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Avocado Hummus

Avocado Hummus
I've seen avocado hummus at the store lately and thought, "I need to make that." Then I'd forget until I saw it again the next time. This happened my last four trips to store. This week, I listened to the little avocados calling my name in the produce section, and gave it a try. Oh man, you guys. There are several variations of this dip out there. Cooking Instructions: 1. -1 can of white beans, drained and rinsed -1 avocado, cubed -juice from 1/2 of a lime -1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of olive oil (a lower fat option: substitute oil for juice from the beans) -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2. I really love hummus, and I would even eat a rice cake if you put an avocado on it. I've purchased several variations of Pretzel Crisps before, but this was the first time I'd tried them with hummus. I think I could live off of chips and dip...Seriously.

Banana Bread, 8 Week Friendly! Banana Bread, 8 Week Friendly! This recipe was brought to us courtesy of Heather Larson, 8 Weeks Contender. Thanks Heather!! "I attended a birthday party this past weekend, and after having to pass on the cupcakes and ice-cream I came home and needed something to make my sweet tooth happy. I have big bag of overripe bananas in my freezer, so I thought, banana bread! **If you make two loaves you can give one away and call it your random act of kindness for the day! Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar free applesauce3/4 cup honey2 eggs, beaten3 mashed overripe bananas Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Purée de Pommes de Terre avec Chou-Fleur et Cheddar - Ontario, terre nourricière Légumes Chou-fleur Valeur nutritive (pour une recette de 6 portions) Protéines: 10,0 grammes Lipides: 14,5 grammes Glucides: 36,5 grammes Calories: 317 Purée de pommes de terre avec chou-fleur et cheddar Le meilleur plat réconfortant de tous les temps, la purée de pommes de terre, additionnée de chou-fleur, a une texture et une saveur merveilleuses. 15 minutes 20 minutes 4 à 6 2 lb (1 kg) de pommes de terre à cuire au four de l'Ontario 4 gousses d'ail, coupées en quartiers 2 tasses (500 mL) de fleurettes de chou-fleur de l'Ontario 3/4 tasse (175 mL) de lait, chauffé 3 c. à table (50 mL) d'huile d'olives 1 c. à thé (5 mL) de sel 1/4 c. à thé (1 mL) de poivre 1 tasse (250 mL) de Cheddar râpé 1/3 tasse (75 mL) de ciboulette ou d'oignons verts hachés Peler les pommes de terre et les tailler en morceaux de 2 po (5 cm).

Mashed Cauliflower | Andover Diet Center | Ideal Protein of Andover Ingredients: Cauliflower (I use frozen bags. I cant taste the difference and its easier and less expensive than fresh) 2-4 tsp olive oil 1 oz milk (from your morning milk allowance) Sea Salt Black Pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder or fresh crushed garlic (more or less or none at all to taste) Optional: White Pepper and Herb Salt (like Mrs Dash or Herbamare) Optional: 2 tsp horseradish (I use from a tube. Directions: 1. I have also made this using both cauliflower and broccolli which makes a different and unique new taste that you will come to crave. I have also added in about 8-12 green jalepeno slices for a fantastic spicy version. This is served with a firey grilled eggplant (eggplant, olive oil, habanero tabasco and indian chili with sea salt) covered with sliced paprika (I used from a jar and rosepepper steak (Lehtipihvi) If making the spicy versions, serve with iced Peppermint Tea to cut the heat with a refreshing mint.

John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dishCoarse salt and freshly ground pepper3 cups elbow macaroni2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk1/3 cup skim milk2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 (8-ounce) packages extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 (8-ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, gratedPaprika, for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, skim milk, and eggs. Place 1/3 macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese. original recipe: Delicious broccoli-rice bake. | writes4food | recipes and wisdom from a Midwestern kitchen My recent experimentation with whole grains meant that I had some cooked grains leftover after making several recipes—specifically, my chicken, wild rice and orzo salad and my farro salad with butternut squash. See, here’s one of the great things about these grains: You can cook up a big batch any time (cooking times vary between 15 and 45 minutes, give or take), and stash any unused portion in the freezer, easy-peasy. Finding myself with odd quantities of orzo, wild rice and farro, I wanted to come up with a way to use all of them together, preferably in a dish that was as hearty and delicious as the other grain recipes I’ve been playing with. I turned to Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Every Day for inspiration and found her recipe for a savory casserole with mushrooms and brown rice. I swapped the mushrooms for fresh broccoli and made several other substitutions, generally following Heidi’s proportions of liquid ingredients. The result? broccoli-rice bake (serves 4) www.Writes4Food.com

Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe - Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Mac and Cheese Lite Makes: 4 servings Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray Salt 4 ounces whole wheat macaroni 1/2 cup onion-garlic puree (see "Rocco's Secret Weapon," below) 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Pinch cayenne pepper 1 cup shredded 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar 1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Nutrition facts per serving (about 2/3 cup): 237 calories, 17g protein, 31g carbohydrate, 7g fat (4g saturated), 3g fiber Healthy Cooking Tips Flour Power: Whole wheat macaroni keeps you satisfied longer, says award-winning chef Rocco DiSpirito. Better Cheddar: Low-fat cheese can still be ooey-gooey and delicious. Crunch Time: Panko is the perfect topping. Culture Club: Nonfat Greek yogurt gives the rich, creamy texture of butter and cream minus the fat. Rocco's Secret Weapon Bechamel sauce (a mixture of milk, butter, and flour) plays a starring role in traditional mac and cheese recipes. Step 1 Step 2

Madame Labriski - Ces galettes dont tout le monde parle - : La AhhhBananahhh! (galette banane, tourneseol et chocolat noir) Après quelques jours de chaleur intense, voilà que le mois de mai nous faire ressortir nos manteaux. Grrrr! Pour remédier à la situation, rien de tel qu'une belle recette au nom original pour mettre un peu chaleur dans nos maisons... hum, je veux dire nos bedons ;-) Parce qu'on ne sait jamais quoi faire de différent avec nos bananes trop basanées, voici la AhhhBananahhh. Source de fibres et de « miam! TEMPS DE PRÉPARATION : 25 minutes CUISSON : 15 minutes à 350°F (180°C) DONNE : une quinzaine de galettes Ingrédients: 1/2 tasse (150g) de purée de dattes 1/2 tasse (150g) de yogourt nature sans gras (ou 2%, au choix) 1 oeuf 1 banane bien mure écrasée 1 c. à soupe (15ml) d'extrait de vanille Une pincée de sel 1/2 c. à thé (2,5ml) de bicarbonate de soude 1/2 c. à soupe (7,5ml) de poudre à pâte Comme faire une bonne galette à la banane qui goûte vraiment The banana? Truc Labriski! 2- Ajouter le sel et le bicarbonate de soude et la poudre à pâte. Conservation (dans un plat hermétique) :

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