pairs perfectly with the rich salmon.<br />
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4 skinless salmon fillets (5 to 6 ounces each)<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste<br />
2 ruby red grapefruits<br />
2 teaspoons olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon minced shallot<br />
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger<br />
2 1/2 teaspoons honey<br />
Pinch of cayenne pepper<br />
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice<br />
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the salmon with the salt, place in a baking dish, and roast until just cooked through, about 18 minutes.<br />
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While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sauce. Cut one of the grapefruits into sections by cutting off the top and bottom of the fruit, then standing it on one end and cutting down the skin to remove the woolly white pith and peel. Then, with a paring knife, remove each segment of fruit from its membrane and cut the segments in half. Set the segments aside. Juice the other grapefruit and set the juice aside.<br />
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In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger, grapefruit juice, honey, and cayenne and bring to simmer. Cook until the sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt. Right before serving, toss the grapefruit pieces and basil into the sauce. Place the salmon onto a serving dish, spoon the sauce over it, and serve.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 salmon fillet and about 1/4 cup sauce<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 345; Total fat 18g (Sat fat 3.5g, Mono fat 7.3g, Poly fat 6g); Protein 29g; Carb 16g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 230mg<br />
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Excellent source of:<br />
niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamin, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C<br />
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Good source of:<br />
folate, magnesium, riboflavin<br />
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Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger, All Rights Reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/roasted-salmon-with-shallot-grapefruit-sauce</guid></item><item><title>Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/baked-shrimp-with-tomatoes-and-feta</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/BakedShrimpwithTomatoesandFetaPg.234_thumb.jpg" />
<p>
This dish is like a relaxed casserole: succulent shrimp tucked into a rich tomato sauce fragrant with fresh dill, topped with feta cheese, and baked until bubbling. It’s a meal you’ll make over and over, first because you will love how it tastes and second because it is so easy to pull together. Serve this over cooked rice or orzo.<br />
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1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)<br />
Two 14.5-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with their juices<br />
1/4 cup finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley<br />
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh dill<br />
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste<br />
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste<br />
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)<br />
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.<br />
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Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, until the tomato juices thicken. Remove from the heat.<br />
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Stir in the parsley, dill, and shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the feta over the top. Bake until the shrimp are cooked though and cheese melts, about 12 minutes.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 295; Total fat 10.5g (Sat fat 4g, Mono fat 4g, Poly fat 1g); Protein 34g; Carb 12g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 235mg; Sodium 645mg<br />
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Excellent source of: calcium, copper, iron, niacin, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K<br />
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Good source of: magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B6, zinc<br />
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Copyright 2008 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved<br />
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Cooking spray<br />
2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)<br />
2 tablespoons honey<br />
½ cup uncooked quinoa<br />
1/3 cup whole natural almonds<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1 medium onion, diced<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
½ teaspoon ground cumin<br />
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<br />
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped<br />
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves<br />
2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves<br />
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.<br />
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Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the cut side of each squash half with ½ teaspoon honey then place squash, cut side down, onto the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until tender.<br />
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Meanwhile, put the quinoa and 1 cup of water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.<br />
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In a dry medium sized skillet, toast the nuts over a medium high heat, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow them to cool then chop them.<br />
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Heat the oil in the same skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until they are softened and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.<br />
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Add the onion mixture to the cooked quinoa, stirring until well combined. Stir in the almonds, apricots, parsley and mint then season with salt and pepper to taste.<br />
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To serve, place a squash half on a serving plate then fill each piece of squash with one-quarter of the quinoa mixture. Drizzle each stuffed squash with 1 teaspoon of honey and serve.<br />
<br />
Serves 4<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 380; Total Fat 14g; (Sat Fat 1.6g, Mono Fat 9g, Poly Fat 3g) ; Protein 8g; Carb 60g; Fiber 7g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C<br />
<br />
Good source of: Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Protein, Riboflavin, Zinc<br />
<br />
Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash</guid></item><item><title>Penne with Zucchini, Herbs and Lemon</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/penne-with-zucchini-herbs-and-lemon</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
¾ pound whole wheat penne pasta<br />
¼ cup olive oil<br />
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced<br />
2 medium zucchini (8 ounces each), sliced into 1/4 -inch thick half moons<br />
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest<br />
3/4 teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves<br />
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves<br />
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley leaves<br />
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (3/4 ounce)<br />
<br />
Bring a large pot of water to a boil Add the penne and cook until al dente according to the directions on the package.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, add the oil and garlic to a large skillet and cook over a medium-low heat, stirring often, until the garlic is lightly golden brown, about 6 minutes; be careful not to let the garlic burn. Add the zucchini, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.<br />
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Drain the pasta and return it to the pasta pot. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta along with the herbs and the parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.<br />
<br />
Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size 2 ¼ cups<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 490; Total Fat 17.5 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 10.5 g, Poly Fat 1.5 g) ; Protein 14 g; Carb 70 g; Fiber 9 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 550 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K<br />
<br />
Good source of: Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Potassium<br />
<br />
Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All Rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/penne-with-zucchini-herbs-and-lemon</guid></item><item><title>Macaroni and Four Cheeses</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/macaroni-and-four-cheeses</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
Cooking spray<br />
One 16-ounce box elbow macaroni<br />
Two 10-ounce packages frozen pureed winter squash<br />
2 cups low-fat milk<br />
1 1/3 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)<br />
2/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)<br />
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon dry mustard<br />
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs<br />
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
1 teaspoon olive oil<br />
<br />
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.<br />
<br />
Cook the macaroni according the package directions. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.<br />
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Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a large saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheddar, Jack cheese, ricotta, salt, mustard, and cayenne. Pour this mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine.<br />
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Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheeses are bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.<br />
<br />
Makes 8 servings<br />
Serving size: 2 cups<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 390; Total fat 11g (Sat fat 6g, Mono fat 1g, Poly fat 0.5g); Protein 18g; Carb 56g; Fiber 3.5g; Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 547mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: calcium, folate, manganese, niacin selenium, thiamin, vitamin A<br />
Good source of: fiber, iron, phosphorus, riboflavin<br />
<br />
Copyright 2008 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/macaroni-and-four-cheeses</guid></item><item><title>Pesto Peach Chicken Salad Wraps</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/pesto-peach-chicken-salad-wraps</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves<br />
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese<br />
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until golden, about 3 minutes<br />
1 clove minced garlic<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons lemon juice<br />
2 tablespoons water<br />
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast<br />
2 ripe, firm peaches (about 1 ¼ lbs), pitted and cubed<br />
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced<br />
4 large leaves red-leaf lettuce, spines removed and sliced in half<br />
four 10-inch whole-grain wraps<br />
<br />
Put the basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper in the small bowl of a food processor. While the processor is running drizzle in the lemon juice and water, then the oil and process until a paste forms. Place the chicken, peaches and celery in a large bowl and toss to combine. Fold in the pesto.<br />
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Place a piece of the wrap bread on a clean work surface. Add 2 lettuce leaf pieces in center, then top with about 1 cup chicken filling. Fold the sides of the wrap over the filling then wrap tightly and cut in half.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 wrap sandwich<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
<br />
Calories 460; Total Fat 19 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 6 g, Poly Fat 2 g) ; Protein 27 g; Carb 44 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 890 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Calcium, Fiber, Iron, Protein, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K<br />
<br />
Good source of: Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium<br />
<br />
Copyright 2011 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/pesto-peach-chicken-salad-wraps</guid></item><item><title>Autumn Vegetable Soup</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/autumn-vegetable-soup</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1 large onion, diced<br />
3 medium carrots, diced<br />
2 clove of garlic, minced<br />
2 cups ½ inch cubes, peeled butternut squash<br />
¼ teaspoon ground allspice<br />
¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste<br />
pinch cayenne pepper, plus more to taste<br />
4 sprigs fresh thyme<br />
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth<br />
1 14.5 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes <br />
2 cups lightly packed kale (ribs removed coarsely chopped)<br />
1 cup low-sodium canned chick peas<br />
<br />
Heat the oil in a large soup pot over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the butternut squash, all spice, ¾ teaspoon of salt and cayenne and stir to combine. Add the thyme, broth, and tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the kale and the chickpeas, if using, and cook for 10 minutes more until the squash is tender and the kale has wilted. Pick out the thyme springs and discard before serving. Season with additional salt to taste.<br />
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Makes about 8 cups<br />
Serves 4 <br />
<br />
Per serving:<br />
Calories 260; Total fat 9g (Sat fat 1.5g, Mono fat 5.6g, Poly fat 1.2g); Protein 11g; Carb 37g; Fiber 7g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 580mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: protein, fiber, vitamin A, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, potassium<br />
Good source of: thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus<br />
<br />
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Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All Rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/autumn-vegetable-soup</guid></item><item><title>Greek Salad Pitas with Olive-Garlic Tapanade</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/greek-salad-pitas-with-olive-garlic-tapanade</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/Greek%20Salad%20Pita%20lr_thumb.jpg" />
<p>
1 English cucumber (about 12 ounces) seeded and cut into chunks<br />
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks<br />
4 medium radishes, cut into chunks<br />
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)<br />
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
Freshly ground black pepper<br />
4 whole wheat pita pockets, (about 6 inches in diameter)<br />
6 tablespoons Olive-Garlic Tapanade (recipe follows)<br />
3 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves<br />
<br />
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, radishes and feta. Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and a few turns of pepper and toss to combine. Slice each pita open to form a pocket. Spread the inside of each pita with a heaping tablespoon of the tapanade then add ¾ cup of spinach and 1 cup of the Greek salad mix.<br />
<br />
Makes 5 cups of salad mix<br />
Serves 4<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 420; Total Fat 22 g; (Sat Fat 6 g, Mono Fat 12.8 g, Poly Fat 2.6 g) ; Protein 12 g; Carb 46 g; Fiber 7 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 970 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Calcium, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K<br />
<br />
Good source of: Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<strong>Olive-Garlic Tapanade</strong><br />
<br />
2 cloves garlic<br />
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives<br />
1 tablespoons red wine vinegar<br />
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
<br />
Put the garlic cloves in the small bowl of a food processor and process until chopped. Add the olives, vinegar, and olive oil and process until spread-able but not completely smooth.<br />
<br />
Makes ¾ cup<br />
Serves 8<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 90; Total Fat 9 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 6.5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 0 g; Carb 2 g; Fiber 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 320 mg<br />
<br />
Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/greek-salad-pitas-with-olive-garlic-tapanade</guid></item><item><title>Antipasto Sausage Skewers</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/antipasto-sausage-skewers</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
One 12-ounce package of fully cooked, Italian-style poultry sausage<br />
½ cup, lightly packed, fresh basil leaves<br />
28 6-inch wooden skewers<br />
One 12-ounce jar of roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed, cut into 1 inch pieces<br />
2/3 cup sun dried tomatoes (2 ounces) cut into 1 inch pieces if large<br />
One 14-ounce can of artichoke hearts, quartered<br />
<br />
Heat a non-stick skillet over a medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning two or three times, until warmed though and browned, about 8 minutes. Cut into 1 inch thick slices.<br />
<br />
Thread one small or half of a large basil leaf about 1/3 of the way up from the point of the skewer. Next add a piece of roasted pepper, then a piece of sun-dried tomato, a piece of artichoke, and lastly a piece of sausage. Arrange everything on the skewer so that the skewer can stand up on its sausage end.<br />
<br />
Makes 6 servings<br />
Serving size 4-5 skewers<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 140; Total Fat 5 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 12 g; Carb 12 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 970 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron<br />
Good source of: Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium<br />
<br />
Copyright Ellie Krieger 2008 All Rights Reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/antipasto-sausage-skewers</guid></item><item><title>Granola Bites</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/granola-bites</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>
Cooking spray<br />
½ cup dried apricots<br />
½ cup raisins<br />
3/4 cup whole natural almonds<br />
1 cup Old Fashioned rolled oats<br />
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ<br />
1/4 cup whole wheat flour<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/8 teaspoon salt<br />
1/3 cup pure maple syrup<br />
2 large eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1 cup crispy brown rice cereal<br />
<br />
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.<br />
<br />
Place all the ingredients, except the brown rice creal into a food processor and pulse until everything is coarsely chopped. Add the cereal and pulse until the mixture is well combined.<br />
<br />
Transfer to the baking pan. Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the mixture and using your hands press down on the plastic wrap to spread the mixture evenly to cover the bottom. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into 1 inch squares.. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.<br />
<br />
Serves 20<br />
Serving size: 5 squares<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 100; Total Fat 3.5 g; (Sat Fat 0g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 3 g; Carb 16 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 25 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Manganese<br />
<br />
Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/granola-bites</guid></item><item><title>Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Feta and Dill</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/roasted-red-pepper-dip-with-feta-and-dill</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>
3 medium red bell peppers, or 3 large jarred red peppers, drained and rinsed<br />
1 medium clove garlic, minced<br />
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste<br />
½ cup crumbled Feta cheese (about 3 ounces)<br />
2 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<br />
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed<br />
<br />
If using fresh peppers, preheat the broiler. Broil the peppers about 1 inch from the flame for about 20 minutes total, turning every 5 minutes, until the skin is charred all around and the peppers have softened. Place the peppers in a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrapand let sit for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin, seeds and stems and rinse under water briefly.<br />
<br />
Using the side of the blade of a chef’s knife, mash the garlic and ¼ teaspoon of the salt together on a flat surface to form a paste.<br />
<br />
Put the roasted peppers, feta, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the garlic paste and the dill. Season with additional salt to taste.<br />
<br />
Makes about 2 cups<br />
Serving size ¼ cup</p>
<p>Per serving: </p>
<p>Calories 80; Total fat 6g (Sat fat 2g, Mono fat 3.2g, Poly fat 0.4g); Protein 2g; Carb 5g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 210mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: vitamin A, vitamin C </p>
<p>Copyright 2010 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/roasted-red-pepper-dip-with-feta-and-dill</guid></item><item><title>Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/green-bean-casserole-with-crispy-shallots</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/Green%20Bean%20Casserole%20with%20Crispy%20Shallots_thumb_thumb.JPG" style="float: right;" />
<p>
¼ cup olive oil<br />
6 medium shallots, sliced into rings, (about 1 cup)<br />
1 ½ pounds thin fresh string beans or haricot vert, trimmed<br />
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced<br />
6 large cloves of garlic, minced<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme<br />
3 cups 1 % low-fat milk<br />
3 tablespoons all purpose flour<br />
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley<br />
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
¾ teaspoon salt<br />
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
Olive oil cooking spray</p>
<p>Preheat the oven to 375F. Heat the oil in a small skillet over a medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add ¼ cup of the shallots and cook, stirring, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining shallots, cooking ¼ cup at a time. Once all the shallots are cooked, reserve the oil in the skillet.<br />
<br />
Steam the green beans in a steamer basket set over pot of boiling water for 3 minutes, until they are bright green and are still crisp. Remove the steamer basket containing the cooked beans from the boiling water and set aside.<br />
<br />
Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved shallot oil in a large, deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water they release has evaporated and they begin to brown, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl.<br />
<br />
Whisk together the milk and flour until dissolved and add to skillet. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a simmer then cook over a medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, the parsley, green beans, mushroom mixture, nutmeg, salt and pepper<br />
<br />
Coat a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil spray. Spoon the green bean mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle top with the crispy shallots and remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan. Bake until golden on top and bubbling, about 20 minutes.<br />
<br />
Makes 8 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 cup<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 150; Total Fat 6 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 3.08 g, Poly Fat .65 g) ; Protein 9 g; Carb 18 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 18 mg; Sodium 330 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Calcium, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K<br />
<br />
Good source of: Copper, Folate, Fiber, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/green-bean-casserole-with-crispy-shallots</guid></item><item><title>Chipotle Black Bean Dip</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/chipotle-black-bean-dip</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1/2 medium onion, diced<br />
1 clove garlic, minced<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander<br />
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed<br />
2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish<br />
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice<br />
1 tablespoon water<br />
2 teaspoons minced, seeded, canned chipotle pepper<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<br />
<br />
Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin and coriander and cook for 30 seconds more. Set aside to cool slightly.<br />
<br />
Put the beans, cilantro, lime juice, water, chipotle pepper, salt and pepper, the onion mixture and the remaining tablespoon of oil in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.<br />
<br />
Serves 6<br />
Serving size ¼ cup</p>
<p>Per serving: </p>
<p>Calories 80; Total fat 4.5g (Sat fat 0.5g, Mono fat 3.3g, Poly fat 0.5g); Protein 3g; Carb 11g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 240mg<br />
<br />
Good source of: fiber<br />
<br />
Copyright 2010 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/chipotle-black-bean-dip</guid></item><item><title>Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/chickpea-and-spinach-salad-with-cumin-dressing</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
One 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed<br />
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley<br />
1/4 cup diced red onion<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest<br />
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
Pinch of cayenne pepper<br />
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<br />
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt<br />
1 tablespoons orange juice<br />
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest<br />
1/4 teaspoon honey<br />
2 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 2 cups lightly packed)<br />
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint<br />
<br />
In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley, and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and zest, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly. In another small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange juice and zest, and honey.<br />
<br />
Serve the chickpeas salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and garnish with the mint.<br />
<br />
Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1/2 cup chickpea salad, 1/2 cup spinach, and 1 tablespoon yogurt sauce<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 175; Total fat 9g (Sat fat 1g, Mono fat 5.5g, Poly fat 1.5); Protein 6g; Carb 20g; Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 147mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K<br />
Good source of: iron, vitamin A<br />
<br />
Copyright 2008 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/chickpea-and-spinach-salad-with-cumin-dressing</guid></item><item><title>Grilled Romaine Hearts with Caesar Vinaigrette</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/grilled-romaine-hearts-with-caesar-vinaigrette</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<br />
1 small clove garlic, minced<br />
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard<br />
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
Olive oil spray<br />
2 hearts of Romaine lettuce<br />
<br />
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.<br />
<br />
Preheat the grill over a medium-high heat. Oil the grill’s surface. Remove any wilted outer leaves from the romaine hearts, then cut the hearts in half length-wise leaving the end in tact so each half holds together. Spray them lightly all over with the oil spray. Grill until grill marks form and the lettuce wilts slightly, about 6 minutes, turning once or twice. Serve drizzled with the vinaigrette.<br />
<br />
Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 1 half romaine heart<br />
<br />
Per Serving:<br />
Calories 100; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 5.5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 3 g; Carb 5 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 85 mg<br />
<br />
Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C<br />
Good source of: Calcium<br />
<br />
Copyright 2011 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/grilled-romaine-hearts-with-caesar-vinaigrette</guid></item><item><title>Corn and Quinoa Salad with Chicken Sausage</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/corn-and-quinoa-salad-with-chicken-sausage</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
3/4 cup uncooked, pre-rinsed quinoa<br />
1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth<br />
8 ounces cooked spicy poultry sausage, diced<br />
3 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1 medium onion, diced<br />
1 large or 2 small zucchini (12 ounces total), diced<br />
2 ½ cups corn kernels, from 4 ears of fresh corn<br />
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
½ teaspoon ground cumin<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
1 medium red bell pepper, diced<br />
¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped<br />
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Put the quinoa and chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.<br />
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan then add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and corn and cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but firm.<br />
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In a large bowl whisk together the remaining tablespoon oil, lemon juice cumin, salt and pepper. Add the quinoa, sausage, corn-zucchini mixture, and red pepper and toss to combine. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least ½ hour and up to two days. When ready to serve, stir in parsley.<br />
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Makes 4 main course servings<br />
Serving size 2 cups<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
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Calories 450; Total Fat 20 g; (Sat Fat 3.5 g, Mono Fat 9 g, Poly Fat 3 g) ; Protein 22 g; Carb 48 g; Fiber 8 g; Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 530 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Thiamine, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K<br />
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Good source of: Copper, Iron, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2011 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/corn-and-quinoa-salad-with-chicken-sausage</guid></item><item><title>Chicken-Mushroom Quesadillas</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/chicken-mushroom-quesadillas</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
1 tablespoon canola oil<br />
1 large onion, chopped<br />
8 ounces white button mushrooms, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
2 cups cooked diced skinless boneless chicken breast (1 breast half)<br />
1 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
1 teaspoon chili powder<br />
1 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
2 cups baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
Four 10-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas<br />
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br />
½ cup salsa<br />
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream<br />
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushroom water is evaporated and they begin to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add the chicken, cumin, chili powder, and oregano and stir until all the spices are incorporated. Stir in the spinach, salt, and pepper and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.<br />
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Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Sprinkle half of each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Spoon [1/4] of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese on each tortilla, then top each with 2 more tablespoons of cheese and fold the tortillas over into half-moons, pressing down lightly to seal them closed.<br />
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Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Slice each quesadilla in half. Serve with the salsa and sour cream.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 2 quesadilla pieces, 2 tablespoons salsa, and 1 tablespoon sour cream<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 430; Total Fat 19 g (Sat Fat 8 g, Mono Fat 5 g, Poly Fat 1.5 g); Protein 22 g; Carb 43 g; Fiber 8 g; Cholesterol 55 mg; Sodium 1000 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium<br />
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Good source of: Copper, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/chicken-mushroom-quesadillas</guid></item><item><title>Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/moms-turkey-meatloaf</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats<br />
1/2 cup nonfat milk<br />
1 medium onion, peeled<br />
2 pounds ground turkey breast<br />
1/2 cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper (1/2 medium pepper)<br />
2 large eggs, beaten<br />
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br />
1/4 cup ketchup<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
Freshly ground black pepper<br />
One 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.<br />
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In a small bowl, stir together the oats and milk and allow to soak while you get the rest of the ingredients together, at least 3 minutes.<br />
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Thinly slice one-quarter of the onion into rings and set aside. Finely chop the rest of the onion. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, oatmeal mixture, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Mix just until well combined.<br />
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Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 inches high. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Bake until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160°F, about 1 hour.<br />
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.<br />
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Makes 8 servings<br />
Serving size: one 1-inch-thick slice<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 205; Total fat 3.5g (Sat fat 0.5g, Mono fat 0.5g, Poly fat 0g); Protein 32g; Carb 13g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 98mg; Sodium 490mg<br />
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Excellent source of: vitamin C<br />
Good source of: iron, vitamin A<br />
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Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/moms-turkey-meatloaf</guid></item><item><title>Honey-Crisp Oven Fried Chicken</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/honey-crisp-oven-fried-chicken</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>4 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 ½ pounds)<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/Honey-Crisp%20Oven-Fried%20Chicken_thumb.jpg" /></p>
<p>2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk<br />
4 cups corn flake cereal<br />
½ teaspoon paprika<br />
½ teaspoon garlic powder<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />
Olive oil cooking spray<br />
2 tablespoons honey<br />
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Place the chicken in a bowl with the buttermilk and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to four hours.<br />
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Place the corn flakes in a food processor and process until crumbs are formed (You should have about 1 cup of crumbs). Transfer to a shallow dish and mix in the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne.<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.<br />
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Remove chicken from buttermilk, shaking off excess buttermilk from the chicken. Discard the remaining buttermilk. Brush each piece of chicken with honey, then dip in the corn flake crumbs, pressing hard so crumbs adhere to chicken. Spray a cookie sheet with olive oil spray and place coated chicken on sheet. Spray each piece lightly on top with olive oil spray. Bake until chicken is crisp and meat cooked through, 45-50 minutes.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size 1 piece<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 330; Total Fat 10 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 3.65 g, Poly Fat 2.27 g) ; Protein 27 g; Carb 35 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 600 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Folate, Niacin, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12<br />
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Good source of: Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2011 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/honey-crisp-oven-fried-chicken</guid></item><item><title>Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/coriander-crusted-pork-tenderloin</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 and 1/8 pounds)<br />
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard<br />
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed<br />
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
Salt, to taste<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.<br />
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Spread the pork evenly with mustard then sprinkle with the coriander and pepper, pressing down so the spices adhere to the pork.<br />
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Heat the oil in a large oven-proof skillet over a medium-high heat. Brown the pork for 3 minutes per side, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant read thermometer registers 155 degrees, 18-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly. Season sliced pork with salt to taste.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size 6-7 slices<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 180; Total Fat 6 g; (Sat Fat 1.3 g, Mono Fat 3.6 g, Poly Fat .9 g) ; Protein 27 g; Carb 1 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 150 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Niacin, Phosphorus, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B6<br />
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Good source of: Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2010 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/coriander-crusted-pork-tenderloin</guid></item><item><title>Ancho Citrus Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/ancho-citrus-marinated-pork-and-mango-skewers</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p >
¼ cup fresh orange juice<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />
2 tablespoons canola oil<br />
2 cloves of garlic, minced<br />
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar<br />
2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
Pinch of red chili flakes<br />
1 pound of pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes<br />
2 medium ripe mangos cut into 1 inch cubes<br />
8 skewers, 10-inches or longer, soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden</p>
<p>In a small bowl whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, ancho chili pepper, salt and chili flakes.<br />
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Transfer the marinade to a sealable plastic bag, add the pork to the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.<br />
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Thread the pork and mango chunks onto the skewers, alternating, beginning and ending with a piece of pork. Each skewer will have about 5 pieces of pork and 4 pieces of mango.<br />
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Preheat a nonstick grill pan or grill over a medium-high heat. Cook the skewers about 8 minutes, turning once, or until the meat is slightly blush in the center.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving Size: 2 skewers<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
Calories 290; Total Fat 11 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 6 g, Poly Fat 2.5 g) ; Protein 25 g; Carb 22 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 350 mg<br />
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Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, , Phosphorus, Selenium<br />
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Good source of: Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc<br />
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Copyright 2009 Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved<br />
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.elliekrieger.com/ancho-citrus-marinated-pork-and-mango-skewers</guid></item><item><title>Grilled Thai Beef Salad</title><link>http://www.elliekrieger.com/grilled-thai-beef-salad</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ellie Krieger</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="float: right;" src="http://www.elliekrieger.com/Websites/elliekrieger/images/GrilledThaiBeefSaladPg.107_thumb.jpg" />
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1 pound top-round London broil or flank steak, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick<br />
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce<br />
3 tablespoons canola oil<br />
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar<br />
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger<br />
1 1/4 teaspoons red curry paste or chili-garlic sauce<br />
Cooking spray<br />
1/2 head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 5 cups lightly packed)<br />
3 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)<br />
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves<br />
1 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons<br />
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Rinse the meat and pat dry and place in a sealable plastic bag or small glass dish. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, the soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Pour half the mixture into the bag with the meat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice to the bag. Seal tightly and marinate the meat in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Reserve the rest of the mixture to dress the salad.<br />
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Coat your grill grate or a grill pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat until hot. Grill the steak until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side, or to your desired degree of doneness Let it rest until room temperature for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.<br />
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Combine the lettuce, shallots (reserving a few slices for garnish), cilantro, basil, and beef in a large salad bowl,. Add the reserved dressing and toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates and garnish with the sliced shallots.<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
Serving size: 2 1/2 cups<br />
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Per Serving:<br />
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Calories 345; Total fat 18.5g (Sat fat 4.5g, Mono fat 9g, Poly fat 3g); Protein 33g; Carb 12g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 51mg; Sodium 440mg<br />
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Excellent source of: iron, niacin, phosphorus, protein, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12<br />
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Good source of: folate, magnesium, manganese, potassium, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin C, vitamin E<br />
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Copyright 2008 Ellie Krieger All rights reserved<br />
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